Studio #23 Ann Westby / Petals and Metals

Ann Westby / Petals and Metals
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Hand crafted limited edition and one-of-a-kind jewelry with an emphasis on wire wrapping. Petals & Metals Jewelry was started in 2006 by Ann Amoroso Westby. Wire work is Ann’s first love and it began with a few beading classes at her now defunct local bead shop which taught her some basics. Other than that she is self-taught, a constant work in progress. When Ann grew tired of relying on commercial findings, she took a metalsmithing class under Kathy Kennedy and a PMC class under Cheryl Lucas. With this came the ability to make her own findings which enhances Ann’s designs and makes them truly one of a kind. Local to Houston and want to take a closer look? Come by Ann’s studio at Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street, 23, Houston, TX 77007 during Open Studios on the second Saturday of every month or by appointment.