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Meet the Maker

Long Lake Studio

Qualicum,  BC 

Ann Mackinnon is a self-taught artisan who works from her home studio in beautiful Qualicum Beach. Her ‘Very Vintage’ jewelry is created with an eye to reusing, recycling and renewing. Some pieces have a steampunk flair while others are romantic and fl oral.Once beloved family dishes, now damaged or discarded, is carefully cut and shaped to create alluring broken china pieces. Ann captures the beautiful china floral patterns to create valued keepsake jewelry.

Vintage watch mechanisms are upcycled into whimsical steampunk jewelry. These pieces expose the intricate beauty, the seldom-seen treasures that are contained within the once-valued wristwatch.

While there is a strong focus on design, Ann’s work is wearable, well constructed and the use of upcycled materials is a common thread.

Ann is a passionate and talented creator, and this is reflected in her work that can be purchased online, at several retail outlets and numerous adjudicated fairs on the island and lower mainland.