BRIAN MOSES
#403
Woodworking
Brian is a woodworker that works with other amateur woodworking enthusiasts on projects for the benefit of non-profit in the Greater Des Moines area. Past projects: Art for fundraising and stage sets.
PIEDRAS HASEYA LLC
#406
Handmade Jewelry
Born and raised in Costa Rica, Paola is a growing jewelry designer who creates every piece with intention and humility. She works with gemstones, seeds, wood and other natural materials. Pura Vida!
JENNIFER LEE STUDIOS
#411
Ceramics
The organic shapes of Jennifer Lee's handmade pottery are inspired by nature. With glazes influenced from the beauty of the landscapes around her to produce artistic yet functional pieces.
EMILY MACFARLAND
#419
Pottery
Emily MacFarland makes elegant brightly patterned functional pottery. Her work fuses functional everyday pottery with lively brightly patterned paintings. All of her work is handmade on the potting wheel and hand-decorated using her own designs.
SHEENA THOMAS
#430
Jewelry
Sheena Thomas Metalsmith LLC is devoted to having fun in the metals studio, designing and making fine jewelry using gemstones, silver and gold, raising sensuous bowls of copper, and making unique tableware in silver. Custom design available.
LINDA LEWIS
#435
Clay Narrative Sculptures
Linda Lewis creates figures that reflect her penchant for people and the stories they tell using facial expressions, body positioning and surface treatments. Her recent work explores the hidden parts of us.
DIANE HAYES
#435
Clay Sculpture
Diane Hayes discovered figurative ceramics after many years as a painter. She now cherishes the process of building from clay. Her current work includes expressive figurative pieces as well as fanciful botanical forms.
JEN LAWLER DESIGNS
#437
Jewelry
Jen Lawler has been a metalsmith for over 15 years and loves making contemporary, clean jewelry. Alongside her collection, she creates custom work using silver, gold, and precious gems. Check out her work on etsy at the link below.
ANTHIA WHITE
#443
Metals
Anthia uses metal fabrication to convey personal experiences. Drawing inspiration from textiles and nature, she transforms metal into narratives that resonate with her journey as an artist, maker, and individual.
STIRLING DESIGNS
#443
Metals
Audrey Stirling creates a wide array of jewelry and small metal sculptures using a variety of metalsmithing techniques. Her current work revolves around insects and how they impact us and our environment.
HANNA PIEPEL
#449
Ceramics and Illustration
Hanna Piepel is an interdisciplinary artist exploring the theme of daily rituals through illustration and ceramics. Her colorful illustrations are also featured in several published children’s books.
STONE BONE WOOD CLOTH
#451
Fiber & Gemstones
My inspiration is to create beautiful objects made with stone, bone, wood and cloth that can be customized to make a personal talisman.
MADE TO MUSE
#471
Fiber, Clay, + Community
Katherine (Kat) Hutchison (she/her) is a fiber artist based in Des Moines, Iowa, whose work reflects a deep connection to people, places, and emotions. With a diverse background in a variety of crafting techniques — including embroidery, hand sewing, weaving, quilting, and punch needle — Kat has spent years refining her craft. Her art captures personal stories and memories, with each piece thoughtfully composed to convey the layers of experience, creativity, and emotion that define her journey.
Kat’s passion for fiber art, combined with her lifelong goal of being an art teacher, has manifested in many forms. She has been teaching embroidery and fiber arts to children and adults since 2015, both through local groups and her favorite non-profit, the After School Arts Program.
In March 2025, Kat became a Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor and is excited to offer creative and engaging punch needle courses for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
