Laura Timmons

Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
One of my favorite techniques is crocheting with wire, and what I am known for most in the industry, but I started weaving on the bead loom with the CRYSTAL Yarn in Tucson 09.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
Since 2001, but classes that I have taught have been sponsored by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS since 2006.

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
The cut, the clarity, the color, and the emotion that is represented in each piece.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
This is a hard one: Erinite AB, Crystal Golden Shade, and Crystal Silver Shadow, are some of my favorite.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
The CRYSTAL Yarn! Really though there are soooo many!

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
One that incorporates Mesh, Pearls, Bicones, a huge variety of unexpected articles. I love using components in a non-traditional format

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
I also love to shop, love the ocean or water of any kind, love to go to art galleries, but mainly love spending time with my family.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Energetic, positive, fun.

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
I would never go to a lonely island......I would take everything.

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Make a pot of coffee, get my youngest of to school, and my husband off to work, then go work out.

What is your motto of life?
Enjoy each and every day, as it is your last. Laugh often, love hard, play hard.