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,
I would like to thank those that stopped by the shop during Shop Small Saturday.
Today is “Cyber Monday”, if you would like to shop on line you may find us at these sites:
The Alchemists Vessel on Etsy
The Alchemists Vessel on Handmade Artists
You may also find us on Facebook, and shop directly from the fan page, featuring special deals and discounts only available from the facebook page.
Shop Directly on Facebook
On the fan / business page, click the box that reads “The Alchemists Vessel” beneath the cover photo. A new window or screen will load showing all the neat things on the site, and you can purchase them right from Facebook! How convenient is that?
We also have some neat new items in-store at Little Shop of Artists
New Earrrings
Good Morning,
Today the blog is brief, as my relatives are here for the holiday.
Jewelry Class is a blast. Two and an half of hours of fun and creativity. Class is held every Saturday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., the goal, to go home with a completed project. Here we see a sample of some of the jewelry-making supplies / demonstration materials supplied by Little Shop of Artists.
From Left to Right and Back to Front:
Simple Chain and Pendant, samples of bracelets, Chainmaille Necklace Earring Set, Simple Drop Earrings, “Illusion” Necklace and Earring Set. A variety of tools, pliers, mandrels, findings and a selection of wire. Yes, we can make jewelry with these items. (Not shown, components, stones, beads and drops and charms).
Tools, all that is really required is a pair of pliers or two and perhaps a wire cuter and a mandrel, if you wish to wind you own wire for jump rings.
Clockwise from the top: Flat-Nosed pliers, graduated mandrels, Chain-Noses pliers and a straight mandrel in 5mm.
Projects include: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and simple techniques are taught.
SPECIAL CLASSES:
December 08, 2013
WIRE WRAPPING
Instructor: Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery
Project: Bird’s Nest Earrings and Pendants
Where: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Cost: $40.00
Materials are supplied by the instructor.
Attendees: Bring your creativity and a pair of round-nosed pliers if you have them. The shop does have a limited number of tools for attendees use.
Good Morning,
I think I have posted some sort of schedule already, but as things are want to do, they change. Today’s is a revised and as up to date schedule as possible.
Little Shop of Artists
Our regular Hours of Operation:
*Monday and Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 to 6:00 or 7:00 pm
Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Located between Bob’s Bicycles and Jerry’s State Court Cafe, behind A-1 Video Game Exchange, in the lot.
Directions
*Alixandra Browning, owner, proprietor, is also the Contracted Instructor at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores at 1085 N. Milwaukee, in Boise, Monday and Tuesday’s are scheduled for teaching Jo-Ann’s Brochure Classes.
Saturday, November 23, 2013 – 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Beginning Jewelry Class. This class will be held every Saturday, save November 30, 2013 for Shop Small Saturday.
Sunday November 24, 2013 – The Parents are arriving from California, the store will be open after 1:00 p.m., I must retrieve them from the Airport.
**We will be closed until Friday November 29, 2013. We discussed being open Wednesday, November 27, but people want to be with their families, and Thursday November 28 is Thanksgiving. We will return Friday, November 29, 2013.
Saturday, November 30, 2013, is Shop Small Business Saturday. We are listed with Shop Small Saturday and included in their lists of places to shop. We have lovely things on the shelves, framed photographs, jewelry, hand-knit cozy comfy scarves, rings, earrings, and best of all, it is all handmade. Be the coolest person at Christmas with the best gifts ever!
Please stop by and support your local artists and businesses. Wherever you decide to shop, we hope it is with an independent business and not a corporate conglomerate.
Interested in doing a little window shopping? You may find many of the items in the on-line store at the Shop as well.
The Alchemists Vessel
Wire Witchery
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Good Morning,
Today we are back to our featured artists post.
It is my pleasure to share the wonderful work from Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery.
What Sarah says about her craft:
“The first piece of beading I made was actually a Christmas present from my Mother to my Nana. It was an angel bookmark that had been a class at Craft Warehouse. Mom looked at it, decided it was Oh, so simple and that she didn’t actually need to take the class because it was just a matter of throwing a couple of beads on a wire and calling it good, right?
Well… no. As it turns out it’s a bit more complicated than that.
But I do so love a challenge.
Eventually, the hobby got a bit out of hand and I was selling my pieces (because no one needs that much jewelry, I don’t care who you are). And then I was putting some of my pieces in consignment stores.
With out my noticing, my hobby turned into a business that I’d invested several thousand dollars in materials and tools and a ridiculous number of hours into. This happened over the course of several years, not all at once, but the point being that at some point it stopped being a hobby.
It never stopped being something I enjoyed doing, though.”
Some of the things Sarah makes include:
Simple Ear Cuff with Glass Accents
Not only can you find these items on the web at Sarah’s etsy shop you can also find them at Little Shop of Artists, where Sarah participates as an Independent Contractor and Participating Artist.
A Reminder:
Sunday December 8th, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sarah will be teaching a class on Bird’s Nest Jewelry.
Sarah will be instructing how to create the earrings as shown as well as a pendant.
Date: December 8, 2013
Where: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
Cost: $40.00 – Supplies / Materials Included
Don’t forget to head on over to Facebook and give her a like.
We would like to encourage you to click through to Sarah’s Shop, stop on by Little Shop of Artists and see what’s on the shelves or sign up for Sarah’s Class.
Thank you for stopping in and having a look.
The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.
Good Morning,
Today’s post is brief and to the point.
There are new items in the shop.
A brand new full rack of handmade earrings in Glass and Acrylic Beads, we even have BSU Colors available. We also carry kits to make a pair of your very own, like these simple dangles and drops on the rack. BIG SALE! $2.00 a pair or 3 pair for $5.00. Mix and match your favorites.
Coming soon: Two new hand-knit scarves from Arachknits, a division of The Alchemists Vessel. Knit from Eco-Friendly yarns, each skein contains .6 recycled plastic bottles. The yarn is soft and has terrific stitch definition. Not only fashion forward, but fashion smart as well. Shown here in “Ocean” (blue) with a tailored diamond pattern, and in Dark Sage (green) with a triple cable across the material. Would make a great gift or something nice for you on those chilly Idaho mornings.
If you’re an artist and are looking for a place to showcase your wares, we have plenty of room in our cozy shop. Your display or ours, we have wall space, extra shelving and a bookcase unit all ready and waiting for your items, wares, goods, dolls, paintings, gifts, if you make it, we’ll be happy to display it. Monthly rental fee applies, Artists keep all sales money! Shown below the front room of the shop, we have a back classroom / work area, and as we grow, the shop will expand to the “back room” as well.
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| Panorama of the Shop, on display L-R: The Alchemists Vessel, Blackbird Metalworks and Wire Witchery. Front Table: Arachknits. |
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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,
Today as usual we have five unique or interesting items to share with you from around the web and sometimes Little Shop of Artists.
Featured today is The Alchemists Vessel Chainmaille items. Many of these items are customizable in a favorite color, size, material or other specifics such as length to fit or matching gift sets.
Precious Time – Chainmaille and Czech Glass Bead Watch
$55.00
Time is precious. This pretty time piece will sure make you’re not wasting yours! Pink and pretty, feminine and fabulous. Great for a pop of color at the office, a lovely piece for Date Night, or that casual outfit. Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart and matching Czech glass beads silver-lined in a bright pink!
8-1/2″ Silver-plated wire is hand spun, cut, beaded and linked in the Full Persian Chainmaille weave, accented with Czech Glass beads and a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm. Stainless Steel watch face has a nice pattern and the numbers are clear and easy to read.
Available in Red, Pink, Purple and Crystal Silver-lined (clear) beads. All watches for this style have the same face design.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
18-1/2″ total length including clasp. Silver-plated jump rings are woven in Round and Inverted Round Maille patterns, genuine Green Australian Jasper gemstone beads float through out the length of chain. Finished with a magnetic locking clasp for a secure fit.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
*Customizable, may be made to desired length.
Free Shipping on this item.
These down-sized Chainmaille earrings make a great addition to any jewelry box. This pattern is one of my favorites, lacy, feminine and very pretty. Silver-plated with a single silver-lined Czech Glass bead in Emerald that drops from a point of the star for a lovely accent.
3/4″ wide, Silver plated wire has been hand-spun, cut, beaded and linked in a Celtic Star pattern. A single silver-lined Czech Glass bead in Emerald hangs from the bottom point of the star as an accent. Hypo-allergenic silver tone ear wires finish the pair.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
Customizable in your favorite metal or bead color. Please contact us for that special pair.
*Precious Metals are available upon customer request.
These fabulous bracelets come in a set of four (4). They are dark, dreamy, striking, yet subtle, just right to match your mood, attire or lipstick. A collection of pretty ribbons for the wrist, these are an excellent choice for the tailored grey Professional suit, a sleek and sensuous bauble for Date Night, a surprise under the black lights at the club, or a cool element to go with your favorite pair of jeans and t-shirt on that weekend get away. Terrific for Rocker, Biker, Goth, and Metal fashions, a superior accessory for velvet or leather. Would make a unique ensemble for Film, Stage or Event attire or costuming. The mystery, how do the rings just float there like that?
Each bracelet measures 8-1/4″ to 8-1/2″ long, including clasp. Gunmetal tone (over copper) and enameled aluminum jump rings in Teal, Purple, Olive Green, and Red, are woven in the Inverted Round Maille pattern and finished with a strong magnetic clasp that holds well during everyday activities and movements.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
This item is not customizable.
Items are 20% Off the individual sale price. Bracelets are also available individually.
Free Shipping this item.
Also available in silver-plated outer rings.
Ask us about Wholesale and multi-item order discounts.
*THIS ITEM ON SALE
The gallant knight! What do we think of when we play Princess as little girls? Knights in Shining Armour, of course! Your knight will look fierce and foreboding wearing this simple and shiny piece of chainmaille. Yes, it is Armour. 18″ total length and just right for any Knight out on the village! Perfect for Costumes or SCA attendees. Appropriate for women as well. Heavy duty, strong and supple.
Scaled down to jewelry size this necklace is woven in the Half-Persian 4-in-1 Chainmaille weave. Silver Plated jump rings and matching Lobster Claw clasp complete the chain.
Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.
Customizable and Sizable this necklace maybe made to desired length and with the metal of your choice, including Gold Tone, Nickel, Sterling Silver Plated, Antiqued Copper or Bronze, Jeweler’s Bronze (aka Merlin’s Gold) or Precious Metal.
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6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise ID
83704
Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange between Bob’s Bicycles and Jerry’s State Court Cafe.
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