Lawrence & Audrey Goldsmith

Lawrence and Audrey Goldsmith are Columbus, Ohio natives who have joined forces to create unique kaleidoscopes. Collectors appreciate the beauty of the stained glass chosen for the outside of their work that gives an illusion as to what the viewer might be in for; as well as the fused glass discs that they also create that produce these beautiful views.   

Marc Tickle

Marc Tickle working in his small studio in North Carolina creates innovative kaleidoscopes. His kaleidoscopes always transcend the ordinary with their use of color, light and texture. Many of the designs employ the principles of sacred geometry. This scientific basis is used internally and externally with his scopes, creating a wonderful continuity in every piece.

Peggy & Steve Kittelson

Peggy and Steve work and live together with their glass. Their studio is steps from their home and pond tucked away in a hollow in Northeast Iowa. Peggy's skill of lampworking is inspired by the natural setting and Steve's stained glass and wood turning skills are always impeccable. Their skills are a perfect compliment to each other, thus creating some of the most handsome kaleidoscopes we've ever seen, inside and out.

Cathy Painter

Searching high and low for those vintage, unique, or quirky found bits, Cathy Painter assembles her fun finds into these fantastic kaleidoscopes in her sunny studio in Ashland, Kentucky studio. The delightful whimsy she finds is endless, and these krazy kool kaleidoscopes are just the special something for your special someone!

David Kalish

David Kalish has been designing kaleidoscopes in his Oakland, CA studio for over twenty-five years; continually challenging himself to  create objects that are as alluring on the outside as they are within. Initially he doesn't want the observer to know the piece functions as a kaleidoscope~when that's discovered the viewer delights in the unexpected surprise. 'OOH' and 'AHH'. It simply boggles the mind that so much beauty can be contained within so small a space. Therein lies the magic! 

Peter Berube

Pete Berube has been creating teleidoscopes since becoming fascinated with kaleidoscopes in 1987. Living on Rainbow Ridge (quite appropriate for a kaleidoscope maker) in Montana he creates beautiful wood teleidoscopes where the clear acrylic orb at the end of the scope acts like a lens, allowing you see a multiplicity of images of the colors and patterns in the world around you~ magnificent and affordable.

Amy Greely ~ nashville, indiana

A dedicated and passionate artist, Amy Greely, has woven her professional interest in metalsmithing and her inherent love of nature into her distinctive jewelry. Inspired by ancient civilizations, modern architecture and simple beauty around her, Amy skillfully crafts unique jewelry interpretations from sterling silver, 18k gold bi-metal, and copper. Adapting traditional metal smith techniques, she enhances simple shapes with a variety of textures and a rich palette of patina choices, yielding designs that are modern, fresh, and alive. In her Brown County studio, Amy explains "There's an innate contrast between hard metals and nature we see every day. But when characteristics like the texture of a leaf or sea shell, a rusty fence or the bark of a tree are brought into sharper focus, they all become inspiration and works of incredible beauty. "

"My work is reminiscent of the subtle variations that create the rich textures of our daily lives."

Paul Borian ~ falmouth, ky

Paul Borian creates pottery that is not only beautiful to the eyes, but for the earth and soul as well. All his pieces are wheel thrown using clay dug from a lake near his studio in Falmouth, Ky. The glazes are made from locally gathered materials such as hardwood ash and fired in a kiln designed to use waste vegetable oil reclaimed from the food industry. All his pieces are utilitarian incorporating modern resourcefulness and traditional simplicity making an ideal gift for those involved in art of giving and is intended to serve for a lifetime.

Alina Allread~ cincinnati,oh

Alina uses pearlized white, antique ivory and elegant pearl polymer clay to handform (using no tools) each delicate rose. Her introduction of vibrant colors and asymmetrical styles have made this classic floral a contemporary casual adornment. Wear a classic rose!

Thursday June 16~

Third Thursday Wine Walk, 5 - 8 pm with visiting artist, John Beasley

Sunday June 19~  Father's Day

give your #1 guy handmade and heartfelt

Friday July 8 ~

groupon ends so hurry up to enjoy it now!

Thursday July 21 ~

Third Thursday Wine Walk Benefit and free concert in Owl's Nest Park   

Saturday July 23 & Sunday July 24 ~

annual sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale

We'll keep you posted on all the artful events through e-mails and facebook (we like you, you should like us), but the best way to keep-up and cool-off is to stop in to see the hot arts arriving daily.

Thank you for your continued patronage of indigenous and your support of our local artists and their creative endeavors.

Sincerely, your friends at

indigenous, a handcrafted gallery

2010 Madison Rd

Cincinnati, Ohio 45208

513.321.3750

www.indigenouscraft.com