April Baldessin

I was an Art Director in Paris for 11 years. I moved to Australia in 2017 with my husband and two sons. We wanted to change our hectic and stressful life to a slow and peaceful one. I have now three boys and I am living a full time Mother hood. I appreciate it a lot. I live in the bush in Australia where my in laws own a studio etching for artists residents. I found myself in the right spot to express art. I am a craft design lover. I have done pottery, tried wood etching went back to painting. I have always loved jewelry I love spotting beautiful jewelry pieces in antique market. I always thought I had to study jewelry making in a school but I discovered around my area some workshops. So I have tried silver smith and wax casting that was year 2019 (in April and October). And I am passionate! I met my mentor at her workshop I told her about my wish to make jewelry. And she gave me the opportunity. I now work for her since dec 2019. I also retouch her photo jewelry. I think it’s a perfect combination! I am still learning at my pace as a mother. I would love to make my own jewelry. And here I find out about Domestika. I am happy and grateful to be able to learn more online.