Kathleen Power Johnson's Page

Occupation

jewelry designer, writer

About Me

As a free lance designer in the fashion business for many years I've elected (no, NOT retired) to just embrace metalsmithing trying to keep it more as a hobby that a outright business. But how much silver can you buy and jewelry can you make before needing to market it? I'm exploring some possibilities that don't involve alot of paperwork.... Writing has always been a passion and part of any career and that will always be there. I currently monitor the Open Jewelry Studio at Art Center Manatee, probably the best community studio in the Tampa Bay area.

Ways to search for me or the things I do

Artist

The things I like most about Bradenton and Manatee County

I love the energy involved in growth, particularly in the arts. I love the Tropicana freight train and the scent of orange juice as I drive down Manatee Avenue. Village of the Arts. the Beaches, Anna Maria.

My Interests & Hobbies

Metalworking and expanding my skills. Worldwide travelling while I can still remember details and handle primitive toilets. Writing feature aricles. Humor. Eating. Dancing. My canine roomates, Bingo and Maude.

My Favorite Local Restaurant(s)

Since I live in Sarasota I don't have the opportunity to sample much in Bradenton except that cool riverside restaurant over the bridge into Palmetto

My favorite way to experience Bradenton and Manatee County the way locals do

Village of the Arts, Lakewood Ranch Comcenter, openings at Art Center Manatee, Fabulous Art Boutique (FAB)

My Favorite Local Event(s)

Activities at the art center

Personal/Business Website(s)

http://in the works

My high school

Convent of Perpetual Guilt, Greenwich, CT

My College(s)

St. Mary's College, Notre Dame
University of Maryland

Favorite Movie or Play

Harold & Maude
King of Hearts
Edward Scissorhands

Favorite Artist

Klimt, Impressionists, Mirot, Chagall, Calder (check out his JEWELRY!!)

How I heard about AnythingArts.com

Word of mouth