GALLERY CHRISTINE

Christine is a lifelong creative living in Venice, Florida, after spending 25 years in Raleigh, NC, and growing up in the NY metropolitan area. 

Christine studied at Pratt and attended Parsons School of Design, including a summer session in France. She also attended Sessions at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and was a weekly trained Docent at the North Carolina Museum of Art. 

While raising her three children with her husband, Howard, Christine spent 30+ years designing jewelry and leading workshops as ChristinaBellaBeads. She operated her design and project management business since the 1980s, which transitioned into an event business in Raleigh, NC. Christine continued to use her creative energy in opening a Cafe and Music Lounge with her husband, Sugar Magnolia Cafe and The Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. There, she also managed and curated over 50 local artists and artisans.

She and her husband love to travel via RV and explore small towns, which inspires her artwork and "Creative Experience" workshops. Christine is also a certified yoga instructor and leads yoga for wellness classes in the community and at events. 

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