Artists

Susan Carew Johnson is the artist and owner of Authentic Soul Studio, LLC. She creates abstract and semi-abstract paintings in acrylics and mixed media on canvas and board in various sizes. She has been an artist of about 20 years and is inspired by nature; be it atmosphere, light, weather, bold color, seasons, landscapes, found items, and breathtaking sights. She enjoys sensing and interpreting perspectives and ideas through painting, color, mark-making, and contrasts. Her studio is located within the Artisan Forge Studios, Studio 11. Here she creates and displays her art. She is typically here Monday through Saturday, but appointments can be made as well. 

Facebook: Authentic Soul Studio www.Authenticsoulstudio.com

authenticsoulstudio@hotmail.com 

Christy received formal training in fine art and fashion design at The Art Institute of Chicago, Parsons School of Design NYC, and The Art Students League of New York. Before she became an independent artist, she was a fashion stylist for visual merchandising for Saks Fifth Avenue NYC. For 10 years , Christy created fashion magic in their windows.  She returned back to her roots in the mid-west and began a business as a jewelry designer.  Her pieces are described as colorful and playful little wearable sculptures. She enjoys exploring new mediums to express herself on an artistic level.  Christy has gone forward to develop her skills in felt making and construction of mixed media wall hangings and sculptures. 

www.facebook.com/christy.ann.skuban.studio 

Studio # 8 at Artisan Forge Studios is the home of Expressive Domain. Artist Patricia A. Hawkenson is best known locally for her detailed images of the city of Eau Claire in the "Color Eau Claire" collection and adult coloring book. She co-illustrated "Color Chequamegon Bay" with Jeffery Holvick. She is the author of the historical fiction novel "Born with a Tarnished Spoon". She offers Creative Coaching and art lessons along with paintings and a variety of artistic crafts.

Studio hours usually match regular AFS Gallery hours, but call or email to verify:

715.225.9536

expressivedomain@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/expressivedomain

Chef and owner of the former Obsession Chocolates, Rebecca Flynn, is back creating her signature chocolate works of art. Sweet Driver’s truffles are made from superb quality couverture chocolate and made in a European method making them delicate and super creamy. Combine the techniques with local, organically grown herbs, butter and fruits, you will not find any truffles to compare. Each piece is exquisitely decorated, and a real piece of “Edible Art” as Rebecca calls them. 

https://www.sweetdriverchocolates.com/

Wholesome Endeavors will meet you where you're at on your health journey and help you make your health goals a sustainable lifestyle. Don't spend one more day confused about which foods are healthy, how to prevent disease, or not enjoying the journey with your health. These services will change your lifestyle, perspective about food, and be the healthiest version of yourself for your best quality of life.

https://www.wholesomeendeavors.com/ 

 Casual Ore Formal is a jewelry design and instructional company* that presents the works of Metalsmith Liz.   Our Head Metalsmith specializes in transforming actual Wisconsin birch bark into fine art jewelry.  The bark is cast into metal, and then the work is typically highlighted with yellow gold pieces and set with a variety of colored Sapphires. These transformative steps forever immortalized the organic material into metal. Liz enjoys the complexity of this process, and is passionate about her craftsmanship. It can be said that her original handmade jeweler is an actual piece of Wisconsin, “Made in WI.”   Conversely, at Casual Ore Formal, Metalsmith Liz also likes to work with the simplicity of shape bringing you wardrobe staples, through lines such as Simply Silver and Thrive. Check out these economically priced jewelry options in our Artisan Forge Studios’ Gallery.     *At this time, due to Covid, we are not offering any jewelry classes. 

https://www.facebook.com/CasualOreFormal 

Learn to play the piano with an emphasis on discovery, creativity, and exploration while maintaining high standards. Receive a fun and well-rounded music education experience. Students regularly enter (and win!) contests for composing, perform in our annual Extravaganza at various community venues, and collaborate with others to learn duets. All lessons begin with a 10-week introductory course that includes the first lesson book. Along with traditional methods, students also learn functional skills that enable them to play popular music such as hymns, pop, and jazz. Ages four through retirement!

www.jeffmillerpiano.com