Pamela Kinney
artist, metalsmith, jeweller
Pamela specializes in gold and sterling silver jewellery and holloware using only top quality gemstones and pearls. She enjoys creating unique custom pieces of jewellery for her clients often incorporating personal stories and elements of nature into each commissioned design. For Christmas in Paris, Pamela has created a wide range of sterling silver jewellery including Rings, Brooches, Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings and Pendants. She works with a wide variety of pearls of various types and sizes, such as Mabe, Keshi, Freshwater, Baroque, Kasumiga and Cultured. Pamela apprenticed with Lois Etherington Betteridge, the premier Gold and Silversmith in Canada, in Holloware and Silver and Goldsmithing.
Pamela was born and raised in Brantford, Ontario. She currently resides in the lovely historic home of the former sister of famed Group of 7 artist Lauren Harris.
Professional Experience: Curator/ Director - Rail's End Gallery, Haliburton, ON; Organizer & Coordinator - Arts In The Park , Haliburton, ON; Childrens' Book Illustration and Design for: Oxford University Press, Ginn & Company, Copp Clarke Pittman, Addisson Wesley, Gage; Advertising Illustration and Design in: Toronto, ON, Canada and Sao Paulo, Brazil; Head of Art Dept. @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON; Art Gallery Assistant under Anita Aarrons @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON; Printmaking Instructor in Southwestern Ontario (London, Ingersoll and Woodstock).
Arts Education: NSCAD (Nova Scotia College of Art & Design/ Dalhousie University) - Printmaking Major; Fanshawe College - Printmaking Major, Cold Glass Minor; Sheridan College - Fine Arts Program
Pamela can be seen at the Christmas Traditions at the Manse location this year.
