Jennifer Xerri
My grandmother Lily taught me to knit and crochet when I was about 6 years old. I named my business after her and to this day I use all of her favorite hooks, and sit in her favorite chair. Mostly everything I make is created using her favorite crochet stitch. She lives on through my work! I learned by sight because my nana could not read or write or speak much english. I prefer to create my own designs rather than read off of a pattern, I truly enjoy creating one of a kind pieces that are functional and versatile, I never make the same thing twice!
Starlily Creations
I enjoy mixing fibers in unusual ways, this allows me to create truly unique wearable fiber art! Using knit and crochet techniques, I enjoy dreaming up designs that dazzle the eye and make you feel warm and cozy inside and out!
I am also a Dj, I believe the art of blending music also translates into my work, and vice-versa! I am mostly known for my scarflette design, its a cute and cozy way to keep warm and comes with a detachable flower clip.I incorporate vintage buttons, earrings and brooches into my scarflettes for a truly unique look!
This scarf is sure to bring you tons of compliments! They make wonderful gifts and are very functional and easy to wear.
Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic Pottery
Cass Community Social Services
The social services of Cass started as part of Cass Community United Methodist Church during the Great Depression. In 2002, they became independent when the Scott building opened and a separate nonprofit/Board of Directors was formed. The mission statement directs the activities of the organization: "CCSS is dedicated to making a profound difference in the diverse populations it serves by providing for basic needs, including affordable housing, promoting self reliance and encouraging community inclusion and improvement."
Cass Community Social Services
CCSS began linking job training and permanent employment with ways to reduce our footprint on the planet in late 2007.
The first "business" to be created was modeled after a micro enterprise from Oaklahoma. There a group of Native Americans were recycling old tires and using the rubber to create mats. With their permission and advice, Cass started collecting illegally dumped tires off of vacant lots in Detroit and converting them into mud mats. The workers in the program are formerly homeless men. They have swept up over 15,000 tires (at no cost to the City) and sold over 7,000 mats as of June 2011.
Yan Liu
When I was a child, I was very interested in painting to show others what I see with my own eyes. May parents enjoyed my paintings so much, they had me join an after school art class. I graduated from a very famous univeristy of fashion design in Shanghai, China. I recently immigrated to America where I will still use my paintings to show others what I see.
Loui
Almost acrylic paint ，some water colors.
Teresa Fink
I am an interior decorator with a flare for creative, unique and practical ways to update any room in your home.
Outside of the house though there is nothing practical about my passion for collecting beautiful vintage apparel, beaded jackets, silk dresses and gorgeous evening gowns.
Many of these pieces i re-design for every day wear, or possibly a beaded pillow and sometimes just to add a bit of whimsy with my jeans.
I love to entertain and it dawned on me to combine my love for beautiful dresses with the recent spark of interest with life in the 1950's. This was when women wore fancy aprons for entertaining. My hostess aprons are more elegant than functional - trust me these aprons are not for cooking!
Fresh Eye Design
The aprons along with my other designs are actually reconstructed evening gowns and dresses which are made from luxurious fabrics such as satin, silk, velvets and lace. Each one is unique with elegant detailing, rhinestone buttons, silk tassles, bugle beads, sequins and some with sparkling petticoats.
These aprons would make beautiful gifts and will be cherished for many years.
Rik Jonna
Rik Jonna, a self-taught artist, was born in Detroit MI. From early childhood he developed an interest in drawing and painting propelling him to enter contests and excel in the arts. At the age of 12, he also began playing the guitar and while in his teens, befriended pop-jazz guitar great George Benson. Rik’s passion and love for the instrument ultimately motivated him to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA, where he earned a degree in Arranging & Composition. He has since co-written with Grammy-Award winning guitarist Earl Klugh, and over the years has studied privately and taken Master Class lessons on a personal basis with his mentor and “big brother” – jazz guitar virtuoso – Pat Martino.
In many ways, the inspiration of his work is drawn from music, embodying different perspectives and musical motifs. “The freedom of jazz guitar improvisation has very much influenced my artwork. It actually affords me the opportunity to explore, grow, and create without being locked into or adhering to one specific style.”
Many of Rik’s pieces incorporate overlapping planes, rhythmic patterns, and a multi-dimensional nature, contrasted with precise definition of form, color theme, texture, and perspective, all giving his work a dynamic sensation. "My versatile artistic ideas and visions reflect my personality, interests and mood at any given moment.”
His work embodies a fascination for color, energy, and emotion, without reflecting any form of conventional reality, thus forcing the viewer to respond to the art based on his or her personal experience. “I find never-ending inspiration putting down on canvas my individual expression and celebration of life. It is the process of living and learning, seeing and playing, which becomes the reality of my world. Art has the ability to transform the ordinary, lifeless or even dull, into something magically exciting and spiritually enlightening, such that it can become an awe-inspiring experience. I am an artist each and every day of my life, and thoroughly enjoy the “creative spirit.”
AVANTZATO
*Paintings - acrylic on canvas
*Sculptures - dissected instruments on plywood
Pam Schafer
Pam has taken her love of nature and successfully combined it with her skills as a photographer to bring a unique eye to all things beautiful.
Pam Schafer
Nature photography including flowers, lighthouses, insects and animals. Photos include 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 11 x 14, (matted and unmated, framed and unframed). Magnets and photos on blocks also.
Mary Perrin
Unbeknownst to me I came from a strong line of artists, with both of my maternal grandparents making their living as such. Nurture played as large of a role as Nature for me, with my mother always telling me I could be “whatever I wanted” when I grew up, though her idea of that was more along the lines of being a lawyer or the President rather than a borderline starving artist. I received my Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Eastern Michigan University in 2008 with concentrations in sculpture and painting. It wasn’t until I took a job in a local Ann Arbor metal shop that I decided that making small, wearable things with scrap metal was what I should be doing. My work is chic and rustic, and strongly influenced by post-apocalyptic science fiction stories of the 1950’s and 60’s. I like to think the jewelry I make is close to what characters in these stories would adorn themselves with.
Salvaged by Mary
I make jewelry using scrap metal and found objects with a post-apocalyptic/industrial theme. All of my items are hand made by myself in my Whitmore Lake studio.
Margaret Sherwin
Muggsie Sherwin was born and educated as an artist, but detoured to make a living as a university librarian. Now retired from books she volunteers for Paint a Miracle in Rochester Hills and creates various fabric, paper and bead art.
Margaret Sherwin
Quilted placemats, purses and beaded jewelry.
Linda Buck
I've been making tiles for about 12 years now. My work combines my training in drawing with low relief clay carving.
Linda Buck
Clay tiles, colored with colored pencil. Some collage and glaze included. Size range from 4x4" to 8x11".
Katie Hein
I am a seamstress for the Detroit Opera House. Making costumes is my passion, but when I have time to spare, I enjoy painting and taking photographs. I have always been interested in nature so many of my photographs reflect that.
NeverMadHatter
I like to take macro photographs and mounting them to wood plaques that I paint. Each one is a little different. I will also have some photographs loose so customers can frame them according to their decor.
I also paint abstract designs in acrylic which sometimes consists of nature related subject.
Hanna Christiansen
Hand dyed silk, custom costumes and jewelry.
Currently my main endeavors are building my hand dyed silk business and custom costumes.
While going to college for costume design I spent time working on costume crafts, those wonderful things that go into costumes that are not necessarily sewing, like armor, jewelry, dying, distressing, masks and hats.
While I was dyeing for a few productions I experimented with the left over dye and scrap fabric, an addiction grew.
I spin, embodier, knit, sew, bead, paint, cook, dye and generally like making messes.
Golden Raven
My business specializes in high quality hand dyed silk scarves in several weaves including chiffon, charmeuse, habotai and crepe de chine. Sizes range from pocket hankies and bandanas up to shawls 90 inches long. Each scarf goes through a lengthy dye processes to create unique and complex patterns. All of the work is done by myself using professional dyes and techniques.
Hanna Doniger
I'm a recent convert to the wonderful world of beading! At the mention of jewelry-making by my best friend, something clicked in my heart and by her encouragement at my first attempt, I have discovered a perfect way to express my passion for creating, to apply my eye for tasteful and elegant design and to reap the satisfactions of being my own boss - all in one delightful and challenging arena.
I love the natural world and the world of animals, so many of my designs will reflect this passion and this perspective. My designs are free-flowing out of my imagination and do not consciously follow any trends. I hope you like what you see.
I have a deep and abiding respect and love of Native American cultures, so whatever designs I have that seek to echo their inspiration is meant to honor them and not to steal from them.
TashinkaBeadingHeart
Handmade jewelry using natural stones, gemstones and other materials such as crystals, glass and wood to create elegance in a mainly boho chic style. I also design Victorian-style jewelry and easy living, casual jewelry.
Elizabeth Kincaid
Elizabeth C. Kincaid debuted her Tribute Box Collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts the Spring of 2006, for the Dr. Walter O. Evans Special Exhibit. A transplant from West Virginia, she gained local exposure through collaborations with the ACLU of Michigan's Lady Liberty Project, North American International Auto Show's Sneak Peek on WDIV, and the Detroit Artists Market's Annual Garden Party and Art Sale, among many others. Elizabeth's work has appeared in several local publications, and she was selected to represent the region the past three years, in a delegation of global fashion leaders in NYC. Currently, Elizabeth's offerings have evolved to include rings, and coin purses she calls Elizabeth's Minaudieres.
Elizabeth Kincaid
One-of-a-kind cigar box purses. Wire-wrapped, Swarovski crystals rings. Wire-wrapped Swarovski crystals rings with attached coin purses.
Cherie Hartwick
Degree in Art Education from Purdue University. Developed and taught art & craft classes for children and adults for over 40 years. Now volunteers at OPC in Rochester, teaching jewelry and pottery classes. Also takes a variety of classes and works with a group that meets once a week to designs and makes items from donated supplies for the OPC gift shop.
Cherie’s Reconstructed Jewelry
This line of my jewelry is made using wine bottle glass. I make wine as a hobby, recycling bottles from family, friends and local bars. Part of the fun for me is designing original labels for my wine. The labels fit better on a certain style bottle so I use the rest in other ways. Some I decorate with lights and artificial grapes and leaves, some I cut and make into useful and/or decorative items, some I break and use the resulting pieces in this jewelry. Some of the pieces are drilled and tumbled to resemble sea glass, others are fired in a kiln, either by themselves or with pottery shapes, to form very unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Barbara Rudis
I am 69 years young. I have survived cancer four times and needed an outlet to try to eliminate the pain and stress. I took classes at Oakland Community College but found it to be a bit much for me. Hubby and I were antique dealers for 9 years and I developed a love of old glass. I decided to give it a try, and if was love at first sight. I enjoy the challenges.
Barbara Rudis
I use stained glass, architectural glass, tiles, jewelry and found objects in my mosiaics. I do wall hangings and mirrors, and a few small decorative tables.
Anjali Vaidya
Some background about this typical art:
These paintings are called ‘Warli Paintings’. This is a beautiful folk art of India and its roots may be traced to as early as the 10th century AD but they were discovered quite recently. The tribals who revealed this art form are called ‘Warli’. They were originally hunters but today they are a farming community. The Warli Paintings, which form an integral part of their life, are done using rice powder over cow dung smeared walls of their huts.
The most important aspect of the paintings is that it does not depict mythological characters or images of deities, but depict social life. Their paintings contain numerous small elements, giving a panoramic view of their day -to- day life with startling exuberance. With simple triangles, line and dots, their depiction of animals and birds, plants, rivers, mountains, and humans are so alive that one can almost feel the activities of the birds, animals or hear the rustling trees, gurgling rivers or the trumpets and drumbeats. Circles are an important element in Warli Paintings, as they believe that life is a cyclic phenomenon, without a beginning.
When I first saw these paintings, I was overwhelmed by its beauty and simplicity. I got engrossed in observing the little activities of their simple life which is in perfect harmony with the nature. Creating Warli art gives me the same great joy. It sets me free and I just spend hours and hours immersing my soul into the pure pleasure of painting Warli art.
Anjali Vaidya
These paintings are called ‘Warli Paintings’. This is a beautiful folk art of India and its roots may be traced to as early as the 10th century AD but they were discovered quite recently. The tribals who revealed this art form are called ‘Warli’. The most important aspect of the paintings is that it does not depict mythological characters or images of deities, but depict social life. Their paintings contain numerous small elements, giving a panoramic view of their day -to- day life with startling exuberance. With simple triangles, line and dots, their depiction of animals and birds, plants, rivers, mountains, and humans are so alive that one can almost feel the activities of the birds, animals or hear the rustling trees, gurgling rivers or the trumpets and drumbeats.
Angela Saylor
Sitting in a sunny corner, looking out at the birds, with my two pugs beside me and a new creation coming together between my fingers -- could life get any better? I can't remember a time in my life when I wasn't making something with my hands. My mom and my grandmother instilled in me a love of needle arts of all kinds. I started sewing Barbie doll clothes and embroidering cross-stitch pictures when I was in third grade, and off I went. In 5th grade, my grandmother taught me to crochet and I fell in love with it. Gossamer Tangles is an outgrowth of my passion for crochet and crafting. A few years ago, I discovered wire crochet and I have been playing around with it ever since melding fibers, beads, and wire into unique designs. I've also started experimenting with some mixed media. I never like to make the same thing twice.
Gossamer Tangles
I create a variety of jewelry and accessories (bags, scarves, hair accents) using wire, beads, assorted types of fiber (yarn, ribbon, cord, thread, wool, fabric, recycled dryer sheets, Angelina fibers) sequins, buttons, and other miscellaneous items. I also use a variety of techniques most often crochet, but also macrame, braiding, felting, sewing, and embroidery. All items I create are one of a kind, unless a customer who purchases an item requests duplicates (e.g., jewelry for all of the bridesmaids in a wedding party).
Alice Moss
I grew up in Michigan, went to Art school in Ohio. Married, raised two daughters and rescued several dachshounds. Currently I am the wardrobe supervisor for Michigan Opera. I spend my time off painting, and my summers Up North painting!
Alice Moss
I call my paintings Abstract Landscapes. I use acrylics sometimes air brush or spray. I also add painted strips of canvas, material, leather or metal.
Alexandra Harris
While studying film-making at the University of Michigan, I decided I'd rather be painting and that is what I've been doing for the past thirty years.
Alexandra Harris Biblical Art
These works in watercolor and ink combine elements of folk art, Judaica, and calligraphy of the Middle Ages that not only embroider and ornament life, but also highlight aspects of truth from the Bible.
Doug Spalding
I am the sole creator of the plates, buildings, figures and tiles. I particularly enjoy making my sgraffito work. They are made by applying a colored slip on the surface of the wet clay. After the piece has dried to a leather hard consistency I carve or scratch the slip off revealing the white clay body underneath. This is very much the same process as woodblock printing or linocut. The only difference is my process only results in one piece.
In my over 25 years of prodding clay to do my bidding I have gone in many directions in my work. But there has been one constant... fun. Whether its tiles, buildings, figures or plates, I have always had my eye towards humor. I am proud that the buying public has supported this for all these years. The sound of laughter in my booth is always welcome.
Spalding Studio
I work in clay. I make robots in tiles,plates, vases, mugs,tumblers and anything else I can think of. I am not limited to robots. I make the above items with other subjects.
Daniel Wright
A graduate from the Center for Creative Studies (CCS) in 1997 and working within the IT Security profession, Dan loves to paint, draw and sculpt. Found his love for wood turning recently, and now enjoying the art of pen design and creation.
Modern Quill
Dan makes unique, one if a kind pens. Using exotic woods and materials to make luxurious and high quality writing instruments. Each is hand turned, finished and polished. In addition to making pens, Dan also makes wine stoppers, ice cream scoops and various other unique household items.
SuEllen DeLong
I am a Michigan artist who has been designing and beading Saworski crystal beaded jewelry for 5 years. My work has been included in Spotlight Martket Art Fair in downtown Rochester; Village of Rochester Art Gallery; Art Capsle in Oxford, Village of Rochester Art Fairs; Yolanda Voss Fashion Gallery in Savage, Maryland; The Busy Brush Gallery in Auburn, IN
Designs by DeLong
Swarovski crystal beaded watches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rosary bracelets.
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Marty Merrill
Fine arts have always been a major influence and part my life. Professionally, I am a graphic artist. My commercial training was at Cass Tech and my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is from Wayne State University. I was a painting major.
I have been making jewelry for several years now and can’t turn it off. It keeps me awake at night.
My designs are based on several criteria: color; composition; similarities and/or differences between materials; textures; and balance whether, symetrical or assymetrical. I like to play up the organic qualities of the stones and other natural materials I often use. And, I am always trying new ideas so there is a lot of variety in my work.
The Jewelry Cottage
All of the materials I use are nickel and lead free and my jewelry is always comfortable to wear. The silver you see in my work is either sterling silver or silver-plated pewter made in the US. My copper, brass and pewter is also made in the USA. The gold I use is 14k gold-filled, offering affordability.
I like semi-precious stones, lampwork and ceramic beads, fused glass, fresh water pearls, shell and wood. Murano glass from Italy is also a favorite because of it’s richness, color and quality along with handmade Kazuri beads from Africa. As focal points, these types of beads are like small free-standing paintings. My intent is to make jewelry with a strong sense of design that makes an artistic statement. The customer should feel they are wearing art that reflects their style.
Erika Bergishagen
Erika has been painting most of her life and brings a fresh perspective to ordinary sights with intense color and unusual compositions. She first showed her work last August at Leon & Lulu's artist market and went on to be Artist-of-the-Month at the Birmingham Community House in March of 2011.
Sheryl Kammer
Acrylic on canvas paintings. Naive art with intense color.
Vidya Krishnan
Founded in 2010 by me and my sister Aanandhi, to realize a life long dream of reaching a larger audience with our creativity. Professionally, I am a trained Urban Planner and my sister is a Biomedical Engineer; however, our love for all things creative and innovative is the driving force behind this venture.
Kalli’s Dreams
Handcrafted gemstone and fashion jewelry
Beaded accessories and notions
Our store specializes in handcrafted jewelry made from gemstones, ceramic, glass, wood and various material beads and notions. The beads come from India, Mexico, south Africa, SE Asia and more. Each piece is individually designed and assembled, so no two pieces look exactly alike.
Janice Degen
I live in the Bloomfield area and make custom, unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
3-D Jewelry
One-Of-A-Kind, unique hand-made jewelry. Cuffs, ear-rings, and necklaces.
Patrice Pannill
HSIA Designs
One of a Kind wearable art in the form of jewelry. Finely handcrafted freeform of loom beadweaving-surface design embellishments with an organic flavor. Jewelry collections include: necklaces, pendants, bracelets, cuffs, earrings, pins, etc. Also the Organix Collection is miniature wearable abstract art made out of paper in the form of pins, pendants, keychains, etc. Some pieces incorporate recycled/repurposed materials such as fabrics, papers, and tyvek.
Jan Vettraino
Jan Vettraino is an interior designer from West Bloomfield, Michigan. She uses an Old World technique in a modern way to create crocheted wire jewelry adorned with new and recycled beads and embellishments from vintage jewelry. In addition to the jewelry, she makes dream, gratitude and prayer jars from re- purposed vintage silver plated containers that are embellished with rhinestone jewelry. She started creating her jewelry as a fundraiser for her niece who was hiking to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Many of her family members have been touched by Leukemia and this was a way to give back to fight blood cancers. 10% of the profits from the sale of this jewelry will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Wire Designs Jewelry
Crocheted wire jewelry adorned with new and vintage beads and embellishments from vintage jewelry.
Dream, gratitude, prayer and marriage blessings jars made from re-purposed vintage silver plated containers that are embellished with rhinestone jewelry.
