Artist Profile Mad Hatter Ceramics

Elizabeth Lagfled of Mad Hatter Ceramics makes whimsical pots and clay things. Here she discusses her beginnings and her inspirations

"I knew I was hooked on clay after taking a summer wheel-throwing class in Alexandria, VA in 2005.
But unfortunately, I hurt my hand skiing in March 2007, and had to switch from the wheel to hand-building. I have always liked to sew, and collect buttons, so when I started playing around with slabs, buttons seemed natural to "sew" my seams up. That led to my button line, and then I expanded my collection and made it even more whimsical with polka dots, swirling forms and "wood". My work is largely inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the origin for my company, Mad Hatter Ceramics. My favorite pieces merge form and function, artfully designed objects that can be used in everyday life."
Liz is also a member of the Creative Clay Studios in Alexandria VA Find this studio, leaning center and store on the web at http://creativeclaypottery.com/cool.htm

In Her Words- Profile of K. Wagner, Bookbinder.

Selling her wares under the name Moonlight Bindery, Katie Wagner has this to say about herself and her work." I am a bookbinder/bookconservator/librarian born, raised and still living in the Metro Washington, D.C. area. Inspired by the collection of papers I have amassed over the years and in need of an outlet for my creative side, I create high quality handbound books and photo albums. On a more whimsical note I also have a line of notebooks created from salvaged boxes. The boxes are from here and my husband's native Germany. The notebooks are wire or spiral bound and run the gamut of the food spectrum! " Pictured here is one of her noteboooks bound in a Necco Wafer Box. What a wonderful Valentine for the literary.

More Prizes

More beautiful earrings have been donated, as have cards and other wonderful pieces. Something else to look forward to in February!

Raffle and Door Prizes

Since the Carroll Baldwin Hall is such a wonderful building, and the kind folk who run it are a terrific bunch of volunteers, we decided to hold a raffle/door prize to benefit the hall. I'm putting up pictures of donated items as I get them. Take a look at what you can win . Aren't these just wonderful?

Savage SnowDrop Art and Craft Fair

The Independent central Maryland artisans and crafters of Etsycrest invite you to join us for our mid-winter art and craft fair, Savage Snowdrop, on Saturday February 16, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.

Join us at the historic Carroll Baldwin Hall at 9035 Baltimore street in Savage, MD for a leisurely day out.
The artisans will be on hand to demonstrate our favorite techniques and to show off our best designs.
Several of us will be holding demonstrations or a make- and -take craft. We're even having a Victorian cream tea (space limited) with homemade cakes, fruits and pastries served on vintage china.

Browse through the wares of 40 local artisans for that perfect item to herald Spring.
Try on warm hand knit hats. Select unique cards and paper goods for your social correspondence. Perk up your wardrobe with beautiful jewelry. Find that perfect accent for your home’s decor. Meet new artists in every medium, from fused glass artists to jewelers to yarn spinners.
Shop for one-of-a-kind items for a late Valentine’s, for Easter, Mother’s Day, weddings, house-warmings, and birthdays. What better way to welcome Spring?


Of course admission is free, but we do ask that strollers be left outside due to fire regulations. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Benefit show for the Carroll Baldwin Memorial Association.