Very Kind Design

Who: Valerie Kasinskasof VK Designs
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.valkasinskas.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/VKDesignsJewelry
Why: Wickedcool techno-primitive aesthetic created with true Earth-loving ethics.  :)

Metal Magically Springing to Life!

Who: Deborah Kracht of ArtHead Studio
What: Mixed Media Art
Where: Palmer, MA
Web: http://www.artheadstudio.com/index.html
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtHeadStudio
Why: Junkyard Dogs, Babybots, Metalheads...Deborah gives a crazycool and colorful new life to found and recycled materials...love her magical imagination!

Updates to Craftboston Spring...

4/18/13
Our friends at Tandem Glass shared this sentiment:  "Art heals and breaks down divisions between people. Art creates community, and revels in love and light even when there is darkness."
To help raise money to assist families most affected by this tragic event, SAC will donate $1 of every Craftboston ticket sold this weekend to OneFundBoston.org.

4/19/13
Due to the circumstances beyond our control in the greater Boston area, Craftboston at the Seaport World Trade Center will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2013.  We currently expect the show to be open to the public on Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.  We will post another update around 8:00am Saturday morning.
Our hearts go out to all those affected by this event, and our well wishes are with the men and women of law enforcement.
All the best,
Beth Ann Gerstein
Executive Director

Stories in Black and White

Who: Tim Christensen Pottery
What: Handcrafted Ceramics
Where: Roque Bluffs, ME
Web: http://www.timchristensenpottery.net/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristensenPorcelain
Why: Poignant images in sgraffito-style porcelain explore our delicate relationship with the natural world. Sensitive, quiet and mysteriously stirring, it's easy to imagine the tales they are telling.  :)
Tim will be showing at Craftboston Spring...stop by if you get the chance!

Come Together for Craft

Who: The Society of Arts and Crafts
What: Craftboston Spring
Where: Boston, MA
Web: http://www.societyofcrafts.org/cbspring/springinfo.asp
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Society-of-Arts-and-Crafts/103734891376
Why: One of the country's top fine craft shows!

"For three days, this exhibition of fine contemporary craft packs 200 artists under one roof, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, art-to-wear, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. As emblems of thoughtful design and careful craftsmanship, anything you fall in love with at Craftboston will be cherished for a lifetime. So go ahead - fall in love - it is springtime after all!"

12th Annual Craftboston Spring
Preview Gala April 18, 6pm-8pm
Friday April 19, 2013 10am-6pm
Saturday April 20, 2013 10am-6pm
Sunday April 21, 2013 11am-5pm

Weekend Pass $15
Preview Party Ticket $50
Patron Tickets $150-$1,000

"We believe that bringing the community together will help us all heal -- therefore Craftboston will move forward as planned. We will be donating $1 of every ticket sold to a Boston Marathon relief fund."

Birds and Swirls

Who: Vickie Hallmark
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Austin, TX
Web: http://www.vickiehallmark.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/vickiehallmark
Why: Supertalented artist! Lovely jewels and beads, inspired illustrations and award-winning quilts colorfully animated by birds, swirls, leaves and trees. All painstakingly crafted and beautiful!  :)

An Appetite for Opals

Who: Jodie Aragona Perry of Aragona Designs
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Southwest Harbor, ME
Web: http://www.aragonadesigns.com/
Why: Color-drenched Opals in 22k (and other gems too!)...yum!

In the Land of Lollihoot

Who: Jessica and Tyson Geib of Lollipop Pottery
What: Handcrafted Ceramics
Where: Perrysburg, OH
Web: http://www.lollipoppottery.com/
Why: I'm a closet Owlphile.  ;)

Silvery Soft

Who: Elise Moran
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Portsmouth, NH
Web: http://www.elisemoran.com/index.html
Why: Silvery soft, feminine and flattering.  :)

Pure and Precious

Who: Laura Serrafero of Eles Designs
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Toronto, ON
Web: http://www.eles-designs.com/
Why: Love the pure glow of Laura's jewels!