Welcome in Atelier Jan Kerkstra and Marion Pannekoek
This is the 2nd and last weekend of the Open Atelier Route. Please come and visit our atelier. Again this year, Atelier Jan Kerkstra and Marion Pannekoek is participating in the Art Trail, Open Atelier...
View ArticleStinging Nettle is the name
Stinging Nettle is the name … Isn’t she gorgeous? For the print in the silver we used a stinging nettle leaf from our garden. I just placed the new brooch in the shop. Curious for more? Please click...
View ArticleFrom old fashioned to contemporary
From old fashioned to contemporary. That’s also part of our job. The customer inherited a piece of jewelry but knows she will never wear it. A small change does wonders. We have taken off the existing...
View ArticleLapis Lazuli earrings
A beautiful image of our newly made Lapis Lazuli earrings. The stones are pure natural, non treated. They are cut in an organic shape. The stones are not shiny, instead they have a mat finish. And...
View ArticleThe beauty of opal
The beauty of opal … Fresh from the bench this silver ring with opal. The design of the ring is by my partner Jan Kerkstra. Follow the link for more photos and info of this ring: Ring with a big...
View ArticleNew design for a necklace made of wood
New design for a necklace made of wood In the last few weeks I have been working on a new design for a necklace. In my mind I saw a long necklace, made for the most part of wood. In the first necklace...
View ArticleInternational ceramic days Oldenburg 2016
International ceramic days Oldenburg 2016 Saturday 06.08. and Sunday 07.08. 2016 from 11.00 – until 18.00 hours. Schloßplatz Oldenburg, Germany. Next weekend is going to be about the eighth year, Jan...
View ArticleBig round silver ring with blue Tourmaline
Big round silver ring with blue Tourmaline This is still one of my favorite rings. The series Flying Saucer Rings becomes bigger and bigger. All rings are individually made by hand, so they are all...
View ArticleRing Flower Power with a beautiful carnelian
A great photo of our ring Flower Power! Thanks you Nynke with the beautiful hands for your patients at the photo sessions! The handmade ring Flower Power with a beautiful carnelian is for sale here:...
View ArticleMy 3 new ceramic acquisitions
Last weekend we visited the ceramics market in Oldenburg, Germany. Like every year, we really enjoyed it. Even the weather was ok, which is a small miracle this summer. This year we tried to be early...
View ArticleForever wedding rings in white gold and wood
Still going strong … Forever wedding rings in white gold and wood. We make these rings for over 20 years … a timeless design … For more info, please click here: Wedding rings Forever The post Forever...
View ArticleLarge silver ring Raindrops
Ring raindrops is one of my favorite rings. Jan Kerkstra my partner is the one who designs most rings. However the large silver ring Raindrops, is a design of mine. More info about Raindrops after you...
View ArticleSilversmithing in the outdoors
Meanwhile, in the studio … Well look at this! Finally a few warm days. Jan took advantage and worked outside for a while. In the photo you see Jan making a cavity in a large silver circle. After this...
View ArticleEngagement ring Rembrandt in silver
On special request, this engagement ring Rembrandt in silver … More information about this simple and elegant ring can be found here: Wedding rings Rembrandt The post Engagement ring Rembrandt in...
View ArticleGreat custom made order for a wooden pendant with opal
Design sketch for a great custom made order for a wooden pendant with opal. Soon we will be on holiday. It’s been pretty busy in the studio this summer. So I am looking forward to a few days of...
View ArticleNecklace made of carnelian and ebony
Sometimes when I look at this beautiful necklace made of carnelian and ebony I ask myself; why isn’t it sold yet? Well … sometimes you just don’t know … What I do know is that it will go like this …...
View ArticleBeautiful ebony pendant
We made this beautiful ebony pendant a while ago. At the last photo shoot we made a new picture of the pendant which turned out very nice, don’t you think? Jan cut and sanded the ebony by hand. The...
View ArticleBeautiful patterns and textures in the ceramics of Brenda Holzke
I came across the beautiful ceramics of Brenda Holzke on Pinterest. Especially the patterns and textures, which are a common thread throughout her work appeal to me. Her ceramic pieces are carved and...
View ArticleMeesterlijk 2017 and other matters
Next Sunday Jan and I go to the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam to visit Meesterlijk 2017. I’m very curious how this year’s edition will be. Last year we thought the Fair was beautiful. Meesterlijk...
View ArticleI like to introduce our latest ring Flower
I like to introduce our latest ring Flower … Isn’t she a beauty? Do you like to know more about this Flower? Please click here: FLOWER The post I like to introduce our latest ring Flower appeared...
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