Heather has been making beads and jewelry for over 20 years. She is the author of Jewelry Designs from Nature, Beautiful Elements: Metal, Wire and Polymer Clay and the Bead-making Lab. Heather is a regular contributor as the Color Canvas designer in Step by Step Wire magazine. Her popular blog, the Art Bead Scene brings her love of handmade beads and art inspiration to jewelry designers around the world. Heather organizes an annual Bead Cruise and teaches at workshops and retreats around the country.