About the Artist

"People have watched me weaving my pieces and commented on how precise and time consuming it looks. My works are a labor of love; I put myself into my jewelry."

Susie's Resume

Susie Andregg was born in Ecuador and grew up overseas for much of her life. While in different countries she was exposed to and influenced by various arts and culture. During her senior year of high school she was introduced to the art of jewelry making which lead her to study for her BFA in metalsmithing and jewelry at the University of Kansas. After college she pursued several different careers: restaurant cook, pastry chef, apprentice jeweler and fitness instructor. Susie was always drawn back to her one true love of working with metal.

Over the past 10 years she has combined her skills as a jeweler and her unique experiences to create original and timeless jewelry. Susie's trademark is her hand woven bracelets and necklaces crafted from fine gold and silver wire. She uses old world techniques and applies a modern twist; keeping her pieces both updated and classic. Her highly finished jewelry shows her great attention to detail and desire to make it lightweight and comfortable. "I handcraft my jewelry to look beautiful, feel ethereal, and be worn comfortably everyday. I want people to wear my jewelry and forget that they have it on."

Susie has clients comfortably wearing her jewelry worldwide: including North Carolina, New Mexico, Kansas City, Puerto Rico and Australia. She has been working as SLA Metals from her private studio in Durham, NC and is now settling down in Burlington, VT with her husband and dog. Feel free to contact Susie with any questions you may have regarding prices or commission work.