VISIT THE Online SHOPS OF OUR ARTISTS:
Kiku Handmade
I make colorful + contemporary coasters + serving pieces by screen printing designs onto colorful sheet glass, then fusing in a kiln. My pieces feature bold graphics, botanical drawings, pop-culture personalities + iconic city landmarks, and are as functional as they are pretty — Laurie Freivogel
Kinaloon
Original, hand silk-screened paper goods—cards, prints, wrapping paper, and notebooks. I started Kinaloon with the idea that my paper goods would become art: every image on every product uses original artwork which is hand-drawn, inked on mylar, shot to screens and then silk-screened by me. It’s exciting to see that people really respond to the paper goods and appreciate them for exactly what they are…art— Barbara Raidl
Daisy Bags
I manipulate fabric while playing with different textures & colors to create one-of-a-kind handbags. Each bag is hand cut from flat fabric, not using a pattern, and transformed into a 3-D shape. Traditional techniques of appliqué and quilting give each bag its distinct characteristics. — Jill Scales
Rapt in Maille
My stainless steel jewelry is comprised of traditional chainmaille patterns that are often combined with various textures of chain. I have taken a medieval craft that was once purely utilitarian and adopted it for use as modern adornment with Art Deco, Victorian, punk, and glam rock influences. I weave, measure, cut, and assemble everything by hand.— Melissa Banks
Michele A Friedman Designer Metalsmith
Fabricated jewelry in oxidized sterling, 18k Bi-metal & set with my wool felt "stones". I developed a technique to achieve my goal of incorporating color, pattern & texture into my work by manipulating wool felt into shapes and then treating them like actual stones — Michele A. Friedman
www.MicheleAFriedman.com
photo credit: Cole Rodger
Jewelry by Venus
Fabrication is my primary style of creating wearable art jewelry. I invent bold and contemporary works using: Sterling Silver, 14 kt Gold, vibrant gemstones and some found objects. I find my organic inspiration comes from nature, and my bold contemporary side is influenced by modern architecture. I am compelled by both ever producing forces.
Stylish Girl
Stylish Girl is lovingly handmade in my Chicago home studio with a trio of dovetail collections. The crochet, metal and gemstone collections begin with various metals and gemstones and mix crochet, wire wrapping, and metalwork techniques to create unique vintage-inspired but easily wearable jewelry.
Strong Wear
My hats are all about being outside in the world. They work well in many different climates. Keeping you dry in the rain, warm you instantly, have ear flaps that pull down for the coldest weather and all machine washable. I want my fans to look good and be comfortable. That’s Strong Wear! — Kate Strong
