Taryn cuper aka Greeneyedtaj
silversmith
757-839-2678 cell greeneyedtaj@gmail.com
SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 and SUNDAY 11:00 TO 5:00
Taryn is a guest artist at Janet Mcgregor Dunn's studio
Taryn is a guest artist at Janet Mcgregor Dunn's studio
I form sterling silver and gemstones into one-of-a-kind treasures.
Despite a childhood full of drawing, writing poetry, and collecting shells and stones, I initially took a different path in life. I got degrees in science and engineering and then embarked on a challenging and successful career in research and analysis. But when my family moved to Georgia, I put that career on hold to focus on my children and, serendipitously, to pursue my passion instead. Learning to metalsmith after years of collecting stones and dreaming designs was like parting the clouds and feeling the sun on my face. Each piece starts as silver sheet and wire. I design, saw, file, sand, solder, set stones, and finish my pieces by hand. I personally curate my collection of stones that are rare or of an uncommon presentation. This includes both precious and semi-precious stones as well as a wide variety of turquoise from the US and around the world. Quality is extremely important to me and I continually seek out lapidary artists who artfully handcraft each stone in order to be showcased. I am attracted to bold shapes, precision, and the details that make a piece a treasure. Occasionally, I take one of my original sketches and hand-pierce it in silver to add a unique feature. Over time my work has evolved from a demonstration of what I can do to my own personal style, full of angles, balance, and flow. My design aesthetic is clean and uncluttered, with a pinch of modern and a dash of deco. Pretty but not delicate, my creations are meant to be worn, enjoyed, and passed on to loved ones for years to come. During the studio tourTaryn will demonstrate some cold processes throughout the show, e.g., sawing, filing, sanding.
Taryn will talk attendees through her technique and answer any questions. She will have sterling silver jewelry that she has fabricated by hand for sale. Items will be made with solid sterling silver, fine silver, and natural stones. They will include necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. |
Studio LocationTaryn is an emerging artist with Janet McGregor Dunn at her studio: 614 Lester Road
Fayetteville, GA 30214 DirectionsJanet's studio is located between Fayetteville and Peachtree City and sandwiched between Hwy 54, Ebenezer Church and Redwine Roads.
From Peachtree City: Hwy. 54 toward Fayetteville. Turn right onto Robinson Road. Turn Left onto Spear Road, then Right onto Ebenezer --- then make an immediate LEFT onto Ebenezer Church Road. When you cross a small bridge on a curve get ready to turn LEFT onto Lester Road. The studio is on the right, marked with signs. (Alternately, if you do NOT turn on Robinson you can continue down to Ebenezer Road, make a right, continue to Ebenezer Church Road on the left and pick up directions above). From Fayetteville: On 85 turn onto Beauregard Blvd, which turns into Redwine Road when you go around the roundabout. Continue on Redwine to Ebenezer Church on your right. Turn Right. Lester Road is the 2nd road on the right. |