Pinch Gallery, Northampton MA

Hilary Druxman

2012-02-23T10:00:00.000-05:00

Contemporary Silver Jewelry from Canada

Hilary Druxman's collection includes organic shapes, natural designs and classic pieces that make great gifts as well as affordable, everyday jewelry. Hilary never imagined herself a jewelry designer. But, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, she landed a position with a local jewelry retailer and quickly became fascinated with the old world mystique of the craft of jewelry.

Baroni Designs

2012-02-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

Handmade Jewelry from California

Designer Sarah Baroni started her longtime love affair with jewelry at a very young age. Often called little gypsy girl, she would pile on adornments for any occasion -- dress up or play. Today, twenty one years after the inception of Baroni Designs, Sarah Baroni's jewelry still resonates with her personally.

Hobo International

2012-02-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

Stylish and Practical Leather Handbags and Wallets

New colors and styles are now in stock for spring! Leaf green and neutral yet covetous Fawn are great additions to the classic Caramel, Fuchsia and Black leather colors. And there are lots of great new shapes like the Norah and Betty handbags, the Sable clutch and the Poppy wallet.

All My Lovely Goners Art Opening

2012-02-17T12:26:00.001-05:00

Friday, February 24th from 6-9pm

This multimedia exhibit features collages by Lillianna Pereira and photographs and video by Philip Price of the local band Winterpills. In conjunction with the Winterpills' newest CD release, All My Lovely Goners, an acoustic set will take place at pinch. Winterpills also teamed up with Greenfield brewery The People's Pint to create "The Winterpillsner" which will be served at the opening reception.

Maruca Designs

2012-02-13T13:00:00.000-05:00

Handmade Jacquard Bags from Boulder

Maruca Design began in Boulder, Colorado in 1991. Since then owner Rex Maruca has developed a following of cool and conscientious women who seek functional yet stylish handmade bags and wallets made from prints with lots of personality. Maruca’s colorful and unique textiles are designed, milled and stitched together into their loveable bags in the US.

Tashi

2012-02-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

Contemporary Jewelry from Canada

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Tashi designers Wren Campbell and James Burns draw inspiration from the stunning landscape of the West Coast. Their contemporary line of jewelry reflects a clean, modern aesthetic along with an appreciation of the natural environment.

Laurel Denise

2012-02-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

Inspiring Jewelry from Virginia Artist

Laurel Smith, owner and designer of Laurel Denise, has been designing jewelry and gifts since 2005. A graduate in Studio Art from James Madison University, Laurel now lives and works in a studio in Charlottesville, Virginia. Now in her second season at Pinch, we’re excited to carry her inspiring collection of affordable handmade jewelry.

Little Cat Metals

2012-02-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

Handmade Silver Jewelry from Holyoke

Local artist Carol Joannidi, the jeweler behind Little Cat Metals, grew up on Martha's Vineyard and studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Currently based in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Carol plays with the dichotomy of organic and industrial shapes and forms to create wearable sculptures.

a pinch of Valentine's

2012-02-07T15:36:00.001-05:00

Great Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day

Pinch is stocked with an awesome array of handmade gifts for Valentine's day. We can help you find something that says "I Love You" in your own way, whether it's jewelry and wearables or housewares and ceramics. Here's a little preview of some of our favorites. Happy Valentine's Day!

Sugarboo Designs

2012-01-31T10:00:00.000-05:00

New Inspirational Wall Art

Now you can buy online at shop.pinchgallery.com!

Based in Atlanta, GA, Rebecca and Rick Puig started Sugarboo Designs together with a mission to make handmade products that add soul to the home. Their signs are made from reclaimed wood with an antiqued appearance. Each piece has its own unique character with distinctive grains and intentional imperfections.

serefina

2012-01-26T07:44:00.000-05:00

Urban Vintage Jewelry

Based in the San Francisco Bay area, serefina aptly describes themselves as “a company bridging hand-made art with modern sensibility.” Launched in July 2010, serefina uses exotic natural feathers in all shades and shapes and pairs them with chains and findings from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. The result: gorgeous “urban vintage” jewelry.

Jeffrey Lipton

2012-01-13T10:00:00.000-05:00

New Pottery from a Local Artist

Born and Maine and now based in Cummington, Massachusetts, Jeffrey Lipton’s pottery is illustrated with scenes from life in rural New England. “Let the pots do their own thing,” he says. “Let them be witnesses to our moments…” Jeffrey is currently apprenticing with well-known potter Mark Shapiro at Stonepool Pottery.

Ugone & Thomas

2012-01-11T14:48:00.001-05:00

Artisan Clocks & Lamps from Massachusetts

Easthampton-based designer Janna Ugone combines her academic background in jewelry and ceramics with her professional expertise in product design to bring us this eclectic collection of fine lighting and wall clocks. Our newly-stocked collection includes an array floor and table lamps with parchment and ceramic shades.

Jen Smith

2012-01-11T10:00:00.000-05:00

Handmade Jewelry with Original Photos

Now you can buy Jen Smith online at shop.pinchgallery.com!

In 1995 photographer and jeweler Jen Smith decided to combine her interests by creating a collection of handmade jewelry. Jen describes it as a perfect marriage: the jewelry became the frame for the photograph and the photograph took the place of a precious stone. Now based in Ashfield, MA, each piece is made using her own hand-printed and toned photographs that are precisely cut and set into individually cast frames. Most images are original; others are reproduced details from vintage prints.

Far Fetched Jewelry

2012-01-10T14:24:00.000-05:00

Fair Trade Silver Jewelry from California

Artist Statement: "For over 20 years Far Fetched has been known for designing fun, creative and heartfelt jewelry. Far Fetched is a lifestyle company. We like to think of it as more than just a workplace. We focus on the positive and enjoyable aspects of life and offer an environment where our vision, creativity and passion can express itself."

Motawi Tileworks

2012-01-10T10:00:00.000-05:00

Arts & Crafts tiles from Ann Arbor, MI

Run by brother and sister team Nawal and Karim Motawi, Motawi Tileworks opened in 1992. They became obsessed with handmade tiles while working at a pottery studio and were compelled to make their own handmade tiles. Influenced by the decorative style of the Arts and Crafts movement, they take inspiration from Pewabic, Rookwood,and Grueby as well as architects such as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Grenadier Pottery

2012-01-06T10:00:00.000-05:00

Inlaid-Leaf Pottery from the Berkshires

Based in Monterey, Massachusetts, Ellen Grenadier has been making nature-inspired tableware and custom work for over 30 years. Her technique involves pressing leaves into the wet clay to leave an imprint prior to firing and glazing. Her designs tend to feature peony, ginkgo, willow, maple or fern leaves, as well as pine needles. She works in rich glazes of natural cobalt blues, copper greens and ambers made from iron.

Stoneheart and Company

2011-12-22T09:04:00.000-05:00

Story Pictures from Cotuit, MA

These Story Pictures from Stoneheart and Company combine original or vintage photographs and original drawings with a letter, poem, single word, or fitting declaration. They are small and intimate - almost like secrets. The pictures are meant to be placed on a windowsill, on a bookshelf, on the wall, or even tucked away in the medicine cabinet as a meaningful reminder for yourself or someone you love.

donnabelle designs

2011-12-21T18:55:00.000-05:00

Enameled Jewelry from Florence, MA

donnabelle designs is an exploration of color, form and line by artist Donnabelle Casis. As a professional artist with an MFA in painting, Donnabelle is inspired by her love of color and fascination with organic forms to create jewelry that is vibrant, creative and contemporary. Each piece is handcrafted in Donnabelle's studio. She works with vitreous enamel on copper, kiln-firing each piece at 1500ºF multiple times. The reverse of all forms are counter-enameled with a solid contrasting color, creating jewelry that can be worn two ways.

Winter Sale Going on Now

2011-12-18T16:32:00.028-05:00

Get 30% off Select Handcrafts

We think everyone should have access to handcrafted goods. We hope our annual Winter Sale will make it possible for more of our customers. Get 30% off great buys for yourself like sweaters by Margaret Winters and handbags by Hobo International, or find gifts for loved ones like Susan Fleming jewelry or ceramics by Pigeon Toe.

And now you can Buy 1, Get 1 Free on Holiday Ornaments!

*Select items only. All sales are final.

If you love what you see here or have any questions, please call Pinch at 413-586-4509 or email us at info@pinchgallery.com.

Adero Willard

2011-12-17T15:04:00.000-05:00

Functional Terracotta Pottery from Northampton, MA

Adero Willard creates distinctive patterns using wax as a resist, producing multiple overlapping layers. This technique creates the illusion of depth with windows and screens that animate the surfaces of her pots. Willard says of her work, "My inspiration lately has come from designs on textiles—quilts from a number of American cultures - to wedding dresses sewn in India. I play with the qualities of surfaces in the same way that many textile artists design cloth, creating metaphors through overlap, camouflage, veiling, revealing, and decorating."

Donna McGee

2011-12-16T00:46:00.000-05:00

Decorated Earthenware Pottery from Hadley, MA

Donna McGee’s ceramics are a functional and decorative representation of the Pioneer Valley in pottery. Donna’s signature style includes the combination of clay, sgraffito, drawing and painting. The scenes on her pieces include farmland, porches, flowerpots, and are generally reminiscent of country life in rural Massachusetts. With red earthenware, she uses a slab roller to create tiles and platters and the potter’s wheel for pots and bowls.

Sarah Ahearn Bellemare

2011-12-15T12:00:00.000-05:00

Local Artist and Author of "Painted Pages"

Northampton artist Sarah Ahearn Bellemare's new book, "Painted Pages: Fueling Creativity with Sketchbooks and Mixed Media," is available at Pinch along with her paintings and framed prints. Sarah first began painting as a way to illustrate poetry. Her mixed media paintings are layered with found images, fragments of text from old books, and pieces of vintage maps. These ephemera become the fabric and focus of many of her whimsical paintings.

AWC Designs

2011-12-15T11:27:00.000-05:00

Leather Belts with Handmade Buckles

According to the beltmaker, Andrea Combes, "Accessories are THE best way to put a smile in your day...A bold belt will snaz up your jeans and brighten up an outfit, and hold your pants up as well!" Made in Rhode Island, the belts are made from leather and the buckles are set with colorful fabric and covered with an epoxy resin to make them scratch resistant.

Emily Rosenfeld

2011-12-01T20:47:00.000-05:00

Sterling silver jewelry from Northampton, MA | November 6, 2010

Emily Rosenfeld's unique creations are easily customizable and meant to hold a personal meaning for the wearer. Emily describes her evolution as a crafts-person: "In 1988, after graduating with a degree in English, I started working for production jewelers, Lewis and Hubener, where I stayed for two years. Understanding that I wanted to earn my living with my hands and with my eye I moved to the Bay Area, took a few workshops and began making my own jewelry in 1991.