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~   the indigenous leaflet  ~  November 2016

We are gearing up for our 10th holiday season of providing you with an eclectic array of handmade arts, crafts & jewelry from some of the finest local and American contemporary craft artists! We have been busy - introducing new artists, new staff, new deliveries, and working like little elves getting ready to present our collection of handmade for the holidays!

 
Ken Swinson_s newest Cincy skyline print 
Ken Swinson's newest Cincy skyline print
Celebrate the season by wandering through our winter wonderland during the annual Handcrafted Holiday Weekend , Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, N ovember 20 as we unveil our seasonal collection of wintry delights and enjoy guest artists and goodies served to keep your spirits bright. We'll even help trim-your-tree~ receive a FREE handmade ornament with any fifty dollar or more purchase. This special annual event is a fun way to help start checking names off your holiday list while supporting local artists. 

Onto the celebrated day of thanks - spending the day with friends and family is surely one of the best times of year to share your delicious recipes on handmade pottery from indigenous! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Onward to the first ever Owl + Squirrel, a celebration of the holiday season with the unique, independent boutiques, galleries, and eateries in O'Bryonville (owl) & East Walnut Hills (squirrel) on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday. What a great time for two communities to come together to encourage everyone to shop local! Catch our final Trunk Show of the year with Modern Colors jewelry by our talented friend & cohort, Karen Trimble-Shell on November 25.

Enjoy the whole indigenous leaflet to find this month's special offer. We're here seven days a week with new arrivals daily, so we're happy to help you find the perfect pieces you need.  


artful events ~
Handcrafted Holiday Weekend ~ November 17-20 
Jay_ Madeleine Crowdus
During our annual Handcrafted Holiday Weekend, enjoy the wonderful tradit ion of our handmade for the holidays collection created by the best local and regional artists with styles and prices for everyone on your list. Meet three local artists and see their latest & greatest designs as they present Trunk Shows of their work.
     
While getting your holiday shopping under way, enjoy a free ornament  (with purchase of fifty+ dollars) as our way of thanking you for always keeping it handmade & local. Selected especially for you, Madeleine & Jay Crowdus created these lovely little birds, cut from steel to liven up your tree! 

featured artists & events: 
Nov 17 ~ Third Thursday Craft & Wine Night BENEFIT for Caracole, 5-8
                 with Trunk Show of Starling Millinery Hats by Theresa Kramer, 3-8
Nov 19 ~ Trunk Show of nature-inspired mixed-metals jewelry by Amy Greely
Nov 20 ~ Trunk Show of Edge Metal Elegance chainmaille jewelry by Lauren Martin
November 17 ~ BENEFIT & Theresa Kramer Trunk Show 
Enjoy the holiday cheer with friends & family while shopping with a purpose ~ 
November 17, 5 to 8 ~ Third Thursday Craft & Wine Night BENEFIT for Caracole.  

Caracole
Theresa Kramer of Starling Millinery will present her first Trunk Show at indigenous of her gorgeous hats. You can see Theresa at the gallery often, as she is the newest member of our creative crew, but this is a ONE-DAY-ONLY sale of her designs! Find your favorite hat and pick up a few holiday gifts all while enjoying wine & treats and know you are not only supporting local artists, a small creative business, but also the good work that Caracole does for the community as we will donate 10% of every purchase to this organization!

Theresa Kramer
Theresa Kramer
Theresa Kramer 
     
Enjoy the Party, Shopping, and Giving!
November 19 ~ Amy Greely Trunk Show, 11-5  
Amy Greely 

Enjoy your handcrafted holiday by meeting one of . our talented makers, Amy Greely. Amy will present her annual, irresistible Trunk Show of her latest mixed-metals, nature-inspired jewelry. This promises to be the best time to select from her wonderful array of creative earrings, necklaces, & bracelets for all your sophisticated ladies
November 20 ~ Lauren Martin Trunk Show, 12-5 
Lauren Martin 

Keep up the cheer on Sunday by meeting local designer, Lauren Martin, as she presents her first ever Trunk Show at indigenous. Enjoy a full collection of her latest chainmaille jewelry created in either sterling silver, rose gold, aluminum or steel.
Find simple & elegant designs like eternity necklaces along with intricate designs magically encasing colorful Swaroski crystals. 

Owl + Squirrel Holiday Event, November 25 & 26
Owl _ Squirrel
You're invited to the premiere Owl and Squirrel Holiday Event!

Come celebrate Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, November 25 and 26 with O'Bryonville & East Walnut Hills . Each district has a beloved little creature mascot - the Owl is O'Bryonville from our Owl's Nest Park and the squirrel from East Walnut Hills as there are so, so many trees there that squirrels call home. 
 
There will be food & fun, a cool coloring book, and entertainment. Enjoy the free shuttle service between these tw o historic neighborhoods on Friday. Completed passports (visiting three businesses in each neighborhood) gets you a chance to win prizes and free Owl and Squirrel t-shirts.

O'Bryonville and East Walnut Hills feature some of the best locally owned restaurants, bars, boutiques, and galleries in the tri-state - and what better time than the holiday season to support your local small businesses!
Karen Trimble-Shell 
Karen Trimble-Shell will be our featured artist sharing a Trunk Show of her Modern Colors jewelry line. You will have a chance to shop the full collection and meet our talented friend, November 25, from 12 to 7 during the Owl & Squirrel. 

fresh & new ~ 
Barbara MacCambridge
Barbara MacCambridge

Leandra Drumm
Leandra Drumm
Sarah Miller
Sarah Miller

Beth DiCara
Beth DiCara
Heather Grandmont
Heather Grandmont

Jason Kiley
Jason Kiley

Rich Kolb
Rich Kolb

JohnBeasley
John Beasley

Liz Franklin
Liz Franklin
Jessica _Tyson Geib
Jessica & Tyson Geib
Lucinda Moran
Lucinda Moran  
Dawn Middleton
Dawn Middleton


introducing ~ 
Celeste Sheets  
Celeste Sheets
Celeste Sheets
Celeste Sheets
Please welcome local babe, Celeste Sheets, to our indigenous family of artists! Celeste is already an integral part of the family as she is part of the gallery crew! Now we have the chance to add her "Savage Juliette" line of jewelry to our dynamic collection. Find something for every jewelry-lover in her variety of designs with mixed metals, stones, Czech & German glass beads as each has vintage style with a modern twist.  
Rebecca Miller-Campbell  
Rebecca Miller-Campbell
Rebecca Miller-Campbell
Rebecca Miller-Campbell
Please help us welcome Rebecca Miller-Campbell to our indigenous family of artists! She just delivered her first batch of one of a kind painted fabric, folk art inspired sculptural ornaments from her studio in West Liberty, Kentucky! There are lots of sweet animals along with a few elves, Santas, and snow people.  
Tonya Vance  
Tonya Vance
Tonya Vance
Please welcome Tonya Vance to our indigenous family of artists! Tonya made her first trip from Lexington, Kentucky to deliver felted wool one-of-a-kind bowls and vessels. Find beautiful colors, unique shapes and details in every piece. 
Nicole Engblom 
Nancy Hopkins
Nicole Engblom
Nicole Engblom
Coming soon ~ the colorful and whimsical works of Nicole Engblom! Adding her creativity to our collection, Nicole will be sending a selection of cute tree ornaments as well as pottery with lots of flying pigs, gleeful snowmen & jolly Santas.
Michael Hudson  
Michael Hudson
Michael Hudson
Michael Hudson
There's one more new artist to welcome to the indigenous family! Michael Hudson has a hot-glass shop in Louisville, Kentucky where he creates an artful collection of wares - candle holders, bowls, vases, even pen holders & business card holders. His signature designs are the elegant intertwining jack-in-the-pulpit candle holders ~ perfect for wedding or anniversary presents! 



let art be part of your nature ~ 

Junipurr is featured on our coloring book page for the Owl _ Squirrel
Junipurr is featured on our coloring book page for the Owl + Squirrel
Thank you for making this a memorable handcrafted holiday season and for your support of our artists & their creative endeavors now and throughout the year. We look forward to ENJOYING all the upcoming artful festivities & helping you select the perfect presents for everyone on your holiday gift list!
  
Thanks too for making buying handmade as important to you as it is to us!  Please join us for our artful events ~ meet the artists and watch them create!    
 
Artfully yours,
from the whole crafty crew ~  
Diane, Jenn, Eva, Kelsey, Celeste, Samantha, Theresa, Heather, Karen, & Mary 
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Richard Kolb_s T-Rex
Richard Kolb's T-Rex
Creature Feature !    
Enjoy 20% off  your favorite
artful animal
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*the fine print~ discount may be applied toward any one creature currently on display (not  our Junipurr, of course); discount CANNOT be combined with other discounts or applied toward special orders or previously purchased items. Discounted item may NOT be returned.
 
please enjoy 20% off your favorite little beast ~ No need  to print, just say the magic word "creature to take advantage of this discount. Offer good November 21-30, 2016.