Shop Hyperlocal for the Holidays

Our neighborhood has some amazing artists and craftspeople. Shop local this season! (And no, Amazon doesn’t count as “local”, even in this city.)

This past Saturday, Mosaic Coffeehouse hosted a dozen or so local artists and craftspeople, selling their work just in time for the holidays. In case you missed it but would like to give something unique, original and truly locally made, I gathered their contact info for you here. Some have online shops, but you might reach out about local perusing and pick-up if you see something you like.

Update: there is another local art and craft market at the Smith & Burns building, (4455 Interlake Ave N, corner of 45th Street), today, Sunday, December 8, 1 – 5 pm.

Kari Westphal creates encaustics, a painting style built on beeswax, damar resin and pigment.

Visit her website at www.daisysky.com or check out her open study Dec 7th, 8th, 10th and 19th, from 4pm – 9pm, adjacent to Candy Cane Lane 2008 NE Ravenna Blvd – Alley Entry.

Arlys Pederson “pounds” flowers from her garden into art. Her studio is on the front porch of her home  at 1609 N. 49th Street. More information on her website at gardenpoundings.com.

Peggy Foy creates “ancient-inspired, modern design” jewelry that is available through her online shop at ArcanaMetalwork.com.

Ashley Seefeld crafts simple yet striking minimalist lasercut jewelry, available through her GingerBeeDesigns Etsy shop.

Lara Simmons is a writer, teacher and a seeker. Her latest book is called “28 Days of Stillness”. I happen to know that you can score a free copy of her book, “28 Days of Kindness” at the Little Free Library on 43rd, east of Corliss.

More information at LaraSimmons.net.

Rachel Admas works in charcoal, photography and related media. Her tagline, “makes pretty things on paper”, doesn’t do justice to her art.

Check our her website at RachelAdmas.com and her Facebook page at facebook.com/racheladmasart.

Elli Stricklin and Molly Donovan’s handcrafted wool jewelry can be browsed at instagram.com/studiomehandmade. If you see something you like, contact them at through [email protected].

Molly also hand knits hats, gloves and other warm things. You can email her at [email protected] for info on those.

Rosalinda Esco creates Mexican-inspired ceramics, embroidery and jewelry. Check it out at instagram.com/joyaartesanal.

Barb Burrill doesn’t have a website or an Instagram and probably not a Twitter, but she does upcycle bags like you see on the right (click to see larger). She says “I have many of the juice pouch lunch bags and little totes – no two are alike. I can make bags to order if the customer supplies the materials. Pricing: Juice pouch lunch bag with flap: $20; Juice pouch lunch bag without flap, 2 straps: $18; Juice pouch tiny tote / purse: $10; Bird seed tote: $10; Coffee bean tote: $15. You can contact her at [email protected].

Emily Blodgett works in intricate and swirling glass at her Green Eyed Glass studio. Enjoy her work through her Instagram account or email her at [email protected].

Corie and partner (sorry, didn’t get both your names!) sell their creative and varied lasercut wood creations through their Etsy shop, Hello Image Designs.

The beautiful and varied ceramics of Steph Cao can be seen on her website, stcaoceramics.com or at her store at 5416 Shilshole Ave NW in Ballard.

Donn Longie and Polita Alvial‘s colorful expressionist work can be seen on their Instagram accounts, instagram.com/donnlongie and instagram.com/politaalvial, respectively.

Andros Chrystal sells an eclipse-based game and also offers a free download of his Puppeteer’s Cosmic Puzzle

game at thegamecrafter.com/games/total-eclipse.