My name is Lea Jordan. I
grew up in Solon and I am a 2007 Solon High school graduate. I went to Ohio State
ATI for about 2 1/2 years and I loved it. I majored in Greenhouse Management
and Greenhouse Production. I am currently working on an organic vegetable farm
and I love every minute of it. As the farm is only seasonal, I needed to do something
on the months I was not working. Thus, my crafting took off and I had a very
large inventory.
I have always done some
sort of crafting growing up. As for attending craft
shows, this is my first go at it this year. This will be my very first
time attending the Avant- Garde Arts and Crafts Show. I am very excited to be a
part of it!
Anything and everything inspires me. I love to make something out of nothing and make things that people will love. It is my way of relaxing and showing my creativity through my work.
I discovered my talent at
a very young age drawing pictures. I then got into sculpting animals out of
clay and working with lanyard. After hearing everyone tell me how talented i
was, nothing could stop me. I was always interested in trying new things. I
love working with my hands.
My process varies.
Sometimes I am able to think of something to make, or how I want to make it
right away, and other times it takes a few days or even months to get inspired
on how to finish it. I am very particular and very symmetrical with my work. I
forget that sometimes not everything has to be totally perfect, I'm working on
it!
I would love to be still
attending craft shows in 5 years, and getting my online website out there to
more people. I just want to keep doing what I love. Just growing my business
and meeting more people along the way.
I haven't really thought
about having a "message behind my work". I just really hope that
people take the time to notice the details and precision that I have put into
each one of my crafts to make them special, and the very best that they can
be.
My website is lajinspired.weebly.com
I have many pictures on it
and more to come!
Meet Adrienne Wasserman from A Piece of Time ...
I am a retired early childhood music
specialist, and before that, a pre-school teacher. I love music and performing, having done some
little theater and being part of the cast on a children’s T.V. show for a few
years, before it was cancelled. I now
enjoy volunteering with a musical entertainment group, working with children at
a transitional housing facility and Make a Wish Foundation.
I have been creating jewelry for about five years now and am looking forward to being part of my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show.
Inspiration for creating my jewelry comes in
many forms. Sometimes I buy a piece of
jewelry and take it apart because I can imagine the beads or stones in a
different context. Even the lines or
colors in a painting, or something in nature can be inspiring.
My father was a jeweler and watchmaker. After he passed away, I was left with his
vintage watch movements and parts. They
sat for many years, until I had an idea that I might be able to put them to use
by creating something new.
Starting by taking classes, I began to
incorporate some of his pieces into my own designs. It was a liberating feeling to create
something new with his pieces, while adding other materials.
Although I plan out my beaded pieces, I
usually use a ‘free style’ to create my wire wrap necklaces and watch part
pieces. That sounds a bit risky, but I
love the freedom of creating as I go along.
There is still so much more to learn and
experience, as in all parts of life. I
hope to continue to be inspired and constantly find new ways to create. I greatly enjoy what I am doing and hope that
in five years, I will make many new discoveries.
If there is a message behind my work, it is
to not hesitate to be different and stand out.
For me it’s a nice feeling when I create something that I know I won’t
see anywhere else.
Meet Shari Wolf from handmade13...
My name is Shari Wolf. I grew up in Beachwood, Ohio,
and I reside there now.
I live with my second husband Mike and my two sons. Noah
is a sophomore at OSU, and Ian is a senior at Beachwood high school. I
have two stepdaughters Jessica (28) and Emily (25) who live in Boston, and a
stepson, Mark (25) who lives in Cleveland. We have two dogs, Pedro and
Dot, and a cat Henry.
My creative inspirations come from the wonderful whimsical
world around me. I was a professional illustrator for years, and I just
took my drawing skills a step further. I have been doing artwork since junior high, and went on to
art school for college.
My creative process comes from my head. I just get
ideas and test them out. I hope in five years I can be doing the same thing with lots
of new products. Always keeping things fresh. My message is whimsical with a little hint of humor. I use fun sayings and
there is always a surprise.
Meet Mary Novak...
I have
always had a passion for sewing; from when my daughters were little I made
their clothes; to now where it has developed into a hobby.
About
15 years ago, I retired from the work force and was able to concentrate on the
two things I love to do the most; gardening in the summer and sewing for the
craft shows in the winter. I am currently making handmade tote bags,
purses, table runners and a few miscellaneous items. All my products are
quilted with felt lining and cotton-poly interlining.
This
will be my first time selling at the Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show and look
forward to meeting new friends and customers. I am also in the process of
putting my products on sale on the internet by the end of the year.
I love spending the time in creating each item and hope the
recipient will enjoy them as much as I do.
Meet Brenda Mattox from Metals, Inc. ...
Metals, Inc. has been in business since 1978 and is
located in Oakwood Village. Our Fabricator/Creator has been in this occupation
for over 30 years.
Our cup holders are durable, sturdy, and powder coated to help
endure a long life.
This is the first show we have entered and are excited to show case
our product. Reasonably priced, they would make great gifts for outdoor
social events.
2014 Heights Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Saturday December 14, 2014, 10:00am-4:00pm
Park Synagogue Main (Kangesser Ballroom)
3300 Mayfield Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com
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