maker city Archives

Maker Profile: Wood-fired Pottery

Classically trained in Japan and China, ceramics artist Maggie Connolly is sinking her creative roots in Knoxville.

Through Master Repurposers, Debbie Meritsky and Marc Rotman transform salvaged goods into pieces of art.

Jessica Carr draws on her heritage to serve up delicacies from Knoxville’s only Asian bakery.

At Native Maps, David Harman has translated local landscapes into a national business.

A lettering artist and designer, Nkem Warner uses her work to further conversations about mental health, and social and environmental justice.

Stacey Patty’s pop-up camper allows her to take her studio to her custom t-shirt buyers.

When Kara Lockmiller paints portraits of musicians, she uses a palette of the colors she hears in their music.

Sharon Deane took up soap-making for a greener lifestyle — and ended up with a side business.

Fountain City artist Janet Trewhitt incorporates fused glass into her jewelry and other creations.

Mindfulness and nature provide the inspiration for Jennifer MacIsaac’s watercolors and jewelry.