Denise J. Bonaimo creates jewelry from a vast array of materials from precious metals and gemstones to re-purposed found objects, such as vintage board games and antique metal. This Brooklyn girl, by way of the Jersey shore, participates in several art gallery exhibitions each year and is active in promoting the thriving San Diego art scene.

With a strong aspiration to share her knowledge of jewelry making with others, Bonaimo offers year round jewelry classes and workshops for adults, children and seniors in the comfort of your own home and at a variety of art schools in and around San Diego County: Spanish Village Art Center, Whaley Studios of San Diego, North Park’s San Diego Art Department, San Diego City College Continuing Education, Grossmont Unified Adult Center, Fallbrook School of the Arts, UCSD Craft Center . A former Girl Scout, herself, she is also a  certified Girl Scouts of America collaborator instructing young ladies at a special rate. In addition, Denise teaches super-annuated students beading workshops at several senior assisted living facilties.

Bonaimo has even made a few television appearances on the CW's "San Diego Living" demonstrating her techniques in jewelry making and promoting her ongoing classes. In addition, she is available for guest speaking, jewelry demonstrations and art show jury panels.

For more information, to order her artwork, or to book a class or demo:

(619) 384-5161

artdiva@bonaimo.com

www.bonaimo.com

Click here for her professional resume.