About
Jennifer Stenhouse
Seattle, Washington
Welcome to the studio! I make Jewelry, wearable art, and small-scale sculpture. Much of the work is inspired by and begins initially by, using cuttlebone for casting intricate patterns in the metal. The cuttlefish bone is a delicately textured surface with what appears to be ripples or a fine wood grain. Whether I'm working in cuttlebone, wax, or metal, all of my work is inspired by the ocean, sea lore, and influenced by the Pacific Northwest beaches, shores, and tide pools.
All of my jewelry is handmade one-of-a-kind or limited edition. These aren't mass-produced jewelry component pieces. Each piece is unique and comes packaged carefully in jewelry pouches with a polishing cloth.
Most in-stock items usually are shipped within 2-3 business days of payment.
Some pieces can be customized and may take longer to make. Please contact me for preferences on color and size. etc.
About
Jennifer Stenhouse grew up in Atlanta Georgia, spending as much time as possible around the coast of Georgia and Florida combing the beaches for treasure at every given opportunity. Currently, she makes her home and studio in Seattle, Washington near the waters of Puget Sound. She has been teaching art and jewelry classes, live and online workshops, lecturing, and exhibiting throughout the 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.
In 1992 Jennifer began teaching at Savannah College of Art and Design in Foundations and Jewelry classes as an elective. Due to the strong interest from students wanting to major in Metals and Jewelry, Jennifer proposed and developed the Metals and Jewelry Department, and served as chair for several years. While in Savannah she also maintained 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 an advisor on studio construction and safety to studios and Programs like Bainbridge Artists Resource Network jewelry studio, in western Washington. I
Recognized as an outstanding educator and known expert in the arena of jewelry casting, Jennifer has more recently taught at the college and adult continuing education levels and is co-founder of Little Metal Foxes online jewelry courses. Currently, Jennifer works as a jeweler, teaches jewelry, and is doing research toward a book on the History, Timeline, and Technology of Jewelry Casting, giving lectures and writing articles on the subject.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts – University of Wisconsin, Madison 1992
Bachelors of Fine Arts – University of New Mexico 1989
Graduate Printmaking Internship – Tamarind Institute / UNM 1989
Professional & Teaching ExperienceLittle Metal Foxes, Co-founder and Instructor, 2020-present
North Seattle College, Instructor, Seattle, WA 2016 - present
Baleen, jeweler, Seattle, WA 2016 - present
Outcast & Co. Mirco-Foundry, caster, Seattle, WA 2012-2016
Pratt Fine Art Center, Instructor, Seattle, WA 2001 - 2021
Danaca Designs, Instructor, Seattle, WA 2009 -2020
Tacoma Metal Arts Center, instructor, Tacoma, WA 2009 -2020
Vermont Art Exchange, Instructor, North Bennington, VT 1997-2000
Savannah College of Art & Design, Professor & Dept Chair, Savannah, GA 1992-1997
University of Wisconsin, Fine Arts Department, Instructor, Madison, WI 1991-1992
Elevehjem Museum of Art, Museum Education, UW, Madison WI 1989-1992
Lecturer and Visiting Artist
Guest artist teaching a variety of workshops including Ancient, Easy, and 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.
Facèré, Seattle, WA. Artist lecture 2004
Vermont Art Exchange, N. Bennington, VT. Classes & workshops 1997-2000
Hughes Fine Art Center, University of North Dakota, Exhibition and Visiting Artist Lecture, 1998
Mt. Anthony H.S. Bennington, VT. Workshop & Lecture 1999
Southern Vermont Art Center, Manchester, VT. workshop, 1998
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Visiting Artist Lecture, 1997
Savannah College Of Art and Design, Savannah, GA. Classes & workshops 1992-97
Society of North American Goldsmiths, Washington, D.C. 1996
Louisville High School, Louisville, KY. Workshop and portfolio reviews
Miami University Oxford, OH. Demo & Visiting Artist Lecture, 1995
Patron's Gallery, Shawnee Mission, KS. Workshop & Visiting Artist Lecture,1994
Universidad de Americas, Mexico City, Mexico. Visiting Artist Lecturer and portfolio reviews
Mexico City Area Highschools, Mexico City, Mexico. Workshop, portfolio reviews, & lecture 1994
Shawnee Mission High School, Shawnee Mission, KS. Workshop, portfolio reviews & lecture 1993
St Andrews on the Marsh, Savannah, GA. Visiting Artist Lecture, 1992
University of WI, Family Studies Department, Madison, WI. Visiting Artist 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, 2023
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, Myths 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
Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma, WA 2011- present
Danaca Design, Seattle, WA 2010- 2020
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 Journal, 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
Bennington 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 Forks 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
Memberships
Seattle Metals Guild
Society of North American Goldsmiths
American Craft Council
Awards
2006-7 Pratt Fine Art Center Teacher of the Year