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Explore Our Creator Types

Below is a detailed description of all of the types of creators that we house here at The Lexington Art Collective

Digital and 3D Crafters

  • Examples: Digital illustrators, 3D modelers, laser engravers.

  • Description: Using software or digital tools, these crafters design items that are printed, laser-cut, or made with 3D printers. Their creations can range from digital art to tangible items crafted with technology.

Fiber and Textile Crafters

  • Examples: Knitters, crocheters, weavers, embroiderers, quilters.

  • Description: These crafters work with fibers like yarn, fabric, and thread, creating functional items (like clothing, blankets, or bags) as well as decorative pieces through various fiber arts techniques.

Paper Crafters

  • Examples: Scrapbookers, card makers, origami artists, paper quillers.

  • Description: Paper crafters use paper as their primary medium, creating everything from intricate folded paper designs to custom cards and scrapbooks. Many use stamps, ink, and embellishments to add dimension.

Woodworkers

  • Examples: Carpenters, woodcarvers, furniture makers, lathe artists.

  • Description: Woodworking crafters design and build items from wood, ranging from furniture and sculptures to small decorative objects. They may use techniques like carving, turning, and sanding.

Upcyclers and Repurposers

  • Examples: Furniture painters, clothing designers, assemblage artists.

  • Description: Upcyclers take used or discarded materials, such as old furniture, clothes, or found objects, and transform them into something new. They are focused on sustainability and creativity in repurposing materials.

Ceramic and Pottery Crafters

  • Examples: Potters, ceramic sculptors, tile makers.

  • Description: Working primarily with clay, these artists create items that range from functional (like bowls and mugs) to artistic (like sculptures). Techniques include hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing.

Glass Crafters

  • Examples: Glassblowers, stained glass artists, mosaic artists, fused glass artists.

  • Description: Glass crafters use methods like blowing, fusing, and cutting to shape glass into decorative or functional pieces such as vases, stained glass windows, and mosaics.

Beading and Jewelry Crafters

  • Examples: Bead weavers, wire wrappers, resin jewelers.

  • Description: These crafters work with beads, stones, and wire to create jewelry and decorative items. Techniques include beading, wire wrapping, and resin casting.

Candle and Soap Makers

  • Examples: Candle crafters, soap designers, bath product makers.

  • Description: These crafters create scented, decorative, or functional candles, soaps, and bath products. They often experiment with colors, scents, and shapes to make unique items for personal use or gift-giving.

Mixed Media Artists

  • Examples: Collage artists, assemblage crafters, multimedia designers.

  • Description: Mixed media artists combine materials from different crafting types—such as paint, paper, found objects, and fabric—to create complex works of art. This category allows for maximum creative freedom and experimentation.

Embroidery and Needlework Artists

  • Examples: Cross-stitchers, embroidery artists, needle-felters.

  • Description: Needleworkers create designs on fabric by stitching with thread or by felting fibers together. Their pieces can range from traditional patterns to modern, intricate designs.

Painting and Drawing Crafters

  • Examples: Acrylic painters, watercolor artists, illustrators.

  • Description: Painters and illustrators use various paints, pens, and pencils on canvas, paper, or other surfaces to create art. While often categorized as fine art, many painting crafters work on decorative or custom items.

Resin and Epoxy Crafters

  • Examples: Resin jewelers, epoxy table makers, resin art creators.

  • Description: Resin crafters work with epoxy or resin to create items like jewelry, furniture inlays, and art pieces. They mix pigments, embed objects, and experiment with curing techniques for unique effects.

Calligraphers & Lettering Artists

  • Examples: Hand-lettering artists, calligraphers, typographic artists.

  • Description: Calligraphers and lettering artists specialize in decorative writing, often creating beautiful, custom text for invitations, signage, and art pieces.

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