About Me
Dawn Lombard is a nationally recognized jewelry artist and educator based in Milford, Pennsylvania. After a twenty-year career in sales and marketing, she transitioned to being a full-time artist, specializing in metalsmithing and enameling.
Artistic Style and Practice
Lombard's work is characterized by bold, colorful, and sculptural designs intended for "women who want to be seen". Her process frequently incorporates:
Recycled Materials: She utilizes 100% recycled copper, often repurposing discarded roofing material as a base for her pieces.
Technique Fusion: She combines ancient enameling methods (fusing powdered glass to metal with a torch) with modern technologies like laser engraving to create intricate patterns.
Signature Collections: Her jewelry lines include the Blossoms, Fleur, Cadre, and Kaleidoscope collections.
Professional Background
Education: She holds an MBA in International Marketing from Fairfield University. Her artistic training includes specialized coursework in lampworking, bronze casting, and various enameling techniques across institutions like Urban Glass and the Baltimore Jewelry Center.
Teaching and Leadership: She has served as the Glass Studio Manager at the Brookfield Craft Center and currently teaches at major craft institutions, including Snow Farm and the Peters Valley School of Craft.
Exhibitions and Recognition: Her work has been featured at prominent events such as American Craft Made (Baltimore) and has earned multiple accolades, including 1st Place in Metal from Fire Mountain Gems (2023).
Gallery and Publication History
Lombard's jewelry is represented in numerous galleries, including the Guilford Art Center and Farmington Valley Art Center. Her work has also appeared in several national publications, such as Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine and Handmade Business Magazine.
Education:
2006 - Tin City, Introductory lampwork class
2007 - Cynthia Saari, 2-day shapes and color exploration (Brookfield Craft Center)
2008 - Nancy Tobey, 2-day borosilicate basics (Brookfield Craft Center)
2008 - Lauri Copeland, 2-day off mandrel shapes (Bead & Button Show)
2010 - Starleen Colon, 2-day advanced techniques (Starleen's Studio)
2011 - Joanne Conant, Cloisonné Enameling (home studio)
2013 - Cynthia Battista, PMC (Brookfield Craft Center)
2014 - Joy Raskin, Metalsmithing (Silvermine Art Center)
2016 - Kristina Logan, Lampwork Beads (Urban Glass)
2017 - Jennifer Jordan Parks, Cloisonné Enameling (Sussex, NJ)
2019 - Lynn Batchelder - Fabricating with Steel (Peters Valley School of Craft)
2024 - Lorena Lazard - Homemade Patina (Metalwerx Virtual)
Invitational Exhibitions:
2007 - Easton Artist Council '10th Annual Members' Art Show' (Easton, CT)
2008 - Milford Fine Art Council 'Artists in the Station' demonstration (Milford, CT)
2009 - 2011 - Art Center Killingworth 'Autumn Art Trail' demonstration (Killingworth, CT)
2009 - Washington Art Association 'Focus: Art and Design' (Washington Depot, CT)
2009 & 2011 - Barn Hill Studio - demonstration and exhibit (Monroe, CT)
2010 - 2011 - Meet the Artists & Artisans (Milford, CT)
2010 - Demonstration ‘A Bead of Roses’ (Monroe, CT)
2010 - ‘Who’s Who in Glass 2010’ Chester F. Sidell Gallery (Lawrence, MA)
2010 - Present - Brookfield Craft Center Holiday Show (Brookfield, CT)
2013 - Creative Art’s Workshop ‘Celebration of American Crafts’ (New Haven, CT)
2015 - Present - Brookfield Craft Center’s Faculty Show (Brookfield, CT)
2015 - 2016 - Silvermine Art Center - Faculty Show (Norwalk, CT)
2015 - Present - Wesleyan Potters - Annual Holiday Show (Middletown, CT)
2020 - Under Fire 3 - Enamel Guild Northeast (Westchester, NY)
2024 - ReFash Exposition: Fashion Through Sustainability - Crayola Gallery at the Banana Factory
Publications:
2008 - ‘1,000 Jewelry Inspirations Beads, Baubles, Dangles, and Chains' (Quarry Press)
2009 - Featured Online Artist - ‘The Annealer Magazine’
2009 - Marjorie Oxman '2010 Bead Calendar'
2010 - (Jan & Mar) - ‘Making Jewellry’ magazine, Lampwork tutorials (UK magazine)
2010 - Featured Online Artist - ‘Beading Times’ magazine
2010 - ‘Making Jewellry’ (GMC Publications - UK)
2011 - ‘Creating Glass Beads’ (Lark Publications)
2013 - The Flow magazine (Dec edition)
2014 - '1000 Glass Beads' (Lark Publications)
2020 - The Magazine of Contemporary Craft (Los Angeles, CA)
2024 - Sanctuary Magazine (online)
Teaching:
2012 - Present - Brookfield Craft Center (Brookfield, CT)
2012 - 2016 - Glass Studio Manager Brookfield Craft Center (Brookfield, CT)
2014 - 2016 Silvermine Arts Center (New Caanan, CT)
2022 - Hudson Valley Silverworks (Kingston, NY)
2023 - Innovative Bead Expo (Oaks, PA)
2023 - Peter's Valley School of Craft (Layton, NJ)
2024 - Snow Farm (Williamsburg, MA)
Awards:
2009 - Delphi 'Art Glass Festival' - 3rd place 'Desert Oasis' bracelet
2011 - Delphi 'Art Glass Festival' - 1st place ‘Sublime’ necklace
2011 - Manchester Art Association - ‘Best in Show’
2015 - Glastonbury Art Association - ‘2nd place show’
2016 - Delphi 'Art Glass Festival' – 2nd place 'Sublime' necklace
2018 - Delphi 'Art Glass Festival' - 2nd place 'Turquoise Surprise'
2018 - Delphi 'Art Glass Festival' - 1st place People's Choice 'Turquoise Surprise'
2019 - Glastonbury Arts - Honorable Mention
2023 - First place metalwork - Fire Mountain Gems
Jurying:
2016 - Brookfield Craft Center’s Student Art Show
2016 - 2017 Art at Ives, Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show
Community Service/Artwork Donation:
2009 - Fairfield County Chapter of the American Red Cross 'Red Ribbon Ball'
2010 - Stratford Animal Shelter - Canine Couture
2010 - Janet Daniels Foundation – Signature beads