Hello,
Thank you for your continued support. New and exciting things are happening this year, and we hope you will continue to follow us, and support your local independent Small Businesses, wherever you may reside.
This is the Year of the Wood or Green Horse according to the Chinese Calendar.
May your year be wonderful.
The Alchemists Vessel
Hello,
The end of 2013 is almost here, and I can hardly believe it has gone by so fast. This year has brought some milestones for The Alchemists Vessel, and we can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store.
The Alchemists Vessel, Blackbird Metalworks, and all of us at Little Shop of Artists would like to thank you for your support and hope you will continue to support us and your local businesses all year long.
Little Shop of Artists -END OF YEAR SALE!
The store will be closed to the public for the month of January as we reorganize, restock, take inventory, and prepare for 2014’s events, including shows, markets and fairs. We hope you will continue to follow this blog for our schedule of activities.
The Alchemists Vessel, Blackbird Metalworks, Tools of Magic and Arachknits will have huge discounts and savings on all jewelry, metaphysical and hand-knit wares in-store. Come down and save 30 – 50% off you favorite items.
Good Morning,
Good Morning,
Today we have a quick look at the Holiday Schedule and Classes in-store at Little Shop of Artists.
During the Holidays the shop is extending the hours of operation customers and weather permitting.
Monday – Tuesday: The Shop is closed
Wednesday – By Appointment*
Thursday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. we teach
Jewelry-Making 101.
Class Cost is $30.00 per person, attendee provides supplies
Cost: $40.00 per person with Shop Supplied Materials
You may find a Suggested Materials List on our Facebook Page, or check the classes tab here for more information.
Saturday November 23rd, we hold our first class. I am excited.
We also teach Intermediate to Advanced Classes or Specialty Classes. December’s Specialty Class:
Bird’s Nest Wire Wrapped Earrings and Pendant set.
Materials Provided by Instructor: Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery
Class Cost: $40.00 for a 2-1/2 session.
All classes are Make and Take.
The Shop will be closed Thursday, November 28th, 2013, Thanksgiving Day. We would like to encourage you to NOT SHOP on Thursday, spend that time with family, friends, and loved ones. Everybody deserves a holiday, make sure they get one, and do not shop on Thanksgiving Day.
We will return Friday, November 29, 2013, through the weekend.
I would however like to encourage you to join us for the day on Shop Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2013. The shop will have some great deals, and now through November 30th, stop in for 10% to 20% discounts on all jewelry in the store, including, Chainmaille, Sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstones, to Wire Witchery’s lovely wire wrapped work.
Good Morning,
Today we are going to try something a little different.
Blackbird Metalworks creates Fine Jewelry in sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstones, as well as recycling and up-cycling of your old jewelry.
Showcasing at Little Shop of Artists is a collection of select ready-to-wear pieces.
Let’s take a look at some of the up-cycled items for sale.
Black Onyx and Sterling Silver Pendant $95.00
Created from a sterling Silver Money Clip, the metal has been re-worked and folded in the opposite direction and soldered closed. The Genuine Black Onyx stone was set by hand, the entire piece was hand polished and a chain added to create a pendant.
“Recyclabauble” – $40.00
Crafted from a broken Sterling Silver ring, the shank has been repaired and re-placed and the empty space for a stone has been filled with a pretty electric blue class marble, because it fit the setting. A US size 9 really is a fun ring to wear, it glows in the shadows and pops in the light.
Here, it is modeled by the designer.
There are other pieces available including necklaces, a very limited selection of Sterling Silver Earrings, Vintage and Handmade Rings, and other pieces like this repaired Vintage Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Plated ring in “Amethyst”.
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Ring – $40.00
Located on display
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
East of N. Cole Road (between Bob’s Bicycles and Jerry’s State Court Cafe, behind A-1 Video Game Exchange)
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We would like to encourage you to stop by and visit the shop and do some of your Holiday Shopping with us. We can only be successful with you as our customer.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Good Morning,
This is the week! This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 11-13, 2013, Little Shop of Artists is pleased to present its
You’re invited!
6713 Fairveiw Avenue, Suite B
Boise, Idaho 83704
Participating Vendors Include:
Anvilkin Treasures – featuring Kia and Duck, The Mask Maker
The Delphi Oracles – your favorite Readers
Wire Witchery – beautiful jewelry by Sarah Shannon
The Le’s- featuring Miss Le, Up and Coming Artists Under 10.
The Alchemists Vessel – Chainmaille and Jewelry
Blackbird Metalworks – Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry
Arachknits – Hand knit items ready-to-wear
(The above three are works by Alixandra Browning, Fearless Leader, Artisan, and Instructor)
A-1 Video Game Exchange will be in the lot as well!
*Taco Truck on site Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday.
We are very excited, and so pleased to be hosting this event.
If you have been thinking about stopping by and seeing what we’re all about, this weekend is just perfect! In-store artists will be on hand, and we will be talking to vendors and other artists about participating permanently in the shop.
Come with questions, comments, or your work! We’d love to have you with us.
Remember we, the artists and crafts people, can not be successful without you! Please join us this weekend for a little shopping and get to know your local artists, artisans and crafts people, I know they would love to meet you.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant weekend and we hope to see you at the Market!
Good Morning,
Today is a random all over the place blog. Today we discuss some of the services offered at the Little Shop of Artists.
Did you know that Shelly Moody of the The Muddfip Photographer is available for appointments? Need a sitting, pictures of the new arrival, Graduation photos? Check out her fan page on Facebook, or come on down to the store and grab a business card. Shelly also has some of her photography on display in the shop. Example:
Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery is busy preparing a Class in wire wrapping design: Bird’s Nest. Sarah also lots of lovely things on display in the shop and does custom work as well. Come on down grab a business card, check out Sarah’s table.
Another piece of Sarah’s work:
Owner / Participating Artist, Alixandra Browning of The Alchemists Vessel and Blackbird Metalworks, also sits in the shop during hours of operation and does every thing from demonstrating crafts and teaching classes to taking out the garbage.
Currently demos in the Shop include:
Knitting Stripes
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| Dead Red Co-Ed in Berry Red and Black |
Chain Maille Weaves: Captured Inverted Round Maille
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| Silver-plated and Anodized Aluminum in Copper Jump Rings |
Basic Jewelry-Making Skills
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| Caught Couture – Lariat Style Necklace by The Alchemists Vessel |
Come on down sign up for a class, see what’s on the shelves, bring your problem project and we’ll see if we can’t help get you back on track. Need something special for someone? Custom requests are welcome!
Like us on Facebook: Little Shop of Artists
Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 to 6:00
Sunday 12:00 to 6:00
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Good Morning,
There have been some changes here at the Vessel and I would like to briefly discuss those today.
The pages that were created on Google + and connected to my personal profile have been deleted. There are several reason and mitigating factors as to why, but Ravens Nook, The Alchemists Vessel and The Alchemists Vessel stand alone profile have been removed. I would like to thank those that took the time to “follow” or added me to circles. It is appreciated.
The blog will continue as usual.
We have closed the shop Blackbird Metalworks, and will be incorporating the pieces from there to shop sections on the established sites Etsy and Handmade Artists. I think I just got a little over ambitious, and there is only so much I can do, and stay organized at the same time.
We are currently awaiting a large order and are in hope of producing some new and fun things as soon as the material arrives.
On today’s agenda is trying to find someplace quiet to work. Some idiot decided that 6:30 a.m. is the perfect time to run power tools.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Hello,
The blog ring has returned and this week I am most honored and excited to be the Featured Artist. As I post things from the Studio everyday I thought today might be fun to turn the tables on the blog ring.
Below you will find links to those blogs that have featured The Alchemists Vessel this week, in hope of inspiring you to find a favorite you might like to read or follow as well as The Alchemists Vessel of course.
Week of April 7th – Featured Artist
Pam, my friend, and talented gal, not only has lots of lovely things to say, she also has links to her shops and fellow blogs. Find her wonderful beaded creations on the Handmade Artists site.
Handmade Artists Featured Artists of the Week
April has some amazing Lampwork jewelry, don’t just stop at her blog, check out the beautiful items in her shop as well.
HAF Artist Feature – The Alchemists Vessel
My gal pal Debbi, I love this blog, not only does she feature artists and her own works, she tells stories and has them in “chapter” or part form (and is a clever writer), and she allows you a peek into her life outside her studio.
Handmade Artist Feature – The Alchemists Vessel
Teresa is also a jewelry designer and has her own shop on handmade artists as well. She has fun things to check out on her sidebar menus, as well as in her shop. Take a moment to check it out.
Don’t forget to check out the sidebar menus here for links to the shops, blogs and other sites. There is always something new going on somewhere!
I would like to thank the Blog Ring for featuring me this week.
*This post may be edited to include those Ring Participants that have not posted a feature yet.
Thank you for stopping by and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Colleen Malachite and Sterling Silver Earrings on Handmade Artists’ Shop.
New item at Blackbird Metalworks.
The Alchemists Vessel 