Guest Post: Christine at Studio 4

 

Last November, my blog was 18 years old. To celebrate that, I asked my readers to submit a Guest Post for my blog to celebrate our connectedness as a community through social media. 

I hope you will send me your story or a glimpse into your life. I know so many of you through the comment section and emails; I hope this will introduce you to one another. Thank you in advance for being part of French la Vie / Tongue in Cheek.

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Hello-Bonjour!

My name is Christine Dickinson. I am happy to introduce myself and my small business in Chico, California. A small town just 32 miles from Corey’s home town Willows, California.

 

       

 

I am a curator of various types of jewelry and decorative items. My career was in dentistry for 35-plus years. I do keep a hand in it still a bit. I am employed part-time at Far Northern Regional. A community program serving mentally challenged patients and their dental needs at our local Chico hospitals. I’m happy to participate in this community service utilizing my dental skills. With my hand skills and talent, I discovered my creative side and have enjoyed this new avenue of creating. Years of working with dental products, alginates, plasters, resins, etc., led me to experiment and create casted jewelry and decorative items. Also, hand and feet castings, teeth whitening trays, mouth guards, and nitegaurds locally at my Studio in Chico.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Christine molds children’s hands)

On my first visit to France, Corey introduced me to the Brocante, and I immediately loved everything, French. I found so many beautiful treasures. She helped me how to get these treasures back home! During that visit, I noticed Corey's necklace, a cluster of French religious medals. I was amazed to hear these were all little pieces of history made many years ago with various dates, each representing a special meaning. To know they all had a story of a pastime just fascinated me. I asked-

 

 

Corey, how could I find one of those necklaces for myself? She said easy… at the brocante! I became interested in these medals and started collecting them on other visits. I consider Corey my inspiration for creating these beautiful French medals. I am so grateful our paths have crossed.

 

   

 Please take a peek at my online site:

[email protected]

Merci Beaucoup,  

Christine Dickinson

 

Comments

[Judy Busch]

Hello Christine. Where is your Chico store located? I'd love to stop in.

[Diogenes]

So interesting to read your post. Are you a ceramicist or lab person? I may have to drive to Chico next time I need a good color match - it's hard to find a good lab.

[Shelley Noble]

How commendable to apply your high level of vital skills to those who need them most, Christine! And how marvelous you've found their natural application in your artistic expression.

Anyone who does those worthwhile things and falls in love with Corey and her Brocante ways is alright with me!

[g]

just beautiful! grace and quiet beauty-- just adore all the pieces!

[marilyn]

I have heard of other dentist that have become beautiful jewelry artists.
What a beautiful talent and gift. Your pieces are just lovely.

[Christine Dickinson]

Studio4
@Studio4bijouxetplus.com
(530)520-5800

[Christine Dickinson]

Hi Diogenes
Thank you for you inquiry.What kind of color match are you looking for?I am not a creamiest,however I do my own lab work at my Studio.
Please feel free to call me,I’d love to see if I Can help.

Looking forward to talking with you.

Kind regards-Christine

[Christine Dickinson]

Thank you Marilyn for your kind words!Although I am not a dentist,I am an RDA and through my many years in dentistry I wore many hats and played many roles.The dentist I worked for for 35 plus years taught me many skills and I am very grateful for that.We do the hospital dentistry as a team still today.After so many years of working together it becomes a dance.I joke that I can read his mind!Lol!

Kind regards_Christine

[Christine Dickinson]

Hello Judy!
I would love to meet you and have you visit Studio4.I am open by appointment.Please feel free to call me and we can find a good time that will work for you.(530)520-5800

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Kind regards-Christine

[Christine Dickinson]

Thank you g,for visiting Studio4 website to take a peek.Thank you for your kind compliments!

Kind regards_Christine

[Christine Dickinson]

Hello Shelly!
Yes,It really is very rewarding to help with the program all the while I enjoy keeping my hands in dentistry.

Thank you for visiting Studio4 website,and for your kind words.

Kind regards-Christine