Randall Darwall & Brian Murphy-  Randall Darwall is a handweaver and Brian Murphy is a clothing designer who have been working together in New England for over twenty five years--creating unique textiles that speak to the individuality of the human spirit.  The work has grown from a focus on small wearable accessories to include entire ensembles and even interior pieces. It is an evolving collection that is primarily exhibited at special craft shows around the country and beyond. 

Steven Ford & David Forlano- David Forlano graduated from Tyler School of Art as a painter. He has collaborated with with Steve Ford for over 25 years making jewelry. David also continues artistic explorations in sound, film and painting. After many years as a Philadelphia based artist, David now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico . Steve Ford grew up in the Midwest, and studied art in St. Louis , Rome and Philadelphia .  The collaboration of Ford/Forlano explores work that references the natural world in a new way.  While David's strength has always been to push color, pattern and surface in new directions, Steve is constantly fascinated by three-dimensional structures and how things fit together mechanically. 

Valerie Hector- Chicago native Valerie Hector studied anthropology and English literature before opening her jewelry studio in 1988.  Although she is best known for creating 3-dimensional structures with beads, she also works in metal, primarily sterling silver.  When designing new pieces, Valerie tries to balance economy of form with lushness of surface finish.  She counts Chinese art and culture among her primary influences, and has made numerous trips to China to research Chinese beadwork, past and present.       

Biba Schutz- New York City metalsmith Biba Schutz  graduated from American University with a degree in design.  Life's journey brought her to textiles and metals.  Primarily a studio jeweler for the past 25 years, she has built an international following. Urban botanicals, architectural shadows and organic geometry influence her jewelry, which transcends the expected to inspire and engage the viewer to participate in the creative dialogue.  She also makes non-functional sculptural vessels in copper and other metals. 

Chris Triola- Chris Triola is a self-described visionary who thrives on wishes and dreams and likes to believe that anything is possible. She brings an artist’s approach to every aspect of design, with great attention paid to composition and detail. “The clothes I design are clothes for creative women,” she says. “They’re ‘doing’ clothes… things to wear when you’re writing, buying, selling, making, driving, thinking… and they don't impose. You shouldn't even know they’re there.  Creating the fabric addresses the painter in me. When the fabric is done, that creates the flow of design.”  Chris’s studio is in Lansing , MI .