the indigenous leaflet ~ November 2014

showcasing the talent of 150+ local & regional artists

Wow, have we been busy - introducing new artists, new staff, new deliveries, and working like little elves getting ready for you to see Handcrafted for the Holidays!

Celebrate the holiday season by wandering through our handcrafted winter wonderland during our annual Holiday Walk Weekend. Thursday, November 20 through Sunday, November 23 we unveil our seasonal collection of wintry delights and enjoy daily guest artists and goodies served to keep your spirits bright. We'll even help trim-your-tree~ receive a FREE handmade ornament with any fifty dollar or more purchase. This special neighborhood event is a fun way to help start checking names off your holiday list while supporting neighborhood businesses & local artists.

more than 150 local & regional artist represented

Holiday Walk Weekend ~ November 20 - 23

During the Holiday Walk Weekend, enjoy the wonderful tradition of Handcrafted for the Holidays created by the best local and regional artists with styles and prices for everyone on your list. Each day meet a different artist and see their latest & greatest designs.

While getting your holiday shopping under way, enjoy a

free gift from us as our way of thanking you for always keeping it handmade & local. Selected especially for you, Madeleine & Jay Crowdus created these lovely little birds, cut from steel to liven up your tree!

Join us in celebrating this great promo to BUY LOCAL during the

BuyCincy Holiday Event November 21-23. Shop at all of the BuyCincy small businesses and register to win prizes - all while supporting your local community and at indigenous, more than 100 LOCAL ARTISTS!

handmade and locally made!

Holiday Walk Weekend kicks off on the
Third Thursday BENEFIT Wine Walk for Caracole, 5-8~

Sara Pearce "Paper with a Past" Trunk Show

Thursday, November 20, 12-8

Modern twist with vintage flair in prints, cards, calendars, & originals.

Meet Sara Pearce and see what's new as she presents a Trunk Show of her Paper with a Past designs from 12 to 8 on November 20.

"After years as an editor/critic/columnist/reporter at newspapers large and small - USA TODAY, Orlando Sentinel, Nashville Banner, Cincinnati Enquirer, to name a few - I turned to storytelling in a new way: collage. I'm mostly self taught, and find my materials by cruising yard sales, flea markets, used book shops, thrift stores and back roads. I badger friends, family, and even strangers for their discards. In other words: I've no shame when it comes to paper, but I do when it comes to collage making. No photocopies. No computers. No faux ephemera. Just paper. Painstakingly cut and pasted, layer by layer."

Enjoy the holiday cheer with friends & family while shopping with a purpose~

10% of your purchase will be donated during our

BENEFIT Wine Walk from 5 to 8. This month O'Bryonville recognizes Caracole, a local charity which provides safe, affordable housing and supportive services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Enjoy the Party, Shopping, and Giving.

Holiday Walk Weekend & Buy Cincy~

Bonnie Currens Artful Handbags Trunk Show
Friday, November 21, 12-6

Bonnie Currens' bags ~ art, function, beauty, & style!

Meet Bonnie Currens on November 21 from 12 to 6 and see the newest designs of her beautiful handbags. From mini satchels to overnight bags, Bonnie mixes and blends great graphics & colors of sturdy upholstery fabrics to make one-of-a-kind, easy to wear pieces!

BuyCincy starts November 21 ~

Join over 200 local businesses to promote BuyCincy's message of "putting your money where your heart is" and shopping, eating & drinking locally not just this weekend, but throughout the entire holiday season.Throughout the weekend, shoppers will have a chance to win gift certificates from participating businesses by posting to Social Media or filling out raffle tickets in each business.

Holiday Walk Weekend & Buy Cincy~

Elaine Thomas Wintry Creatures Trunk Show
Saturday, November 22, 11-5

Joyful and sweet seasonal sculptures.

Meet Elaine Thomas, the creator of these darling eclectic holiday figures on November 21, 11 to 5 and see the newest snowmen, gingerbread friends, kitties, caramel apple kids and more. Each are one-of-a-kind pieces that pay tribute to holiday delight and merriment. Elaine uses paper-mache, paper clay, wood, wire, paint, & glitter to create her seasonal sculptures that are sure to become family heirlooms to be loved & talked about for years.

Holiday Walk Weekend & Buy Cincy~

Avery Applegate "Just my Type" Trunk Show
Sunday, November 23, 12-5

Modern - vintage jewelry that makes a statement.

Meet Avery Applegate and enjoy her Trunk Show on November 23 from 12 to 5. Avery uses authentic vintage typewriter, cash register, & adding machine keys that date back to the early 1900's to create her jewelry. Each necklace, earring, bracelet, pin or set of cufflinks is thoughtfully assembled with fun little antique charms & tokens added to send just the right message. Have a message in mind? She might just be able to spell that out in time for a special holiday gift!

handmade and locally made!

Small Business Saturday

Trunk Show of Art Dolls by Carla Trujillo

November 29, 10-4

Meet Carla Trujillo and peruse a myriad of her

mixed-media art dolls & ornaments on November 29 from 10 to 4. Carla creates one-of-a-kind pieces with clay, wood, doll parts, paper, fiber, and varied, unique vintage elements to capture the spirit of the past in her art doll assemblages.

On Saturday, November 29, American Express hosts Shop Small Business Saturday~ a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Register your American Express Card online to get money back when you shop at indigenous and other participating stores. Shop local to help your economy, community, and yourself!

introducing new artists...

Michelle Christman

Lynchburg, Ohio

Please welcome Michelle Christman of Lynchburg, Ohio to

indigenous. She recently made her first delightful delivery of her imaginative, story-book like creatures. Michelle's sculptures & ornaments are created by needle-felting wool with great detail, capturing enchanting personalities for each. The menagerie includes foxes, opossums, raccoons, kitties, dogs, deer, penguins, and polar bears - oh my!

Rachel Donner

Cincinnati, Ohio

Rachel Donner has not only joined our staff, but has also become part of our

indigenous family of artists! She is an Artist in Residence at Core Clay this year and has just delivered our first batch of pottery - with modern lines (& dots) in porcelain with vibrant, translucent glazes.

Debbie McIntyre

Sparta, TN

Adding her whimsy to our Handcrafted for the Holidays collection this year are the Santas & elves by Debbie McIntyre - cute & classic mixed-media figures & ornaments made with sculpted polymer clay, wire, fiber, & wood.

"I sketch with clay-much the same as a 2D artist sketches with pen and pad. As the character progresses it may go through many changes, but I try to let it emerge from the clay. I will recreate a design, but the components are handmade each time. I am constantly challenging myself to make the characters ever more expressive."

fresh & new arrivals...

Ashley Scribner	Tori & Jim Mullan	Don Drumm
John Beasley	Amy Greely	Sarah Miller

...keeps the gallery lively!

Shawn Messenger	Yvonne Cooper	Lucinda Moran
Corey Silverman	Madeleine & Jay Crowdus	Ron Hinkle

...and stocked with perfect gifts!

Mark & John Schlabaugh	Veronica Riley-Martens	Michelle Ishida
Pat Statzer	Bryce Dimitruk	Melisa Zimmerman

Shop local and support your community!

... an end of an era~

The works of Alice Balterman ...

Jump to it! This is your last chance to buy one of the great pieces at indigenous by Cincinnati arts community favorite and our dear friend, Alice Balterman. Sadly, we lost our local artistic legend in August so we will continue to showcase her pieces only through November 23. Our current collection includes beautifully decoupaged boxes, trunks, trays, letter holders, & mirrors.

Shop local and support your community!

Enjoy a a season of artful events!

Visit indigenous for the best handmade works by our local & regional artists and catch trunk shows, holiday happenings, meeting the artists, craft demonstrations and more creative occurrences. Mark your calendar for all of your favorites! Visit our website & facebook page or stay tuned for details.

December

5 ~ Happy 8th Birthday to indigenous!
18 ~ Benefit Wassail Walk for Junior League's Refugee Project

18 ~ Karisue Jewelry Trunk Show with Karen Trimble-Shell

Shop local and support your community!

Thank you for making this a memorable handcrafted holiday season and for your support of our artists & their creative endeavors now and throughout the year. We look forward to ENJOYING all the upcoming artful festivities & helping you select the perfect presents for each of the special people on your holiday gift list!

Artfully,

your friends at~ indigenous, a handcrafted gallery

2010 Madison Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
513.321.3750 | indigenouscraft.com

open 7 days a week!
Monday-Friday 10-8 | Saturday 10-6 | Sunday 12-5

Let art be part of your nature.