Susan's back story
In 1989 I resided in Hawaii where I owned a art supply store . I had the opportunity to study art with amazing artists in paradise . 1991 I moved to Yachats Oregon a small artsy town on the Oregon Coast. I built a ocean front B&B /gallery . In 1995 a client introduced me to glass work and it was love at first try.
After 5 years running the B&B by myself, I downsized and spent more time working hot glass. My friend Valeria suggested I open my own gallery bead shop as I was amassing quite a collection of handmade glass beads. So Heartsong Glass Gallery became a reality in April of 2000, I rented a 600 sq foot space in Seal Rock, and began my new adventure. In the beginning I created my glass beads in store, made jewelry and carried a selection of artworks from local artists and national companies. 5 months later I purchased a funky old falling down 1900 sq ft building , after years of fixing the building and focusing on developing my lampworking skills the store became Heartsong beads a full service bead shop . in 2018 I decided to downsize my shop so I could be more creative ,I am blessed to be doing 'what makes my heart sing' . My shop Heartsong is open Thurs to Saturday .
In 1989 I resided in Hawaii where I owned a art supply store . I had the opportunity to study art with amazing artists in paradise . 1991 I moved to Yachats Oregon a small artsy town on the Oregon Coast. I built a ocean front B&B /gallery . In 1995 a client introduced me to glass work and it was love at first try.
After 5 years running the B&B by myself, I downsized and spent more time working hot glass. My friend Valeria suggested I open my own gallery bead shop as I was amassing quite a collection of handmade glass beads. So Heartsong Glass Gallery became a reality in April of 2000, I rented a 600 sq foot space in Seal Rock, and began my new adventure. In the beginning I created my glass beads in store, made jewelry and carried a selection of artworks from local artists and national companies. 5 months later I purchased a funky old falling down 1900 sq ft building , after years of fixing the building and focusing on developing my lampworking skills the store became Heartsong beads a full service bead shop . in 2018 I decided to downsize my shop so I could be more creative ,I am blessed to be doing 'what makes my heart sing' . My shop Heartsong is open Thurs to Saturday .