Those who live and work in the Philadelphia area know that the city and the surrounding areas are just blooming with the arts. It seems that people in other parts of the country are taking notice as well! Local jewelry artist Layne Freedline, owner of Layne Designs Studio in Oaks, PA , has recently been awarded the recipient of the 2011 Halstead Grant.
The Halstead Grant is a given by jewelry supply company Halstead Bead, Inc. annually to one emerging artist/business owner in the jewelry industry who shows exceptional promise in the field. It is highly competitive and involves an intensive application process where business plans and creative work are evaluated and critiqued. The competition is limited to new businesses that are in their first three years of operation. Jewelry design entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the Halstead Bead, Inc. website to learn more about the company, the grant and information on how to apply.
Layne Freedline currently resides in Eagleville, PA and has been creating beautiful jewelry since her teens. She was educated at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM. Layne worked in the jewelry industry as an assistant in a few Philadelphia area studios prior to launching her own business in 2009. She also teaches Handcrafted Jewelry and Stone setting at the Mainline Art Center in Havertown, PA.
Layne’s jewelry has vibe all its own, featuring unusual gemstones in imaginative sterling silver settings. It’s heirloom quality jewelry for sharp ladies with an eye for style. Visit the Layne Designs website to see exactly why Halstead Bead, Inc and many others in the Philly area think her designs are top notch!
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