In Berkeley Springs, Carol and Jean-Pierre Hsu hand-make contemporary anodized-aluminum jewelry, aerodynamic mobiles and one-of-a-kind wall pieces. They have lived and worked in West Virginia since 1975 and joined their jewelry and clay studios as Hsu Studios in 1984, developing a distinctive process that textures raw aluminum with fabric before it is anodized in vibrant colors. Their work ranges from small wearable art to large commissioned installations for schools, hospitals and public spaces.
Tova’s DesignFrom her Bethesda studio, jewelry designer Tova Shpantzer hand-forges limited-edition pieces shaped by the fluid forms of nature. Tova’s Design is distinguished by its raw, organic look and specialized metal techniques, with each object carrying its own variation in detail.ROCKVILLE, MD
Unique PewterFounded by artist Amy James in 1994, Unique Pewter creates handcrafted dichroic-glass jewelry and pewter gifts from its studio in Northern Chester County, Pennsylvania. What began with pewter charms made while raising two daughters grew into a glass-focused practice shaped by lampwork and kiln-fired techniques, including distinctive bonefish and sea-turtle pieces. The studio also provides custom conservation picture framing through its related UP Design Studios operation.POTTSTOWN, PA
bel moniliFrom her Pittsburgh-area home, Lucy Kelly hand-crafts one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories from vintage and repurposed materials. Bel monili grew from Kelly’s lifelong appreciation of antiques, shaped by time spent in her grandmother’s antique shop, and she began making jewelry in 2010. Her signature collage necklaces turn vintage costume jewelry and old beads into wearable art, with each piece retaining the character of its decades-old components.IRWIN, PA
Mark Metal WorksMark Metal Works is an art metal fabrication shop creating custom installations and architectural pieces for commercial and residential spaces. Owner Mark Lagergren brings a B.F.A. from the Columbus College of Art and Design together with more than 20 years of fabrication experience, giving the team an unusual blend of design training and hands-on metalworking. Its projects range from glazed steel partitions and custom range hoods to sculptural pieces such as a steel tree and handmade copper fish scales.