About Silver

Warmest Greetings, I am Silver (otherwise known as Pam
Coghill) and it is wonderful to see you here.

I was born and raised in the small town of Nenana, Alaska
where I will forever reside; There is never any place as great
as home. I live in a cozy log home with my very patient
boyfriend and our three dogs. During the summer months I run
the local Cultural Center museum and gift shop as well as
work on my greenhouse. When the weather gets cold, as it
does up here, I attend school at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks studying to get my degree in Early Childhood
Education, but beading is something I do all year around.

I wasn't born a beader, it was just something that seemed to
jump into my lap. Growing up in an Alaskan village, I was
surrounded by the Elder women and their gorgeous beaded
slippers and gloves. I first learned the basics of beaded
embroidery when I was 10 years old, but didn't start serious
beading until I was 16. Over the years I have learned many
new stitches and different techniques.

I took a beading break to work and attend school, and didn't
return to serious beading until a few years ago. It took a lot of
pushing from the local people to get me to take the jump into
making my creations into a business, and pushing from my
parents to create this wonderful website.

I take my work beyond that which was taught to me by the
Elders and no longer do any serious bead embroidery; most of
my creations are in jewelry form, but I am always willing to
custom create barrettes for anyone that would like one.

My creation style varies and I never follow just one path. I try
to create with everyone's tastes in mind, from young to old,
and choose a variety of color you are sure to love.

Bright Blessings and thanks for stopping in,
Silver

My baby sister and I beside
Mineral Creek in Valdez.

On the ocean near Valdez.