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Our Artists & Makers
Ashlee Valentine
A Valentine Studios
Ashlee is a glass artist working in primarily kiln-formed glass as her medium. Although her love of glass has been life long, her hands-on fused glass work began in 2019. Self taught she seeks inspiration from the natural world around her. She has a love for gardening, hiking and travel which influences much of her work. Her life experiences and detail oriented background, intuitiveness; creativity
and love of art are expressed in her glass art. Her work ranges from wall art, bowls, dishes and platters, vessels, and table art. Previously she was a portrait and wedding photographer for fifteen years. Her degree of Fine Arts in Photography laid the groundwork for where she is today.
Katie Lockhart
Katie Lockhart Fine Art
Katie Lockhart is an artist from North Central Arkansas creating expressive artwork while raising her two boys with her husband Nicholas. Katie loves vintage-inspired art, floral designs, and timeless pieces. She works primarily in acrylics, charcoal, and oil pastels. She finds inspiration in the beauty of nature and exhibits incredible versatility in her pieces, following her passions to a variety of subject matter and often different styles. Her hope is to make beautiful artwork accessible to everyone by offering quality prints as well as originals. If you are drawn to vintage art but love the versatility of a fine art print, look no further.
Carolin George
Carolin George Pottery
Carolin George, a passionate pottery artist, defies traditional ceramics with her unique creations. Embracing imperfections, she seamlessly blends nature and craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and everyday moments. Carolin's portfolio showcases a range of styles, from practical dinnerware to intricate decorative pieces, all characterized by her meticulous glazing and firing techniques. Her work, influenced by contemporary artists and pottery traditions, stands as a testament to her artistic innovation and skill.
Rita Schildknecht
Treasured Blessings
Treasured Blessings, founded in 2014, started as a brick-and-mortar store for home décor and crafts. After closing the physical store in 2019, it transitioned online and expanded its offerings. Led by Rita Schildknecht, the business specializes in hand-crafted home décor, including signs, shelf sitters, cutting boards, and DIY kits. With the addition of laser cutting technology, they create intricate wood items and personalized products. Rita, a retired teacher, finds joy in crafting and continuously learns new techniques. Treasured Blessings is a blend of creativity and heartfelt dedication, inviting customers to explore their passion for crafting and unique home decorations.
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Lynn Richard
Treasured Threads
I’m Maryland native Lynn Richard. Since retiring as a horticulturist for the state of Maryland, I am enjoying more time for sewing and crafting! I like to make a variety of items that reflect my love of nature especially for plants and flowers. One of my fondest, inspiring sewing memories is from my Mother’s and Aunt’s southern quilting circle in rural Alabama. As a child I enjoyed this special quality time, conversation, meeting new friends, and learning how to hand quilt. We hung many quilts on a clothes line to admire, air and display, plus had fun adventures traveling to collect fabric scraps discarded from the only fabric shop in Winfield. These cherished memories instilled in me an appreciation for handmade artistry, vintage and antiquity.
Linette Sanjur
Threads of Love
My name is Linette Sanjur. I make handmade accessories including bags, purses, and more. I reside in Grain Valley, MO with my husband. I have a son in graduate school and a daughter that just started college. I always made different crafts but always wanted to learn how to sew. One day I decided I was going to teach my self how to sew and I did. Now I am a quilter and love to make bags. As a little girl in Puerto Rico, I knew my great grandmother and an aunt were seamstresses. Knowing that it gave me an inspiration to try it after my kids got older. I love making handmade items because every item is unique and made with love.
Kathryn Rice
4th Gen Glass
Kathryn Rice is the fourth generation in her family’s legacy of glasswork. Specializing in the creation of exquisite stained glass sun catchers and panels, Kathryn’s artistry is deeply rooted in her glassier heritage, reflecting a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Kathryn believes that art should not only be visually stunning but also functional. That’s why her work is designed to capture and refract sunlight, creating a mesmerizing display of colors and patterns to dance across your windows and floors
Discover the beauty of stained glass with 4th Gen Glass. Browse the collection and bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home.
Amanda Findora-Smith
Mandy's Makery
I create experiences for people in my painting workshops. In my workshops people learn, step by step, how to create a painting whether that be on canvas, a door sign, or more. I am passionate about meeting new people and bringing the community together, to create art.
Karen Howard-Shipley and Jeff Shipley
Shipley Acres Farm Store
Karen and Jeff have been blessed in life. While maintaining successful careers as scientists and leaders in technology, and raising the best kids ever, they found time to create spa products straight from the farm. They now live and love on a 100 acre farm in Odessa with their amazing children and a menagerie of animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, lots of fish and bees. Over the years they have created a unique line of all-natural products aimed at pampering hard working people at a price point that anyone can enjoy. They love our community and wanted to give back. Families in our area work long, hard days just to make ends meet, and they deserve to be pampered once in a while. The products that they bring us are grown or raised on the farm with the sole purpose of making you smile and relax knowing that you earned it. Their products are not for everyone...Just hard working people with loving hearts.
Bee good to yourself!!!
Bath & Body
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