Artist: Margaret Rhein
Cincinnati, OH
Lorie Dorpinghaus
Company: Naps & Nites Studio
Canyon Lakes, TX
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Lorie uses a Shibori technique, a centuries old Japanese technique of binding, folding, twisting or stitching fabric before before dyeing to create unusual patterns in the fabric according to to the way it was bound and dyed. She works with silk as she is attracted to the luminous qualities of silk as well as the numerous different textures that are available. Lorie uses her interpretation of the infinite styles of Shibori on silk to create her line of unique, elegant wearable art.
Kathy Hubbard
Company: Heart Felt Fibers
Cincinnati, OH
Kathy makes one-of-a-kind merino wool wet-felted scarves and table runners. Cleaning instructions: Hand wash in cool water. Add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to final rinse. Lay flat to dry.
Pamela Pastoric
Willoughby, OH
Pamela creates metalwork jewelry inspired by many influences from architecture, nature, antiques, and more.
Jacci Delaney
Westerville, OH
Jacci Delaney has worked with glass for over 17 years developing her skills in glassblowing, glass casting, and cold-working. She receive a BFA specializing in glass in 2008 and a BA in Art History from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She earned her MFA in 2014 from the Ohio State University. Delaney was recently a lecturer at OSU and the Glass Studio Coordinator at the Columbus College of Art & Design. She is now a fulltime artist.
Yukiko Ryburn
Miamisburg, OH
Originally from Iwate Prefecture, Yukiko resides in Ohio, where she shares her passion for stories and Japanese culture. Yukiko is the author of two Japanese and English bilingual children’s books.