Charlene (”Cat”) Therien is an award-winning craft designer. She is interested in a variety of handicrafts, and enjoys incorporating polymer clay designs into jewelry, buttons, home decor, and gifts.
She teaches workshops, gives demonstrations, and exhibits her artwork at shows in the centras US. Charlene writes articles for art and jewelry magazines, such as Bead Unique Magazine and PolymerCAFE' Magazine. In addition, she has made contributions in two craft industry books: “Adapting Quilt Patterns to Polymer Clay” by [
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Charlene (”Cat”) Therien is an award-winning craft designer. She is interested in a variety of handicrafts, and enjoys incorporating polymer clay designs into jewelry, buttons, home decor, and gifts.
She teaches workshops, gives demonstrations, and exhibits her artwork at shows in the centras US. Charlene writes articles for art and jewelry magazines, such as Bead Unique Magazine and PolymerCAFE' Magazine. In addition, she has made contributions in two craft industry books: “Adapting Quilt Patterns to Polymer Clay” by Sarajane Helm and Judith Skinner, and Donna Kato’s upcoming book on millefiore canes.
Charlene lives with her husband of 24 years in Peoria, Illinois. They have 6 children, 2 cats, a tank full of freshwater fish, and one adopted crawfish who fits right in.
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