What started as a group of talented folks displaying their work out of the backs of cars in the Measurement Incorporated parking lot has grown into a vibrant, thriving market of more than 50 juried artists. You can find them out at Durham Central Park every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon chatting with folks about their pottery, woodworking, fiber arts, glasswork, jewelry and much more. Stop by any weekend, but save the date for the Durham Craft Market’s 10th anniversary celebration on October 31, which will feature artist demos, music, door prizes and balloon animals for the kiddos. Check durhamcraftmarket.com for details!
Durham, North Carolina Fabric Art, $45
Blush and gold fabric, hand-embroidered and layered on burlap – with the words “Durham, North Carolina” printed on it – mounted on reclaimed board, ready to hang.
By Kristen Thompson, Love Like Twine
All embroidery is done by hand with needle and thread to create irregular stitches and beautiful textural quality; Kristen often uses The Reuse Warehouse to source the wood for the background boards.
Curvy glass serving bowl, $90
By Karen Casey, Karen Casey Fused Glass Designs
This custom mold was originally intended as a lampshade; however, the light didn’t dissipate through the glass as well as was anticipated. So Karen, one of DCM’s founding members and current market manager, started making these food-safe bowls. (She uses hers for serving chips.) Some of her other items made from glass include jewelry, mirrors, tables, clocks and other art pieces.
Red & honey Kazuri bracelet, $47
Ceramic Kazuri beads from Kenya in red and honey colors accented with matching ceramic beads, red crystals and horn beads; gunmetal-finish toggle clasp.
By Sadarryle Rhone, Kuumba’s Heart
Kazuri beads are created by the Fair Trade Federation company that was established in the 1970s. The mission of the company is to provide employment opportunities for disadvantaged members of Kenyan society.
Hazelwood Farm seed sack
Richardson-style bag, $65
By Lorie Malone,
Re-Created Upcycled Fashion
All of Lorie’s vintage seed and feed bags are reinforced with fleece and lined with recycled cargo pants, which provide ample pockets and storage inside the bag. She uses parts from belts for the bag closures.
Spice Rack, $65
Made of materials found in Watts-Hillandale neighborhood: a kitchen drawer from Oakland Ave.; ’20s beadboard from Sunset Ave.; beadboard pine from Englewood Ave.; and old picture molding.
By Mark Cool
Mark gets most of his materials from dumpster diving and picking items off of curbs, mostly vintage, distressed wood, furniture and other found objects. His workshop is on three acres of wooded land in Efland, though he lives in Durham, where he sources many items used to create his pieces.
Lidded box, $125
Stoneware that’s been thrown, altered and assembled; fired in a gas kiln at nearly 2,400 degrees.
By Julie Olson, White Oak Pottery
This art major planned to be a graphic designer till she took a pottery class and “fell in love with the three-dimensional.” She’s been making posts now for 39 years. See more of her work on the second annual Durham County Pottery Tour, November 14-15.
