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Handmade Functional Pottery Ceramics artist Robert Blue creates stoneware pottery that is pretty to look at, but also fully functional. His Blue Eagle Pottery products are sturdy and strong, with durable glazes that go from oven to table and are beautiful all along the way. Blue Eagle Pottery is created in Robert Blue's Woodstock, Illinois, studio.…
Handmade Silver, Resin & Etched Jewelry I like classic lines but I am drawn towards statement jewelry, so many of my pieces are classic with the twist of being slightly larger than life. I also like to hide details that are only known by the wearer; such as etchings on the back of a ring. I believe it makes my jewelry feel a little more personal.…
Handcrafted Unique Artisan Metal Jewelry I have been designing, handcrafting and selling jewelry at Art Shows and in stores for over 20 years under the business name Lisa's Pieces. My current pieces use sterling silver, copper, enamel and glass. I love tools and new techniques for using them especially those involving adding texture and dimension to my work.…
Bags & Accessories from Men's Recycled SuitsMandinka Designs is a unique line of handbags, accessories & stuffed animal mutts expertly crafted from reclaimed & recycled suit coats. The brainchild of Mandy Curl, Mandinka Designs, has become a thriving business that's run by both Mandy and her magnificent mum, Liz Curl. Chase, the bratwurst dog, helps out with the business where he can -- usually with security detail, office work and much-needed emotional support.…
Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi has worked with clay for over 25 years. As a little girl, she was fascinated with the items found on and in her Grandmother’s dresser. It was filled with old button boxes, crazy quilts, and hand tatted lace. Laurie is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her pottery is inspired by the traditional needle crafts made by women in the 19th and early 20th century.…
Cynthia Ashby grew up in southern California canyon land surrounded by open fields and rocky mountains. She left this natural environment for Chicago to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. There, she was inspired by the passage of time seen in the changing architecture styles and in the colors seen across the urban landscape—the patinas of exposed and aging metals and other materials.…
Pop Cultured Porcelain Ware We, Andy & Nancy, operate a 2-person small batch production pottery studio in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor in Chicago. Our ware is strongly influenced by old-school dinerware (you know, from a diner!) and pop culture, good and bad. We make everything in-house (from scratch) and that helps us create a unique and durable functional product.
Handcrafted Modern Clogs & Sandals Annie Mohaupt's Mohop shoes combine cutting-edge digital fabrication with traditional artisanal techniques to make beautiful, comfortable shoes that reflect your style! Annie grew up on a small sheep farm about 100 miles west of Chicago. Her degree is in architecture, and she worked in the field for close to 7 years.…
Christopher Royal is a principal designer for Rockledge Design Studios, an art-furniture manufacturer located in Florida. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Royal moved to Chicago after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and began making and selling a successful line of contemporary jewelry. His fascination with architecture and design led Royal to create a series of miniature chair sculptures made from brass, copper, steel, glass and intricate beadwork which became popular sellers at the Museum Of Contemporary Art here in Chicago.…