The American Craft Council is a national nonprofit organization that connects and galvanizes diverse craft communities and traditions to advance craft’s impact in contemporary American life and to keep craft artists and the community connected, inspired, and thriving.

The Online Marketplace is a 2 week, pop-up event where featured artists will sell their work.

Link to come.

 Wednesdays | 6:00 - 9:00pm EST | May 3 - 24

Unconventional materials can be anything from office supplies to things salvaged from your own trash or recycling bin. This class will teach you how to see the creative potential in the materials around you. We will cover material manipulation techniques to help you transform these unconventional materials into your next work of art. You will also learn to incorporate the meaning of your materials into new designs and compositions.  This virtual class will be taught using a combination of presentations, hands on activities, demos and opportunities for discussions and questions

No experience required

Students will need an internet connection as this class will be taught online via Zoom.

This class is taught through the Baltimore Jewelry Center - registration is open via the link.

Reception October 30th 3-6pm

I am so excited to participate in the first-ever Smithsonian Craft Optimism, a curated climate-conscious makers’ market. Produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, the event is scheduled to take place April 24, 2021 - May 1, 2021, as an ONLINE SHOP featuring beautifully-made, hand-crafted American goods that educate the public about climate change or inspire or model a sustainable response to climate change. The event is being organized in partnership with Honoring The Future. Visit my shop here.

From November 28th to December 6th @ladysmithsofATX will virtually feature Austin, TX based Jewelry makers, including me!! This encompasses both Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday and reminds its viewers to support makers in their holiday shopping.

Ladysmith’s of ATX’s mission is to empower, connect & grow jewelry makers in Austin, TX

Austin Creative Reuse is my first stop when buying art supplies. I couldn’t be more proud than Austin has one. November 1st they will be starting up their own online gallery of art, fashion and home goods made from reused materials and I am excited to have a few pieces for sale in their fundraiser.

About Austin Creative Reuse Center:

Reuse centers are more efficient than recycling, because it requires no industrial processing. Reuse also gives us a tangible and inventive way to engage in a sustainable lifestyle.

For the past thirty years, more than 25 creative reuse centers have been thriving in the US. Many of these organizations report diverting 60,000 lbs from landfill each year while also being economically viable organizations.

Through tinkering and creative exploration, reuse inspires the engineers, designers, architects, and artists of tomorrow.

Reuse centers create affordable and accessible opportunities.

#postmarked is an online exhibition and fundraiser by the Penland x Crafting The Future (CTF) crew for @crafting_the_future . The crew received 400 4''x6'' works of art through the mail and have documented them for you to see. The show "opens" at 12:00am (est) on Friday, October 23rd, and will remain up until November 23rd. 

The goal is to get 400 donations at $30 each, one for every postcard we received. As a thank you for your donation of just $30, CTF will send you a randomly selected work from the show. All proceeds will go towards an endowment at @penlandschool for a CTF scholarship for BIPOC artists. This is huge because it means that every year, for ever and ever, there will already be a CTF scholarship in place that is completely paid for.

Battle of the Rings, or the RING SMACKDOWN as we so fondly call it, is a head-to-head, tournament style, ring competition and exhibition. Narrowed down by jury from 128 entries submitted from across the country and abroad, to just 64 exceptional rings, these fantastic objects are not only beautiful and fun but many are works of art. With themes including nesting and protection they are snapshots of this unprecedented time in history. Collectively they represent a wide range of materials, style, technique and personality. Just to be clear, for the most part these are not every-day rings, they are statement rings and lucky for you they are ALL FOR SALE! 

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!

The rings have been drafted into teams: The Shanks and the Mandrels! and paired into matches that will go head-to-head in competition beginning June 1st for a top prize of $500. All voting happens online, at the Danaca Design Studio Instagram account, @danacadesignstudio throughout the month of June, EVERY morning at 9:00am (Pacific time).

One Ring to Rule Them All; May the Best Ring Win!

Ignite your imagination through material exploration! Create your own textile from found materials!

Join Charity Ridpath in this interactive, online, textiles class from the comfort of your home through the Zoom platform!

Learn how to weave with materials you have around the house. Incorporate sustainable up-cycling techniques into your art practice. 

You must pre-register for this class on our website.

For more info, please go to www.inspiredminds.art/online-classes