Meet the Metalsmith

Hi, my name is Kahlia (pro. Ka-lee-ah) Chase.

I’m the metalsmith and lapidary artist behind every piece of jewelry at Woodland Metalsmith. I am a person who has overcome mental illness, physical trauma and a brain disorder. I am human and I am here to thrive.

All my creations are inspired by nature, and you – my customer.

I specialize in wire wrapping and modern metalsmithing, working with ethically sourced and eco friendly materials. I collect the gemstones myself from various spots in Washington State, and my favorite places to look are on rivers banks and beaches. I will scour for hours to find the perfect stones to use, and then take them home to polish and make into jewelry.

My partner (Ryan) and I live in Quilcene, Washington, where we have 2.5 acres of wooded land overlooking the Olympic Mountains. We moved our school bus tiny home to this location in 2023 and we are now stationary, living off-grid and eventually building a house.

We also have pets - one tiny dog and two rescue rabbits, which are my children.

I have a Neurological Disorder called a Chiari Malformation. I had brain surgery to correct it in 2018 and have felt much better since, however I still deal with some symptoms of the disorder. I work for myself to give myself the space and rest that I need, when I need it.

My hobbies include rock hounding, beach combing, hiking, gardening, photography, swimming, kayaking and so much more. I really enjoy living a fairly slow life with all the chaos in the world.

Thanks for reading!