Workshop

Bracelets on Kelp

On her recent trip to Haida Gwaii, Tansy stopped at the home of friends, who are both artists working out of their home and also have a little shop…click here for their web page

cabinet

…she was lucky and got to wander around the workshop while the humans had dinner.

pliers

So many interesting tools – for pinching and cutting…

engraving tools

…and scraping and scratching…

press

… a stout jeweler’s press.

scrap

Tansy examined the shiny offcuts in the scrap bucket.

Bracelet in the vice

…and she thought it was interesting to see a bracelet while the design is being carved before it is bent into shape

Artist at work

Tansy was amazed that the workshop is actually rather compact in human terms!

Bracelet

Tansy’s favourite photographer bought a beautiful gift for the Quimper Hitty human, and Tansy carried it home from Haida Gwaii

Eagle by Tom Greene

Eagles!

Tags: doll, Gwaii Haanas 2015, Haida Gwaii, Hitty, jewellry, Quimperhitty, wooden doll

14 thoughts on “Workshop”

tottietalkscrafts on July 26, 2015 at 12:28 pm said:

What a gorgeous bracelet, and how wonderful to be able to take a little tour of the silversmith’s beautiful shop. Thank you Tansy and Favorite Photographer for sharing these delightful photos with us!

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- Quimper Hitty on July 26, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:
  
  It is a gorgeous bracelet, and it was a complete surprise! Tansy helped her favourite photographer order it on the way out and collect it on the way home!
  
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Becky on July 26, 2015 at 12:47 pm said:

Gorgeous metal work…and yes, thank you Tansy and fav photogrphr as well as Hitty human for bringing us these fine Haida Gwaii experiences.

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- Quimper Hitty on July 26, 2015 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  Tansy is back home and resting up for the next jaunt…we like blogging about her experiences, as it makes us feel almost like we were there too! Chatting with the photographer gets lots of stories bubbling up!
  
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onesmallstitch on July 26, 2015 at 3:57 pm said:

the cross hatching on your bracelet is very fine indeed, enjoy wearing it. Love seeing workshops and tools. There will be lots of talking in the Hitty cupboard tonight.

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- Quimper Hitty on July 28, 2015 at 5:53 pm said:
  
  Indeed, the cupboard is rarely quiet, especially when one of the prodigal Hittys returns home with Stories!!! Tom Greene does amazing cross-hatching!
  
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Sherry on July 26, 2015 at 6:29 pm said:

oh what a nice chapter in Tansy’s journey and what a great surprise for the Quimper human!! The Quimper photographer has great taste as well as great photography talents. I enjoyed the website of the artists. Thanks!

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- Quimper Hitty on July 28, 2015 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  You are very welcome. The Bracelet was a complete and wonderful surprise, and was in remembrance of a special occasion 30 years ago!!
  
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Mad for the Farthing Crowd on July 28, 2015 at 10:28 am said:

Thanks, Tansy, for the glimpse into another’s workshop. It’s pleasure to see the beautiful outcome of an artist’s labor, and Tansy wears it well.

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- Quimper Hitty on July 28, 2015 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  I love to see the tools of the trade of an expert – and the spectacular results!
  
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murielmakes on July 30, 2015 at 12:06 pm said:

What a lovely bracelet and how kind of Tansy for carrying it home. It is beautiful

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- Quimper Hitty on July 30, 2015 at 5:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks – we were very surprised and delighted! It is a very special special occasion bracelet!
  
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DawnGillDesigns on April 20, 2020 at 7:37 am said:

oh, but that’s some beautiful engraving. Thank you for sending me the link.

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Quimper Hitty on April 20, 2020 at 8:29 am said:

You are very welcome! We love the Eagle bracelet, and all Tommy’s work!

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