Cassandra Barry

My name is Sandra Barry, and I am a self-taught artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia. I am also a triathlete, road cyclist, and figure skater. This past year, I rediscovered my love for crafting after a long hiatus, and I mainly focus on wire art and gemstone jewelry.  I first fell in love with making jewelry when I was nine years old and volunteering with my Mother to make simple pieces for a local NS Charity to sell. Additionally, living in Parrsboro NS for part of my childhood exposed me to the wonder and natural beauty of Gemstones at an early age, as the travelling Gem and Mineral show made a stop there every summer. Even after moving to the city, my family attended the show every year for supplies, inspiration, and of course, to look at some cool rocks. I draw inspiration for my work from colours and patterns in nature, as well as current jewelry trends.