Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Fine art & craft, art exhibitions, education and more
Artist: TAYA KOSCHNICK
Location: PORTLAND, OR
Website: www.tasidesigns.com
Bio: TASI Jewelry has been handcrafted in Portland, Oregon for over 15 years. Second generation jeweler Taya Koschnick uses sterling silver, 14k-gold, glass, and unique beads in her designs.
Location: COPAKE, NY
Website: www.roxannslate.com
Bio: Roxann grew up in a family of glass artists, and she continues the tradition by exploring the magic of glass. Each unique piece is created by heating rods of glass in a 2000-degree flame. Roxann creates her glass in her studio in Copake Falls, New York.
Artist: DEANNA GUERRIERI
Location: CANFIELD, OH
Website: www.mybeverlyjewelry.com
Bio: My Beverly Jewelry is a best friend duo creating pressed flower jewelry in Youngstown, Ohio. Most of the flowers used in their designs come from the pair’s home gardens. The work is both simple and unique, and inspired by their love for all things floral, whimsical and vintage.
Company: 3 Graces Jewelry
Location: COLUMBUS, OH
Website: www.3gracesjewelry.com
Bio: Roxanne began collecting beads long before she started making her own glass. Many of her jewelry pieces incorporates several different bead weaving techniques combined with the glass artistry created with the torch and kiln. By blending these techniques, each glass piece is enhanced and takes on its own unique personality.
Artist: JOANNA SHIPENGROVER JOHN DAVISON
Company: Lab Partners
Location: COLUMBUS, OH
Website: www.labpartnersjewelry.com
Bio: The Lab Partners, Joanna and John, combine art, science, history, and technology to create unique, beautiful and interesting jewelry that has a story to tell.
Company: Long Way Home Studios
Location: NORTH CANTON, OH
Website: www.facebook.com/justedy63
Bio: Edy started as a glass worker but soon began using the enamels to create fun, colorful jewelry. The enamel is sifted onto copper or fine silver, then torch fired to fuse the glass and the metal underneath. She often adds graphite, fine silver and texture to the surface. Unique shapes are cut out by hand.
Artist: MIKE KOZUMPLIK
City: SHERWOOD, OH
Website: www.facebook.com/Mike-Kozumplik-Designs
Bio: Mike works with sterling silver, 10K-gold, bronze and assorted gemstones to craft his nature inspired jewelry designs. Processes include lost wax casting and various fabricating and finishing techniques.
