:: A little behind the Artists you’ll find at this years Holiday Party! ::
Wildcraft Co. is a herbal soap and skincare company that seeks to remind humans they are part of nature and that herbs are here to teach us. Run by creative director, mystic and herbalist Quinn Kavanaugh, Wildcraft is also a container for Radical Self-Care experiences and Esoteric studies. Each product contains high quality plant-based oils that are celebrated for their skin loving benefits. Every preparation is infused with beneficial herbs and therapeutic grade essential oils to help nurture your skin, hair and spirit.
Momoko Usami received a BFA and MFA from Kyoto City University of Art in Kyoto, Japan. After she completed two years as a resident artist at Lillstreet Art Center in 2009/2010, she built her personal studio in rural Missouri near Kansas City where she teaches small art classes for the community. Momoko draws inspiration from many things, including Japanese painting from the Edo period, dreams, and daily encounters on the street. Her unique, playful and often interactive ceramic works have been shown in the United States, Canada, and Japan.
Josh Cotter, an author/cartoonist for 25 years, lives north of KC. His books range from tightly rendered cautionary comics to experimental psychological comics to informative sociopolitical comics. He’ll have his most recent books, ‘Goat and Sheep by the Well’, ’Thee Infinite ©’, ’nod away' and the second edition of his book about adult autism, ‘Driven by Lemons’, along with stickers, pins and original art.’
Fighting fast fashion with raw artistry, Whiskey & Bone wields an edge of rebellion that sets them apart in the industry. Whiskey & Bone’s collection are a form of self-expression, reflected in their natural beauty and rugged charm. Each piece is handcrafted in-studio with premium raw materials and a killer soundtrack. Look out for chunky turquoise and pearl necklaces along with some statement pieces using polychrome Jasper!
Linnea is a local non-binary artist in KC. They make silly comics, illustrations, and zines. They also love to hike, try new foods, and hang out with their pets.
Josh Martin is a multi-disciplinary artist working in Tattooing, Ceramics and Painting. He playfully speaks on personal experiences of small town midwestern internalized guilt and Americana through his use of color, materials and subjects. Josh will have an assortment of ceramics, prints and paintings available for the holiday sale.
Swain Scales at The Blacksnail Forge makes functional high carbon steel knives and ceremonial blades, as well as ritual tools, decor, and other odds & ends in his blacksmith shop in Warrensburg, Missouri. Swain’s unique creations often draw inspiration from traditional blade profiles, reimagined in a modern design. Swain is passionate about repurposing locally sourced and reclaimed materials to breathe new life into discarded items and lessen the environmental impact of his craft. The majority of his materials are sourced or milled locally by himself. In his “spare time” he and his family enjoy owning and working on their no till, food forest, market polyculture garden.
Opal & Gold, are bringing one of a kind engravings, both jewelry and framed art. And other gemstone jewelry in affordable price ranges - Their shop is one of my favorites here at KC and can’t wait to have them again in the studio!
Sweet Destructor is Evie Englezos, eternal energy which is currently taking the form of a mortal human. Inside their work are meditations, reflections and spells to do with our moment on earth and this natural world, the beauty of mystical thinking, death, and humankind's desire to cheat it, past and future histories, ancient and recent mythologies, science and fiction and fantasy, the joy of creation and the necessity of destruction. You know, the regular stuff. Evie is bringing along a selection of ceramics in their signature style, some sample pieces from a fun new line, discounted seconds, and a couple blankets from their recent collaboration with West Elm.
Driven by a constant quest to learn more about their craft, Bryan and Andrea have mastered many metalsmithing techniques and have designed a broad range of products and spaces. The husband-and-wife team met at college, where they studied metalsmithing and design together. This is also where they began to combine their ideas about design, materials, inspiration, and the direction of their art and lives. After designing numerous products and displays for other companies, they formed a company of their own: Amuck LLC. They make jewelry with a vision and art full of heart!
Dani Hurst Brown of Weaves Shoots and Leaves is an Earth-worker, Nature Alchemist, and a life-long Animist. Dani draws inspiration for her art and weavings from the land and its myriad inhabitants, as well as from life’s ever-spinning wheel of seasons and cycles. Find a varying sizes of wild-foraged wreaths ready to be adorned—as well as copies of “Wreathing Magic Through the Year,” her zine about seasonal wreathing and how to begin and maintain your own practice. Dani has also been maintaining - “Odyssey of the Oracle”
—a large-scale seasonal wreathing project Weaves, Shoots, & Leaves, has beem tending to at Oracle Natural Science—since its inception in Spring 2022. She will be working on updating it for the Winter Solstice on Saturday during the party/sale, and will be available to discuss and answer questions as time allows.
Makes sure to swing by and see us Dec 21st & 22nd! Take a walk through the alleyways, support the arts, get some last minute treats, get some delicious food and coffee in our amazing neighborhood we call home - KC Crossroads! <3
