Janis Schimsky of JDS Designs
Unique Handmade Jewelry Combining Vintage Beads and Buttons

After retiring from Nassau Community College as the Director of the Center for Students with Disabilities, Janis Schimsky discovered that she had a passion for designing jewelry. Continuously on a quest to find the most interesting vintage beads, buttons and findings, each of Janis' creations is a unique work of art.

As she combines vintage and contemporary beads and buttons, she designs one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Janis also specializes in "repositioning", the art of redesigning outdated jewelry into new and contemporary pieces. If the jewelry you inherited from your Aunt Bessie is still sitting in the vault, bring it to Janis' studio during the Artist's Tour and she will redesign it with your style in mind. These pieces make great holiday gifts for the women in your family.

Janis' work has been shown/sold at the following locations:

The Jewish Museum Gift Shop, NYC
Studio East, Northport, NY
Costermonger, The Barn, Northport, NY
The Jewelry Collection, Northport, NY
The Orazio Salati Gallery, Binghamton, NY
Windsor Whip Works Gallery, Windsor, NY
The Butternut Gallery, Montrose, Pa.
Sea Hag Soaps, Brackney, Pa.
Conklin's General Store, Lakeside, Pa.
The Mary Go Round, Tunkhannock, Pa.
Portobello Row, Vestal, NY

Join her on Monday during the Artists' Tour when you can choose your own beads and have earrings designed for you on the spot.

jdsdesigns@ymail.com
631-921-6216