Kira Nelson
Kira has many years of experience in various visual arts forms. She studied studio arts and education at the University of New Hampshire, and as a graduate student she taught in the arts department in both a high school & elementary school. Kira then began designing jewelry and taught beadwork classes at Bead Shine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for over two years before moving back to Connecticut.

Kristen LaViola
Kristen is a self-taught jewelry designer, who has been making jewelry for 6 years. Her mission to bring the wearer of her creations the manifestation of their hopes & dreams in beauty. She is the owner of Manifest Beads, Manifest Jewelry, Manifest Rosaries, and Sorella Bridal Jewelry. She enjoys working in wire, and specializes in semi-precious stones.

Barbara Richard
Barbara lives in Guilford, CT and teaches beadwork in area shops.