about the jewelry

Although Erica Schlueter has been producing
jewelry for over 10 years, her college experience
spanned the study of various aspects of textile
and fibers. Over the years she has been exploring
ways to combine fiber and textile techniques into
her sterling silver and 18K gold and silver bi-metal
pieces. While continuing to use rivets (and no
solder) and embossing fabric textures into the
metal, which have been influential design elements
in her work she is now further embellishing the
textured metals with fine silk using embroidery
and crochet techniques

With this new body of work Schlueter is paying
homage to the fine needlework techniques that
have been practiced all over the world and,
indeed, throughout history


publications

Erica's jewelry has been featured in the
following publications:

Fiberarts, January|February 2009

The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry, by
Joanna Gollburg, published by Lark books.

Vogue Knitting,
The 25th Anniversary Edition.

Additionally, Erica has had 2 knitting patterns published in Vogue Knitting. Felt Pouch pattern appeared in Knit 1 Spring|Summer and Double Knit Scarf pattern appeared in Knit Simple Spring|Summer


exhibits

2009 • Work in Metal Group Show,
Artisan Gallery, Paoli, WI
2008 • Craftforms, Wayne Art Center,
Wayne, PA
2008 • The Earring Show, Hyart Gallery, Madison, WI
1999 • A Tradition of Excellence: An Exhibit of Fine Craft, The Phipps Center for the arts, Hudson, WI
1998 • Graystone Gallery, Portland, OR
1998 • Masterpiece Exhibit, Artisan Gallery, Paoli, WI


awards

2007 • Invitational Award, Art Fair on the Suare, Madison, WI
2004 • Invitational Award, Art Fair on the Suare, Madison, WI
2003 • Best of Jewelry and Metal, Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm, WI
2001 • Invitation Award, Art Fair on the Square, Madison, WI
2000 • Invitation Award, Art Fair on the Square, Madison, WI
2000 • Best of Show, Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm, WI