06/15/2026
Meet Karen Reece —
A studio artist with a background in art, design, glass, and metalwork, Karen creates one-of-a-kind jewellery that blends colour, texture, and craftsmanship. Her work reflects years of study and experience, along with a deep inspiration drawn from textiles, interiors, and fashion.
Each larger bead is individually handmade using lampwork techniques, where molten glass is shaped over a torch flame and kiln-annealed for durability. Karen also handcrafts many of her silver and copper findings, incorporating etched metals, hollow beads, and unexpected details like origami cranes, seed beads, and embroidery floss into her designs.
Continually exploring new techniques, she now creates her own glass cane and murrine, while also crafting striking borosilicate glass chains.
Find Karen at Stoney Steps ArtFest
📅 June 20th
📍 476 County Road 11, Newburgh, ON