Artist profile

Beth Wurcker, aka Miss Betty, is a Canberra based artisan producing handmade beads and jewellery since 2008.

Miss Betty's beads are made from a variety of materials with polymer being the major player. With its infinite colour palette, strength and versatility as a medium, the results are stunning.

Beth produces wearable, high quality yet affordable one-off pieces, designed to be worn and loved for many years.

Taking inspiration from fabrics, art-even cracks in the footpath, her designs are either monochromatic or richly coloured, but never flashy. Strong patterns and color combinations excite her eye but never seek to dominate the personality of the wearer.

Beth invites commissions for individual beads or complete pieces. Workshops can also be arranged and a one day introduction to polymer clay is offered through the Brain Gym in Weston ACT (please see their website for details).


Lilies necklace

Lilies necklace
Inspired by Shanna's photo of lilies taken in Cairns

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Exhibition launch a great success!

Well over 100 guests attended our launch on April 12 and it was a fantastic evening! The exhibition space was full to capacity, the drinks flowed and two great young violinists from Marist College Canberra provided great background music. I sold a number of pieces on the night, it was very encouraging! We have had some terrific coverage in the local press, web and radio and this afternoon I'm doing an interview for a local arts radio station.
I'll have some pictures up soon, the space has to be seen to be believed. Shanna and I are already in early discussion about a showing in spring......
I'm also going to raffle a piece to raise money for the MS Mega Swim that will be held here in Canberra on May 1 and 2, a great event for a wonderful cause.
Thought I wouldn't even want to think about making things for ages but I came back from holiday with lots of new ideas.

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