My name is Heidi and I currently live in beautiful Astoria, Oregon. Pacific Patina was created when I lived in the equally gorgeous Kodiak, Alaska.
I have been making jewelry and other handcrafts ever since I was a young girl. I enjoyed sewing, took an interest in weaving, but I immediately fell in love with beads and have been in that relationship for over 30 years now.
Fishing the Buskin River
Kodiak, Alaska 2012
I am a life-long learner who strongly believes in the importance and value of being flexible. I have enjoyed so many different teaching and learning opportunities in the many places I have been fortunate to live.
When in Kodiak I found great artistic inspiration when I discovered sea glass and sea pottery. The western US oceans and beaches are also a childhood love I have never let go.
Above: Jewel Beach in Kodiak, Alaska - Summer Below: Jewel Beach in Kodiak, Alaska - Winter
When it comes to my most recent addiction, kumihimo, I love being part of passing on and maintaining an ancient tradition.
​
Unfortunately, my most recent relocation from California to Oregon forced me to downsize significantly. My studio space and supplies are presently boxed up in my garage. However, I am still as active as I can be with my website and yearn for the day I can unbox my tools!
If you are interested in joining a wonderful Facebook group to learn more about kumihimo, Sonia Davis and I would love to have you in KND! You can click the banner below to open Facebook in a new tab.
