CYNOSURE JEWELRY DESIGN STUDIO
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The Designers

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​SHANNON KENNEDY and JUAN BOHORQUEZ, Cynosure’s designers, have a shared innovative vision and creative concepts.

Cynosure Jewelry offers an amazing range of short workshops for those who would like to dip their toes into the wonderful world of jewelry making. We also offer 6 week courses of in-depth learning to those who want to learn in greater detail. 

Let us create a lasting symbol of your love, your engagement and wedding bands! We specialize in creating that unique piece just for you.

Do you have a keepsake that you would like to make into a piece of jewelry that will still hold the memories and be a reflection of you? Come in for a consultation and we will help you create a new piece of jewelry.


OUR STUDIO

Our studio is a fully equipped jewelry studio located in downtown Kitchener, Ontario.
Lost wax casting, traditional metalsmithing fabrication, 3D design, 3D printing, Precious Metal Clay and other techniques are part of our portfolio.

Follow this link for a lovely article about our studio:

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Awards

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“Unrequited” by Shannon Kennedy of Cynosure Jewelry. Sterling Silver and red Garnets. Best of Show – ‘Quotation’ National Jewelry Competition at Zilberschmuck Gallery - March 2006





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Finalist Saul Bell Design Award/Gold & Platinum Category – Albuquerque, NM – 2010

• Honorable Mention for Jewellery Award – 
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition – 2009

• Nominated for K-W Awards in Visual Arts - Kitchener - 2009

• Mixed Media Award – ‘Insights’ Elora Arts Council – June-September 2008

• Best in Sculpture – Hand & Spirit Juried Exhibition, Elliot Lake - June 2007


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Best of Show – ‘Quotation’ National Jewelry Competition at 
   Zilberschmuck Gallery - March 2006

• Winner of Best Artist at the Blue Mountain Artist’s Walk - August 2004

• Lacy and Co. Supply Grant - Ontario Crafts Council, 2002

• Tommia Vaughan Jones Award - Ontario Crafts Council, 1999

• Creative Jewellery Design in Metal Award - Ontario Crafts Council, 1998

• Bob Wille Award - George Brown College - 1997 

• Ontario College of Art Studio Award- 1995 


Our company

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What we do

Wedding Bands
Engagement Rings
Anniversary Bands
Custom Made Jewelry
Concept Jewelry
Jewelry Making Classes

What our customers have to say

Got to spend a little more time with my son's ring after returning home. I just wanted to say what a wonderful job you did!
I think you've not only captured the spirit of the piece but also added your own brilliance. I love the ring even more now.

 -Dwight
Saturday's PMC boot camp with Shannon was fantastic.
The amount I learned on Saturday was overwhelming (in a good way)--
I'm filled with inspiration and ideas and can't wait to purchase PMC and tools and take more workshops.

-Nancy
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