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Makerspaces, Creative Gatherings and Specialty Texas Artisan Gift Shop. Creative Gatherings for all skill levels using a variety of media including, metals, leather, stones and more! Make & Takes customized for groups or individuals. Visit us at 2322 N. Austin Avenue in beautiful Georgetown Texas! Monday - Friday 11am - 5pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm, and Sunday by appointment only. We will be closed Friday, May 24 - Monday. May 2

Texas Proud Artisan Creations and Creative Gatherings featured at The Artisans’ Workbench
Texas Artisans Creations and Artisan led Creative Gatherings.
All creations by Texas Artisans

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Created by Artisan and Creative Gatherings Instructor, Evia Ballard. Sterling Silver leaf and hand set stone

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Texas Artisan, EJ Brown’s, Assemblage of Watch Tips

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Texas Artisan, Terrie Bodine creates gorgeous Perfume Pens

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Gaby Shultz, Proprietor, Artisan and Creative Gatherings Instructor features creations from leather, metal and lampwork beads.

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Texas Artisan, Terrie Bodine creates gorgeous Writing Pens

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One of a kind rings with stones cut, shaped and set by Texas Artisans Beth Driver and Glenn Webster

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Texas Woodworker, Mark Cramer, crafts everything from solely hand carved items to larger furniture products with traditional cut joinery.

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Jewelry Photos by Shelley Kaderka. Models Tiffany Rollfing, Devin Anderson, Khat Shaw, Elena Briggs, and Kendall Beebe

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Georgetown Texas Gift Market

Georgetown Texas Gift Market
by Gaby Shultz
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Explore Our Storefront Location!

Explore Our Storefront Location!
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Treasures to Keep and Share

leather and copper Cuff making process

This lasered message was added by Ronnie Lewis, a fellow BIG volunteer. He also added lines every 7" allowing for an easy cut with our leather cutting knife. Our Georgetown Volunteer Spot

leather and copper Cuff making process

This smooth leather was chosen especially for this design to create a beautiful impression.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Roll printing was used to transfer the flower pattern onto the leather with a steel plate and rolling mill.

leather and copper Cuff making process

A medium brown stain was applied to accentuate the design and protect the leather.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Once the stain had dried we buffed to a subtle sheen.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Roll printed copper cut into a heart shape.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Our apprentice, Devin Anderson, used our 20 ton electric press to cut the heart.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Devin used our Jool Tool to prep the copper hearts for patina by removing burs.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Copper hearts dipped into a patina bath for a warm brown organic look.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Results of the patina process we used to produce a slight variation in copper color

leather and copper Cuff making process

The finished heart was riveted to the cuff.

leather and copper Cuff making process

A custom copper button and leather clasp was attached.

leather and copper Cuff making process

Cuffs ready for their recipients at Big's Art Auction

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