Shop & Rock Handmade Fest to Premier!

Meet Annie Stahlheber of Bee Basic Products...
I am Annie Stahlheber the maker of Bee Basic Products. I started this company after trying to use commercial or dermatology products to treat my sensitive/dry skin and eczema. I make small batches of skin, hair, facial and even pet care products, out of all natural, non-toxic ingredients. All of my products are intended to assist with a skin issue, such as dry skin, eczema, inflammation, acne, psoriasis, sensitivity, cuts and scrapes, and reversing the clock. I started creating my own personal care products when I couldn't find any that worked for my sensitive skin. I am a working mom with two young girls, but squeeze in enough time to create useful, healthy, non-toxic and eco-friendly products that others can enjoy. 

I have decades of experience with personal care products. Living with sensitive skin and eczema my entire life, I have experimented with hundreds of personal care products. Not satisfied with what I found, I became driven to create my own products without toxins or additives. I hope that you find my products nourishing, pleasant and affordable. 

All of Bee Basic Products ingredients score less than 2, most of them 0-1 on the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Database. All products are geared to sensitive and eczema prone skin. No animal testing. No parabens, petroleum, preservatives or fillers.  Only the best, skin nourishing ingredients. 

Products include body butters, lip balms, bath scrubs, facial masks, facial moisturizer, toner, serum and cleanser, deodorant, all natural sun protection, insect repellent, beard conditioner, hair pomade, skin treatments and essential oil fragrance rollers. All ingredients are carefully selected, and intended to nourish and fortify, with natural, fair trade and organic carrier oils, local honey and beeswax, and therapeutic grade essential oils.

The main driver for me is to help people find affordable all natural products that work. I hope you find that my products meet that description. This blog will discuss the ingredient choices, best practices for the many aspects personal care, and maybe even entertain you a little :) 

Meet Shawn Claar of 99designs...
Hello,my name is Shawn Claar of 99designs. I have recently retired after 40 yrs. as superintendent in heavy construction. Always enjoyed working with wood making things for around the house and such. Love staining and finishing wood to enjoy the grains.Really hate it to see someone painting over finished cabinets or trim. 99designs is a collection of handmade, uniquely crafted furnishings made with new and reclaimed materials.

The past year or so, by using materials from around my shop, I would get an idea, draw it up and there you go. Seeing the outcome is the best feeling about the job, because it all started with a vision and came out sometimes even better than expected. With my wife's input of industrial look, which has gained popularity, a lot of my creations include reclaimed steel and other materials. I put pride into my work, making the nicest/best pieces i can. 

Everything I make is furniture, including coffee tables, poker tables, and chests. Home decor includes wine racks and other decorative items. 

I am not a newbie when it comes to being involved in the Avant-Garde Art and Craft Shows. This will actually be my third show and I always am excited to be able to show my items to people coming to the shows and answering all their questions. 

I am truly grateful that Avant-Garde has included me in the Shop & Rock Fest. Looking forward to many more shows!

Meet Lisa Parker of On The Rocks Designs...
Hi, I am Lisa Parker and I am a native of New Castle, PA, I studied jewelry-making for 4 years in high school and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1994 with a BA in Studio Arts & Fine Arts. Post graduation I worked in pre-press, typography, and graphic design while always creating jewelry as a hobby.

In 2006 I discovered that my passion was really jewelry design. I had created so many pieces that it was becoming impossible to wear them all myself!  Founded in January 2007,  “On The Rocks Designs” was established as my business.  I switched my focus from graphic design to creating one-of-a-kind jewelry and selling at local arts and craft fairs and online.

I especially enjoy the fluidity and variety of techniques allowed by this method to create unique designs which are not typical of metal, making each piece as individual as the person wearing it. I’m inspired to make jewelry that no one else will have – I love the One-of-a-kind aspect and the metaphysical properties of stones are intriguing to me.  I want people to feel comfortable and confident while wearing my accessories and be able to wear them every day, no matter where they are going. 

In addition to casting, I also use techniques such as fabrication and anodizing while incorporating semiprecious stones into my jewelry designs. My cast pieces are inspired by the organic nature of the wax and the natural beauty of the stones, while my fabricated pieces in titanium and niobium are inspired by my background in graphic design. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and named after a classic cocktail.

Meet Nathan Nokoneczny of Poppy & Nokz...
I graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. I have always been very creative and enjoyed experimenting with different mediums to express my passion for the arts. I started dabbling in jewelry making as a hobby and it has blossomed into a very passionate side-hustle, as I refer to it. I love seeing the joy my jewelry brings to the wearer and helping to add statement pieces to everyday ensembles. When I'm not designing or creating beautiful jewelry, I spend my time reading comics, searching for Cleveland's best taco and spending time with my wiener dog, Milo Kunis.

I started creating jewelry within the last two years. I began just making myself bracelets with semi-precious stones and wood and eventually started experimenting with different styles and materials.

This will be my first time participating in the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows which is super exciting!

As a graphic designer, I'm inspired by everything around me. I may get inspired from a piece of wall art, a shape of a mid-century table or even just the material I'm using in general. I started getting into designing jewelry, because I enjoy wearing expressive bracelets and was tired of spending so much on them at different stores. I bought some beads and began designing what I wanted to wear.

I've always been the creative and super artsy kid. I dabbled in photography, interior design and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. It felt natural to use my skills to grow into a new medium. I've always had a great eye for fashion and jewelry and decided to experiment. 

I typically get that spark of inspiration from so many places, then as soon as possible, I look through my repertoire of materials at home or I visit my local stores to purchase what material I'm missing, then get started. If I don't like the way something looks together or how something turns out, I take it apart and start over. 

In five years I would love to see myself doing more shows and hopefully have my work in smaller local boutiques.

The message behind my work is that I design jewelry that does not fit one specific gender or person. I want my jewelry to be used as a wearable expression that the person wearing them, clicks with instantly. I created statement pieces, whether bold or subtle, that adds just the right amount of excitement to an outfit. I don't design one specific style of jewelry. I get inspired by everything around me and work with a wide range of materials. I'm always experimenting, as well, to find the next material that sparks joy while working with it. I have designed wood shapes and layered them out to serve as a base and I'm considering making my own resin bases as well. I love using glass, wood and semi-precious stones and often add Swarovski crystals for a little added sparkle. 

Shop & Rock Handmade Fest

Saturday, August 3, 2019

11:00am-6:00pm

Market Square at Crocker Park

239 market St.

Westlake, OH 44145

For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com

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