Good Humor

Twitch and Whiskers

I design jewelry out of cast away vintage gems and inspiring items from the recycling bin. I always create with reuse and color in mind. I love giving new life to old objects with a twist of whimsy and humor.

-Mei-Ling Uliasz

Good Wood

Seven Acre Toys

We want to make better wooden toys. That means better design, better materials, and more attention to detail. Our toys are made to promote creativity and imagination in an unconstrained and open way.  

-Hannah Beem Blackburn

Bejeweled

 BENDYWHO

I love flea markets. Old, dented, battered, patinated and beglittered elements are just my kind of thing. Combining these possibly neglected elements into fresh designs is my dream come true. Access to vintage, new, unused, jewelry stock and interesting, purposeful objects allows for happy blending experiments. The emergence of fresh combinations from my hands and pliers allows me to fulfill my lifelong interest in gardening without killing any plants. In this way, recycled, repurposed, organic compositions and artistic intentions coincide. 

-Wendy Baker

Rock On

 Rocklen Designs

Beads intrigue me: their simplicity, uniqueness, and stories. The beads I use come from around the world, so you may find a piece of amber from Poland complimenting a glass bead from Indonesia. Each silver link is made by hand, using pliers, hammers, fingers, and patience.

- Melissa Rocklen

A Stitch in Time

 Red Gate Stitchery

I’ve designed a line of cross stitch accessories in unconventional materials like wood, leather, and acrylic. I adore the idea of combining the traditional art of cross stitch with unexpected and modern materials. The result is a collection of pieces that are fun and easy to stitch, and let you show off your creativity in new and exciting ways.

- Susan Fitzgerald

Waxing Poetic

 Popko Photography Studio

Ann Marie Popko creates gorgeous encaustic works of art.

Monkey Business

 Monkey Chow

Every character that has been brought to life on paper is caught in an intrinsically profound moment that is at the crux of their entire life.

- Aaron Kovalcsik

Modern Love

 Modern Memere

Veronica Plante knits delightful clothing and accessories for little ones!

Be Still My Beating Art

 Molly Kugler Dickinson

Molly Kugler Dickinson is a fine artist and illustrator specializing in portraiture, landscape natural science illustration.

Glass Appeal

 Lovely Glassworks

I am a stained glass and sea glass artisan, trained in the classic Tiffany method of design and construction. In my work, pure sea glass meets beautiful, ocean inspired hues of stained glass and they fall in love!

- Lynne Lovely

On a Lark

 Letter and Lark

Colleen Ellse believes in the hand-made, careful centuries-old craft, and creating work that celebrates the human experience.

Hands On

 Kreatelier

Kreatelier's ever-expanding signature product line, all made locally, includes quilts, storage cases, headbands, car organizers, reusable gift wraps and much more!

Knock on Wood

 Jenna Goldberg

Check out Providence artist,  Jenna Goldberg's unique wooden jewelry!

New Year, New Look!

Rhody Craft 100 has re-opened and is more spectacular than ever! The shop space has recently been renovated and has expanded! More delightful handmade products are now on the shop floor and ready for the bustling holiday season. Shoppers can make selections from 17 amazing local artists!

The shop is open during the festive wintertime farmer's market (Saturdays, 10 AM - 3PM and Wednesdays, 4PM - 7PM).

The shop will also be open during CRAFTOPIA on November 11th, 10AM - 4PM!

You See your Gypsy

 Gypsy Girl Designs

There's really nothing better than making something pretty from something that would normally just be discarded in the trash and never seen again. Giving new life to old things is so rewarding - and fun! And it's the best way I know of being green!

-Nancy Rafi

Let it Flow

 Devaney Bennett

Dev enjoys pieces that capture movement, either literally or as an image of flow. The transformation of a heavy, dense thing - metal - into one that moves with the body or molds to its curves, is a challenging project. The surprise of wearing a large, extravagant earring that moves so lightly is part of her attraction to this type of jewelry.

Dig It

 Chelsea Miller Designs

The objects that I incorporate in my jewelry are century-old ceramic pieces that were thrown away, left to earth, and slowly altered by natural processes. Every shard that had been dug from the ground is excitingly different. Many steps occur from the time of the initial discovery of a shard to the finished product. through this process, I am representing the transformation of trash into treasure. By presenting these discarded ceramic shards as an art form, I am revealing the beauty that the pieces once had and giving them a new purpose- to be worn.

- Chelsea Miller 

Pillow Delight

 Can't Resist Pillows

Having spent 30 years in the drapery business, my love of fabrics has led me to design decorative toss pillows. I use a unique blend of fabrics, textures, prints and trims to add a warm expression to your decor.

- Sheri Levine 

Batting a Hundred!

 Batting Design

Courtney Batt's gorgeous pillows provide a comfy and attractive accent to any room!

Sock Hop

 Arlette Laan Fiber Creations

Arlette's colorful sock creatures are sure to brighten anyone's day!

Enchanting!

 Alyssa Holland Short Illustration

Alyssa's illustrations celebrate a world full of fireflies, rope swings, swimming holes, stacks of well-worn books, and a general sense of wonder.

November Show Application is now Available!

Great News, Vendors!

The application for our November event is now available! And please spread the word to anyone you think would be interested!

Application deadline is August 31, 2012.

Thanks,

The Craftopia Crew & Committee
Kim, Kim & Darlene

Spin a Yarn

Toil & Trouble

Ana Campos pieces are often inspired by literature, mythology, geekery, and her 

general bookish tendencies.

In Stitches

 Sewing Stars

Teresa Levy's stuffed creations are popping with cuteness!

Hot Botties

 Grinchy Bots

It's hard not to love Sarah Edmond's super awesome stuffed robots!

Retro Glow

 Lampified

Grace Fitzpatrick fashions unique, upcycled lamps made from vintage Thermos bottles, Tupperware, and classic retro found objects.

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Casting Call

 The Gravestone Girls

Brenda, Maggie & Melissa keep the dead alive with their unique castings from 17th-21st century gravestones found in cemeteries throughout the New England region.

Come Sail Away

Hoist Away Bags
We rescue old, abandoned sails and give them a second wind to be used on land, air or sea.

- Laura Cleminson

Snazzy Swag

Chikako Designs

All of Chikako Mukai's designs are inspired by a combination of her Asian heritage and her Western upbringing. Check out her unique handbags, accessories, clothing, men's neckties and infant clothing!

Full Cycle

Autumn Olive

Lisa Perry's upcycled clothing is reconstructed into one of a kind garments.
Each item is a unique, wearable art piece!

Doggie Delights

Emmett's Edibles

Your pooch will love the delicious treats crafted by Kathleen Becker!

For the Little Ones

Edie & Fin

Any child would be happy to don Meghan Bergstrom's sweet accessories!

Glaze a Trail

 Liz Rodriguez Ceramics

Much of the work is about textures that that satiate the human sense of touch with a bumpy surface, a fun protuberance, or a glassy smoothness layered over a matte surface.  The other part of the work speaks to contrasts in color; pairing a gentle blue glaze with accents of vibrant red or a cool turquoise lay under a warm amber brown glaze.

-Liz Rodriguez

Oodles of Doodles

Doodle Paintings

Artist Courtney Autumn Martin calls her abstract paintings "doodles" because that's precisely what they are: paintings and drawings composed entirely without premeditated composition, color, or form. We call them amazing.

Creature Feature

kudu-lah

Kenneth Kudulis, Jr. is the genius behind kudu-la, a collection adorable and super fun creatures in fun and unexpected scenes!

Food! Food! Food!

We are super jazzed about this month's Spring Craftopia Show! As always, we will be bringing you lots of culinary delights to enjoy before, during or after you shop.

Savor Steve Demeter's amazing locally roasted coffee and the decadence of Sweet Lydia's sinful treats. Additionally, there will be food trucks steaming with lots of fresh, local delights!

And Now a Word from Our Sponsor

Thank you, Providence Monthly, for a fabulous article!

We agree, there's no better way to swing into spring!

Hot and Fold

To Boldly Fold

Melissa is the bookbinder behind To Boldly Fold. She has always loved books, especially ones made by her own hands, and firmly believes in the importance of writing, drawing, and documenting one's life. She feels that everyone deserves their own history - be it a cherished collection, a personal diary, or simply a list of things you’ve done, people you’ve met & places you’ve been.

Hot Fuss

Vintage Fuss

Paying close attention to detail, along with the bustle and excitement of creating one of a kind pieces, self taught designer, Amy Rose brought her love of vintage and re-using materials from the past to create Vintage Fuss.

Looka Here

Looka Jewelry

Each piece is handmade one at a time, using the finest in materials, with lots of care and love.

- Elizabeth Ryan