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Welcome to our website!

Curliosity Metalworks designs and produces functional and decorative objects from brass and copper. Our items are all original designs and are handmade by Maryann Hamel. Most of our items are made from hand-pounded copper wire, which results in many facets that catch and reflect light. Silver and semi-precious stones are also used to accent some pieces.

Our website features photographs of some of our most popular ornaments for this year, including many new designs. Please take a few moments to enjoy our offerings... you might find the perfect gift or decorating item you've been looking for!!

New Ornament Designs

Check out our new designs: On the left is our new angel design with a southwest style. A brass heart inside the angel is dressed with colorful beads and priced at $19.95. Our popular motorcycle is back, sporting an optional skull bead, in bone or turquoise color. Still a value gift at $19.95. At right is our new snowman, made from solid copper and complete with a red braided metal scarf. A great gift idea for just $12.95.


Upcoming Shows

Curliosity will be exhibiting at various shows in Arizona and the southwest during the 2011 season. Additional shows are planned; confirmed shows are listed below. Please come out and see us!

Fountain Hills Festival of the Arts
Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ
Fri, Sat, Sun; Nov 11, 12, 13; 10-5 daily

ArtFest of Scottsdale
Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale AZ
Sat, Sun; Nov 19, 20; 10-5 daily

21st Annual Holiday Gift and Mission Marketplace
Mountain View Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale AZ
Fri, Nov 18, 9-5; Sat Nov 19, 9-3

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Holiday Show
State Fairgrounds, 6613 Central Ave NE
Expo New Mexico - Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fri, Nov 25, 9-5; Sat, Nov 26, 9-5; Sun, Nov 27, 10-4


Tempe Mill Avenue Art Festival
Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ
Fri, Sat, Sun; Dec 2, 3, 4; 10-dusk daily

Tucson Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Fourth Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Fri, Sat, Sun; Dec 9, 10, 11; 10-dusk daily

Thanks for your support! Have a great Holiday Season!!

About the Artist

Maryann Hamel is a local artist whose work features a southwest design that is usually expressed through copper, brass and semi-precious stones. Maryann works from her studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she creates a variety of functional and decorative items: blown-glass vase holders, wind chimes, holiday ornaments, spinning wind sculptures and decorative bookmarks.

Maryann exhibits at art shows throughout the southwest, and her work has been used for fundraising events by Brandeis University, the John C. Lincoln Memorial Hospital, the Phoenix Art Museum League and other organizations. Maryann's work has become increasingly popular with residents of the southwest, and with visitors who like to bring home souvenirs and gifts.



If there was a "Periodic Table of Artists," this would be our entry:

Curliosity Copper Art Booth




Customers Love Curliosity!

It's been gratifying to hear back from so many of our customers about our art work. Here are just a few of the comments we've received:

"I've now given your Christmas ornaments to family for the third year in a row, and each time they have been very well received. Looks like I've started a tradition!"

-- Pauline O.

"My daughter was delighted with the wind chime I gave her! It's the perfect item for her backyard porch."

-- Christine T.

"Your pieces are unlike anything I've seen before. We decorate with a Southwest style, and your items are now the highlight of our home."

-- Vicki R.

"As a man who has had some experience working with metals, I can appreciate your workmanship and attention to detail. My wife was very pleased with the wind chime I purchased."

-- Ron G.

"The angel ornament I bought for my aunt made an old lady very happy. Just thought you'd like to know. See you again when you come to Tucson..."

-- Donna A.

"The face mirror is adorable! The minute I saw it I just had to have it. Enjoyed seeing you again at the Carefree show."

-- Sarah P.

"This one's freakin' awesome!!"

-- young female shopper, looking at a glass ball chime

"Already I'm bored."

-- unknown husband




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Curliosity is a trademark of Maryann Hamel and Curliosity Metalworks.
All designs are original creations of Curliosity Metalworks and are protected by U.S. Copyright Law.