Share this:It’s Artisan Market Monday! Today we’re are featuring Laurence Pommells, designer for Dragon Faiya Kreations. Laurence creates handmade statement piece jewelry, using copper, silver, and a variety of stones. “DFK is my brainchild and I have been crafting fine jewelry for the past 10 years. At DFK, I work passionately to create the best… Read more »
Share this: Free and Open to the Public CHICAGO—In honor of National Craft Month, a dozen makers and artisans will invite the public to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what they do at Maker’s Day: Watch. Make. Take! on Saturday, March 7 in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The artisans will explain the process behind their work,… Read more »
Share this: Erika Kristen Erika Kristen is a photojournalist and artist (not to mention, also an Inventory Specialist and B3 Liaison) from Chicago. Her portfolio from the past 15 years features everything from high-end table-top products to obscure art, though most of her experience is in the live concert arena. Musicians photographed over the years include… Read more »
Share this:We have a “little” something for everyone here at B3 — even the kids! We’re fortunate to have Four Eyes Handmade, creations by Beth Cummings, in the Blue Buddha Artisan Market. Her designs reflect her love of Chicago and other fun geeky items for the rugrat bunch. She also designs throw pillows and iron-on patches…. Read more »
Share this:Cat Painter (yes, that IS her real name — how great is that?), toils away in her Chicago studio, designing and creating tools for every day life. Cat says, “I am always looking for the right tool for the job and when I can’t find it I often start sketching – from wishing I could… Read more »
