Author Archives: Weyakin Designs
Creative Economy Summit 3
This month, Greenfield, MA will be the location for a unique community event, centered around the arts and commerce of the area. The Creative Economy Summit 3 will take place on Friday March 23rd and Saturday 24th, 2012 in downtown … Continue reading
Buy Local: An Interview with Inspirit Common
Recently, we interviewed local Western Massachusetts shop, Inspirit Common. Inspirit Common carries work from over 175 local artists and crafters and pride themselves on their support of the local arts community. They carry items from multiple Artisans of WMass members … Continue reading
Western MA Holiday Pop-Up Shops Featuring Handmade
Today is Black Friday. The crowds rush in to get their deals from large corporate chains in the wee hours of the morning. Waking up at 3am to deal with a crowd of thousands to get a discount on something … Continue reading
Getting to Know Aviva from Sieber Designs
This week’s AWM member interview features Aviva Sieber, a quilter and early AWM member who also serves on our board of directors as Promotions Coordinator. Aviva’s sense of color and shapes gives her quilts and quilted items a style of … Continue reading
Getting to Know Amy Love Designs
Today in our series of member interviews, we get to know a bit more about Amy Love of Amy Love Designs. Amy talks about her move from photography into jewelry making and her work as a jewelry crafter. She tells … Continue reading
Introduction to Glass Beadmaking with Katie Ray Arts
Our member, Katie Richardson of Katie Ray Arts will be teaching a fun glass beadmaking workshop in Amherst this May! Here is all the detailed information: Saturday workshop 5/14, ETTA Art Studio, Amherst 1-5pm Class This fun workshop will introduce … Continue reading
Getting to Know Donna Beck of 230am Studio
In this edition of Artisans of WMass member interviews, we get to know more about Donna Beck from 230am Studio. Donna does some really creative things by upcycling paper. From fine art to handcraft bowls, Donna makes any paper into … Continue reading
Getting to Know Sherri & Mike from SoapBaker
Sherri and Mike Klatsky are a fun husband and wife team, creating unique soaps for your cleanliness pleasure. As SoapBaker, the two create natural cut soap bars, fruit shaped soap, soap that looks like gemstones, soap gift baskets and pretty … Continue reading
Getting to Know Betzi Sylvan of Sylvan Quilts
With this installment of our artisans interview series, we get to know a bit more about Betzi Sylvan of Sylvan Quilts. When it comes to quilts, Betzi puts a whole new spin on the textile art. Her quilts are literally … Continue reading
Getting to Know Peg Gerard of Polymerpeg
Today, we continue with our series of artisan interviews with our members. Peg Gerard runs a polymer clay art business appropriately called Polymerpeg. Her intricate work shows some amazing detail. Peg, who is inspired by nature and the south west … Continue reading
