We carry a few guest artists in our retail store that help us tell the story of handmade.  We have curated a group of folks who create high quality products and are dedicated to their craft.  Let us introduce you, any of these makers would love to help you with your holiday gift needs:

 Maranatha Soaps, Albuquerque, NM

I love decorating my bathroom with some wonderful smelling handmade soaps.  Albuquerque soap maker Lyn Bachicha creates the perfect line of soaps for our shop with their amazing scents and luscious colors.  Her Hawaiian heritage and strong spirituality influence her product development.  We carry an assortment of soaps and body scrubs as well as brightly scented room sprays and lip balms.   Personally, I’m a huge fan of the scrubs – not only for their color and scent but their creamy yet scrubby texture. They perfect antidote for desert skin.  If you want to learn more about Lyn and explore more of her soap line, visit her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/maranathasoap/

Karen Dorweiller, Ceramic Artist, Rio Rancho, NM

I met ceramic artist Karen Dorweiller at a local artisan market and immediately recognized a fellow animal lover.  We carry an assortment of her ring dishes and animal figurines in the shop.  Texture and whimsical, expressive animals are strong themes in our shop and I love how Karen’s work expresses those themes in ceramics rather than textiles.  To learn more about Karen’s work, including insight into her studio process as well as seeing a full range of products in her online store, please visit her website: songandbranch.com.

Dan Feibig, Potter, Corrales, NM

Master potter Dan Feibig is inspired by Asian, Native American and Greek pottery but has worked for over 25 years to develop his own style.  Dan’s years of experience affords him some control over the finished product.  However, he also revels in the element of surprise that the wood firing brings to the process, reflecting the forces of nature.  I love the heft of his pottery – and the earthy texture.   Dan doesn’t have an online store but you can DM him through his instagram account: @dan.feibig.  

Mary Gonzales, Ceramic Artist, Albuquerque, NM

Ceramic artist Mary Alice Gonzales is a master of the glaze.  Her mugs, bowls and vases ooze with color inside and out – with one color dripping into the next.  Mary adds texture to her work by exploring both the magic of nature and the fantastical with leaf-based dishes and mugs, leather-look steins and her signature ‘dragon scale’ details.   Mary has items for sale on https://maryalicegonzales.square.site.   

 

 

 

Heidi’s Raspberry Farm, Small Batch Jam, Corrales, NM

Heidi’s Raspberry Farm got its start in my home town of Corrales, NM and has now expanded to an industrial kitchen in Albuquerque.   This small batch jam is bursting with flavor.  The Raspberry Red Chile is one of my favorites and goes particularly well with peanut butter.  Learn more about Heidi’s operation and purchase directly from her at heidisraspberryfarm.com.  

 

Oakenwell, Wood Turned Bowls and Vases, Albuquerque, NM

Courtney Gale purchased a lathe at the beginning of 2020.  Little did she know that, thanks to New Mexico Covid-19 shutdowns,  she would end up with plenty of time to explore her new hobby.  Not only does she create lovely wood bowls and dry vases, she can often describe the provenance of the wood she uses.   You can learn more about Courtney and purchase directly from her at www.oakenwell.com.   

 

 

 

 

 

New Mexico Metal Art, Recycled Metal, Albuquerque, NM

The Perez family creates vibrant and whimsical metal sculptures with recycled and repurposed materials.  Also, they are just super nice people – sharing laughs and sliced watermelon with other vendors during summer craft markets.  Our patio hosts a flock of their metal chickens and we love to gift brown-thumbed friends and family with their bright metal flowers.  You can explore their work and purchase from the family directly at nmmetalart.square.site.

 

 

Julie Kennelly, Artist, Albuquerque, NM

Artist Julie Kennelly is inspired by the gated gardens and adobe architecture of New Mexico.  Her vibrant pallet knife paintings play to my favorite themes of color and texture.  Julie can also be commissioned for pet portraits.  You learn more about Julie and her art on her website:  juliekennelly.com.