Wired Ladies began when two friends in northern Minnesota, who both enjoyed crafts, began making their own beads for use in their jewelry. Because their products are manufactured by hand, each one is unique, even when ordering multiples of the same piece.

 

Sherry Gilstad - Wired Lady #1
sherry@wiredladies.com

I'm Sherry Gilstad and wired lady fits me well! Not only do I like working with wire, I love my coffee! I've always said I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up and now that I have discovered my love of working with clay, glass and wire, I guess I'm grown up!

I'm married to John, who is a funeral director and a great artist (in his spare time). We have three children and a grandson. John and the kids have all worked in some way for us.

Besides playing with clay, I love antiques (I have many collections) and reading. Thank goodness for books on tape! I love making our beads and look forward to keep making our pins for many years to come!

 

Mary LaFrance - Wired Lady #2

I was born and raised in Brainerd, Minnesota. I grew up in a home where art was appreciated and my mom was always painting. I went to Macalester College and graduated with a degree in art and a license to teach. During those years I worked in the schools and experimented with many art forms, including stained glass and polymer clay. Both of these mediums can involve brilliant colors and a means to make functional pieces of art, such as windows or jewelry. Making beads out of clay or glass can be both therapeutic and exciting.

I currently teach art in Crookston, Minnesota. I have two grown kids and two grandchildren that I like to spend time with whenever possible.

 

We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!

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