SUSIE ASPELL

Interest in artistic endeavors began in childhood with pencil drawings and doodles in the margins of her school work, but it was a chance lesson 20 years ago by a good friend that got Susie started with jewelry. Learning how to make a simple wire wrapped loop evolved into a passion for all things beaded.

After retirement from a 35-year career in nursing, she now spends her free time creating unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with an eclectic, Southwest, and often bohemian vibe. Bright colors dominate many pieces, as well as funky and chunky elements of stone, African trade beads, wood, turquoise, coral, bone, copper, brass and Tibetan silver, among others. Susie was born and raised in Klamath Falls, where she returned after college to live with her husband of 42 years. His interests include woodworking, furniture making, and car restoration, so retirement offers plenty of opportunity to explore their passions.

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