Category Archives: Featured Artist

Meet the Maker: Jessee Maloney of Art School Dropout

Hello! My name is Jessee and I am the sole owner and operator of Art School Dropout. I have been in this position for 16 years now with a few interruptions here and there. I have an issue sticking to… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Jessee Maloney of Art School Dropout

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Meet the Maker: Christine My Linh of Blush & May

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” This beautiful yet simple quote by Suzy Kassem was the beginning to my creative journey. I’ve learned that only through trial and error will we find our way to our goals. And… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Christine My Linh of Blush & May

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Meet the Maker: Inés Chapela

My name is Inés Chapela and Inés Sí Studio is the production house for my designs; from silk scarves to greeting cards and calendars, all the products are born here, with the stroke of my pen, pencil or brush. Part… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Inés Chapela

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Meet the Maker: Erin Gardner of Grey Fox Felting

Hello, I’m Erin Gardner, the artist behind Grey Fox Felting. My decision to launch my business came after I had my first child. I wanted to build a creative career that would allow me to work from home. An artist… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Erin Gardner of Grey Fox Felting

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Meet The Maker: Rebecca + Danielle of Remark Glass

Hi! This is Rebecca and Danielle from Remark Glass. We use bottle glass to make hand blown dinnerware, barware, and home furnishings. Remark’s studio is located in the Bok building in South Philly. We’ve been working together alongside some close… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Rebecca + Danielle of Remark Glass

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Meet The Maker: Jera Lodge Jewelry

Making jewelry was always in my sightlines, but it wasn’t until my early 20s that I discovered metalsmithing as a primary method with which to bring my designs to life.  I love connecting to others through jewelry and adornment, creating… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Jera Lodge Jewelry

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Upcoming Exhibition with Casey Lynch

We are really excited to announce a solo exhibition with NJ based papercut artist, Casey Lynch of Squirrel Tacos. You may already be familiar with Casey’s work from the shop and all of our various craft bazaars and pop ups.… Continue Reading Upcoming Exhibition with Casey Lynch

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Meet The Maker: Half and a Third

We are a couple who started our creative business together in early 2016. After much discussion & coaxing, Ian finally convinced Katey to quit the corporate rat race, and Half and a Third was born. Together, we make quality housewares… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Half and a Third

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Meet The Maker: Monique Platt from DuTill & Daughters

One of my earliest memories is the smell of gold luster, the tiny jar of minerals sitting on my mother’s studio table (which also passed for our dining table at the time). She was a china painter when I was… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Monique Platt from DuTill & Daughters

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Meet The Maker: Aimee Petkus

Jewelry design and metalsmithing is not my first career. For many years I worked in the world of contaminated soil as an environmental geologist. I worked first for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and then for a private… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Aimee Petkus

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