Acorn Glassworks – Philip Yamron

Philip Yamron began his dance with glass in 1998. He is fond of watching how his actions cause the shape-shifting qualities of glass to fold into itself and reveal layers of beauty. For this Fall show, you will find pieces from his Calcedonia Collection, which are based on a rediscovered method of glass making first developed in the 1400s. Looking at his pieces gives you a sense of staring into the striations of color found in the flickering swirls of flames.

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Alan and Rosemary Bennett

Water, as essential as any element, has found its way through their love of the outdoors and fish into Alan and Rosemary Bennett’s hearts. This duo works together crafting aquatic life forms here on dry land with clay. Their experiences snorkeling with fish, give them a unique perspective when adding details of color and texture to their fish for the rest of us landlubbers to be amazed by. Alan and Rosemary will share a piece back and forth to work on, so you truly are looking at a collaboration!

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BMF Jewelry – Brittany Foster

Hailing from the Northwoods of Minnesota, Brittany Foster seeks to bring the elements of the forest into her jewelry. Her work is crafted from metal, and the flora and fauna designs you’ll find on her work are all hand-cut. She was drawn to the creation of jewelry through manual tools, and once she realized that fire was involved too, there was no looking back! In her own words, my “work is not fueled by electricity, but, much like Popeye, by spinach and beer.” ��

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Mary-Lynne Moffatt

Mary-Lynne Moffatt combines low-fire clay, wood, beads, and tin to create a creature based on whimsy. Each piece is then embellished and hand-painted to bring out the temperament and personality of the sculpture. Her works of art showcase how the elements can be combined to create a quirky character that relishes in its individualism and its charm.

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Orchard View Pottery – Mark Poole

Coalescing his Korean heritage, his love of Raku pottery, with his memories of the ocean and mountains, you’ll find each of Mark Poole’s pieces to share its own personal story. Raku is a process where one must leave the look of the final project up to the fates. After removing a piece of pottery from the kiln, while it is still red-hot, it is placed in a material like leaves or sawdust, which will catch on fire. This starving of oxygen from the piece leads to various colors to emanate from the glaze.

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Secondhand Sculptures – Tyler Lenkey

Foraging and forging – Tyler Lenkey finds the energy and intrinsic properties of discarded metal items and combines these mundane pieces into eye-catching new art. As he walks the world, he takes a second look at everyday items and, through his art, shares his vision of their transformation. Look at every nook and cranny in his sculptures, and you’ll be delighted by what you’ll discover hidden in plain sight.

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William Ortman Glass Art

In the domain of glass, William Ortman was drawn to the way he could work color into his art. He looks for organic textures and patterns that form as he shapes and develops the piece. Using the technique of sandblasting, he finishes the work to reveal the components that lie beneath the surface. The overall form of a piece can range from an elegant, yet simple vase to that of a complex shell inspired by nature.

This year, the August Sale begins on Friday, August 8th, 2025 and goes through Thursday, August 14th, 2025. This sale is at our physical location this year, so come visit the gallery and check out what hidden treasures you can find to bring home.

Keep in mind, as long as your sales items are $500 or less - you get the double benefit of an item on sale combined with no sales tax!��

Our hours are from 10 am to 6pm Monday - Friday and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm. This August sale begins on Friday, August 8th!��

Oh, and before we forget - we have plenty of free parking available. In addition to our bricked parking lot in front of the gallery, we also have a lot at the corner of Spicer and Crouse - diagonal from the front of the gallery. There are two other lots - both on Crouse as well. These two lots are at the corners of Crouse and Kirn. One has a lovely brick wall surrounding it (with Don's artwork on the inside of the wall - be sure to check it out!) and the other lot is surrounded by greenery.

437 Crouse Street - Akron, OH - 44311 We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Cute, quirky, and perhaps slightly mischievous - you'll find this collection of 10 pewter birds bringing a smile to your face.

Don has crafted each of the 10 ornaments with different features on each bird. Each pewter ornament is strung with a ribbon and you can use them to decorate your home or change out the ribbon and make a necklace!

As a thank you to our newsletter readers, this item is being sold online with free shipping. Please note, at this time, if you do select gift wrap, it will be for a single package for the collection of birds, not for each bird to be wrapped individually.

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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

Each year, the State of Ohio looks at its coffers and determines if there should be a Sales Tax Holiday.

This year, the State of Ohio said - "YES!" So from August 1st, 2025 through August 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm, items that are $500 and under qualify for this Sales Tax Holiday. This is true whether a person purchases in store or online. You can buy multiple items that are each $500 or less, with no upper limit for the grand total of your purchase and still qualify for this relief from sales tax.

Our online store is already set for this service and our crew at the gallery are also able to help you navigate this process. Remember, just like Cinderella, at the stroke of midnight - 11:59pm on August 14th, 2025 - the Sales Tax Holiday ends.

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August Sale

A favorite event of customers, is ��ݮappɫ�� and Gallery's August Sale. This year - it coincides with the State of Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday.

This year, the August Sale begins on Friday, August 8th, 2025 and goes through Thursday, August 14th, 2025. This sale is at our physical location this year, so come visit the gallery and check out what hidden treasures you can find to bring home.

Keep in mind, as long as your sales items are $500 or less - you get the double benefit of an item on sale combined with no sales tax!��

Our hours are from 10 am to 6pm Monday - Friday and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm. This August sale begins on Friday, August 8th!

Oh, and before we forget - we have plenty of free parking available. In addition to our bricked parking lot in front of the gallery, we also have a lot at the corner of Spicer and Crouse - diagonal from the front of the gallery. There are two other lots - both on Crouse as well. These two lots are at the corners of Crouse and Kirn. One has a lovely brick wall surrounding it (with Don's artwork on the inside of the wall - be sure to check it out!) and the other lot is surrounded by greenery.

437 Crouse Street - Akron, OH - 44311 We look forward to seeing you soon.

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When creating this pewter piece to commemorate the bicentennial, Leandra's goal was to symbolically show what Akron means to her. She thought about this and shared that the word that comes to mind when she thinks of Akron is "heart."

In Leandra's words, "We are a community that cares deeply about Akron, our people, our history, our neighborhoods, and our local businesses." Leandra sees a vibrancy in the community and appreciates how much Akron and its residents support the arts. Whether it is dance, music, sculpture, poetry, literature, or theater - people can easily access the talents of its community.

Leandra also shares that "Akron is big enough to have many new and unique places to explore and people to meet - but - small enough that we all know our neighbors and community leaders."��

In the center of Leandra's design, you'll find houses representing "home is where the heart is." The hearts of the people of Akron are what make the Akron community so special. As an added touch, there is a heart near the houses.

The iconic Goodyear Blimp is depicted floating in the sky above the homes. In 2025, the Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its centennial - its first vessel, The Pilgrim, launched on June 3, 1925. Still a thrill to see it!

Not to leave anything out, there are also references to Ohio with a buckeye leaf with two buckeyes, a duck for the RubberDucks, Akron's minor league baseball team - also with its namesake harkening to the roots of the rubber industry.

We hope you enjoy this ornament and enjoy the upcoming festivities and parade!

SHOP LEANDRA DRUMM AKRON BICENTENNIAL ORNAMENT

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Pictured here is Don with Kerry Clawson, the Akron Beacon Journal's Arts Writer. For the upcoming article that Kerry is writing about the City of Akron's Bicentennial, she spent time interviewing Don at his workshop. The two of them had a wonderful time discussing the arts, historic landmarks in Akron, and Don's chosen word for the article. You'll have to check out the Akron Beacon article to learn what word he connects to Akron and his reason why.

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Don crafted his commemorative wall hanging in pewter. You'll see his iconic sun in the center with the words "Akron's Bicentennial" surrounding the sun. This piece is approximately 9.5 inches in diameter and about three fourths of an inch in thickness.

SHOP DON DRUMM AKRON BICENTENNIAL WALLHANGING

Coming from the west: From Downtown Akron, travel east on East Exchange.��

Shortly after passing the downtown area, you will see Wheeler Street on your right. Turn right onto Wheeler Street.��

Follow Wheeler until you reach East Thornton Street. At East Thornton Street turn left.��

East Thornton Street dead ends onto Spicer Street. Turn left onto Spicer Street.��

Crouse Street, where the gallery is located, will be the last street you can turn onto before encountering the construction on East Exchange. Turn left onto Crouse Street.

Coming from the east: Once you get to the intersection of East Exchange Street and South Arlington, turn left (heading southbound) onto South Arlington.

Travel south on South Arlington to Johnston Street and turn right. Please note, there is a part of Crouse Street off South Arlington, but Route 8 South divides Crouse Street. The two parts are NOT connected. Do not turn onto Crouse Street from South Arlington.

Follow Johnston Street (there is an overpass for Route 8 that you will go over). Just before a traffic light, you will see Spicer Street. Turn right onto Spicer Street.

Crouse Street, where the gallery is located, will be the last street you can turn onto before encountering the construction on East Exchange. Turn left onto Crouse Street.

76 East bound: Take the exit for Main Street downtown. Stay towards the right hand lanes. When you see Aldi, turn right onto Thornton St. Follow Thornton until you make a left onto Spicer Street (Thornton dead ends at Spicer.) Follow Spicer until you see Crouse Street and make a left turn onto Crouse. The gallery is at 437 Crouse St.

76 West bound: Get off at Broadway, turn right onto Thornton Street. (There is a McDonald's at the corner.) Follow Thornton until you make a left onto Spicer Street (Thornton dead ends at Spicer.) Follow Spicer until you see Crouse Street and make a left turn onto Crouse. The gallery is at 437 Crouse St.

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Coming from the west: Travel east on East Market, you'll pass Main Street in downtown Akron. Once you get to the intersection of Union Street (landmark at the corner of Union and East Market is the First Congregational Church), make a right turn onto Union Street, which at this intersection is S. Union St.

Travel S. Union Street until you get to E. Buchtel Ave., where you'll turn left to continue onto E. Buchtel Ave.

The next intersection is for Spicer Street, which you can only turn right onto from E. Buchtel Ave.

Follow Spicer Street and go through the intersection of E. Exchange Street. The next intersection will be for Crouse Street, where you can turn right and you'll find us at 437 Crouse St.

Coming from the east: Your travel should not be impacted. Spicer Street will still be accessible from East Exchange Street. Turn left onto Spicer Street from East Exchange Street.

76 East bound: Take the exit for Main Street downtown. Stay towards the right hand lanes. When you see Aldi, turn right onto Thornton St. Follow Thornton until you make a left onto Spicer Street (Thornton dead ends at Spicer.) Follow Spicer until you see Crouse Street and make a left turn onto Crouse. The gallery is at 437 Crouse St.

76 West bound: Get off at Broadway, turn right onto Thornton Street. (There is a McDonald's at the corner.)Follow Thornton until you make a left onto Spicer Street (Thornton dead ends at Spicer.) Follow Spicer until you see Crouse Street and make a left turn onto Crouse. The gallery is at 437 Crouse St.

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Don has fostered a love of creative expression in all his children and has helped guide them to find the approach that works best with their individual skills and temperaments. Their oldest daughter, Elisa, is well known for her painted wooden sculptures. She uses colors and different line weights to bring out the personality of each piece she hand crafts. Don's middle daughter, Tamula, is a world traveler and linguist. Tamula studied Chinese and lived and worked in China for many years. Once she returned to the area, she started a language learning program. She eventually developed this language program to encompass a foreign student exchange program for local high school students.

Both Don and Leandra are resident artists here at ��ݮappɫ�� and Gallery. While Don works primarily in pewter and aluminum, Leandra has found her way to create work in pewter and glass. She is known for her ornaments and light switch covers - all crafted in pewter. At the gallery, you can also find her collection of night lights which combine her interests in pewter and glass. For her work in glass, you'll find bowls, stemware, soap dispensers, flasks, vases, and more!

This year, Leandra has created a Father's Day ornament in pewter to celebrate her father's contribution to supporting artistic expression for both his family and the greater community. In this special ornament, you'll find a father surrounded by interests that many fathers have as well as the word "Best Dad."

Share the message of Happy Father's Day with loved ones and celebrate the many ways your father or a father figure have helped enrich your life.

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New Father's Day Ornament from Leandra Drumm

CLICK HERE to shop Leandra Drumm's "Best Dad" Ornament

CLICK HERE to shop the Father's Day Collection

Erin Pietsch��

Erin draws inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds her home in the Pacific Northwest. Her work is crafted from porcelain and she focuses her efforts on cohesively bringing together the work's aesthetic qualities and its intended function. In her own words, she "finds constant inspiration in the natural world - whether it is a quiet walk along a riverbank, or a trail through the woods." From this, she "listens to the form, and lets the materials guide her, allowing each piece to evolve into something new and unexpected."

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Jennifer McBrien

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Jennifer is well known for her fiber art. She hand-makes purses, messenger bags, and pillows. The aspect of her work that intrigues many is that she uses her sewing machine to "draw." She does not use a programmable device but manipulates the fabric manually to create a drawing from the thread. Seeing the pieces up close in person really shows off the artistry.

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Laura Zindel

The pottery that Laura and her team hand-crafts in Vermont is produced from local clay. Her process begins by drawing with a graphite pencil an image that reflects her love and interest in all things floral and fauna. This drawing is then used as the basis for the design of her pieces.

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Joelle Zellman

A printer from Akron, Ohio who is the owner and artist of Monochrome Canvas. Growing up in Akron, she studied at Miller South and Firestone High School. You'll find that Joelle's work looks to uncover the natural beauty of the world. She also encourages creativity in others and develops artistic connections through collaborations.

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JK Creative Wood

You'll find their workshop in rural, southwest Iowa. Like ��ݮappɫ�� and Gallery, it is a family business and JK Creative Wood has been crafting wooden pieces for homes for the last 40 years. They use responsibly sourced wood and also reuse or repurpose any leftover wood and sawdust from their creations. Their work has detailed inlaid wood designs that bring out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

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Hokanson Dix Glass

The two founders of this glass studio, Bengt and Trefny, work each day from East Hampton on Long Island. Their glass-blowing techniques are based on Italian and Swedish methods and they have also developed their own techniques over time. Much of their inspiration comes from seascapes and aquatic life forms, which you can see in the work.

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Ron Korczynski

An eternal favorite of the gallery, Ron Korczynski has spent the last 20 years focusing on creating highly decorative and functional lowfire work. Prior to this, he spent 32 years as a public school teacher and created functional stone pottery. According to Ron, "the best things can't be told because they transcend thought... I am at a loss when trying to explain the pleasure derived from a vase holding flowers, a casserole being cooked in, bowls used to serve in or a platter simply being enjoyed visually. I want to make good pots for people to enjoy functionally, visually, and tactually."

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Moni Hill

Originally from Germany, Moni grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She currently lives with her family in Asheville, North Carolina. She is a painter known for her landscapes layered with acrylic paint. Interestingly, as she paints her landscapes, she uses a power sander to remove part of the paint. Because of this sanding technique, she paints on wood, which is strong enough to withstand this treatment. You'll find her paintings to be vibrant and focus on the natural elements that surround her home.

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Justin Rothshank

This potter finds his home in Goshen, Indiana. The effects one can see on his pottery are due to multiple firings - often a piece is fired 4-5 times to get the layered, collage look he is aiming for. The hand-made pots he creates are intended to be used every day. He and his wife view art in the sense that "it enables self-understanding, provides a window into other cultures, and gives context to history and education."

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Drat That Cat Glass

The artist, Maggie Wagner, works with fused glass to create vibrant pieces from necklaces to sinks. Her studio is in Canton, Ohio and is also the home to Bruce. Bruce is best described in Maggie's own words as, "a giant, immodest, slobbering bear of a cat." Looking at her work, one can see the energy that emanates from the light catching on deep hues of colors. The colors draw you in.

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Additional Artists

Coppertide Jewelry

8 Petals Glass

Probstein Studios Glass

Scott Staats Glass

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Pigs have played another role in the lore of the Drumm Family. Like many young girls, their oldest daughter dreamed of having her own horse.��She drew horses, talked about horses, and begged her parents to purchase her one. All to no avail; it just wasn't to be. However, one day, the family was driving in the country, and Don spotted a sign that stated, "Riding pigs for sale.""

Don's immediate suggestion to his preteen daughter that perhaps a riding pig could be the answer to her dreams - was met with a resounding "no."��

From that day forward, Don and his oldest daughter have bought each other pig statues, pig lights, pig shirts, and the pig list goes on. We hope that you enjoy pigs as much as they do.

The history of National Pig Day began with two sisters, Ellen Stanley and Mary Lynne Rave, back in 1972. Their intention was to honor one of the most intelligent domesticated animals. The festivities for this holiday include tying pink ribbons around trees, enjoying pork treats and drinking "Pink Pig Punch." (Only you can decide if your traditions should include appreciating them for their gastronomical qualities or letting them roam free and get a chance to "ham things up" on their special day.)

In case you're interested in having a sip of "Pink Pig Punch" for this grand holiday, we're sharing the recipe:

• Mix equal parts pink lemonade with lemon-lime soda.
• Then add a few dollops of raspberry sherbet.
• Enjoy!

Click to shop Don's Pig Ornament

The Drumm family is a multi-generational group of artists. Lisa Drumm, Don's wife of over 60 years, is the daughter of Joseph Plavcan, a well known painter from Erie, Pennsylvania. Two of Don and Lisa's three daughters, Leandra and Elisa are artists in their own right. Additionally, one of Don and Lisa's grandchildren is currently studying art in college.

Creativity through their art is how the Drumm family shows its love for one another, their friends and community. Each of the following gift boxes features work from the Drumm family (and a little something for comfort and to add some pizazz to your wardrobe.) We hope that the love from these pieces reflect how much you care for those in your life - whether it is your immediate family or friends who've become family.

Additionally, if you scroll down a little, you'll see some new ornaments that Leandra Drumm has designed for this Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's Day - we hope that you enjoy this celebration of love.

Drumm Family Valentine's Gift Box - including work by Don, Lisa, and Elisa Drumm.

Drumm Family Valentine's Gift Box - including work by Leandra, Lisa, and Elisa Drumm.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP VALENTINE'S GIFT BOXES

New Leandra Drumm Ornaments

Leandra Drumm Winged Heart Face Ornament

Leandra Drumm Flower Face Heart Ornament

Leandra Drumm Oval Heart Face Ornament

Leandra Drumm Pretty Bird Ornament

Leandra Drumm Puppy Love Ornament

Leandra Drumm Two Tulip Heart Ornament

Leandra Drumm Scandinavian Heart Ornament

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Don is a prolific artist with a career spanning close to seven decades. His early artistic experiences set the tone for his creative journey, where one can see the influence of Brutalist design in his work. This mid-20th century movement has many distinct features such as giving consideration to both the structure and the function when designing. You can see Don's use of bold geometric patterns, textures, and interplay of abstract designs with the materials he uses to create his art.

Each of these pieces was designed and handcrafted by Don Drumm. These boxes are crafted in pewter, have a removable lid, and are boxes with the general dimensions of 4 inches by 4 inches. Each box is unique. As you open each box, you will also see that Don made sure to artistically address the inside as well. Don's signature is found on the underside of each lid. Additionally, each of these boxes comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" that Don personally signed.

Don loves to learn and to study. Many cultures and concepts throughout the last 70 years have captured Don's artistic eye and interest. These boxes have been curated from his work to represent six areas that he has incorporated into his art and craft. For this collection of pewter boxes, there are six categories:

• Don's signature sun
• Abstract works
• Judaica - symbols and words
• Celtic knots
• Christian symbols
• The "man in the moon"

We hope that you will take the time to look through his collection and if you do find one that speaks to you, please keep in mind, that for these pieces, there is no cost to you for shipping.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ONE OF A KIND TILE BOX COLLECTION

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Featured Artists

MoonForest Studio
Fiber Artist from Cincinnati, Ohio

Fiber artist Sarah Miller of MoonForest Studio has been turning wispy piles of wool fiber into sophisticated and colorful objects of art through the process of needle felting for over ten years. Similar to her background in clay, felting is a very tactile process that allows a piece to develop over time, with the added benefit of immediate color, a huge inspiration! Sarah has been traveling and selling her work at outdoor art shows for many years, and you may have seen her work in the pages of Somerset Studio Holiday or Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Craft.

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Cozy Cottage Ceramics
Ceramic Artist from Chesterland, Ohio

Cozy Cottage Ceramics is a woman-owned ​business that was founded in 2021. The ​company specializes in creating handmade ​ceramics that are perfect for adding a touch ​of warmth and coziness to any home. The ​owner of Cozy Cottage Ceramics is passionate ​about her craft and takes great pride in ​creating unique and beautiful pieces that are ​not only functional but also aesthetically ​pleasing. Each piece is carefully crafted by ​hand, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly ​alike. The company offers a wide range of ​products, including mugs, bowls, vases, and ​decorative pieces.

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Patrick Jilbert
Painter from Louisville, Kentucky

Patrick Jilbert is an artist driven by the pure enjoyment of creating. His work celebrates the DIY spirit, making art for the sheer fun of it and reveling in the shared joy of creation.

Though art captivated him from an early age, Patrick resisted the confines of formal art education, preferring to forge his own path. Ironically, it was a gift of art supplies from his sister, an art teacher, that reignited his passion in high school, and he has been creating ever since.

Patrick’s wooden cut-outs draw inspiration from reptilian creatures, historical themes, and song lyrics. His work often brings a sense of playfulness and offers a subtle, subconscious commentary on the world around us.

Trollbinde
Jewelry Artist from Burnsville, North Carolina

The Origin- Trollbinde (pronounced 'trahl-BINDA) means "to spellbind” in Norwegian and Swedish. Our jewelry focuses on what it means to be feminine with a purity of intention and design. Owner and artist, Hannah Black, sees the world through an ethereal and multi-cultural lens that inspires her rite-of-passage creations for daily wear and special occasions. Her works are intended to be the transformative piece of any ensemble.

The Evolution- Trollbinde breathes new life into abandoned materials from shuttered manufacturing mills. A systematic process of transforming discarded bits and reimagining their otherworldly potential results in decorative and potent talismans and sacred symbols you can put on as part of your everyday armor. Combined with selected gemstones and earthly materials, Trollbinde produces modern majestic artifacts for any of your life's journeys.

The Artist- Hannah's exuberant passion for the expression of the human spirit emerges through her creation of adornments. She is deeply attuned to the natural and spiritual worlds and captures their unfolding in her aesthetic. As a woman connected and drawn to narrative, Hannah's collections express rich and complex stories developed from personal experience. What makes her work universally appealing for those who know what they are looking for to those who aren't sure until they experience it, is Hannah's deep commitment to staying true to herself. It's a quiet force that draws you in and keeps you interested in what's coming next.

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Julie Latayan
Ceramic Sculptor from Edgewater, Florida

Julie Latayan is a Florida based artist who has spent years perfecting her sculpture skills. As a self-taught artist, Julie began her career as a painter and muralist. Her love of art and the wish to share her talents with others led her to teach high school art for five years. She later opened her own gallery/studio. As a successful painter, Julie sought to expand her talents and became fascinated with sculpture. She loves the dimensional possibilities of clay that is not inherent to 2-Dimensional painting. Currently, Julie has merged her painting skills with ceramic sculpture, creating fresh new forms. In this way, Julie finds she expresses herself in both color and shape. She sculpts and fires the clay, cold finishing her pieces in acrylic paint. Her inspiration comes from the rich diversity of humanity’s quirks and emotions. Julie feels a heartbeat in every piece of clay and works to bring it to life in a clever and unique way.

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Faina Lorah
Painter & Illustrator from Cincinnati, Ohio

Faina Lorah is a Cincinnati-based artist who puts a modern and magical spin on traditional art techniques to create a world of whimsy. She draws from her Russian heritage to produce folk art with a bold and colorful twist, aims to make divination cards both approachable and accessible, and loves to share stories through her oil paintings. She is the creator of multiple divination card decks and has published numerous books on folklore, including Vasilisa's Russian Fairy Tales, Curious Creatures of Russian Folklore, and Krampus and Other Yuletide Tales.

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Additional Artists

Born Free Cuba
Heidi Wojcik
Lily in Flux
Alkemie
Halle McHenry
Eva Polzer
Andra Benninghoff
Petrified Forest
Matt Miller
Dan Cuthbert
Toni Billick
Markgraf Clayworks
Angie Pickman
The Divine Iguana
CSA Creative
Fennec Design
Kayleigh Radcliffe

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This week, we are focusing on a favorite of Don Drumm customers, the jewelry of Rony Yizhaky's Mediterranean Artists. With these pieces, you'll discover jewelry that includes Roman glass from archeological excavations in the Holy Land, freshwater pearls, Druzy, Mother of Pearl, and various semi-precious stones.

Swipe to see why Mediterranean Artists are favorites and tour the curated collection linked below!

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ABOUT THE EVENT:

Welcome to Prints & Pints with Rubber City Prints! Join us for a fun-filled day of printmaking and craft beer at ��ݮappɫ�� & Gallery. Get creative with hands-on printmaking activities led by the talented artists from Rubber City Prints. Sip on delicious craft brews from Green Valley Brewing while you unleash your artistic side.��Don't miss this unique opportunity to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and create your own One of a Kind Don Drumm 12"x18" Sun Print using screenprinting and silver foiling.��Classes are 1 hour long but it��is suggested to arrive 15 minutes early so you do not miss the demo at the beginning of your class.��Snacks & Drinks will be provided to those participating in the class.

DATES:��May 4th & 18th 10am-4pm (Gallery open until 5pm) 12 people per class, 6 classes per day

Don't forget to stop inside and check out our "Impressions of Spring" spring show featuring instructors from Rubber City Prints: Mary Nemeth (Screen printing), Claire Marks (Linocut Relief, Water Marbling & Collage), Meryl Engler (Woodcut & Relief Printing).

Other Artists: Drat that Cat Glass, Long Way Home Studios, Parsley Pottery, Sibilia, & more!

DISCLAIMER: Do not purchase tickets from any source except the ��ݮappɫ�� Eventbrite page. If you have a ticket and would like to be refunded please contact the gallery at 330.253.6268 or email info@dondrummstudios.com (no refunds will be processed within 7 days of the event) any questions give us a call!

✨THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!✨ We are so grateful for all of your orders for Don and Leandra's Solar Eclipse pieces. We are working hard to keep up but please keep in mind that our products are all handmade and packaged with love.

To help meet the demand, we're offering limited quantities that are preorder only. These will be updated weekly so make sure to check back! Due to demand and the handmade nature of the pieces, you might not receive your piece until after the eclipse (April 8th).

(Preorders will take 3 weeks from the date ordered to process. PLEASE NOTE we are working on your orders as quickly as possible and in the order we receive them. If your order includes items that are not preorders you may be charged additional shipping on preorder items. This is because preorder items will ship separately from the rest of your order. If you would like to avoid extra shipping charges, we offer in-store pickup.)

Let us light up your home for the holidays! Visit Don Drumm��Studios to��shop handmade, artist-designed decorations, gifts��& accessories for all your holiday needs. We have jewelry,��ceramics, glassware, serveware, fibers, ornaments,��sculpture, wall-hangings, stocking stuffers & more!��We even provide beautiful, complimentary gift wrapping to save you the hassle!

Don Drumm Holiday Bag Day 2023

You've heard of Starbucks Red Cup Day, but you haven’t heard of the NEW Don Drumm Holiday Bag Day!!! Head on over to our open house, Saturday November 11th & Sunday November 12th to receive a newly designed Don Drumm Reusable Bag with a purchase of $25 or more (limit one per person, additional bags are available for purchase for $5 while supplies last). Have your gift wrapped in our 2023 Don Drumm Reusable bag, they make the perfect eco-friendly gift wrap this holiday season!!

See you soon!��The Drumm Family

Join us for a celebration of earthy wares and cozy crafts. Delight in our harvest of handmade gifts that reflect the aura of the season!

Stop by the gallery to shop all of the featured artists below.

“Jack” Son of Jack-pot Pottery

CERAMIC ARTIST | MILLERSBURG, OH

"Clay forces you in the here in now. In the ever-present moment with the clay. For if you jump ahead, you miss a step, and if you fall behind, you will forever be behind, hurriedly trying to catch up in the chaos of the outside world. Doillie patterns create a decorative control in the chaos. A sense of forced symmetry. When creating this work/series, my world was like many others: a hectic place. There were times I fell behind and couldn’t catch my breath in order to catch up. But the moment that reveal would happen. The moment after the slip was applied over the patterns, and the resist was pulled away, the world would stop just for a few seconds. The world made sense for a time as the design all came together. Those are the moments. The ones you hold your breath for are the ones I live for."

Grateful Gathers Glass

GLASS ARTISTS | BERNVILLE, PA

"Glass art is captivating not only for its fluid beauty, but for it’s expressive possibilities to describe the relationship between the thermal dynamics of gravity, and the curious forces of mans creative energies. Much of my love and passion for glass grows from the processes involved in its creation alone. An inexplicable relationship between artist and medium is achieved every time I compose a new piece of glass, and this is the experience and sensation I wish to emulate to my audience in a finished piece. This direction provides a flexible boundary in which my style of work falls."

-Danny Polk Jr (Grateful Gathers Glass)

Black Cat Pottery

CERAMIC ARTIST | DETROIT, MI

Cheryl M. English, a long-time resident of the metropolitan Detroit area, has traveled as far as Singapore and Turkey, only to return to her childhood dancing grounds. Having earned a BA in Art History from Michigan State University and an MA in Art History and Archæology from Cornell University, she realized she much preferred making art to dissecting it. A life-long autodidact, Cheryl first began her ceramics studies with Gene Pluhar through Grosse Pointe Community Education. Taking advantage of Mr. Pluhar’s classroom at Grosse Pointe South High School, she reveled in the pleasures of propane torches, sand blasters and drill presses while investigating the potential of slab rollers, extruders and the wheel. Cheryl’s work is a reflection of her “other” passion: gardening. As an Advanced Master Gardener (certified through Wayne County Extension), her abiding interest in things natural – and indigenous – is reflected in her unique designs. Cheryl’s work has been featured in The Detroit News Homestyle Section and Handmade Business Magazine.��

Colleen Deiss Designs

CERAMIC ARTIST | WISCONSIN

I was raised by my father and grandparents in Hartland, Wisconsin. With an avid outdoorsman for a father I developed a love of Wisconsin’s great outdoors, which is apparent in most of my work. I also had a love of art which I later decided to pursue in school with the support of my family. I graduated from UW Oshkosh in December of 2012 where I received my Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Once out of school I started selling my watercolor and oil paintings at local art shows. I also worked part time at a ceramic studio, owned by my best friend’s dad. I spent all of my extra time in the upstairs of his barn/shop rolling slabs and creating a technique of my very own. He gave me a ton of business guidance and really helped me get my feet on the ground. Rather quickly, I made the transition from painting into ceramics and did very well in the art show circuit. Now I sell primarily to sweet little retail gift shops throughout the nation, Uncommongoods, and wonderful art lovin people like you!

I live and create out of my in home studio, in rural Wisconsin, with my husband, our two beautiful babies and our smelly little dog, Millie. I have completely taken over the garage and basement. In the next couple of years, we are looking to build a larger studio on our family farm. I couldn’t be more excited to see where this journey leads us.

The mugs you see here are all slab built and the process is really kind of interesting for those who only know about thrown pottery. I start with a flat slab of clay and form it by hand into various functional pieces. This gives me the ability to add some really great textures and designs. From beginning to end, each mug takes about 10 days to make, going through 14ish different processes. First the slabs get rolled and slightly dried. Then they get stamped, cut out, and formed into the mug shape. After drying for a few hours they get a hand formed handle attached to them. Each mug will then need to dry for two days. Once fully dry, they get their bottoms sanded flat and sponged smooth. Now they are ready to be bisque fired for 9 hours followed by 20 hours of cooling. Once cool, they are unloaded, waxed, painted with oxide and sponged clean. They get dipped in glaze and loaded into the kiln to be high fired for 9 hours followed by 30 hours of cooling. Once cool, each mug gets checked over for quality and gets packaged and sent to their new home. PHEW that was a mouth full! Needless to say these mugs are loved by their maker!

All of my work is cone 10, high fire stoneware. Each mug is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe.�� The functionality of pottery is what really made me fall in love with it. A mug doesn’t have to be just a mug to enjoy coffee or tea out of! It’s a piece of art!

Creative Edge

WOOD ARTIST |��ST. LOUIS, MO

Creative Edge creates handmade cutting and serving boards from sustainably grown and harvested hardwoods. Every board is designed, cut, assembled, and finished by hand in their solar powered woodshop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Their limited production lines and custom pieces push the boundaries of traditional cutting board forms and aesthetics, offering a variety of elegant patterns and organically inspired designs. The attention to detail extends to form as well as function. They consider how well each design will work for preparing and displaying food, but also how it feels in the hand. Right down to the subtle details, such as sculpted edges to create a comfortable grip.

The contrasting colors are achieved solely through the natural tone of the wood, never with stains or dyes, and finished with food grade mineral oil and beeswax.

They use full inlay construction--precisely cutting and piecing each design together like a puzzle-creating long lasting cutting and serving boards that are also reversible. You can cut on one side and serve on the other so you never have to compromise function over style.

Creative Edge was founded in 2018 by jeweler Peggy Eng and woodworker Steve Souder. The collaboration began with brainstorming a use for the remnants, or “shorts,” leftover from Steve’s high-end residential construction, custom cabinetry and furniture studio, Full Circle Design Works.

Peggy brings over twenty-five years of design experience, and a jeweler’s eye for detail, to Creative Edge’s out-of-the-ordinary cutting and serving board designs and patterns. Steve contributes fifty years worth of technical expertise as a production oriented woodworker to their limited production lines and custom creations. They both have a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable production, and using sustainably grown and harvested hardwoods and natural finishes

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Additional Artists

Kathy Jeffers, Metallic Evolution, Phillip Roberts, Grant Noren,

Paper and Stone, Joanna Craft, Whitney Designs, Aiden Dale & more!

Our gallery is blooming with color. In celebration��of spring we have collected works from artists that��are sure to add a pop of color to your home & yard.

Featured Artists

DONNA D’AQUINO (DONNA D’AQUINO STUDIOS)

METAL JEWELRY AND SCULPTURE

ATLANTA, GA

Combining geometric lines and vivid colors, my elegant hand-crafted jewelry is the culmination of a life-long fascination with structural elements and a love of clean, vibrant design. The result is lightweight jewelry that is bold, adventurous, and easy to wear. Whether a distinctive one-of-a-kind necklace, or colorful earrings, all my work is hand-fabricated using steel, sterling silver, 18 karat gold, and colorful, durable powder-coated brass in a range of colorways and sizes.��

Working intuitively, I draw upon a cache of visual memories: bridges, elevated roadways, telephone towers, and city scaffolding. Through arranging and rearranging, simple lines and basic shapes accumulate into voluminous structures, in other instances these forms are distilled down to their essential elements. Monumental or minimal, a singular art object, or part of a small product line, each jewelry piece provides the wearer an opportunity to comfortably take up a little more space.

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HEATHER TUTTLE (HEATHER TUTTLE DESIGNS)

WOOD AND MIXED MEDIA

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

I create funny faces for happy people. I make brightly colored, whimsical animal or human forms with slightly goofy expressions or over sized noses.

I worked as a graphic designer for 33 years at a local newspaper in SLC, Ut., but happily am now retired and can turn off the computer and create something more tangible. Something without design guidelines. Something that doesn’t have a high potential of ending up under the litter box. Creating something hand made and original is more rewarding than I imagined.

I believe my work displays the sense of amusement I find from the world revolving around me ...and of dealing with an often unpredictable head of hair. I hope you enjoy it.

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JEREMY AND ADAM NEFF (J.J. POTTS)

CERAMICS

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

My brother and I have always enjoyed tinkering around and making things. We started making pottery in high school and really enjoyed it. After high school we continued making and selling pottery in our families garage. We started branching out and making creative garden art. One thing led to another and we opened up a ceramics studio. We continued to work in the studio and attend college on the side. My brother graduated with a degree in material science and I am working on a degree in geology. We have no formal art training; we just try to make our pieces look as good as possible. We enjoy making and creating new garden art creations that people can enjoy. Our favorite part about doing ceramics is getting to open up the kiln every morning and see how the pieces turned out; it’s like Christmas every day. Well not quite but it's exciting.

SCOTT & SHAWN JOHNSON (MY GLASS FLOWERS)

GLASS AND METAL

PHOENIX, AZ

My lifelong passion for art has taken many turns and settled here in this perfect place combining glass, metal and color focused toward one of nature’s treasures, the flower.” Scott Johnson was introduced to the magical lifestyle of being an artist as a child, as he worked with and learned from his father, who was a sculptor.�� After years of working with bronze and ceramic, Johnson chose to create in glass and metal.�� Now, working together with his wife Shawn, The two artists derive inspiration from nature—creating colors and shapes to enlighten and beautify the environments of their collectors.�� In the studio, Johnson kiln-forms and cold-works the glass into contemporary free-form flowers in a wide variety of colors.�� Copper and aluminum are hand sculpted in flowing motion to compliment the flower shapes, then attached to formed metal bases.

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Additional Artists

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Annabelle Noelle, Agape Fused Glass, E. Drumm Designs, Silver Lake��Glassworks, Case Island Glass, Glassworks Northwest, Fluorescent Fields,��StarryLights, Art Glass Array, Hardware by Renee, Crazy About Glass, Haywire, Bari Vetri Glass

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