MARNIE ASTLEY

ONTARIO, CANADA

I am a metalsmith based in the Kingston Ontario area. I create unique contemporary pieces as well as hammered medieval style jewelry, chain maille, small containers and whimsy's forged, pierced, cast and raised out of silver, copper, brass and pewter. I have a keen interest in experimenting with glass and forging iron as well. I am currently working from my shop at home in the 1000 Islands and spend each fall and winter volunteering as a silversmith instructor at Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club. I'm a proud member of the Canadian Metal Arts Guild and Thousand Islands Arts as well as SRAJD