Laurentian Small Business Guide: Art and Artisan Crafts

Businesses are listed alphabetically. 

Art and Artisan Crafts

Website:  www.facebook.com/Art-On-Sight-Chloe-M-Art

Laurentian: Chloe McConnell '21

Description: I'm an artist who makes digital art of anything and everything both from reference photos and descriptions.

Website:  www.baileycampbellart.com

Laurentian:  Bailey Phelps Campbell '15

Description:  I am a Massachusetts-based painter, and my work spans a variety of mediums (watercolor, acrylic, graphite, collage, and digital). Most widely recognized for my annual Badass Ladies Calendar and commission works, but I also offer a variety of originals, prints, stationery, ornaments, and more on my website. Follow me on Instagram for new releases and updates: @creativecampbell

Website:  www.beadorable.com

Laurentian:  Molly Brandt '89

Description:  I design and make everyday wear jewelry with meaning for all ages. In addition, I create T-shirts and sell wonderful accessories perfect for gifting to friends, family or to you!

Website:  www.candlerarts.com

Laurentian:  Kevin Duffy '77

Description:  Candler Arts focuses on folk art, outsider art, self-taught art, offbeat antiques and oddities. Idiosyncrasies and surprise are given more weight than maker skill.

Website:  www.cardamom-designs.com | Denver, CO

Laurentian:  Kate Kellogg '95

Description:  Hand block printed textile products for the home and wardrobe. Artist designed in Denver, CO. Artisan made in Jaipur, India.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/carlibcreatin

Laurentian:  Carli Baldwin '16

Description:  In an effort to live sustainably, I create fun pieces of jewelry out of recycled or found materials, or in this case, upcycled leather! For now, I am creating earrings that are super lightweight, fun and durable. No items have been treated with chemicals, all supplies are found locally and made by hand.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/CeciliaDesignsMV

Laurentian:  Cecilia Minnehan P'21

Description:  Handcrafted jewelry for men, women & children. I personally solder and set all my jewelry with my custom cut semi-precious stones, rocks, shells & found objects in Resin. I have no employees, hence I create all the work with my two hands.

Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/charlottesxangels?ref=search_shop_redirect

Laurentian:  Charlotte Childs '22

Description:  charlottesxangels is my own business that focuses on the selling of personalized art, such as stickers, prints, and sweatshirts. My work is made digitally and is inspired by pop-culture.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/ClayStudioNYC

Laurentian:  Caroline McCarthy '18

Description:  Clay Studio NYC offers unique handmade polymer clay and brass jewelry and accessories.

Website:  www.coastalartglass.net/ 

Laurentian:  Jane Walsh '13

Description:  Located 25 minutes south of Boston, Coastal Art Glass has been creating beautiful stained glass for over 45 years. Our glasswork will accent any space – we design custom art glass and repair damaged pieces for residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and educational facilities across the United States and abroad.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/DeepGreenLight

Laurentian:  Erikka Santiago '96

Description:  Energetically infused natural products and creations that have been sustainably sourced, and handcrafted. Great gifts for yourself or others.

Website:  www.emmagarfield.com

Laurentian:  Emma Garfield '16

Description:  I am an artist outside of Boston, offering commissioned fine art in oils, watercolors, charcoal, pen and ink, and acrylics. I mostly create custom work, but I also have a variety of prints and notecards available on my website - to actively keep up with my work, find me on Instagram: @edg_originals.

Website:  https://www.instagram.com/emandesigns2020/

Laurentian:  Emmanuel Mbong '10

Description:  I make premium cornhole sets that are different from anyone else. Sound activated led lights with epoxy sets and traditional sets!

Website:  www.emilychapin.com/

Laurentian:  Emily Chapin '18

Description:  Made in Burlington, Vermont, Emily Chapin offers a curated collection of abstract prints, original artwork, and opportunities for custom pieces.

Website:  www.emilystrulson.com

Laurentian:  Emily Strulson '99

Description:  I exhibit my paintings locally and have clients all over the United States. I maintain my teaching practice as well by organizing classes in my backyard.

Website:  www.facebook.com/firedupenameljewelry

Laurentian:  Jessica DeLorme '98

Description:  Fired Up sells handcrafted torch fired enamel jewelry (glass melted on metal). If you love unique, colorful, statement jewelry then we are your place to shop. Check us out on the Fired Up Facebook page!

Website:  https://www.instagram.com/frankchamm

Laurentian:  Frank C. Hamm '86

Description:  I have been building rustic furnishings and garden structures since 1987, inspired by the Adirondacks and following graduation, a summer at a ranch in Wyoming. I can make you something you like from my Instagram page or a custom commission. Please connect for details and prices. Thank you.

Website:  steelman007@earthlink.net

Laurentian:  Fuller Barnes '80, P'20

Description:  Custom Metal Work-Whimsical creations and architectural fine art.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/gamergiftsbyfsp/

Laurentians:  John '93 and Christy '94 LeMaire

Description:  We have an Etsy store where we sell geeky tabletop gaming stuff, like keychains, jewelry, meeple gifts and Christmas ornaments.

Website:  https://www.giancarlofilippi.com/

Laurentian:  Giancarlo Filippi '16

Description:  I am a freelance, multimedia artist based out of Burlington Vermont. I do wide range of artistic work, from landscape and floral commissions, to abstractions & work about gender.

Website:  www.globalgoodspartners.org/

Laurentian:  Frances Robinson '13

Description:  Global Goods Partners is a nonprofit online social enterprise marketplace that sells beautiful home and jewelry crafts made by our international low-income artisan women partners. GGP invests all proceeds from product sales in expanding the capacity, training, and wrap around services, and developing sustainable market access to build and strengthen our partners and their communities.

Website:  www.craftedbysamantha.com/

Laurentian:  Samantha Wilson '17

Description:  I am an artist currently living in Washington state. My work spans various mediums, including ceramics, printmaking, watercolors, jewelry making, and a variety of paper art. I primarily focus on nature-based work featuring animals and plants, and I offer a variety of prints, notebooks, stationary, three-dimensional art pieces, and more on my website. Follow me on Instagram for a wide range of art: @handcrafted.by.samantha.

Website:  https://heathergordonart.com/

Laurentian:  Heather Gordon '80

Description:  Contemporary Art Paintings

Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/HPLordDesignsShop/

Laurentian:  Pat Lord '73

Description:  Unique designs for remarkable women. Hand crafted, using gemstones, silver or 14kt gold, and organics.

Website:  www.ingridvanslyke.com

Laurentian:  Ingrid Van Slyke P'26

Description: Fine art business- Original unique oil paintings and soft pastel paintings. I paint commissions and sell out of my studio. I also offer art instruction. 

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/JClayCo

Laurentian:  Jamie Oriol '17

Description:  Handmade polymer clay earrings sold on Etsy. You can also follow my Instagram @J.Clay.Co to see new designs and information on upcoming release dates.

Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/jackaroodesignsbyJR

Laurentian:  Jackie Reiss '21

Description:  Handmade block prints

Website: https://www.instagram.com/juliagasner.designs/

Laurentian: Julia Gasner '23

Description: My inspiration is drawn from the everlasting colors of the ocean and natural surroundings of my home on Block Island, Rhode Island. My pieces feature natural handpicked beach stones, fresh water pearls, and shells combined with 14k Gold filled and Sterling silver wire. 

Website:  www.katherinehomes.com/

Laurentian:  Katherine Homes '03

Description:  Katherine Homes is an artist-activist bringing attention to threatened species and wildlands through affordable and functional art. A 1% for the Planet Member, her brands donates at least 1% of sales to organizations committed to protecting the wild.

Website:  www.lisakienephotography.com

Laurentian:  Lisa Kiene '92

Description:  Fine art photography & gifts

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/LockSkis

Laurentian:  Chris Lockwood '12

Description:  A subsidiary of Napeague Driftwood Designs, LockSKIs is a company focused on respecting wood and creating beautiful custom shotskis out of wooden vintage skis.

Website:  https://www.instagram.com/medlock_millworks

Laurentian:  Dwight Raby '96

Description:  Urban Logging. Locally sourced hardwood slabs and lumber. Craft furniture and woodworking.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/mikaylabellaart

Laurentian:  Mikayla Quinn '24

Description:  I do a variety of things from custom pet portraits on canvas, prints, art stickers, gouache paintings on paper, and even hand painted dangle earrings! This can also be found on my Instagram @mikaylabellaart.

Website:  www.montanaartsandhome.com

Laurentian:  LynnAnne Hagar '84

Description:  Montana Arts & Home is a curated online gallery of original handcrafted art, unique gifts and things for your home from Montana artists and others inspired by our wide open spaces. Traditional, contemporary and whimsical creations for the discerning buyer looking for that special piece for the home or unforgettable gifts for family and friends. 

Website:  http://www.mycornerstudiosilver.com/

Laurentian:  Nancey Brackett

Description:  Silversmith and inlay artist. Handmade jewelry.

Website:  https://www.nancycarty.com/ 

Laurentian:  Nancy Carty '75

Description:  Fine Art Paintings: Landscape, Still Life, Portraiture: Commissions Instagram: @nhcarty

Website: nostoneunturnedjewelry.com

Laurentian: Amy Atkins '10

Description: Wild, whimsical sterling silver jewelry inspired by the plants and animals of this beautiful world. My work can also be found on Instagram and Facebook @nostoneunturnedjewelry and on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoStoneJewelry

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/Northwindbeads

Laurentian:  Paula Zeitlin P'23

Description:  Affordable and unique gemstone jewelry made with a little bit of Reiki love!

Website:  https://tauny-folkstore.myshopify.com/

Laurentian:  Jill Breit '86 & Varick Chittenden '63 

Description:  The North Country Folkstore sells the work of over 200 North Country artisans and producers. Most of the Folkstore's inventory is available in our online shop and we ship all over the United States.

Website:  https://pinkjules.com/

Laurentian:  Julie Foster '88

Description:  I create fine gemstone jewelry. Most of my pieces are made of 18K gold.

Social:  instagram.com/whamond33

Laurentian:  Michael Whamond P'24

Description: We make custom handmade punch needle pillows. The proceeds go towards fundraising for our Laurentian's high school rowing program. 

Website:  www.reegallagher.com

Laurentian:  Adrienne "Ree" Gallagher '91

Description:  Unique, inspired jewelry intended to delight the wearer's spirit. Handmade creations designed and made by Ree!

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/RidgeViewCeramics

Laurentian:  Angela Trumbower '08

Description:  Handmade, small batch pottery from the heart of the Adirondacks. Thank you for looking!

Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/RubyWolfFarm

Laurentian:  Lauren Slingluff '08

Description:  Handmade hats, headbands and scarves, as well as handwoven and macrame tapestries.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/SheboriStudio

Laurentian:  Alison Walter '14

Description:  One of a kind lampshades, dyed fabric accessories, and ceramics handmade in Brandon, VT

Website:  https://stephenschildbach.com/

Laurentian:  Stephen Schildbach '91

Description:  Paintings in acrylic, oil, or watercolor for fine art commissions. Digital and hand drawn illustration for publications and products.

Website:  www.stickcandles.com

Laurentian:  Douglas Collum '87

Description:  Handmade 100 % Beeswax Candles Cast From Tree Cuttings. Support the Honey Bee : Celebrate Good Times by Candlelight.

Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/StuckOnPuns

Laurentian:  Lauren Olson '15

Description:  Handcrafted lino printed cards, stickers, and more inspired by the rural scenes of Maine and beyond.

Website:  https://www.ellenstryker.com/

Laurentian:  Ellen Bischoff '16

Description:  A collection of one-of-a-kind naturally dyed and hand-stitched clothing pieces.
Instagram: @stryker_made

Website:  www.tauny.org

Laurentian:  Jill Breit '86

Description:  TAUNY provides an outlet for traditional North Country artists to have their works reach a broader audience. Through its ongoing programs - including lectures, workshops, and concerts, it provides opportunities to educate the public about the traditional arts and regional culture of the North Country.

Website:  www.thirdpiece.com

Laurentian:  Laura Howell '85, P '18, '21

Description:  Third Piece is a knitwear company that designs, curates and educates through the art of knitting. Each third piece is designed in Boston and individually hand-crafted through their network of talented knitters across New England. Their knitwear designs are also available as knit kits that you can make yourself! Items are available through their website or studio at 631 Tremont Street in Boston's South End.

Website:  www.thomasnickles.com

Laurentian:  Kirsten Thomas '91

Description:  Thomas Nickles Project is an art gallery in New York City specializing in contemporary Cuban art.

Website:  www.thornalexander.com

Laurentian:  Brooke McGowan '15

Description:  Thorn Alexander creates reimagined needlepoint kits for stitching the stories of your life into lasting heirlooms. Our canvases are hand-painted with love in small batches, while 15% of profits are given forward to efforts empowering vulnerable women and children; creating educational pathways out of poverty and protecting our planet.

Website:  www.thymelineprintco.com

Laurentian:  Lauren Olson '15

Description:  Handprinted and homegrown naturally dyed textiles and prints. 

Website:  www.tinyappleartistry.com 

Laurentian:  Jennifer Maxwell '11

Description:  Fabric goods to make life easier and even more beautiful.

Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TurningtotheBasics?ref=shop_sugg

Laurentian:  Elijah Allman '21

Description:  I am a woodturner and love crafting a wide variety of different items including bowls, small boxes, plates, platters, rolling pins, pens and many other woodturning projects. Don't see something you like on Etsy? Contact me directly for something you do!

Website:  www.ursula-smith.com

Laurentian:  Ursula Smith P'21

Description:  I sell Mixed Media, Glass and Silver Jewelry as well as Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooking and Digital Imagery supplies.

Website:  www.hfclay.com

Laurentian:  Philip Berneburg '64

Description:  Member-based, fully equipped pottery studio also offering pottery classes. Retail pottery shop for walk-in sales. Provides free instructional videos on all aspects of pottery production through our website.

Website:  www.whiskeyleatherworks.com/

Laurentians:  Allyson Dusault '96 & John Daley '20

Description:  Whiskey Leatherworks is the premier US Leather-working manufacturer, operated by two generations of Laurentians. The Company users heirloom quality leather to hand make wholesale, retail, and bespoke products.