Kurt is a gold/silversmith skilled in the technique of hand wrought jewelry. He was born and raised on St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He has followed in his father's footsteps, creating a successful career making jewelry at Sonya's Corner Shop for 12 years. Kurt has also been a Drummer for many years and has played for bands like Green Flash in the early 80's,and then with bands like Undercover,CenterLine,Wild Card and his last band with Roger Bressi, Steve Kats and David James from Nashville. Kurt has also met and played with artists like Johnathan Edwards, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Winwood, Wolfman Jack and opened for Mavis Staples and Dr.John in 2005. Michelle was born in California then grew up in New Mexico, active in sports and rodeo as well as spending time with family. In 2002 Michelle was the first woman in the US to get her Four Gun IDPA designation. Next in 2005,she earned a spot on the U.S. Women Shooting Team winning many medals and ranking as high as 4th in the U.S. Michelle is currently in her 20th year as a middle school teacher in Amarillo Texas. She also won teacher of the year in 2010. And above all, she is a Great Artist and Silversmith,And...my beautiful Wife ! Kurt and Michelle met in Puerto Rico, shooting at the Championships of the Americas in 2005. She competed for the USA Team and he for the Virgin Islands, so, I guess you could call them "shooting sweethearts." They couldn't stay apart for very long, so Kurt moved to Amarillo and they got married in 2007 and then opened their jewelry store. It's a true story! It will be our pleasure to make you beautiful,custom jewelry and give you a wide variety of items to choose from. Thank you & God Bless, Kurt and Michelle |
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