Post Road Art Center
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1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough, MA 01752 Tel: (508) 485-2580 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30
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Jody Coyote
Jody Coyote embraces a legacy of high quality,
one-of-a-kind craftsmanship and unique, free-spirited
design. Her mystique has an irresistible pull to those who
hear the call, and is sustained by an ever-growing base of
loyal and devoted customers.
We have new jewelry arriving all the time!
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Just in... From Susan Moore! Cool Stuff!
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About the Artist
Susan Moore is Canadian born and hails from Calgary, Alberta. She has made her home in the beautiful hill country setting of
Austin, TX since 1999 and has traveled extensively to Europe, Jordan, Mexico, Nigeria, Siberia, and South-East Asia both for work
and for pleasure. Moore attended Alberta College of Art and Design in the early eighties.
An eclectic collection of jobs followed; including private investigator, accountant at Siberian oilfield camp, human resources
assistant, administrator in a small school in Nigeria, controller for a drug store chain and equity trader. The need for a creative
outlet was partially satisfied along the way with batik, beading, charcoal and conte drawings, furniture refinishing, and mosaics. The
quest for a compelling medium continued.
In 2003 Moore began working with kiln forming glass and taking classes at the Art Glass Fusing Center as well as learning jewelry
fabrication techniques. Moore purchased a small kiln and became completely absorbed in learning about glass and experimenting
with kiln forming glass. She began to sell her glass jewelry through local gift shops and while exhibiting at art shows and fairs
around central Texas. Recently Moore has been exploring metalsmithing and has been designing her future work to include the
new techniques.
Artist Statement
I enjoy traveling a great deal and have spent many months overseas exploring other cultures and meeting fascinating people while
discovering their customs, music, and art forms. I am on a path of discovery when I travel as well as when I create my jewelry
designs. I try to reflect both diversity and evolution in my designs and techniques. I continue learning from my work and my travel
experiences - I continue to be amazed at the infinite possibilities. My journey continues.
The Process
Inspiration comes from many origins ranging from nature and childhood memories to modern technology. I have always loved to
sketch so the initial jewelry concepts are sketched with pencil or chalk pastels. The kiln formed designs begin in simple sheet
glass form and are transformed using cutting, layering, fusing, grinding, and finally polishing techniques. Sometimes I will add to
the original design and fire the work in the kiln again, repeating the process until the desired effect is achieved.
The fusing process takes place in a kiln at temperatures between 1400 and 1700 degrees Fahrenheit. I use basic hand tools and a
lapidary grinder to shape the glass and a final firing at a lower temperature gives each piece a smooth and polished finish.









Just in... From Marsha Neal! More Cool Stuff!
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
continued to take classes every semester during her undergraduate studies and by the time graduation rolled around in 2000
continued to take classes every semester during her undergraduate studies and by the time graduation rolled around in 2000
Marsha went on to receive an MA in Ceramics through the Univ. of Delaware the following year.
Marsha went on to receive an MA in Ceramics through the Univ. of Delaware the following year.
she had received enough credits to obtain a minor in Ceramics. With the encouragement of her professor, Victor Spinski,
Marsha went on to receive an MA in Ceramics through the Univ. of Delaware the following year.