Located in southeast Bend’s The Old Ironwork Arts District in the Bright Place Gallery, Stuart’s of Bend makes jewelry, belts, accessories, and odd items for home and camp that are inspired by nature. One part artistic design, another part functional kinetic sculpture, his eye for detail, craftsmanship and unique wearable art is demonstrated in his eclectic jewelry, accessories, and art, his pieces range from an Explorer Compass necklace to a Carabiner Necklace. Beginning his creative journey as a musician in the 1980s, Stuart Breidenstein then moved into fashion and design classes in Southern California in the early ’90s. He brings creativity to the next level as a hub for creative innovation making jewelry, belts, art, unique camp stoves and his newest line of retro- inspired swimwear that launched in 2013. A few samples of his work is available on his website, with a link to his Etsy page. Open Thursday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.