About Us

When Winter, Kate Kaplan's child, was just 8 years old, they embarked on a journey of discovery. Kate took them to local festivals, where Winter's eyes were immediately drawn to the mesmerizing sight of geodes being cracked open. This sparked a fascination within the young mind, igniting a desire to delve deeper into the world of precious stones and minerals.

Recognizing this budding interest, Kate promptly enrolled Winter in the Charlotte Gem and Mineral Club, where they could explore and learn alongside like-minded enthusiasts. Kate's own passion for the craft blossomed, and she soon found herself winning a coveted class at the William Holland Lapidary School. There, she immersed herself in the intricate techniques of wire wrapping, chain making, lampwork bead crafting, cold connections, enameling, and glass fusing.

In 2003, Kate's artistic endeavors culminated in the establishment of Kate's Trinkets & Treasures, later known as Kate's TNT. Her current work showcases a delightful touch of whimsy, featuring copper, dichroic glass, and enamel, with a particular focus on creating captivating hair accessories.

Please email me before placing an order to make sure an item is still available as it sometimes takes me several days after a show to catch up on inventory.

Lastly, confession time. I have a very difficult time recognizing faces, so please reintroduce yourself if we've met before.

If you can’t make it to my shows, please order from my website or contact me to make other arrangements.