About
Jennifer Stenhouse
Seattle, Washington
Welcome to the studio! I make Jewelry, wearable art and small scale sculpture. Most of the work here is created initially by cuttlebone casting, working with the casting and fabrication techniques to create a prototype, and then using a lost wax process to create multiples. The cuttlefish bone is a delicately textured surface with what appears to be ripples or a fine wood grain. All of my work is inspired by the ocean and influenced by the Pacific Northwest beaches, shores, and tide pools.
All of my jewelry is handmade one of a kind or limited editions. These aren't mass produced jewelry component pieces. Each piece is unique and comes packaged in a signature box. Please contact me for preferences on color and size. etc. Some pieces can be customized and take longer to make on request. However, there are several items in stock. Most in stock Items usually shipped within 2-3 business days of payment.
A native of Atlanta Georgia, Jennifer Stenhouse currently makes her home and studio in Seattle, Washington. She has been teaching art and jewelry classes, workshops, lectured and exhibited throughout U.S. and Mexico for over 25 years. Jennifer is currently in the process of researching for a book she is writing on the History, Timeline, and Technology of Jewelry Casting.
At age 12, her grandfather introduced her to photography, design and composition. That sparked a flame for creating that has since grown into a life long passion for art and teaching.
While attending the University of New Mexico Albuquerque, Jennifer studied printmaking, photography, mixed media sculpture, and art history. Since then her artwork became a sea of sculptural opportunities, and her passion for research in mythology and art history began. She began making elaborate sculptural mixed media work. Due to the intimate scale of these pieces she employed the use of small tools and techniques that exists in the environment of the jewelry studio. At the University of Wisconsin Madison, Jennifer began the use of metal casting, mixed media and jewelry skills. Fred Fenster and Eleanor Moty gave Jennifer the opprotunity to develop a strong base in metals techniques and design, and a better understanding of integrity to one's craft.
In 1992 Jennifer began teaching at Savannah College of Art and Design in Foundations and Jewelry classes as elective. Due to the strong interest from students wanting to major in Metals and Jewelry, Jennifer proposed and the developed The Metals and Jewelry Department, and serve ads chair for several years. While in Savannah she also maintaned a small studio in the historic City Market. After Savannah, Jennifer continued teaching jewelry and printmaking in Vermont at the Vermont Art Exchange in North Bennington. Later she would contribute as advisor on studio construction and safety to studios and Programs like Bainbridge Artists Resource Network jewelry studio, in western Washington.
Recognized as an outstanding educator and known expert in the arena of jewelry casting, Jennifer has more recently teaching at the college and adult continuing education levels. Currently, Jennifer works as a production jeweler for Baleen, teaches jewelry classes and workshops. She is also currently doing research toward a book on the History, Timeline, and Technology of Jewelry Casting, lectures, and articles on the subject.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts – University of Wisconsin – Madison 1992Bachelors of Fine Arts – University of New Mexico 1989
Graduate Print making Internship – Tamarind Institute / UNM 1989
Professional & Teaching Experience
North Seattle College, Seattle WA 2016 - present
Baleen, Seattle WA 2016 - present
Outcast & Co. Mirco-Foundry, Seattle, WA 2012-2016
Pratt Fine Art Center, Seattle WA 2001 - present
Danaca Designs, Seattle WA 2009 - present
Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma WA 2009 - present
Vermont Art Exchange, North Bennington, VT 1997-2000
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA 1992-1997
University of Wisconsin, Fine Arts Department, Madison,WI 1991-1992
Elevehjem Museum of Art, UW, Madison WI 1989-1992
Workshops and Lectures
Guest artist teaching a variety of workshops including Ancient, Easy, & Affordable Casting Techniques, Cuttlefish Bone Casting, Setting Up A Home Studio, Let's Make a Ring, Spoon From Scratch, Filigree & Granulation, Etch & Print Jewelry, Patterns on Metal, Stone Setting Techniques, No Solder Stone Setting, Portfolio Preparation.
Pratt Fine Art Center, Seattle, WA. Classes & workshops 2001- present
Facèré, Seattle, WA. Artist lecture 2004
Vermont Art Exchange, N. Bennington, VT. Classes & workshops 1997-2000
Mt. Anthony H.S. Bennington, VT. Workshop & lecture 1999
Southern Vermont Art Center, Manchester, VT. Polymer clay beads 1998
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Demo & lecture 1997
Savannah College Of Art and Design, Savannah, GA. Classes & workshops 1992-97
Society of North American Goldsmiths, Washington, D.C. Student show 1996
Louisville High School, Louisville, KY. Workshop
Miami University Oxford, OH. Demo & lecture 1995
Patron's Gallery, Shawnee Mission, KS. Workshop & lecture 1994
Hughes Fine Art Center, UND, Grand Forks, ND. Lecture
Universidad de Americas, Mexico City, Mexico. Lecture
Mexico City Area Highschools, Mexico City, Mexico. Workshop & lecture 1994
Shawnee Mission Highschool, Shawnee Mission, KS. Workshop & lecture 1993
St Andrews on the Marsh, Savannah, GA. Lecture 1992
University of WI, Family Studies Department, Madison, WI. Lecture 1991
Elvehjem Museum of Art, University of WI, Madison, WI. Workshops, & lectures 1990-92
Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM. Workshops 1989
Exhibitions
Seattle Convention Center, Seattle Metals Guild Biennial 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019
Everybody Has a Story, Bellevue Art Museum, 2019
Emerge Gallery NC, Crowning Glory 2019
Portland SNAG exhibition, 2018
Facèré, Wild Things, 2018
Danaca Design, Crowning Glory 2018
Bellevue Arts Museum, Pratt Artist Exhibition 2018
Tacoma Metal Arts Center, MetalUrge 2016
Washington State History Museum, MetalUrge 2016
Habitude, Seattle, "Love Tokens" 2010
Pratt Fine Art Center, Seattle, Annual Auction 2010
Seattle international Airport, Seattle Metals Guild Biennial 2006
Rainier Club, Invitational, Seattle, WA 2005
Gallery 63 Eleven, Stay In the Tunnel, Seattle, WA 2004
Seattle Convention Center, Seattle Metals Guild Biennial 2004
Facèré, Pratt Jewelry Instructors Exhibit, Seattle, WA 2004
Pratt Fine Art Center Jewelry Instructors Exhibit, 2003
Seattle Metals Guild Biennial 2002
Phinney Center, Pratt Instructors Exhibit 2002
Atelier 31, The Bird Show, Kirkland, WA 2001
Window Works Exhibition, Bennington, VT solo 1999
Corridor Gallery, Bennington, VT 1998
Telfair Museum, Owen Thomas House, Savannah, GA 1997
Contemplative Tales/Tails solo exhibition
Arts on the River Festival, Savannah, GA
Dream Weaver Gallery, Erotic Valentine's Exhibition, Savannah, GA
First City Club, Invitational, Savannah, GA
Bergen Main Gallery, Faculty Exhibition, Savannah, GA 1996
Exhibit-A Gallery, Small Works, Savannah, GA
Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Women Artists Invitational, Hilton Head, SC
First City Club, Invitational Exhibit, Savannah, GA
Spruill Center for the Arts, Southeastern Fibers Show, Atlanta, GA 1995
Bergen Main, Faculty Exhibition, Savannah, GA
Goldsmiths Gallery, Flower in Design, Atlanta, GA
Resurgam Gallery, Resurgam's 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, Baltimore, MD
Trends and Traditions: An Exhibit of Contemporary Fiber Work, GA Tech, Atlanta, GA
Patron's Gallery, Myth's and Tales - Solo Exhibition, Shawnee Mission, KS 1994
First Impressions Gallery, Only the Best, Boston, MA
Hughes Fine Art Center, Solo Exhibition, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Bergen Main Gallery, Faculty Exhibition Faculty Exhibition, Savannah, GA
Savannah International Airport, Group Show, Savannah, GA
Blackfish Gallery, Emphasis on Sculpture, Portland, OR
Florida Community College, Group Exhibition, Jacksonville, FL 1993
Exhibit-A Gallery, Faculty Exhibition, Savannah, GA
Bergen Main Gallery, New Faculty Works, Savannah, GA
HumanitiesGallery, Sculpture Group Exhibition, University of Wisconsin, Madison,WI
This Year's Crop, UW, Madison, WI 1991
Humanities Gallery, Five women Artists, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
94/83 Gallery, Delafield WI
Quigley Gallery, Clark College, Dubuque, IA 1990
Gallery Affiliations
Danaca Design, Seattle, WA 2010- present
Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma, WA 2011- present
Picini Lubel Gallery, Seattle, WA 2005-2007
Gallery 63 Eleven, Seattle, WA 2004
Off the Wall, Savannah, GA 1995-2003
Owen Thomas House, Savannah, GA 1995-2001
An American Craftsman, Manchester, VT 1998-99
LBM Silver, Manchester, VT 1998
Gallery 94/83, Delafield, WI 1991-96
Professional Affiliations
Society of North American Goldsmiths 1989 - present
Seattle Metals Guild, (board member, 2005-2007) 2000 - present
American Craft Council 1989 - present
College Art Association 1988-1997
Publications
Art Jewelry Magazine, Cuttlefish Bone Casting, Spring 2006
Manchester Jounal, Feb 28 1999 Manchester VT, 1999
Bennington Banner, June 15 1998, Bennington VT, Paran Creek Festival 1998
Manchester This Week, Jul 17, 1998, Manchester VT, Studios that Enchant 1998
Benington Banner, Dec 10, 1997, VAE Holiday Auction 1997
SCAD/TV WTOC, Savannah GA, Interview with Jennifer Stenhouse, Aug 1997
Low Country Magazine, Lifestyles, Aug 1997
Savannah Morning News, Aug 1997 pg. 1g. Savannah GA 1997
Like a Dream, Creative Loafing, vol. 4, #24, Sep 3-9, 1997
Contemplative Tales/Tails Coastal Arts and Antiques, Oct 1996, pg. 12. Savannah GA 1996,
Stenhouse and Hughes - Professor and former student, Georgia Guardian, Sep 1-7, 1995,
Savannah GA 1995, Forsyth Park Host Mythological Figures from SCAD 3-D Class.
Pitch Newspaper, ARTS, Dec 6, 1994, Kansas City, MO 1994
Articulate, Aug 1995, Baltimore, MD 1994, Resurgam's Third Annual Juried Exhibition
Kansas City Star, Nov12, 1994,New Exhibit at SM North Patron's Gallery
Grand Folks Herald, Sep 9, 1994, Grand Forks ND 1994, Time out: Big Little Art
The Oregonian, Mar 25, 1994, The Art Gallery as Metal Detector
Jewelry/Metalwork Survey #2: A Way of Communicating, David LaPlantz 1992
Monthly Design and Crafts International, Seoul Korea 1992, Seoul Korea 1992 Best Design Works by Students Graduating From Colleges and Universities, Artscene, vol 7 #2
Teaching Aids For Docents 1992, vol 7 #2, Madison, WI
References
Provided upon request.
Specialties
Drawing
Historical
Jewelry/Metals
Printmaking
Sculpture
Client/Project List
North Seattle College, Seattle, WA
Pratt Fine Art Center, Seattle, WA
Danaca Design, Seattle, WA
Tacoma Metals Art Center, Tacoma, WA
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Island, WA
Memberships
Seattle Metals Guild
Society of North American Goldsmiths
American Craft Council
Awards
2006-7 Pratt Fine Art Center Teacher of the Year
Metals and Jewelry
INSTRUCTION
Instruction can be tailored to suit the specific needs of an individual, a group and level of interest. Please contact me for availibility to schedule workshops at your facility or mine. Below is a partial list classes and workshops.
Check the Pratt Fine Art Center or Jewelry Resource Supply web-sites for a current list of summer classes and workshops in the Seattle area.
Workshops
Casting Solutions for the Small Studio
Ancient Easy and Affordable Casting
Cuttlefish Bone Casting
Wax Carving for Lost Wax Casting
Hydro-investing for Lost Wax Casting
Stone Setting for Lost Wax Models
Let's Make a Ring
Spoons from Scratch
Filigree
Alternative Stone Settings
Solder Workshop
Etch and Print Jewelry
Chain Making
Chime Ball and Beads
Classes
Independent Instruction
Introduction to Jewelry and Metals
Intermediate Jewelry
Advanced Jewelry Techniques
Lost Wax Casting
Stone Setting and Alternative Techniques
Design for Jewelry & Small Sculpture
Historical Techniques in Jewelry
Drawing
2-D Design
3-D Design
Printmaking
Theory and Aesthetics of Art & Design
Interdisciplinary Critique