Studio Happenings — In the Studio
Celebrate Summer with Athena
Posted by Kimberly Mazursky on
Introducing our newest artisan: Athena. Athena joined us in Alexandria recently and has a passion for art. She is currently honing her weaving skills in our textiles studio. She also loves spending time in the glass studio creating new products. During her free time, Athena enjoys watering plants, drawing, and going to the mall. Athena is diligently breaking down the remaining glass from our "petal line", which includes the Lily Pad Petal Dish, Rainbow Petal Bowl, and the Acer Candle Holder. These smaller pieces are incorporated into our Rainbow Lumiere Lanterns and Water Lumiere Lanterns. Currently, they are being used...
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Process to Product- Spring Edition
Posted by Kimberly Mazursky on
At Coletta Collections, we create beautiful, wearable works of art, striving for effortless chicness to delight our customers. Our dedicated and creative staff works diligently to create designs with our artisans in mind. Our goal is to ensure that our designs are not only wearable but also accessible for adults with disabilities to create independently and with a sense of pride. Learn about the creation process of Coletta Collections products on a behind the scenes tour of the Daisy Silk Scarf and the Dahlia Link Necklace, from start to finish. Daisy Silk Scarf The Daisy Silk Scarf is a meticulously...
Let Us Help You Set The Table
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Our artisans have been diligently working in the studio to unveil our new Spring 2024 product line! To usher in the spring spirit, we are introducing our home and tableware products to help you get ready for gatherings and celebrations! We hope you appreciate the vibrant, seasonal hues! Fruit Appetizer Plates- Set of 2 Seeking a plate that perfectly accommodates your h'orderves, cocktails, or snacks? Explore the charming Fruit Appetizer Plates- Set of 2. These plates are proportioned for ease, no dilemma of kiwi or strawberry. Both included at one convenient price! The dedicated artisan Celeste works diligently to assemble...
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Pretty in Pink for Valentines Day
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Be swept up by the Cherry Blossom Tie Dye Scarf! This carefully dyed silk scarf features a lovely floral pattern in fuchsia over a crisp white background. Welcome warmer weather with our first scarf of the spring season! Check out this fabulous teamwork by artisans Marie and Leah! The Cherry Blossom Tie Dye Scarf uses a Japanese dye technique called "shibori" that creates patterns on fabric. Marie and Leah are using droppers to carefully place red dye all around the silk. This is Leah's first time tie dyeing! She was very excited to learn a new skill in the studio. This bright and durable...
Coletta Collections' Spectacular Christmas Trees
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We know you've been waiting patiently and they're finally here! Our line of Christmas Trees have finally arrived. We are happy to introduce two new Christmas Tree sets this holiday season to share with our Coletta Collections family: Red & Green and White Marble! All trees are carefully crafted from fused glass by adults with disabilities in the DMV area. Did you know that all of the bases for our Christmas trees are also made from reclaimed wood, generously donated by JL Tree Service Inc! We appreciate them so much! The Christmas Trees in Red & Green- Set of 3 are...