Cindy’s 15 year career as a graphic designer is the foundation of her current profession as a jewelry designer / instructor. The moment she set foot in a bead store, the seed beads drew her in. A deep love of the complexity of color is the foundation of her explorations in beading. Cindy enjoys interpreting traditional off-loom stitches in new ways. She is also a certified Master Art Clay Silver Instructor, and especially enjoys creating new designs incorporating beading with metal clay.

For the last number of years, Cindy has been teaching classes of her own designs in beading and Art Clay full time. Cindy was elected founding President of the Art Clay Society of Orange County and held that position for several years. In March of 2011, Cindy opened her Creative Place in Fullerton, California, a location dedicated to teaching and sharing the wonders of metal clay. Cindy Pankopf’s Creative Place offers supplies and classes in metal clay, Art Clay Silver, beading and other forms of jewelry making. Her goal is to broaden the scope of her techniques and continue designing, teaching and sharing with others every day. She enjoys teaching locally in Orange County, CA and nationally at the Bead and Button Show and other venues.

Take this opportunity to visit Lolo Boutique and see some of Cindy’s truly organic creations. Enjoy our refreshments and perhaps choose something for yourself or someone special from Cindy’s beautiful art.