Meet Tiffaney
Caldwell at Hereby Crowned...
My name is
Tiffaney Caldwell and I am the owner & artist of Hereby Crowned, a historically
inspired jewelry company. My work history is primarily in Information
Technology and I have a Bachelor’s
degree in Psychology. I am from the city of Detroit and have been forever infatuated
with this city’s amazing architecture and wealth of history. From the latter
part of the 19th
century to the 1920s, the city of Detroit really is a time capsule for Art Nouveau
& ArtDeco art.
There are hidden gardens and parts of my city that are just too beautiful for
words. Detroit is
a pod of inspiration for artists of every imaginable medium. I play video games
and tabletop/board games with my daughter & husband to decompress and I’m a
huge proponent for physical fitness and the “long walk”. I feel that the
mind/body/spirit connection is most in sync when I am purposely moving my body.
It took me a while to reconcile that I am at my all-around best when I am doing
what I love which for me is creating.
I began creating jewelry as a hobby nearly
20 years ago and opened Hereby Crowned on Etsy in late
2012. This will be my very first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show!
What inspires me.. History, the Natural World, and the human
condition are my Trinity of Inspiration. Of particular
interest to me is human history, dating back to the earliest days of the Roman Empire. I
seek to grasp the social, political, and religious events of a particular
period in time and how
these factors influenced the art, fashion, & architecture that was born of
that era. The Art
Nouveau era (from roughly 1890 to 1910) is one of my favorite time periods
because this short
period of 20 years was an act of artistic rebellion against the Industrial
Revolution. Artists
strove to show that human creation was far better than anything a machine could create.
This is why we see so much art from that period infused with a heavy focus on
plants, air, &
emotion. With the current technology leaning heavily into automation, we are witnessing
another new trend in jewelry in which rough, natural stones like quartz crystal
are front and
center. The psychology behind this trend seems to indicate that we are
collectively gravitating
toward organic matter that has only been mildly touched by mankind. I like to think of
the current era of jewelry design as Mod-Industrial Nouveau. I love to
be outdoors. The colors and textures outside are forever changing and as
humans, we are
forever adapting our moods, clothing, & activities to the climate outside.
I find this adaptation
entertaining and very inspiring.
I grew up with a rather limited access to
resources so, I used to “make” what I wanted or revise vintage clothing into
something “cool” & unique. Creating jewelry was just a part of creating an
outfit and owning a unique expression. I did this for years for fun &
relaxation before I ever gave thought to making it into a business.
How I got into my talent.. I don’t really think of what I do as a
talent. I began creating jewelry after I graduated from university
as a way to process my life and before long, I had this enormous inventory of
pieces. Friends
and family encouraged me to “put it out there” and my Etsy shop was born. While experience
has provided me with an edge in specific aspects of jewelry design, I am always
in student
mode. In fact, I regularly take classes to learn more about specific aspects of jewelry design.
Being a self-taught jewelry artist, there are always holes in my knowledge
base.
How my creative process works.. I almost always choose a time period first.
I will read fiction or poetry that was written during that era,
listen to music that is affiliated with it, and finally, I will look at images
within my library or
on one of my Pinterest boards. I skip around from ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe to
the Jazz Age of the 1920s & 30s. I try to do everything possible to
saturate my brain with what
was going on in the world at a specific period in our history. Then, I either
sketch out a
design or I will just choose a color or texture. I build my design out from
there.
My five year goal.. Ultimately, I would like to get more
involved in local theatre and historic films. I am also really excited to see
so many brides choosing to either incorporate vintage themes for their weddings
or to go with a gown that is a color other than white. Globally, women are beginning
to really embrace the amount of creativity that is available to them for their wedding day.
I would love to make Hereby Crowned available to them for pieces of jewelry that are
bold yet practical enough to wear “after” the big day has passed.
I like to say that my message behind my work is: Life is Short. Wear
your smile, Wear your pearls, Wear Boldly.
Meet Meghan MacFarland...
I was born in Detroit and grew up in
Clinton Township. I studied metalsmithing at Wayne State University. I now live
in St Clair Shores with my fiancé and our 3 cats!
I have been doing art fairs for 13 years and this will be my first Avant-Garde show!
I have been doing art fairs for 13 years and this will be my first Avant-Garde show!
The thing that
inspires me the most would be the patterns and colors that I see in nature. My dad
was a construction worker and my mom worked at a craft store. So growing
up we were always crafting and creating. In college I started working in a
jewelry store and taking art classes in college and I was hooked.
Meet Kyla
Hendricks from KoutureDesigns...
I'm a creative soul all around! I sew fashion apparel, home decor, craft jewelry, bake, cook, garden, and design graphics for clothing, fabric, and multi-media use. I've been sewing since the age of 11, so that means that I have been sewing for over 30 years! My first item crafted on a sewing machine was a faux fur coat for my Barbie doll! When I look at those tiny armholes(I still have the coat), I wonder how I had the patience for that?! Must have been a sign!
I'm a creative soul all around! I sew fashion apparel, home decor, craft jewelry, bake, cook, garden, and design graphics for clothing, fabric, and multi-media use. I've been sewing since the age of 11, so that means that I have been sewing for over 30 years! My first item crafted on a sewing machine was a faux fur coat for my Barbie doll! When I look at those tiny armholes(I still have the coat), I wonder how I had the patience for that?! Must have been a sign!
This is my first show with Avant-Garde Art
& Craft Show, so I'm excited!
What inspires me.. I
can be inspired by artwork, nature, a season, or a certain time period. I was
lucky enough to know my Great-Grandmother who got me interested in sewing by
hand first. Eventually, I moved on to sewing and embroidery machines.
She was an exceptional quilter who sewed clothing, baked and made her own
soap!
I discovered my talent through my artwork.
With my first 64 set of Crayola crayons, I started winning drawing
contests at a young age. My creative process begins with a feeling that I try
to evoke in the creation. If I'm feeling a "blah" vibe, I'm
going to work with some gray, neutral, mono-tone colors. If I feel
enlightened, empowered, I'll work more light and bright fabrics.
My five year goal.. In 5 years, it is my hopes to still be sewing and expanded into a brand. Some of my jewelry has been published in Stringing Magazine(which is a magazine with detailed instructions on creating simple jewelry designs), so I enjoy doing tutorials and would like to expand into that as well.
The message behind my work.. If I had to say what my message is behind my work it would be...Be your true self and don't change for anyone! Life is too short for falsehoods!
Meet Yoshie Kato from Yoko Jewelry...
I'm originally from Japan. I love fashion and craft since I was a little girl. I studied fashion in college in Japan. Now Jewelry making has been my passion. I'm enjoying wire working with gems and metal smith work on some designs. All of my pieces are made by hand with love. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did while making them! This will be my first Avant-Garde Show!
I'm originally from Japan. I love fashion and craft since I was a little girl. I studied fashion in college in Japan. Now Jewelry making has been my passion. I'm enjoying wire working with gems and metal smith work on some designs. All of my pieces are made by hand with love. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did while making them! This will be my first Avant-Garde Show!
I started making jewelry as a hobby first.
I was enjoying making gifts for my friends and family. I took some classes to
learn how to make bead jewelry and have been learning lost wax and metal smith
techniques. I started selling my pieces about 9 years ago. In that same
time, I started offering bead jewelry making classes.
I love that you can always create
something original with a crafting hobby. That's fascinating to me. I love
to see one little gem or piece of metal turn into beautiful jewelry that can
brighten your day!
How I got into my business.. When I started wearing my own handmade
jewelry my friend gave me a big compliment and gave me my first order! I
enjoyed deciding the design for her and she loved it. One pair of earrings are
not just only earrings..they are something that makes somebody
happy! I thought to myself, I want to make this my job. I
discovered my talent by my friend.
Right now, I'm working on this business
all by myself. I make jewelry and run my Etsy shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/yokojewelry)but I
need to take more photos and edit them. Then write descriptions, share on
SNS... I hope my business will be big enough in 5 years to have partners who
can work with me!
The message behind my work.. I love simple and feminine design what you
can enjoy daily also match with any wardrobe. Jewelry itself could be beautiful
but jewelry should be more beautiful when someone wears it. And I want to
create jewelry which makes someone smile and feels wonderful. It might made her
day. Jewelry can be your good luck charm. I want to make everybody happy
with my jewelry.
Meet Sarah Davis from Davis Delights...
My name is Sarah, I have my Masters degree in Exercise Science and I am currently working as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist full time at a cardiology office; which I absolutely love. I have a rescue dog named Buddy who is both very energetic (loves tennis balls) and very serious about his sleep. I love to read and go on walks. I have a big heart and love helping others.
My name is Sarah, I have my Masters degree in Exercise Science and I am currently working as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist full time at a cardiology office; which I absolutely love. I have a rescue dog named Buddy who is both very energetic (loves tennis balls) and very serious about his sleep. I love to read and go on walks. I have a big heart and love helping others.
I have been making candles for about 2 years. I mainly make
candles, but I have also been making mason jar fairy lanterns as well and
attempting to make drinking glasses out of wine bottles. This will be my first
Avant-Garde Art & Crafts Show and I'm very excited to be a part of it.
What
inspires me to create would probably be people in general. The very nature
of who I am is to help people in any way that I can. I know, with myself,
sometimes all I need is to light a candle, whether it is a warm vanilla,
a relaxing lavender, or a refreshing citrus, and my mood changes. I think a lot
of people are like that and if I can help add anything positive to someone's
day, it's pretty great.
How I got into my business.. I absolutely love candles and all things that just smell pretty. One day
I saw a candle making kit and thought I would try doing it myself. Ever since
then I have been making my own candles. Now I don't have to go to the store and
hope that they have my favorite scent, I can just make my own :)
My five year goal.. In 5 years from now, I still see myself doing this as a hobby. I think I will always makes candles even if it is just for myself and my family.
2017 Detroit Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Saturday, September 30, 2017
10:00am-5:00pm
William Costick Activities Center
28600 Eleven Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
For more information, contact Amanda Look, Event Coordinator at amanda@ag-shows.com
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