Pictures from The Art of Artisans

Looking to furnish your home, office, apartment? Don't you dare go to a big box store to buy mass produced, disposable home furnishings! That was a bit harsh, wasn't it? Sorry about that. But you would feel passionate too if you saw the pieces in The Art of Artisans. Each piece is worthy of gracing a pedestal in a fine museum yet it tells you it wants to go home with you instead.

To see more of an artisans work, buy or commission a piece, simply click on their name. If there isn't a link then contact Wall Eye and we'll happily get you in touch with the artist!

Peter Billington

Freddy Hill

Jason Radcliffe

Robert Knauer

Cristian Schmitt

David Smith

Bottom: Walnut Credenza by Michael McMillin
Top: Stained glass rubbings by Peter Billington & David Smith

PJ Doran

Left: Jason Radcliffe. Right: Michael McMillin

Lou Erste & Grant Smrekar
Back left: David Smith. Back right: Peter Billington

The Art of Artisans is up through September 4, so give us a call or e-mail to set up an appointment to see it in person!

National Craft Month: Shops

~Are you a Westsider? Then visit Birds of a Feather in Avon! This shop not only carries gorgeous yarn (I once spent over $200 in one visit. No kidding.) but carries wonderful fabrics too. They have tons of classes and host meetings. You can book space for your own group or join a group! There's even a group to knit or crochet for charity. How lovely is that?

~Earlier we mentioned River Colors Studio in Lakewood. This spacious shop invites you to "Go ahead -- touch, discover, play, let your mind run free", and it's easy to do that... I kept touching this luxurious hot pink cashmere yarn and fell in love. Take a look at their online store. They have a nice book selection and the staff is very helpful and very knowledgeable and willing to help you with practically any question you may have. Like all good specialty shops, they have classes and I've noticed many groups chatting and knitting at the tables too.

~In Cleveland is Fine Points on Larchmere! This beautiful Victorian house is stuffed with amazing specialty yarn! They have classes, special events, and Trunk Shows! The staff is friendly and will take a moment to help you with your project. They also have an online store. On the second floor is a boutique featuring designer clothing and accessories. I'm still trying to figure out when I can by this gorgeous coat by An Ren!

Whether you visit one of these shops or all, plan to spend some serious time. There is a lot to see!

~Linda

National Craft Month!

As we mentioned in a previous post, March is National Craft Month! In honor of this, we'll feature some great craft blogs, Cleveland area shops, and local workshops and classes where you can learn a craft or even share your craft!

Up first is Stitch Cleveland! This fun, bright, sunny, beautiful space is run by Heidi and Megan, a mother-daughter team of seamsters. Visit them for lessons and classes whether you're a beginner or an expert. They carry beautiful fabrics and notions and they have many projects on display as well as books to inspire you. They are also super friendly and their enthusiasm for their craft is contagious! So stop in for a visit, take a class and make your own clothes, a quilt, toys, art, whatever!

Also, meetings of the Crochet Club and Church of Craft are held at Stitch Cleveland regularly! I told you it's a fun space.

Stitch Cleveland is located at the corner of Sloane and Detroit Rd. in Lakewood right next door to River Colors Studio (a full scale yarn shop) and Blackbird Baking Company.

*****Note: Stitch Cleveland moved! They are at 18117 Detroit Road in Lakewood. Check out their website for more information.