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behind the scenes
In My Studio
Step inside the studios of four artists participating in the Online Artists Directory pop-up marketplace! Get a closer look at where they work, learn about their creative practice, and see what goes into their handmade pieces.
Holly Anne Mitchell Newspaper Jewelry
Indianapolis, IN
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Back in 1991, Holly Anne was studying metalsmithing at The University of Michigan. She had an assignment to create a piece of jewelry consisting of only non traditional materials. She chose newspaper. She’s been creating newspaper jewelry ever since!
ABOUT THE TOUR
Holly Anne provides a glimpse of her creative process and what makes headlines, expired coupons and comic strips such a wonderful jewelry medium.
Celeste Watch Company
Springfield, OR
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Celeste Wong is the founder, CEO, designer and watchmaker at Celeste Watch Company. A biomedical engineer and one of only two women-owned and operated watch companies in the US, Celeste specializes in innovative and bespoke watches that are part of how we express ourselves and show up in the world.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Find out how we make our bespoke timepieces with this behind the scenes tour of Celeste Watch Company in Springfield, OR. I'll explain about the watch dials with an enlarged photo, show you around my workshop and then, at my watchmaker's bench, you will learn about the integrity of the watches as I make one for you.
Carol Jackson Furniture
Eugene, OR
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Furniture artist Carol Jackson began producing contemporary furniture in 2014, after earning a Master of Architecture degree with a focus on furniture design. Most designs incorporate anodized aluminum, adding a contemporary contrast to the timelessness of wood. Jackson makes coffee tables, console tables, side tables, seating and clocks.
ABOUT THE TOUR
In this video I will explain how I got started in woodworking and how I developed my furniture business. A tour around my shop shows you, one at a time, each of the major woodworking machines I use. With some of my recent pieces as examples, I use in-process photos to show the unique ways in which I combine aluminum with wood. I also introduce my current work – eight new clock designs, available for the first time in the American Craft Council May 2023 Online Pop-up Marketplace.
Urthy Fiber Art
Kokomo, IN
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Scott Jones combines hand pulled screen prints with original textile designs inspired by mid century pop culture to create handbags and wallets. He calls his work “Functional Pop Art”.
ABOUT THE TOUR
I will take you on a tour of my studio and give you a detailed description of my processes. I work in three distinct mediums: printmaking, digital art, and the fiber arts.
Heather Kerley Art
Bowie, MD
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Heather Kerley is a fiber artist committed to sustainability. Her abstract embroideries using found fabric, such as vintage kimono silk scraps, are developed in an improvisational and intuitive fashion. Her designs "riff" on and transform the existing pattern with an eclectic mix of materials and different stitches. Kerley's abstract compositions in fiber are an extension of her fluid paintings.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Heather shares her fiber-based works of art and fluid paintings in her beautiful, sun-lit studio.
Cedric Mitchell Design
El Segundo, CA
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Inspired by an eccentric mix of Graffiti Art, Pop Culture, Mid-Century Modern and Memphis Design, Los Angeles based glass artist Cedric Mitchell creates work that ranges from functional to decorative art, combining simplicity in design with bold colors. Each piece is a unique color study focused on the relationship of form and color, and the outcome reveals a dynamic and buoyant visual language.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Cedric walks us through his shared LA-based glass studio, his process, and shares a few of his favorite pieces.
Hummingbird Knight
Minneapolis, MN
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Erin Peña builds geometric sculptures out of tiny glass beads and thread. They have always played with beads, and 15 years ago they began learning how to turn two dimensional components into three dimensional sculptures. Peña began with trinket boxes and eventually evolved into creating unique and inventive sculpture for its own sake. Once they broke the mental barrier of working within the "box" format, the world of geometry opened up for them and it's been a non-stop journey of exploration ever since!
ABOUT THE STUDIO TOUR
Join Erin for a behind the scenes tour of their home studio and incredible handwork process with tiny, intricate beads.
