My name is Vonna Contino Maslanka ~ I was born and raised as an only child in the state of Illinois, with my parents. I am married, and have children.
Her journey into the world of design began in 2005 as she took a giant leap few have the talent to duplicate. With no formal jewelry design instruction Vonna decided after thirty five years to walk away from her day job, and never look back. Absorbing the world around her she is know for her asymmetry and her keen eye for color. Simplicity is not in her vocabulary; her distinctive eclectic design using only using high quality elements, handmade artisan lamp work glass beads makes her standout alone among the rest. Her determination to push the limits has no boundary; she takes life as it comes to her straight on. Her inspiration comes from within her soul, her surroundings, as well as what ever lies ahead of her in life. She states that - “Learning is a process, perfecting the technique can be a challenging; putting my own spin to the design, makes me justvonna, what you see is what you get!”
Instruction: Lampwork
Loren Stump
Anastasia
Kimberly Affleck
Holly Cooper
Libby Leuchtman
Marilyn Peraza
Teri Wathan
Elizabeth Long Design
Hannah Rosner Photography Credits:
Metal Clay Beads ~ Barbara Becker Simon
Bonnie Polinski ~ Designer Ceramic Art Beads Elected:
Vice President Programming ~ Bead Society of Greater Chicago ~Nov 08 Memberships ~ Bead Society of Greater Chicago
~ International Glass Bead Society
~ Bead Society of Greater Washington
~SRA, SRAJD Magazine Credits:
2005 - 2006 Annealer Magazines 2007 - Third Annual Women of Glass” Flow
Magazine
2008 = Profitable Glass Quarterly ~ Jewelry Design: article written by Pam
Dugger
"The Children of our Future ~ we have the ability to educate them to lead more significant lives. Spark interest & creativity within the artist community, to work toward harmonious relationships for the rest of their lives."
Dedicated to my son: Jonathan McEachern Born December 26, 1986 ~ November 30, 2007 ~ I design what I create, what you see is what you get, learning is a process, perfecting the technique can be a challenge. Putting my own spin to the design is why I love to create.
Thank you for the visit, I hope you stop back again soon.
In memorial to my ~Son~Jon McEachern December 26, 1986 ~ November 30, 2007
~rest in peace my son~ December 26, 1986 ~ November 30, 2007
Life's to short live it! Live it Well! In Memory of my son ~ Jonathan McEachern ~ Your Spirit Lives On ~ December 26, 1986 ~ November 30, 2007 Thank you "Anastasia" for Sponsoring this Tribute to my Son~ This guest book will be available to sign on line until January 4, 2010
