Meet Melissa

Studio Owner/Instructor

I have been making jewelry since I was twelve old, when I repaired a special necklace from my grandmother. Over the years, I taught myself basic techniques like wire wrapping and forming. In 2006, I took a PMC certification class and was instantly hooked. I spent many years creating and selling my work at craft fairs and local boutiques. In 2009, I was asked to teach and found my calling. I began teaching classes in precious metal clay and travelled to gem shows and local venues for classes in metalsmithing. After 10 years of teaching, creating, and learning, I decided to open Charmtree Jewelry Studio, a metalsmith school on Kent Island, where I teach and share my passion for jewelry making with others.

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I would love to help you on your metalsmithing journey! Please swing by my studio or call anytime. You are never too old, young or inexperienced to start something new. What are you waiting for? Let me help you make something sparkly!