Join us on Saturday, July 1st, for an artist demonstration featuring Shannon Babette Parker!

Shannon Babette Parker, of Wisdom River Designs, is a native of Chester, VT. She holds a B.A. in Ceramics & Psychology from SUNY Potsdam. In regards to silver & goldsmithing, she has apprenticed under Angie Star, Natha Perkins & most recently Rebecca Haas, of Chester, VT. Shannon has been metalsmithing for close to 15 years, but has been creating jewelry since she was a young girl with a passion for rocks and gems. The ever-so-slight Southwestern flair in her design can be attributed to her work as a Southwestern jewelry buyer. This position allowed her to travel to New Mexico & Arizona, meet artisans, be filled to the brim with inspiration, and create invaluable personal connections with the land and people.

Wisdom River Designs was officially founded in 2008. Shannon’s inspirations are derived from vibrant gem-tones & brushed silver of American Indian jewelry, Vintage Art Deco designs, as well as the beauty of the natural world. Her stone-centered jewelry creations have a Southwestern, rustic-modern, punk feel, which creates a unique style; each piece is full of heart, soul & originality.