Courtney Gillen
Courtney Gillen
The urge to adorn the human body is thousands of years old. A handcrafted piece of jewelry, worn and cherished is a celebration of the Earth and the Human spirit. Since I was a small child it has been my deepest urge to make such pieces.
Courtney Gillen, Jeweler from Alexia Prichard on Vimeo.
Education
1990 BFA Corcoran School of Art and Design, Washington DC
additional studies at:
The Jewelry Arts Institute, NYC
The Brookfield Craft Center, Brookfield CT
The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City NY
Affiliations
Washington Guild of Goldsmiths
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
Society of North American Goldsmiths
Selected Exhibitions
Bethesda Fine Art Show, Bethesda MD, 2007-2005
Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia PA 2007-2004
Audubon Holiday Show, Chevy Chase MD 2005-1996