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Artist Statement Guided by spirits & our ancestors, we walk this journey to bring you creations of love and honor. Nature not only inspired these creations, but allowed our hands and soul to be free to create artifacts that honor our spiritual quality and hold that… Read more

Artist Statement Jewelry that pursues a journey of transformation, starting with cold, hard silver and gold, precious but lifeless. Hammering, burnishing, bending, sculpting and oxidizing the metal creating the textural sense of fabric or stone. The artist is drawn to the simplicity of form for the… Read more

Artist Statement We begin by etching original designs onto the back of ¼ inch clear beveled glass. We then hand-silver over the etching and allow the silvering to seep into the etching itself. This special technique results in a beautiful play of light throughout… Read more

We are now accepting youth applications for both art festivals in Highland Park, Illinois! The Art Center's Festival of Fine Arts June 27 & 28, 2015 Port Clinton Art Festival August 29 & 30, 2015 Spaces are filled on a "first come, first served" basis, so apply today! Call or email… Read more

Artist Statement Lolipop glass blowing by Jonathan Leon is a company that creates borosilicate glass objects in the fields of jewelry, fashion and design . The technique is innovative and the developer, Jonathan Leon , has received his training from a scientific glass blower that worked… Read more

Artist Statement I like creating whimsical designs that let you use your imagination as to what the piece reminds you of. Adding flowers and texture to the metal is another way I add charcter to my work. A unique cabochon is the begining of a design,… Read more