Jo Ann Carrier-Lawrence is a bead maker and jewelry designer from Ohio. Her path to creating unique glass beads began with her love to crochet seed beads into necklaces. In 2008 Jo was bitten by the lampwork torch and began teaching herself to make glass beads to finish her necklaces. She has studied with bead artist, Heather Trimlett, and followed tutorials from hundreds of artists around the world in her desire to create beads that touch on an organic and natural look. Each bead is its own individual work of art, which leads to her feeling that each person she encounters in life is unique and individual.
Jo lives on the shores of Lake Erie with her husband, John, where she has tantalized him with the torch and he is an active partner in her passion and business. They hope that you enjoy the artistry of each bead and each piece of jewelry that they create.