I currently work and live in Burlington, VT. In 2018, I graduated with a BFA in Metalsmithing & Jewelry from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. My jewelry work utilizes traditional metalsmithing and jewelry techniques, such as enameling, lost wax casting, stone setting, and precious metal fabrication. Today, I am greatly inspired by defining historic jewelry styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and the Victorian Era. 

In addition to jewelry making, I also create work utilizing printmaking and illustration techniques. I enjoy exploring the collection and display of naturally formed objects and oddities, such as gemstones, seashells, mushrooms, and botanicals. Combining jewelry and fine art mediums, I aspire to create a brand that is reflective of being a multifaceted artist, cohesively moving through various methods of art making. Check in regularly on my Instagram (@lauren_the_maker) for shop updates, markets and events, and to see what I’m currently working on!

Happy making,

Lauren LaBella