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New Images and Products Launching Soon!!!

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Launching very soon on my website will be new images, products, and a line of jewelry!  

Over the past month I have been working with the incredibly talented Paul Cheney and Jason Kaumeyer of JWKPEC on four different shoots of my jewelry being worn by my friends and my functional pieces in use.  This image was taken on location at the Warehouse in downtown Charleston, located at 45 Spring Street.  The Warehouse was great to work with and we enjoyed their delicious food and excellent drinks during the shoot.  Their space is gorgeous and we were so excited to use it for a jewelry shoot!  Stay tuned as the images will be posted on my website soon!

Charleston Mercury – May 2014

Charleston Mercury: Art & Culture

Creative Women Who Design Successful Business Niches in Charleston

By Baron Christopher Hanson


Kaminer Haislip
Something more authentically charming is emerging from within Charleston’s creative manufacturing circles: Women-owned businesses thriving regionally and nationally based on their advanced style, fine art, distinctive production methods –– and smarter work.

From jewelry to painting, from mapmaking and metalwork, here are four leading Lowcountry ladies explaining how and why they, and perhaps so many other entrepreneurs, are building their creative companies here in the Holy City.

Our discussions and insights included each of their backgrounds, what it’s like to design or produce something often by-hand, and what challenges they might face as businesswomen and mothers.

What I immediately discovered is that each of these ladies has a deep passion for what they do, including a relevant education backing up their vocations and values. Unlike other cities, Charleston seems to offer them the work-life balance they need.

Kaminer Haislip Designer + Silversmith

Address: Redux Contemporary Art Center, Saint Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Hometown:
 Aiken, SC
Education:
 Winthrop University, BFA Jewelry and Metals, MFA Silversmithing
Website:
 http://www.KaminerHaislip.com/

Kaminer is a contemporary silversmith who designs and handcrafts work in a downtown Charleston, SC studio. Her work includes functional objects, jewelry, and custom commission pieces in silver and gold.

Nine years ago, Kaminer graduated from her MFA program. Since, she has worked steadily to build her small jewelry and silversmithing business, albeit with some challenges.

“The most challenging aspect of my work has been creating and building a business out of it. Both of my art degrees taught me everything about being a creative and individual thinker, but the business side of it I had to figure out all on my own along the way. Many hard lessons have been learned about pricing, expenses, invoices, accounting, and marketing.”

How did you get your business off the ground?

“I set up my studio at Redux Contemporary Art Center, which has happened over time due to the enormous expense of equipment. Slowly I have purchased and acquired various, necessary tools and machines to create my work.

What mentors have impacted your business?

“I am fortunate to have found such an incredible mentor in my professor Alf Ward, and I have had unwavering support from my family and husband Matt.

How have you grown your business beyond Charleston?

“By pursuing different locations and types of exhibitions, my work has been exposed to a much wider audience outside of Charleston, and outside the Southeast.”

Her silver and gold works have been displayed in museums, galleries, art centers, competitions, and trade shows in 14 different states, and internationally in three countries. On April 29, 2014 she received the Samuel Gaillard Stoney Craftsmanship Award from Historic Charleston Foundation.

Kaminer sincerely loves what she does, despite the obstacles. She is also very passionate about advocating for hand-made craftsmanship, because the passion for handcrafted objects is also becoming rare.

“For me, it has always been about designing and making objects that will far outlast me. It is incredibly rewarding to draw something from your imagination on a piece of paper and then realize it three dimensionally utilizing similar techniques that have been used for centuries.”

Baron Christopher Hanson is the principal of RedBaron Advisors, a growth strategy, communication design, and PR firm, based in Charleston, South Carolina, serving clients from Washington DC to Palm Beach, Florida. Baron can be reached via (843) 641-0331, or via RedBaronUSA.com.

The entire article can be viewed at http://www.charlestonmercury.com/index.php/en/art-and-culture/271-creative-women-who-design-successful-niches-in-charleston.

The Preservation Party and Auction – May 2014

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The Preservation Society of Charleston will be hosting its 4th Annual Preservation Party Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 7pm. The party will take place at the historic Enston Memorial Hall, located at 900 King Street, Charleston, SC.  For ticket information and details please visit http://www.preservationsociety.org/party/default.asp.

Part of the fundraiser is a silent auction and Kaminer Haislip has donated a pair of silver, custom initial cufflinks.  Attend the party for a chance to bid on them!

Proceeds from the Party benefit Seven to Save, an annual outreach program of the Preservation Society of Charleston designed to focus the work of the organization in a proactive and constructive way, delivering intellectual and financial resources to raise awareness and support for key preservation projects in Charleston and the region.

Visit http://www.preservationsociety.org for more details.

New Calla Lily Series

CL2My latest silver jewelry series was based on the Calla Lily flower, which was one of the flowers I selected for my wedding decor.  Recently Lynn Butler of Little Blue Dish did a feature on my wedding and while going through images to provide her with, I was inspired by the gorgeous shape and curve of the flower.  The first three pieces include earrings and two pendants.  View the series in my Portfolio or purchase directly from my online store!

http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/product-category/jewelry/

 

Gift Ideas for Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

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Kaminer Haislip can create custom Bridesmaids and Groomsmen gifts for your wedding!

Some ideas for Bridesmaids include jewelry to coordinate with their bridesmaids dresses for the big day, custom earrings or a pendant with the design based the wedding decor flowers or theme (see Mum Earring picture above), a small silver vanity dish to hold jewelry and other items, a silver bud vase, silver mirror, and silver Mint Julep Cup or beaker.

Some ideas for Groomsmen include custom cufflinks with the design based on their initials (see Q Cufflink picture above), cufflinks that relate to the wedding theme or style, tie pin or clip, silver money clip, a silver and wood wine coaster, and a silver beer stein or beaker.

Don’t forget Mom and Dad! The gift ideas above could apply to them as well or something unique could be created to thank them for their love and support.

All objects can be personalized with engraving to remind your special friends and family of your wonderful day!

Contact Kaminer Haislip directly for all inquiries.

Custom Commissions

Kaminer Haislip offers a wide variety of custom commission services for unique jewelry and objects in silver, yellow gold, and white gold.  Some items include, but are not limited to, custom wedding bands, wedding gifts, baby gifts, cufflinks, ceremonial silver, Ecclesiastic silver, commemorative silver, Christmas ornaments, and special jewelry pieces.

To view her Commission Policy visit http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/commissions/commission-policy/ and contact her directly for inquiries.

Kaminer designs and hand crafts all of her jewelry and objects in her downtown Charleston, SC studio.

 

 

Little Blue Dish – June 2013

 

 

 

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Lynn Butler, independent stylist and designer who was formerly a Senior Style Editor for Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, interviewed Kaminer Haislip about her Charleston, SC wedding in September 2008 to Matthew Quinn.  The complimentary feature is posted on her blog Little Blue Dish.  To read the full feature, click on the link below.

 

http://littlebluedish.com/blog/an-elegant-southern-wedding-kaminer-haislip-to-matthew-quinn-charleston-south-carolina/

 

Check out Lynn’s website http://www.littlebluedish.com for not only her blog that also includes design and wedding ideas, but also for a gorgeous array of home products!

 

Gibbes Museum of Art Store “Sip and Shop”

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The Gibbes Museum of Art Store will be open late Thursday, December 13 from 5:30-8pm to offer shoppers a festive evening of holiday shopping.  Local artists and artisans will be on hand to talk about their work, including Kaminer Haislip.  Wine and light snacks will be provided and the event is free and open to the public.  The Gibbes Museum of Art is located at 135 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC.

http://www.gibbesmuseum.org

Gibbes Museum of Art Lecture May 2012

 

 

 

 

Kaminer Haislip presented a lecture on her silver artwork to the Women’s Council of the Carolina Art Association at the Gibbes Museum of Art Monday, May 7, 2012.  The Women’s Council of the Carolina Art Association serves as a vital support system of the Gibbes Museum of Art. The Women’s Council volunteers time, talent and financial support to the museum. Its dedicated members also serve as liaisons between the Gibbes and both residents of and visitors to the Charleston community.  The Gibbes Museum of Art is located on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC.  Additional information on the museum can be found at http://www.gibbesmuseum.org/.

Preservation Society Party and Fundraiser April 2012

The Preservation Society of Charleston will be hosting their annual Party on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7pm.  The event will be hosted at Memminger Auditorium in downtown Charleston, SC.  Visit http://www.preservationsociety.org/party/ for more details.

Kaminer Haislip donated a hand-crafted sterling silver box to the fundraiser auction.  Attend and have a chance to bid on it!  Proceeds from the Party benefit ‘Seven to Save’, an annual outreach program of the Preservation Society of Charleston designed to focus the work of the organization in a proactive and constructive way, delivering intellectual and financial resources to raise awareness and support for key preservation projects in Charleston and the region.  More information about ‘Seven to Save’ can be found at http://www.preservationsociety.org/SeventoSave/.

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