The artistry of Dearborn jewelry designer, Sherry Duquet of Solstice Designs, is being featured in the newly released jewelry hardcover book, Beading with World Beads, from Lark Books.

Duquet, who was one of only 15 artists selected in the how-to-design book, handcrafted five of the more than 40 designs that depict the creative application of beads indigenous to regions throughout the world. Lark Books is recognized in the jewelry industry as one of the leading publishers of this craft.

“It is an honor to be included in Lark’s Beading with World Beads and to also represent Michigan among 15 talented national artisans,” said Duquet, who has four necklaces and one bracelet in the publication, all created from hand selected natural beads from around the world. The pieces are all one-of-a-kind designs.

In celebration of the book’s release, Duquet and business partner Sandra Boulton have collaborated with Barnes & Noble at 3120 Fairlane Drive in Allen Park for a book-signing and demonstration event to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Patrons will be able to purchase the book, have it personalized by Duquet and enjoy an easy “how-to” demonstration for creating one of the featured designs.

The demonstration will be based on a design called “Afternoon Bazaar” that features authentic African Trade Beads in a bracelet and necklace set. There is no charge to attend the event.

Duquet and Boulton founded Solstice Designs, a woman-owned jewelry design studio, four years ago.

“Being small business owners, we use our jewelry designs to support women-based charities whenever we can,” said Duquet. “This year we accomplished our largest undertaking with support from the community and our clients to donate 400 necklaces to domestic abuse shelters in the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.” The project was featured in the May 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.

Recent accolades for Duquet’s design work include “Featured Artist of the Month” in the March 2009 issue of Styleline Magazine and second place winner, as well as honorable mention in two categories, at the International Jewelry Design competition at the National Bead Museum in Washington, D.C. in September 2008.

To shop Solstice Designs at their virtual boutique you can visit them at www.SolsticeD.Etsy.com  or call for more information at 313-724-9400.

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