Instructor Bio

A native of the Midwest, Suzzette has also lived in the East and the Southwest. She currently lives in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

While living in the Southwest she developed a deep appreciation for silver artwork and jewelry. Using traditional and non-traditional metal working processes she currently creates her own silver jewelry, frequently designing tribute pieces to the Southwest. She also designs in glass, low-fire clay, wire, mixed metals and other media and develops and teaches multi-media jewelry workshops.

Suzzette holds a BS in Education from Indiana University and a Precious Metal Clay Guild Teaching Certification from Darway Design Studios in Lambertville, New Jersey. She is a member of the PMC Guild and the American Craft Council.

As an enthusiastic educator, participant and supporter of multiple art forms, Suzzette has produced, developed special effects, and designed state award-winning costumes for community theater. She received the Columbus Indiana Mayor's Arts Award and has served on various arts related advisory boards both in Indiana and New York.

Suzzette is a certified instructor with the Precious Metal Clay Guild