Stories — A Letter From the Studio


Ukraine

Ukraine
There are moments that we recognize as important even as we’re living them — there can be no doubt that the start of a pandemic or a war has huge significance. And there are moments that only show their quiet meaning over the years, as their memories reappear again and again...

Read more →



Do you need a time out?

Do you need a time out?

Back in March when we went into lockdown, I found it hard to keep on making jewelry. 

On the one hand here was a gift of uninterrupted time which I felt I should take advantage of. Haven’t I always bemoaned the lack of time to design new work? What about all those ideas bumping around in my head for sculptural pieces and what I think of as “jewelry for the home”? 

Metal and glass room screen by Estyn Hulbert

On the other hand, hawking jewelry seemed utterly inappropriate and I couldn’t bring myself to do...

Read more →



Do You Have A Whistle Pig?

Do You Have A Whistle Pig?

The past month has been full of travel and time spent with dear friends. Now I'm back in the studio gearing up for the busy holiday season which will be here before we know it.

Estyn Hulbert messy jewelry workbench

First things first — I should start with tidying up because the work table looks like it's been hit by a bomb and it's hard to find things.

Monarch butterfly on butterfly weed flower

Outside the garden is full of flowers and the insects are showing up in crazed hungry...

Read more →



What Are You Thinking About This Summer?

What Are You Thinking About This Summer?
Last month I wrote about my artist grandmother's childhood in Germany. This month I'm exploring the way her family was on both sides of the second world war, and her escape with my infant mother to a new life in Canada.

Read more →



Goats and garnets...

Goats and garnets...
I've been writing about my family again. My grandmother Gunda was an artist and a big influence on my life. She has an amazing story...

Read more →


"Many of Estyn's pieces feel like wearable sculpture and ALL are works of art. Anytime I wear something she has designed I am bound to receive compliments on my jewelry — it’s just that worthy of praise and admiration (and I feel rewarded for my fine taste!)."

- Kate Wechsler, Psychotherapist