This week at the Gallery

On Friday, May 10, Paul Melanson, jeweler, will hold a trunk show  from 6-9 pm.

Although he has had a life long interest in jewlery, he only began making it 7 years agao after taking a wiring course at the Munroe Arts Association in Lexington.  For the next 6 months, a group of folks interested in jewelry would get together and have evenings where they critiqued each other, shared interesting gems and ideas.  This supportive environment proved invaluable in promoting confidence and mutual support among the group members.

Paul makes a wide variety of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. He  tends to use semi-precious gemstones such as malachite, lapis, agates, jaspers and a large variety of unusual glass pieces of different shapes and colors. 

Paul is  also interested in “ethnic” jewelry and enjoy making pieces that are influenced by African beads, Asian pendants, Native American findings, etc.  These pieces are often in combination with many of the stones he collects when traveling  and at local gem shows as well as at the annual Gem Show in Tuscon, Arizona that has  4,000 dealers from all over the world .  Because of large variety , he always finds  unique things that delight his customers. His work is in 7 boutiques and galleries in the Boston and North Shore area.

For more information , visit our  website -www.mysticartgallery.org.

The gallery is located at 14 Main Street, behind Citizen's Bank.