The Joan Bazzel Workshop

There’s More to the Story

30+ years in the mountains of western North Carolina
The Bazzel Workshop
PO Box 1192
Franklin, NC 28744
USA

My portrait by www.victoriacarr.co.uk

I have been an enamellist and metalsmith for decades and know my mediums intimately. For me, craftsmanship is valued as highly as design and my goal is to create pieces that will withstand the test of time. Without pandering to popularity, my work is unusual….mostly one-of-a-kind….I regard it as ART….whether it’s a piece of jewelry or a mixed media sculptural work.

Refusing to participate in most popular social media, I remain somewhat incognito except for pinterest and etsy where some of my creations are offered. Computer time is too consuming, opinions too varied and social media too invasive for my liking, so my website is where I go public.

To earn a living as an artist, one has to make a saleable product, and I did just that for many years….exhibiting, promoting, wholesaling, teaching and the lot. Now I make whatever intrigues me, from guitar hero badges to intricate cloisonne jewels and mixed media-found object assemblages.

The most important and most compromising fact about my life has been our son Zak, who is severely challenged with Autism. His care is a full time experience which I share with my husband, his father, and because we love him we have placed his needs above our own. I have not been able to fully devote myself to my creative impulses for over 35 years, but still manage to make some incredible oddities regardless, and offer it all to you because ART must be shared to be appreciated….no matter how unusual.

The Zakman
Aqua Exhibit 2023
LOVE Exhibit 2023
Precious Exhibit 2023
Time Exhibit 2023
Abstract Zone Exhibit 2023
Plantarium Exhibit 2023
I-SEE-YOU Exhibit 2024
Back to the FUTURE Exhibit 2024
HUMOROUS Exhibit 2024
Kingdom Animalia 2024
People 2025
Shapes and Colors 2025
Aquarium 2025

The Alfonzo ring is wonderful and beautifully designed. He is exactly as described, and I couldn’t be more delighted with this purchase. I have had several purchases with this designer over the years and have never been disappointed. My expectations were exceeded with this ring. It’s fantastic!!

A happy ETSY customer

The Bench
Rainbow Rockets

Dont worry….Be happy

joan@joanbazzel.com