Natalie Reed grew up on Vinalhaven, a lobstering island off the midcoast of Maine. As a child, she spent many afternoons beach combing and adventuring on Vinalhaven’s rocky coast, and began collecting sea glass, unusual rocks, urchins, and shells. She has always had a deep love for the ocean; it’s power and mystery always drawing… Read more »

Seth Gideon Fainkujen was raised in a family with a deep appreciation for the arts. From a young age, Seth knew that he wanted to be an artist and pursued his passion by studying fine art and painting. He attended Belfast area High School where he excelled in art and graduated with the class of… Read more »

Welcome and thank you for visiting Acorn & Artisan! Acorn and Artisan crafts distinctive jewelry with a blend of 14k gold-fill, brass, & sterling silver, featuring unique lost wax cast designs. This women-owned, Maine-based business draws inspiration from the owner’s children, her ‘little acorns,’ embodying a personal touch in every piece. Kelsey combines modern boho… Read more »

Each design begins with lovely bits of birch bark foraged from fallen trees in the Maine woods. I select the pieces individually, choosing only special markings and coloration best for unique pieces of jewelry.I’ve created an original process to seal and protect the bark, while retaining its natural beauty. Backs are coated with a gold or silver… Read more »

My father is a sheet metal fabricator and he helped me with my first metal fabrication for an art project I did in 7th grade. My love for jewelry fabrication began in high school. My high school art teacher held a degree in jewelry and metal smithing from Cornell and we were lucky to have… Read more »

I’ve always been an artist and creator especially when it came to fashion and accessories. Raised in NYC by artist parents, my creativity was encouraged and nurtured. In high school I was known for wild outfit collaborations of vintage and self produced designs. In college I studied fine art at The School of Visual Art… Read more »

Craftsman Ken Kantro has worked in Maine for over fifty years. He received degrees from the University of Maine and the State University of New York. In the early 1970’s his interest in Asian art and philosophy led him to an apprenticeship at a pottery utilizing traditional Japanese techniques. As he worked with combinations of… Read more »

After graduating from Bangkok University in Fashion and textile design, I moved to the USA in 2017 to begin a new life with my husband. Then we moved to Maine in April 2019 for his new career. Maine was so new to us, we knew no one here. My first job was as a waitress… Read more »

Amy’s jewelry designs exemplify the simplicity and elegance of Maine’s unique beauty. A slower pace, small town charm and timeless beauty. Her handcrafted works inspire an appreciation for the environment, organic form and simplicity. Made one at a time, by hand, her jewelry is intended to be received as a heartfelt gift. Whether you are… Read more »

I started making jewelry as a way to reconnect with myself after becoming a mom. I was at home with my little girl all day and needed to have something that didn’t have to do with being a mom. My little girl is no longer so little, and my escape into jewelry has become a… Read more »