Sherry was a practicing critical care and administrative RN for 39 years. During her exciting, but often stressful nursing career, she developed, managed or participated in several innovative critical care departments and programs throughout northern Illinois. Sherry was able to relieve much of that stress outdoors on their 10 acre property with her family, numerous animals and gardens. From childhood Sherry loved animals, the outdoors and working with her hands to make original unique creations around her that she enjoyed. The fun was in figuring out how to "make it work" mechanically, structurally, practically and aesthetically, included building a pond and waterfall, screen house, glass fountains, gardens and many other projects. She never thought of herself as being artistic, but when she began working with stained and fused glass in 1987, a whole new creative world opened for her. Because working outdoors with plants and animals was so soothing and healing, she began designing and making glass and copper garden accessories and fountains. In 1999 Sherry was introduced to PMC in an Introductory class taught by Linda Bernstein. Although she didn't realize it, this was to be the beginning of a new career in art and teaching for Sherry. This material had almost limitless possibilities, allowing her to combine elements of nature with glass, silver and other materials. Sherry became a Senior Instructor in 2003 and retired from nursing to teach and create full time Nicknamed the "Queen of Green" by her fellow Senior Instructors, Sherry continues to integrate the natural world with her silver, glass and mixed media creations in both jewelry and small sculptures.
Fine Silver Agate Pendant
Fine Silver & 24k Gold Pendant
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