More than just a gift shop!
Shelly
Shelly purchased Ärtêfacts in October 2019 and is having the time of her life adding new items to the shop almost daily! She is a self-taught wire and leather wrap artist. Using the ancient technique of wire wrapping, she has a passion for making unique jewelry and sculptures. Shelly's creations are intended to exemplify the beautiful coastal environment she has loved for many years. Her artwork has drawn praises from around the country and through social media. She is open to new designs, concepts, and challenges and always trying new things!
Claudia
Claudia is an exceptional artist and her main medium is water based oil. You can see her originals, prints and cards at BackStreet Gallery, but we are lucky enough to have some of her work in our shop in the form of beautiful canvas totes with pictures of her artwork on the front and back of them. Claudia works Wednesdays 10-4pm, stop by and say hello!
Meet The Team
Meredith
Meredith is a jeweler extraordinaire and she makes lovely vintage timepiece pendants and earrings which can be found at BackStreet Gallery, but we are lucky enough to have her newer artwork made using the ancient technique of hand-felted wool. Stop in on Mondays or Tuesdays and catch Meredith behind our counter, probably thinking of what she is going to make next!
Kathee
Kathee is one of the first people I was lucky enough to meet here in Florence. Her talents are many: Wire wrapping, rock painting, merchandising, gardening, and I could go on and on. We are so thrilled to have her working most Sundays!
Rebecca
Rebecca is one talented lady. Stop in to see her beautiful, one of a kind, knitted beanies, fingerless gloves and more! We are so thrilled to have her working most Sundays!