Clarice Turner

Clarice has grown from being a creative jewelry artist to a teacher of jewelry art. Through club workshops that she has presented and assisted with, she has witnessed that people have a definite desire to learn, to be creative, and be unique. She has watched students of various ages pick up hammers, saws, torches, and various tools and learn to use them to complete projects they were proud of. Jewelry art is about learning, sharing and expression of self.

“My interest in creating jewelry began with many gem and mineral field trips with the North Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society. Next came many workshops in various states where I learned skills to create wearable art that incorporated those “found” gemstones and fossils. Enameling became a new skill, and with it exciting experiments in color, texture, and shape. I enjoy assisting with two to four workshops each year with the gem and mineral club in Tupelo.”

Pontotoc, MS
Mixed Media
Guild member since 2015