Joan Wenzel - Spectrum Gallery

Joan Wenzel has been a crafter since she was a little girl – she learned to sew when she was 8 years old and is still sewing – but now sewing with beads, beads, beads.

As a jewelry designer she works with Japanese seed beads, Czech glass, semi-precious stones, crystals and handmade lamp work beads (which she and other local artisans have made) sterling silver and other metals.

She has worked at the Bead Hive (the state’s premier bead store/studio) in Guilford for 18 years and teaches classes there.
Some of her creations can be found at the store and at many local craft fairs. Her work can also be seen at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT.
Joan is inspired by nature, color, emotions, and there is a tiny bit of gypsy in her soul.

Autumn Sky Necklace, honey jade, blue quartz, lampwork beads, seed beads, kyanite, Czech beads

Dusk Necklace, jasper with blue & dust tones handsewn with Czech and seed beads

End of Summer Pendant, enameled pendant, African turquoise amazonite, seed beads