Karen Cantine information page
Silver Jeweller
Summary
Edmonton silversmith Karen Cantine was twelve when she started taking metalwork and jewellery classes at de Cordova museum in her hometown of Lincoln, Massachusetts. She received her BA and MA in art at the university of Iowa majoring in metal smithing.
Karen Cantine is one of Canada's leading silversmiths. Her originality lies in her ability to contemporize ancient techniques and antique vessels. She also specializes in unusual uses of regional stones.her "rocks" line of hand made jewellery grew out of her life long habit of collecting pebbles and a desire to make an interesting and beautiful souvenir of her travels.
Among her many commissions, are the premier's award of excellence for the Alberta government and the chalice used by Pope John Paul on his 1983 visit to Edmonton.About Canada are a store in Banff Alberta who carry a range of products by Karen Cantine, they are a gallery and gift store. This is a store that sells online and tends to have some really neat Canadian made products.
Karen Cantine is one of Canada's leading silversmiths. Her originality lies in her ability to contemporize ancient techniques and antique vessels.
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