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About the Artisans

A visitor to the Renaissance Market will find an incredible variety of handmade art and craft items for sale. Click on a link below to learn more about the market artisans and their work.

Candle, Bath and Body
Glass craft
Jewelry
Leatherwork
Miscellaneous/Whimsical
Needle Work

Photography
Pottery and Ceramics
Prints/Paintings/Drawings
Sculpture
Textiles/Woven Items


Candles, Bath and Body
M & N Designs  
Henna

Meia Knight
(512) 934-3647
m_n_designs@hotmail.com
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Better Candles  
Candles

John Ressini and Suzanne Saunders
(917) 703-7352
bettercandlesofaustin@yahoo.com
Our candles are hand poured from the highest quality waxes, colors and scents. 100% non toxic they burn cleaner, leaving less soot. Help promote the growth and care of your environment and do something good for yourself.
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Glass craft
Mad Scientist Glass  
Glass Art glass

Colin
madscientistglass@yahoo.com
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Kiara's Custom Jewelry - Michelle Waldren Beads  
Handmade lampwork glass beads, beaded jewelry, apperweights, marbles, fan pulls, book marks

Michell Waldrene

(512) 964-7990
waldrenmichelle@yahoo.com
 

I have been beading jewelry for 17 years and creating my own lampwork for 10. I started in Anchorrage Alaska where my business flourished and moved to Austin October 2005. I love what I do and feel extremely blessed that I get to do whtat I love for a living. I have been teaching lampwork for 8 years and have taught over 800 students. I've been published several times in "Lapidary Journal"(twice,) 1000 glass beads everyting you ever wanted to know about glass beads
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Jewelry
Austin's Hippie Gypsies  
Jewelry

Melinda Carroll, Designer

(512) 371-1957
mmccabe6@austin.rr.com
 

I design and make "one of a kind" jewelry pieces. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings. I have experience and education in jewelry repair. I specialize in custom orders and weddings, baby bracelets, and heirloom pieces using precious metal and rare glass beads as well as semi-precious gemstones. I teach beading and watercolor painting for lifetime learning at Concordia University
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Beadornment
Jewelry- wire wrapped and beaded.

Mona and Danny Prater
(512) 833-8564
beadornment@hotmail.com
Danny and Mona have been creating jewelry for about 10 years. Influenced by Mona's Fine Arts degree in Painting, Danny's study of bead making with the Indians of Ecuador and a love of rare and wonderful materials, the work has undergone a variety of transformations. Today the jewelry varies from understated strands of a single type stone mixed with Bali silver to unique and complex multi strand necklaces made from a blend of glass, sterling and gemstones.
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Chantik Boutique
Handcrafted bead jewelry

Kimberly S. Zuntag
(512) 470-8311
chantikboutique@netzero.com
I've been designing jewelry for twelve years. Custom design work for special occasions and weddings.
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Designs by Dona
Beaded, wire, clay and leather jewelry, leather handbags

Dona Brooks
(512) 300-0285
engbrook@austin.rr.com
After working for a bridal jewelry manufacturer for 11 years, I started designing my own jewelry in 2001. In 2005 I retired to work on jewelry full time. My beaded jewelry is made mostly from semi-precious stones, sterling silver and gold filled components. I have expanded my line to include polymer clay, leather bracelets and pendants, and originally designed hand sewn leather handbags. I also make beaded tatted jewelry.
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Designs by Haley Moore
Polymer clay jewelry, paper crafts crafts and handmade clothing

Haley Moore
(512) 498-5236
haley@umbrellahead.com
Haley Moore is new artist specializing in polymer clay. She uses real and hand made synthetic materials to realize an artistic approach to style. Her booth at the 23rd Street Artists' Market is dedicated to the memory of her grandfathers, Thelbert Moore.
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Elementals
Precious metal and gemstone jewelry

Kat Allison
gems23rd@aol.com
(512) 323-9313
Too many stones, too little time. Quality materials and craftsmanship; designs that are causal and elegant produce a product of maximum wear ability: jeans to silk, office to dinner.
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Genesis Jewelry Company  
Handmade rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, belt buckles, etc.

Randy Eckels
(512) 442-9819
27 year vet of the market. One hell of a nice guy (just ask me!)
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Joyous Jewelry  
Sllversmithed and semi-precious stones and beads on sterling sliver chain. Limited strung bead jewelry.

Jennie Bennett

txjennie@mail.com
My philosophy is to feature beautiful stones and keep the designs simple and elegant. I began as a jeweler full time in 1995 and have sold at the art shows in Wisconsin, Colorado and all over Texas.
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Keith Illus  
Sterling silver jewelry and gold filled jewelry with semi precious stones.

Keith Hillius
keithishere711@hotmail.com
Have made handmade jewelry since the early seventies. 20 years licensed by the city and county of San Francisco California for art in public places.
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Lysa's Jewelry  
Jewelry

Lydia Lynchz
lysalynch@sbcglobal.net
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Memories by Michelle  
Jewelry and cards

Michelle Anundson
(512) 947-6338
memoriesbymichelle.tx@gmail.com
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Phillip Morgan
(512) 803-7514
pmknyte@hotmail.com
I've been making jewelry for eight years. I started with hemp and expanded to diversify my arts and crafts.
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Mystical Jewelry  
Beaded jewelry, fused glass and dichotic glass jewelry


(512) 627-3922
myscal@austin.rr.com
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Catherine Rinehart  
Bead, crystal jewelry - bracelets, necklaces, toe rings

Catherine Rinehart
(210) 945-3199
ccrbloom@yahoo.com
I am just beginning my creative efforts trying to make a little extra money. My friend Adrianna and I are creating beaded jewelry for the pleasure of clients.
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Spiritual Stones Jewelry  
Beautiful beaded jewelry

Cindy Adams and Claire Williams
(512) 453-3385
spirtualstones@grandecom.net
Cindy and Claire started making handmade jewelry 2 years ago using natural stone beads. We emphasize the healing properties and meanings of the stones. Our new direction is larger stones.
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Dahea Shin
Jewelry

Dahea Shin
(512) 619-4365
luckyjadedesigns@yahoo.com
I sale so pretty handmade jewelry.
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Leatherwork
Earth Crafts and Collectibles  
Leather, woodwork, silver jewelry, hemp jewelry

Mark McPhearson
(512) 458-2845
earthcrafts@realtime.net
I am a veteran of the United States marine Corp disabled on active duty October 1978. I have been making a living with my art for 23 years. I have go leather and art on every continent. My leather has been in the movies, on the Grand Ole Opera, and stages all around the world.
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Imagination Leather  
Leather goods, horse shoe nail jewelry, silver rings

Hans Flehge
(512) 237-3435
In business since 1976 and a license holder of the 23rd Street Artist's market. Most important shows:
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Pecan Street Festival
Kerrville Folk Festival
Now a regular vendor at Fredericksburg Trade Days, the 3rd weekend of every month.
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Merchant Ship Collective
Leather goods, jewelry, pin-back buttons and much more!

Lisa Knorra

(512) 426-8927
info@merchant-ship.com

Specializing in leather cuffs and chokers.  Over 100 styles, for everyone from the discriminating rock star thru the trend setting fashionista. Styles for both men and women with an emphasis on women's styles and sizing. Sold in person by the designer at the 23rd street Artists Market most Thursdays thru Sundays. Also at First Thursdays on SoCo across from Gueros, First Fridays in San Antonio on South Alamo at Southtown Marketplace, and at Texas Rollerderby bouts. (TXRD.com) Wholesale inquiries welcome.
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Miscellaneous/Whimsical
Artful Solutions  
Jewelry, beaded art, frames

Melissa Pelz
(512) 894-4763
artfulsolutions@earthlink.net
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Coleen's Hands On  
Jewelry, clothes, flip-flops, purses

Janet Coleen Nelson
handsonharmony@yahoo.com
My name is Coleen Nelson and I am a native Texas, actually I've been in Austin all of my life. I'm a singer/songwriter and we know what that means, I need something else to help me survive on. I make jewerly out of gem stones and beads out of silver and copper. I also make blouses out of sorongs of tapestry and couch scrapes... I make vests out of cotton.
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LeeAnn Hay - Pixie  
Jewelry, hats, scarves, clay pendants and things

LeeAnn Hay - Pixie
faery@hotmail.com
I have been doing jewelry for 11 years, traveling and whole selling. Now I reside in Austin.
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Moglie Pogly's  
Sculpture, art paintings, painted bottles

Morgan-Brittany Timberlake
mogliepogly@yahoo.com
My name is Morgan-Brittany Timberlake. I love everybody and I enjoy my life. I am a happy person, I love God and I love art!
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Sally Hengst Artist  
Collage, mixed media mono prints (framed and unframed); post cards of same; and art on a stick

(512) 338-8998
hengst304@hotmail.com
Sally Hengst, a native Californian, moved to Texas many years ago. She enjoys the art of collage, primarily creating contemporary abstract pieces. Sally states "...I want to bring whimsy, color and diversity to the collector/viewer; I strongly believe in the quote of Bertolt Brecht: 'art should not be a mirror of reality but a hammer with which to shape a new reality...' and so I try."
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Scrap Crazie and Kisu Custom Jewelry  
Custom scrap books, greeting cards, custom jewelry and soaps

Kristina Ingersoll
(512) 358-4676
webmaster@scrapcrazie.net
I have always been a creative person. I enjoy creating jewelry and scrap books. I am also a published poet.
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Joe M. Green  
Woodworking and natural wood, ceramics, metal punching

Joe M. Green
(512) 241-1148
Have worked in retail stocking and inventory. Have been at market since about 1990. I like making things and learning new techniques and being creative. Have lived in Austin a long time. I am a graduate of CTSE and now work part -time at Jo Ann's.
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Marcia Loomis  
gift items, gift packaging, gift and shipping totes, wreaths, cards, holiday decorations, gift boxes, tags, ornaments, hats, scarves and totes

Marcia Loomis
(512) 291-2029
mhLoomis@austin.rr.com
I worked in art for display advertisements for the Statesman and various NYC ad agencies, then on to font creation for ads and cards.
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Marblies  
Marble miniatures

Sid Oliveira
marblie@hotmail.com
A delightful collection of handmade figurines made with marbles and clay and hand painted.
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Odell's Crafts
Handmade accessories, purses, pins

Jeanne Grant and Odell Grant
(512) 459-3563
Handmade hair bows, hand painted clothing. Handmade accessories for women. Hand painted clothes for adults and youth. Woodworking
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Windwalkers Trading Co.  
Lava Bracelets

Roderick Fraser
(512) 508-3182
phayaocondotel@yahoo.com
Patent pending lava bracelets designed by myself; based upon the lava lamp principle.
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Needle Work
Dianna Esaveli  
Crochet

Dianna Esaveli
(512)2286897
I grew up here in Austin, and have always enjoyed the arts. Crochet has become a hobby of mine.
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Guitar City Knits  
Knitted items for fun, function, and fashion

Sarah Stollak
(512) 740-4622
guitarcityknits@gmail.com
Guitar City Knits is the culmination of 10 years experience knitting. Sarah Stollak considers herself a traditional folk artist coming from a history of knitting in her family and the generations of women before her. Sarah is passionate and dedicated to her craft as evidenced by her high-quality, creative products as well as her knitting tattoo. Singer/songwriter/guitarist of the band Millenary she wants to rock and roll all night, and knit every day.
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Mara Kitsch Express  
crochet hats; macrame, strung bead, wire jewelry and object d' art

Candia "Mara" Lee

candia@earthlink.net

Creative bent since early childhood. Sold hippie love beads in high school and crochet and sewn tops in college. After careers teaching and in publication services, I am again enjoying making pretty things.
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Samantha A. Rogers  
Knitwear and embroidered fabric accessories

Samantha Ann Rogers Handmade
(512) 385-3168
sarhandmade@gmail.com
I started knitting in junior high when I became interested in designing and making my own clothing. My mom taught me how to knit and my aunt taught me how to sew. Since then I have come up with my own designs and patterns and 2005-2006 will be my first year selling. I thank the Renaissance Market for having me.
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Photography
Joshua Cheatham and Erick Nelson
Photographs

Joshua Cheatham and Erick Nelson
joshuacheatham@yahoo.com
(973) 769-0071
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Kate McCoy Photography
Photography, photo collages, prints

Kate McCoy
kate_mccoy@mae.com
I have lived in Austin almost my entire life and hope to never leave! Photography has interested me since I was young and I continue to learn more everday. Most of my work is Austin specifc because it't full of photo opportunities. Hope you like it as much as I enjoy creating it!
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jjworldstudio
Photography

Jennifer Murdock and Joseph Worth
jjworldstudio@gmail.com
(512) 680-4018
jjworldstudio is a photography / design company based in Austin Texas. Co-founders Joseph Worth and Jennifer Murdock have studied and traveled all over the world. "We are excited about our new start in the Lone Star State. We are committed to supplying the best possible products and services for our clients as well as distinguished, one of a kind experiences. Join us in creating some new fresh and positive images for you and those around you."
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Photos Ayala
Photo cards

Mariana and Alex Ayala
photosayala@yahoo.com
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Rick Taylor
Photography, frames,canes, hats, t-shirts

Rick's Photo Picks
earthgrabber@yahoo.com
(512) 913-8742
I have been taking photos in Austin for 30 years. I've worked as a photographer on 6th street selling Polaroid and shooting local musicians, weddings, photo collages for nightclubs on 6th Street and West Campus. I've shot parties for fraternities and sororities. My favorites to photograph are sunsets, sunrises and local landmarks. I started making canes for myself because of my bad knees and designing my own hats because people ask me about my own hats. Keep Austin Weird.
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Katrina Van Oosten
Multi-media, paper-making and photography

O.G.
johnnykat4@yahoo.com
(562) 858-6450
I have been an avid photographer and artist for over 10 years. My love of art and photography began at a very early age with my mother's influence. I do cutom work for weddings, quienceras, birthdays, graduations and all special events.
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Pottery and Ceramics
Clay River Studio
Wall Decor, ceramic pendant necklaces, photos

Sue and Hubert Pikal
sue@pikal.com
(512) 386-5191
Sue and Hubert design and make many original designs of ceramic pendants. These pendants are glazed and fired in a kiln and hang on beautiful, unique necklaces of glass, wood and ceramic beads.
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Prints/Drawings/Paintings
Blue Angel Designs  
Orignial designed concert posters

  • Lived in Austin since 1969
  • Worked at Daily Bread in front of AWHQ
  • Worked at Peoples' Free Clinic
  • Sold the Rag in the 70's
  • Was on the very 1st drag vendors
  • Lived at Campus Guild Owns Inner Sanctum Records
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Walter S. Falk III - in memory  
Acrylic paintings

(361) 727-9933
Original acrylic paintings done with brushes and knives on canvas board.
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Subliminal Phoenix
T-shirts, silk screen, photography, painting, pen-ink drawings, strung bead jewelry , pendants.

Parker
parker@subliminalphoenix.com
(512) 825-4532
I am a man of many talents.
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Sculpture
Alaniz Sculpture  
Clay, Bronze Sculpture

Reynaldo Alaniz
(512) 836-5252
alanizr@mac.com
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Rob - Art  
Metal art, horseshoe nail business card holders, southwest art, leather crafts, unique jewelry from semi precious and sterling silver, and trade beads

Robert F. Pounders
(512) 446-6353 or 470-0584(cell)
Robert F Pounders
All of my metals, except for the sterling is re-cycled. I restore Native American found items to as close as original design as possible. I make custom-twisted wire jewelry with bone and turquoise and fossils. My metal art is cut out with oxy-acetylene torch. Custom orders gladly accepted for wood - metal - jewelry, etc. Examples of work are fire screens, gate fronts, yard art, leather backpacks, southwest metal art. If I can draw it it can become a art piece!
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Southwest Modern Artistary  
Pre-Hispanic modern art. Necklaces, tailsmans, amulets, weavings.

James C. Romero
(512) 832-8043
jcrisromero@yahoo.com
James "Rattle Snake" Romero was born and raised on a "Navajo" reservation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. He has always been intriqued with the arts. Romero produces mixed media art, necklaces, weavings, sculputurs with multi-cultural influences. Unique and original.
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Textiles
32/5 Bags and Accessories  
One of a kind bags, wallets, clutch purses

Nella Casson
(512) 496-9509
nella75@hotmail.com
Nella followed her heart to Texas, where she found the southern sun amid rock and roll suited her just fine. She set up a small studio and began to sew; making handbags and wallets with a fun sense of style,. Stop by and say hi to this Canadian bag designer.
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Shimmer and Bliss  
Sewn goods and mixed media

My -Cherie Haley and mary McBride
(714) 655-0888
marymcbride1@yahoo.com
My-Cherie and Mary create unique and inspirational goods for the mind, body, and soul.
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Tyson Taylor Productions  
Custom hand printed shirts

Tyson Taylor
(361) 510-2337
olasdetejas@hotmail.com
Street art inspired artwork, designs, shirts, photography coming from the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico City and Corpus Christi
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Fast packs  
Handbags

Lenee Alexander
fastpacks@hotmail.com
(512)788-1025
 
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Light Vibrations  
Tie-dyes, wood art, plants

Doug Benjamin
(512) 219-0748
harvest41@hotmail.com
I have been experimenting with tie-dye for about 20 years now and have some of the brightest color work you will see. Mixing my own colors, I can custom make most anyting. I carry many items including baby onesies, kis t's and adult t's up to 3xl. Come by and say hi and check out my specially mixed color which I dubbed "longhornge". I have many specialty itmes like button down shirts, tank tops, skirts, undies and market bags. Priced reasonably I would have to see many of you wearing the colors. Thank you. Doug. "It's a tie-dyed world" Light Vibrations.
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Tie Dye

Sherry Karnes
(512) 801-7685
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Hippie JuJu Magic (look for Hippie Ju Ju Magic HipShop)  
cool hippie stuff since 1989

(816) 507-6552
jujumeeker@aol.com
Renaissance Market vendor since 1989.
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Not Fade Away Tie Dyes  
 

by the Space Cowboy
 
I was the first one to do tie dyed tour shirts for the Grateful Dead, 1985, Arlo Guthrey, Hot Tuna, and The Band. I learned the basic tie dyes on " The Farm" in Tennessee summer tour and then made my own designs.
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Willow's Pillows  
 Handmade, original design decorative pillows

Sharon Colson
(512) 947-6654
I have worked with all types of fabric in creative fiber arts. My speciality is decorative pillows for the home or office as well as seasonal pillows.
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