Hi! My name is Laura Pacino, and I have had this obsession with creating jewelry that spans over the last two decades!! My love for glass and beads started in Southern California, where I worked full time as an apprentice to a stained glass artist in a very busy studio. I started working with beads, as a hobby, after taking several bead weaving classes at the well known store, the Shepherdess, in Old Town, San Diego. I was fortunate to have such talented and giving teachers right in my own neighborhood! I was immediately hooked on beads! My interests in jewelry making have since grown to include working with precious metal clay, lampworking, metalwork, chain maille, and my endless addiction – WIRE!!!

I have been teaching jewelry classes in Columbus, Ohio since 2002. My wonderful students are keeping me very busy! I truly love teaching, and I believe in passing on any knowledge that I possess. I know first-hand how exciting it is to “get” something new, and I'm thrilled every time a student that I'm teaching has that same experience. I am always trying new techniques, and I find myself energized and motivated by my students, teachers and fellow artists. I am very happy to say that 2009 will bring many class offerings from my newly finished home studio in Pickerington, Ohio!

Besides through my website,www.designsbylaura.net, I sell my work at local boutiques and shows; and my Etsy shops:http://www.DesignsByLaura.etsy.com andhttp://www.SimplyAdorning.etsy.com . I also sell handmade jewelry findings, kits and supplies in my Etsy shophttp://www.FundamentalFindings.etsy.com .

Look for my work in magazines in 2009, including the Spring 2009 Issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry, in which I am thrilled to have 2 of my original wire projects being published!