Shop 'Til You Drop with Arts+ Faculty
A defining difference at Arts+ is the level of high-quality instruction our students receive from talented teaching artists. Many of those same artists also sell handcrafted items as a way of leaving their mark on the greater Charlotte community. Here we highlight three faculty who offer beautifully crafted goods for you to purchase just in time for the holiday gift-giving season... or just to keep for yourself!
Teaching artists are listed alphabetically.
Jordan Jones, Studio 345 Instructor
A mixed media instructor with Studio 345, Jordan Jones also has a background in graphic design. The two mediums meld when designing his wearable art for the brand, Artful Blush. Find custom-designed clothing including unisex T-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. You can also find Jordan at local art pop up events selling handbound sketchbooks.
Diane Podolsky, Printmaking Instructor
A visual arts instructor, Diane Podolsky started anniepodprints Etsy shop as a way to continue creating and serving an already-established customer base in her former home of Philadelphia. Each of her block prints is inspired by the natural world around us
Shop here. (Use code MERRY for 20% off)
Kim Turner, Visual Arts Instructor
Elizabeth In Pearls offers uncommon jewelry and art that speak uplifting stories and messages. It is named after the grandmothers of the designer, who wants her clients to experience unique pieces that they can cherish for years to come! The inspiration for the pieces comes from nature, the designer’s ancestors, shape, color, texture, and pattern.