Meghan W. Sheahan has been making jewelry in one form or another since 2006. From upcycling and repurposing materials to metalsmithing and stone setting, her passion for the craft as evolved through formal education and personal exploration. Meghan uses traditional metalsmithing techniques like hand forging, metal printing with a rolling mill, hand sawing, torch soldering and hand polishing. These skills combined with her careful selection of organic materials, including collectors grade stones, minerals, precious and semi-precious gemstones, show a dedication to this ancient fine craft. The antithesis of fast fashion, Meghan strives to put the utmost care into making heirloom quality pieces in sterling silver and solid karat gold. She has developed relationships directly with lapidaries (stone cutters) and uses recycled metals and ethically mined materials whenever possible. Her goal is to create bold jewelry that balances the wild beauty displayed in each stone’s pattern with a modern, understated aesthetic. Meghan seeks to simply frame each stone, because the raw, natural elements incapsulated by the earth, tend speak for themselves.

Meghan has an undergraduate degree in journalism from Marquette University and a masters degree in social work from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is passionate about social justice and mental health issues. She now works full time as a metalsmith and jewelry designer. Meghan lives with her husband and two daughters near Milwaukee, Wis.

Meghan regularly sells at local seasonal markets and art shows, as well as on her website and local shops. In June 2024, Meghan opened her store front studio space in East Town Wauwatosa, a vibrant neighborhood full of locally owned businesses, shops and restaurants. She regularly hosts local artists teaching workshops and classes. The space, aptly named, WORK/SHOP, also has a shop/gallery featuring local artists that is open by appointment and for special events.

For wholesale or custom inquiries, please contact msheahanstudio@gmail.com

WORK/SHOP is located at 6429 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Visit www.workshoptosa.com for more information on current workshops, classes and events.

Photography by Kat Schleicher www.katschleicher.com