About Teresa Cetto
my designs~ The inspiration for my designs comes from a fascination with, and detailed observation of the shapes, patterns and gestures of all living creatures and vegetation. I revel in capturing the tilt of a mermaid’s head as she turns her face to the sun or the twisting character of a grape vine tendril.
Fossils , sea glass, beach stones are as valuable a source of color and expression in the pieces as are amethyst, lapis lazuli, turquoise, ruby, sapphire and all the other traditional precious rocks and minerals. All my designs are fabricated in my studio.
I prefer to work with silver and gold. Any design can be created in 18 Kt or 14 Kt gold, sterling silver or the newest material-- Argentium sterling silver which is a new easy care, tarnish-resistant silver.
my work~ I am showing my work in Wellfleet, Orleans, Chatham and Osterville. I have participated in the SCCC and Artisans' Guild Fairs since 1986! See the Calendar for complete details. I continue to teach the only year-round class of Silversmithing on Cape Cod at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham. I joined the Artists Gallery at 593 Main St. in Dennis Village on March 1, 2006 and enjoyed a successful and delightful season as a member of this cooperative organization. The Gallery suffered a devastating fire on November 8, 2006 which left the building condemned
Every other year, I visit the Cays off the coast of Abaco, Bahamas where they are supportive of my work and I participate in fund raisers for the Island Roots Heritage Festival held on Green Turtle Cay.
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(left, A Bahama Ministry of Tourism offical chooses a piece of
wearable art from me. right, Photo from 2005 IRHF Fundraiser with Karen McIntosh, Chairman.) |
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associations~ Member, Society of Cape Cod Craftsmen since 1986. Member Artisans Guild of Cape Cod since 1986. Bachelor of Science degree in Biology , Florida State University, 1976. Freelance Scientific Illustrator 1975-1986. Scientific Illustrator and Exhibit Designer for Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 1977-1986. Apprentice with Melanie Kline, Sail On Silver Girl, Eastham, MA, 1983-1986. Silversmithing Instructor, Creative Arts Center, Chatham, MA 1988- present.
locations to see
and purchase my work:
Chatham
Village Gallery - Always available to meet you there anytime
of the year. Just call --508-760-6927.
just off Main Street
at 37 Kent Place, next to Emack and Bolio's ice cream store, in the
center of Chatham.
The Jewelry Studio - 15B Bank Street, Wellfleet, MA, 02667. phone 508-394-2284
Gallery 31 - 31 Main Street., Orleans, MA. 02653. phone 508-247-9469