Karin Van Voorhees

Karin Van Voorhees has been making things all her life, but jewelry design became her passion seven years ago when she was Associate Editor during the inaugural year of "Bead Style" magazine. Many, many necklaces, bracelets, and earrings later, Karin still remembers the challenges of being new to a hobby, and brings the beginner's perspective to any class she teaches. She currently works for the Kalmbach Publishing Company as a senior editor in the books division, and has authored several books...See more

Karin Van Voorhees has been making things all her life, but jewelry design became her passion seven years ago when she was Associate Editor during the inaugural year of "Bead Style" magazine. Many, many necklaces, bracelets, and earrings later, Karin still remembers the challenges of being new to a hobby, and brings the beginner's perspective to any class she teaches. She currently works for the Kalmbach Publishing Company as a senior editor in the books division, and has authored several books including "The Absolute Beginners Guide Stringing Beaded Jewelry." Karin lives in Oconomowoc, Wis. See less