Pinch Gallery, Northampton MA

Leah Roth-Howe and Carl Siebing

2012-05-19T11:12:00.002-04:00

Wedding Registry for August 19th, 2012
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Anna Balkan

2012-05-16T10:15:00.000-04:00

Bold Designs & Vibrant Gemstones

Now available to buy in our online shop!

Anna Balkan grew up in the Ukraine, near Chernobyl, and immigrated to the United States at the age of 20, nearly penniless and unable to speak the language. Still, her tenacity enabled her to pursue her dreams and today, twenty years later, Anna Balkan Jewelry is a successful business creating unusual, vibrant handcrafted jewelry.

Susan Fleming

2012-05-14T10:00:00.000-04:00

Chiyogami Paper Jewelry and Belts

Made by hand in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Susan Fleming first fell in love with metalsmithing in high school. Today her distinct designs feature brightly colored Japanese Chiyogami paper set in clear, waterproof resin. Her paper collection includes necklaces, earrings and new leather belts. Susan also crafts a more delicate line of thoughtfully layered sterling silver and 14k gold circles.

Roost

2012-05-10T10:00:00.000-04:00

Modern Home Furnishings

From blown glass terrariums to miniature ceramic fruit baskets to bottle openers, salt & pepper shakers, oil and vinegar sets and drinking glasses, Roost home furnishings emphasize accessible and livable modern design. Using authentic materials and finishes that are contemporary without being hard-edged, Roost says, “We are delighted to share our passion for creating things that are affordable, beautifully made and entirely special.”

Justin Rothshank

2012-05-09T10:00:00.000-04:00

Handmade Pottery with Decorative Decals

Now available in our Online Shop!

Justin Rothshank is a ceramic artist working in Goshen, Indiana. His functional and decorative pottery utilizes custom-made laser decals, china paints, lusters and commercial decals for embellishment. Rothshank uses earthenware clay which is wheel-thrown before being fired in an electric kiln, often several times, to achieve the multiple layers of decals on some of his pieces.

Mother's Day is Coming Soon

2012-05-04T07:28:00.001-04:00

Need Some Gift Ideas?

Mother's Day is coming up fast! (Sunday, May 13th to be exact.) We know, we know... Another holiday to keep up with. But let's face it - Moms work really hard. Really hard. Where would we be if it wasn't for Moms? Think about it. Your Mom, my Mom, your best friend's Mom, Grand-Mom. And what about your wife, your partner, your best girlfriend? Dads, your day is coming. This one's for all the amazing Moms out there. Celebrate motherhood and honor your mother this year with an awesome gift from Pinch.

Ugone & Thomas

2012-04-30T11:40:00.000-04:00

Artisan Lighting from Massachusetts

Now you can buy Ugone & Thomas lamps in our online shop!

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, clocks, mirrors and wall hooks. Inspired by natural forms and honest materials, a timeless palette and genuine passion for truly handmade lighting, Janna Ugone & Justin Thomas synchronize vintage, contemporary and industrial elements. The result: distinctive, multi-dimensional goods that transform space and stir the imagination.

Jeffrey Lipton

2012-04-25T10:00:00.000-04:00

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.

Judy Jackson

2012-04-24T10:00:00.000-04:00

Handmade Stoneware Pottery from NYC

A Smith College graduate, Judy Jackson has been working as a potter for decades. She is a founder of Tribeca Potters, a studio in New York City shared by several other potters. Judy currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and maintains a private studio in the Garment District.

Emily Rosenfeld

2012-04-23T10:00:00.000-04:00

Contemporary Handmade Jewelry & Judaica

Locally based in Florence, Massachusetts, Emily Rosenfeld's unique designs are easily customizable and meant to hold a personal meaning for the wearer. Using Judaic symbolism such as the chai or hamsa, as well as images that resonate universally, Emily says, "My work is given its full meaning when it becomes part of your personal expression. I hope the joy and strength I get from making this work inspires you."

Wasabi

2012-04-20T10:00:00.000-04:00

Colorful Gemstones with Funky Style

New Wasabi in our online shop!

Wasabi founder and designer Jill Pearson is a Los Angeles native and third generation Japanese-American. Pearson brings the best of both worlds to every collection she designs for Wasabi. She embraces the clean, streamlined design of her Asian culture while advancing the American tradition of spunky, surprising, inventive style.

Eartha Handmade Tile

2012-04-19T10:00:00.000-04:00

Brightly Glazed Terra Cotta Tiles

Eartha Handmade Tile is a small studio based in Port Republic, Maryland, specializing in handcrafted decorative tiles. Parran Collery, the artist behind Eartha, graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters of Fine Art in sculpture. After years of working for a small tile workshop, Parran moved back to her hometown to open her own studio. Using traditional tile-forming methods to create colorful, relief-sculpted images in terra cotta clay, the tiles are both elegant and whimsical.

Three Wheel Studio

2012-04-18T10:00:00.000-04:00

Brightly Embellished Stoneware Pottery

Beautiful new designs in stock for spring!

Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Dwo Wen Chen is the potter behind Three Wheel Studio. He uses hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques to create his beautifully formed stoneware pieces. His work features carefully hand-painted layers of intensely colored glazes. The contrast between his glazes and the natural clay background is a signature of Three Wheel Studio pottery.

Renovation Highlights & New Handcrafts

2012-04-17T08:10:00.000-04:00

Take a Tour of the new Pinch

Pinch reopened on Saturday, March 24th, right on schedule and complete with lots of exciting new renovations! If you haven't been able to come in yet, here's a little virtual tour. As soon as you walk in, you'll notice the gorgeous new Acacia wood. Customers are saying "Even the wood is a work of art!"

Joli Jewelry

2012-04-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

Recycled Vintage Jewelry from Brooklyn

New pieces available in our online shop!

Jody Lyons began Joli Jewelry in 1984 while she was an undergraduate in Marketing at New York University. She'd decided to replace some lost costume jewelry by creating her own out of old buttons and trimmings. While wearing her creations, local boutique owners encouraged her to design a line to sell in their shops. Inspired as a child by the stylish and artistic women in her family, Jody's appreciation of all things vintage eventually developed into a colorful, witty and wearable line of jewelry.

David Aubrey

2012-04-13T10:00:00.000-04:00

Colorful, Unique, Eye-Catching Jewelry

Jennifer Arago and David Shechter founded David Aubrey in 1996. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Jersey City, NJ, David Aubrey jewelry uses diverse elements such as semiprecious stones, vintage glass beads, Indian handmade glass beads, mother of pearl, carved bone and plated oxidized brass and white metal. David Aubrey’s designs range from delicate, feminine jewelry to larger, more colorful and eye-catching pieces.

The Green Glass Co.

2012-04-12T10:00:00.000-04:00

Reclaimed Bottles into Drinking Glasses

With origins dating back to 1992 in South Africa, The Green Glass Company is the largest producer of reclaimed glassware in the world. These simple yet imaginative 100% recycled glass tumblers are made from reclaimed soda, ginger ale and beer bottles. These ordinary bottles make for conversation-starting drinking glasses.

Art Department

2012-04-11T10:00:00.000-04:00

Colorful Terra Cotta Home Accents

Based in Dorchester, MA, Art Department was founded in New York City almost a decade ago by artists and book designers Felix Kniazev and Olga Julinska. From the start their whimsical work has been distinguished by a precise, graphic quality and high-contrast vivid colors. They bring to bear their rich experiences in all areas of visual art including painting, sculpture, graphic design, printmaking, photography, theatre design and jewelry making.

Alchemy

2012-04-10T10:00:00.000-04:00

Handmade Jewelry with Industrial Artifacts

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Alchemy founder and designer Pamela Meyer creates jewelry using castings taken from industrial artifacts of the modern age, incorporating items such as gears, machine parts, 45rpm record inserts and other found objects.

Michael McCarthy

2012-04-09T10:00:00.000-04:00

Greek-Inspired Utilitarian Ceramics from Western MA

Michael McCarthy's elegant array of work includes delicate mugs for everyday use, large serving bowls to reside on tabletops as permanent focal points, covered jars for food storage and counter-top decor, and gracefully-handled vases begging for freshly budding branches and bouquets. McCarthy works in a variety of glazes in both stoneware and porcelain clay bodies.

Heather Taylor and Lisa Guy

2012-04-07T17:12:00.000-04:00

Heather Taylor & Lisa Guy
Wedding Registry ~ August 4, 2012

Heather and Lisa have put together this beautiful selection of dinnerware from their favorite potter, Louise Trout and a few other items they love from pinch for their registry. To purchase any of these pieces, please contact pinch at 413.586.4509 or info@pinchgallery.com.

~~4 dotted cereal bowls, assorted glazes, $25 each.~~ Sold.

4 striped cereal bowls, assorted glazes, $25 each

~~1 large dotted serving bowl, $78~~ Sold.

4 square striped dinner plates, $32 each

~~4 square dotted dinner plates, $32 each.~~ Sold.

1 utensil holder/vase, $65

~~Boston coasters, $12 each~~. Sold.

Contact information: 413.586.4509 or info@pinchgallery.com

Carolynn Laurenza & Jason Schweid

2012-03-30T15:05:00.000-04:00

Carolynn Laurenza & Jason Schweid's
Wedding Registry ~ July 28, 2012

Carolynn & Jason haved asked to register for Pinch gift certificates so that they can choose from our artisan made home goods when they're in the Northampton area for their wedding this summer. Here are some ideas of amounts you may choose, although any amount you wish is available. Please call us to order your gift certificate! We are happy to gift wrap it for Carolynn & Jason.

Contact information: 413.586.4509 or email at info@pinchgallery.com

Motawi Tileworks

2012-03-27T10:00:00.000-04:00

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.

Hotcakes Design

2012-03-08T10:00:00.001-05:00

Vintage-Inspired Jewelry from California

New pieces available in our online shop!

These funky yet wearable pieces feature vintage-inspired images set in carved, hand-cast resin and sterling silver. Pins with brightly plumaged birds and floral motifs make a fresh accent for a blazer or jacket lapel. Be ready to get noticed in one of Hotcakes bold necklaces or swingy earrings. And, of course, who among us can resist one (or two...) fabulous cocktail rings?

The Mincing Mockingbird

2012-03-06T10:00:00.001-05:00

New Bird Portraits on Bamboo Panels

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

Come see our newly-stocked collection of whimsical bird-themed portraits! Based in La Crescenta, California, the Mincing Mockingbird's panels are at once realistic and surrealist. With a wide-ranging color palette, these evocative paintings have a wonderful expressiveness and intensity. A close examination makes perceptible a subtle sense of incredulity, nobility, or ambivalence, capturing the unique characteristics and personalities of the subjects.