Lucy Gold: Enjoying the Long View, Figuring Out What Works for You, & The Power of Working with Your Hands

Today, I'm talking with Lucy Golden. Lucy and I only recently connected, though when I saw her work it felt familiar. Sure enough, Lucy sells some of her nature inspired jewelry on Uncommon Goods. Lucy takes us on her 35 year jewelry making journey from high school where she participated in two month-long intensive independent study jewelry classes to working in the fashion jewelry industry in Manhattan, and eventually finding herself living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on a 350 acre farm where nature ultimately became her muse.  We talk about many things today including the importance of working with your hands as a life long pursuit, figuring out what works best for you, cultivating community and the pleasure of creating meaningful relationships with your customers.  About Lucy... Lucy Golden has been making jewelry in the White Mountains of NH for over 35 years. As an avid naturalist, she feels fortunate to be able to explore her interests in her work. When not in the studio, Lucy can be found exploring the outdoors, by bicycle, hiking boots or skis, depending on season. It is often during these times that creative ideas present. Lucy's interests encompass all facets of the natural world, but she is especially fascinated by caterpillars, moths, butterflies, and mushrooms. She enjoys raising four species of native "giant silk moths" and various species of praying mantises from which she draws inspiration. Lucy incorporates color and detail in her work which pays tribute to all of the life forms that share our world with us. She is passionate about conservation and preservation, and hopes that her work is a reminder of the critical importance of our natural environment. Lucy started making jewelry in high school, and took jewelry classes at RISD while earning a BA in Semiotics from Brown University. She worked in the fashion jewelry industry in Manhattan before moving to NH. She has been a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen for over 30 years, and sells her work through most of their galleries and their Sunapee Fair, as well as other events and galleries. She teaches metals and jewelry-making at the Littleton Studio School and is an enthusiastic believer in power of creative expression. Instagram: @lucygoldenjewelry Website: lucygoldenjewelry.com Please consider supporting the podcast by joing our Slowmade Podcast Community on Patreon. Your support literally makes the podcast possible! Thank you! Follow Christine and the Slowmade Podcast on Instagram @christinemighion.