Okina Jewelry

10/11/2025

Upcoming Classes with Kristin! -

Master your flex shaft in just one class! Join metalsmith and tool expert Kristin Mitsu Shiga for a deep dive into motors, handpieces, bits, and burs—plus tips on setup, care, and efficiency. Walk away confident, organized, and ready to make this powerhouse tool your bench’s MVP.

08/15/2025

New Fall Classes with Kristin! -

Add a flash of brilliance to your jewelry with the power of precision stone setting! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of both flush setting and tube setting—two essential techniques for securely setting small, round, faceted stones with a sleek, professional finish.

02/19/2025

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⚒️ Meet the Metalwerx team! ⚒️

Who makes Metalwerx a wonderful place to learn and connect? Follow along each week as we introduce you to our team. Today we’re featuring the one and only Kristin Mitsu Shiga!

Kristin Mitsu Shiga (she/they) has been a maker, educator and small business owner for more than 30 years. Her work has been shown internationally, and is included in several notable collections, including the Kamm Artful Teapot Collection and the Permanent Collection of the White House. You’ll also find her work in numerous publications, including Art Jewelry Today, The Art of Enameling, Metalsmith’s 2017 Exhibition in Print, and several of Lark’s 500 Series books. Kristin believes that service is a crucial part of any career and currently serves on the Board of the Hawai’i Artist Collaboration and is in her second term as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the American Craft Council (ACC).

Scroll through Kristin’s Q&A here. Check out her website at www.kristinmitsushiga.com or follow her for more: !

01/20/2025

***Join me online or in person for this FREE event TUESDAY!!***

I’m honored to be giving an artist talk at tomorrow night’s meeting of Portland’s Creative Metal Arts Guild (CMAG). CMAG members and guests are welcome to attend this free event. The member meeting begins at 7PM, with my presentation likely starting closer to 7:15PM. Join us in person or via Zoom at the link in my bio!

In my talk, I’ll be discussing the unconventional path I have forged throughout my education and career, accompanied by photos of my work throughout the years. I’ll also be sharing my future plans and upcoming workshops!

The Creative Metal Arts Guild is a not-for-profit organization of metal artists who share a common passion for learning, creation, innovation and community. I’ve been an active member of this wonderful group since I first moved to Portland in 1997, serving several terms on the board and Spring Show steering committee. If you’re a metalsmith or jewelry artist at any level working in the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend joining! Learn more at www.cmaguild.org

09/04/2024

Surface Tension Brooch No.2 - a collaboration between Greg Wilbur & Kristin Mitsu Shiga - Sterling silver, 18K Gold, Tourmalinated Quartz, Stainless Steel.
Showing some process shots here - see the finished piece through September 29th.

08/25/2024

“Bequeath” Neckpiece by Greg Wilbur & Kristin Mitsu Shiga - Sterling silver, 18K, diamonds

This piece and more new collaborative work by Greg Wilbur, John Strohbehn & me will be on view in “Surface Tension” at Waterstone Gallery in Portland’s Pearl District for the month of September. Please plan to stop by! Link in bio for more info & artist talk date.

06/08/2024

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Did I get your attention?

THIS WEEKEND is my HUGE moving sale, where I am selling off an entire household of belongings!

Saturday and Sunday only from 10:00AM - 4:00PM - NO EARLYBIRDS!!!
We accept cash or Venmo.

- Tools
- Small appliances
- Storage solutions
- Furniture
- Electronics
- Lighting
- Plants
- Kitchenwares
- Canning Supplies
- Decor

81-6645 Mamalahoa Hwy in Kealakekua - PARKING IS LIMITED
***This is a commercial building with very limited parking - Try park McDonalds and walk up to browse - we will keep spaces open for loading only.***

06/05/2024

If you are setting up a studio or home on the Big Island, this sale is for YOU!
I am liquidating as much as possible before I leave the Island, and this weekend is the time to check out my amazing array of furniture, housewares, small appliances, construction tools, storage racks & carts, dishes, linens, canning equipment, potted plants and more! All items are as-is and u-haul.

The sale opens at 10:00AM HST on Saturday and Sunday, and goes until 4:00PM - ****NO EARLYBIRDS!!**** See graphic for address.

Parking is very limited, and you may need to park at McDonalds or on the road behind the building and pull up for loading/unloading only.

If you are interested in items from 'Okina (tools/equipment, displays, etc.), please DM me to be added to the separate mailing list for those items.

Hope to see you there!

06/01/2024

It’s our last day to shop in person AND order online for ’Okina Jewelry in Kealakekua! Stop by to say farewell or place your order online between noon and 5pm HST (link in bio). Aloha!

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