First Thursday and Open Saturday

I hope everyone is adjusting to the fickle Minnesota weather. How foolish of me to think spring was going to come early :) but... it is March! So you know what a new month brings....

First Thursday- March 3rd, 5-9pm
First Thursday in the Arts District
Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson St NE, Studio 435
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Open Studio- Saturday March 5th, 12-4pm
Open Saturdays at the Northrup King
Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson St NE, Studio 435
Minneapolis, MN 55413
For all you facebook junkies, make sure to check out my Britta Lynn Design page so you can follow my progress in Duluth and always get a sneak peak of the new designs on the bench!

Jewelry Trunk Show at the Grand Hand

Me and my studiomate, Emily Johnson, look forward to showcasing our newest and expanded collection at the Grand Hand Gallery in Saint Paul for one full weekend full of sparkle. This special Trunk Show highlighting my and Emily's work is just in time for Valentine's Day. Stop by to see the newest creations and maybe bring something home with you for a special treat for yourself or that very special Valentine. Hope to see you there!

Friday Feb. 9th 11-7pm
Saturday Feb 10th 10-6pm
Sunday Feb 11th 12-6pm

The Grand Hand Gallery
619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102

Art-A-Whirl!

Art-A-Whirl is here again! Every spring the Arts District in Northeast Minneapolis comes alive with the largest art crawl and gallery tour in the nation. Every artist building, studio, and gallery in the area opens their doors to an enthusiastic crowd. Thousands of people come to check out the local art scene and view new collections and artists' working spaces. Hundreds of artists from fibers, clay, paint, video, and of course jewelry will display their work for show and sale.

Stop by our studio in the Northrup King Building studio 435 to check out my new collection focused on asymmetrical elements and weights and balances. My studio mates Emily Johnson, Betty Jager, Rita VanAllen, and Susan Frerichs are eager to show you their new work as well. We will also host local coffee roasters Megan and Shawn Person of Public Coffee House who will hand out hot cups of coffee to keep you alert as you take in all the local art.

Art-A-Whirl
Friday, May 14 - 5:00-10:00pm
Saturday, May 15 - 12:00-8:00pm
Sunday, May 16 - 12:00-5:00pm

Busy, busy!

The snow is all gone, the birds are chirping, the grass is green... could it be... spring?! Along with the longer, warmer days spring also brings art show season. This year I will participate in three amazing shows: the Walker Art Mart, Art-A-Whirl, and close the summer with the Uptown Art Fair. I am ecstatic to join the ranks at these prestigious events and am working hard to bring a fresh new collection to show. Here's another sneak peek to jewels: layered blackened sterling silver chain with lustrous pearl accents. It is so delicate but still has a great toughness to it as well.

New Jewels!

Check out the new pieces focused on asymmetrical elements and gemstone accents. The above earrings are part of the "Tree Ring" collection with the outlines mimicking the year rings of a tree. The below necklaces are the starting points to a new collection. I love the contradiction of the white, lustrous pearl mixed with the bold, black silver.

Jewels, Jewels, Jewels…. (and Rita too!)

It's time to spread some Holiday cheer with, you guessed it, jewels!

Thursday December 3, 2009 we invite you to a very special event; Local goldsmiths Britta Kauppila, Betty Jäger, Emily Johnson, and Susan Frerichs welcome you to an open studio tour and Holiday sale at the Northrup King Building suite 435. All four ladies will be showing highlights from their collections of hand made finely crafted jewelry perfect for your Holiday gift!

There will be hand-made baked goods, new paintings, warm apple cider, live music and Jewels, jewels, jewels!!!

1st Thursday December 3, 2009 5pm-9pm

"Shoppe Local"

The owners of Patina will open the doors of their new venture, Shoppe Local, next week. This boutique will highlight local designers and artists of all mediums. Find your local jewelry, accessories and other novelties at this highly anticipated shop near their South Minneapolis Patina location-- 813 50th Street South Minneapolis. Stop by and see a collection of your truly, Britta Lynn, and my other studio mates, Emily Johnson and Betty Jager. I am excited to work with such an exciting store and can't wait to see a whole boutique dedicated to the amazing local artists.

New Designs

I promise to post new designs as soon as I have a photo shoot. I am working on a collection of tree knot inspired designs with granulation and winged friends with a newly learned technique called Keum Boo. In the meantime, enjoy these never before posted designs:

Park Point Art Fair!

Well summer is finally here and it is already going so fast! This coming weekend is the Park Point Art Fair in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota on the shores of Lake Superior. I couldn't ask for a better backdrop for my first outdoor art fair. Come by and check out the array of artists, mediums, music and of course jewels! Hope to see you there!

New Jewelry for First Thursday!

This coming Thursday will be my first First Thursday at the Northrup King Building. Every first Thursday of the month all the art buildings in Northeast Minneapolis open their doors for open studios. Come check out my new studio space and new jewelry this Thursday May 7th 5:00pm-9:00pm. There are a lot of fun new designs for summer. Hope to see you there! 4th floor, studio 435.

Jewels, Jewels, Jewels!

So often when I start a piece of work, I have a sketch of my idea and I have thought about execution even before I begin the initial saw-blade cut or hammer mark. But as a I begin the process of the design the metal usually has its own intentions. I never create a piece exactly like the original sketch because as it evolves it becomes something of its own and helps direct me to the final design.