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Kelsey MERKELY

Nationality: Canadian
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

Kelsey is a goldsmith and jewellery designer from Canada. She has been making jewellery in various capacities her entire life. Over the years her work has evolved from simple plier work, into more complex fine jewellery construction. She has studied jewellery making at numerous institutions around the world and completed several apprenticeships under Master goldsmiths. She is thrilled to be a scholarship recipient of the Accademia Riaci’s International Art & Design Competition, and looks forward to learning from the Italian Masters in the year to come.

Mar. 01, 2019 | Posted in Reports, Jewelry Making , | Tags:, Reporter: Kelsey MERKELY | Course: Jewelry Making

Jewelry Making vol.7 – Master Course 2018 (k.m)

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Looking out at the sea from my Airbnb in Genova.

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The sweet little seaside town of Nervi.

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Another great photo of the little seaside town of Nervi.

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Me happy to be looking out over the sea with a glass of wine.

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Gorgeous sunset from my terrace in Genova.

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Town hopping on the Liguria coast, here’s a stature in the square of Santa Margherita.

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Walking along the sea to the little town on Paraggi.

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A small car parked next to a colourful building in Paraggi.

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View of Paraggi from a distance.

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Boats in Portofino.


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