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Great service
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Hi There! I’m an artist. I create works that commemorate important life events as well as add joy to every day life. I'm here to create the art you want.
I am a multimedia artist based in Northern New York with over 10 years working with clay and much longer with paint. My work can involve anything from a tea pot shaped like your cat to a large painting, or jewelry.
I love working one on one with people to bring their ideas into reality. If you have an idea for something that you just can’t seem to find it anywhere, I want to hear from you.
My work is a fusion of art and craft that blurs the boundary between these traditions.
I attended Alfred University from 2002 to 2006, earning a BFA. I have attended Medalta International Artists Residency, The Penland School of Crafts, Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, and the Women's Studio Workshop for residencies and workshops in ceramics. I also attended the Vermont Studio Center for a four-week residency in painting. My work has won numerous awards, been shown in various local galleries as well as venues in Canada, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York City.
Testimonials
What people are saying
Colton Maloy
For Colton's Dishware
I could not be more happy to have dealt with Sara! I am extremely happy with the final product and I'm sure my co-workers will be too! Thank you so much!
Scheba Derogene
For Custom Planter w Drainage Holes - Just one!
I absolutely loved working with Sara! She kept me updated throughout the whole process. I am so obsessed with my new planter. Super excited to fill her up with some of my favorites!!
Kim Ressler
For Custom Kettlebell Coffee Mug
Sara was fabulous to work with. Once the product started, she sent messages often with updates and progress. I even had a chance to add a few things as we went along. The only critique I have is that the engraving is a little hard to read after the glaze. All in all I’m very pleased with my final products and so were my friends who received them as gifts. Thank you Sara!
SCStephanie Clemons
For Cat Bastet Urn
The urn Sara made for my cat Jinx is beautiful! Very happy to have his forever home, custom made, for my pet that was an individual himself. If working with this artist, please be thorough in asking about steps and how long each step takes so you are not cut off in the middle of revisions. The process was not full explained to me. Also the shipping date was missed, so make sure you are clear if you need it by a specific time. We had 2 months to complete this project, with a shipping date set by the maker. With 1 week left, and not seeing anything other than 2 glaze tests and a drawing, I asked what steps need to get done to ship by the date she set. I was informed she had been sick and the item would not ship on time. I was disappointed, as I didn't set the ship date, as was not informed that there would be delays until I asked. We settled on an amicable solution to rectify the delay. In dealing with items surrounding death, I would have hoped for better communication if a delay were to be had. All in all, within that week proofing photos were coming daily, and we were honing in on the final look of the urn. I was again disappointed when I was told it was too late to make any further revisions as it had to go in the first kiln and there was 1 note of shaping I wanted addressed. A heads up that I had 1 day left for revisions would have been nice. Sara was very professional in her communications though. And obviously knows the medium she works with very well. I am overall very happy with my finished product. I only wish that knowledge was passed along to me throughout the process.
Jessica Karolyi
For Jessica's Wedding & Special Occasion
Working with Sara was amazing. I had a vision for my project and she was able to translate that into a masterpiece. She communicated with me throughout the entire process and sent me plenty of pictures and updates. Her pricing was great and I am so incredibly thankful to have worked with her on my project. She made the process smooth and I would definitely work with her again.
Information
Maker Policies
Shipping Policy
I ship all work via the USPS, unless we specifically arrange for UPS. Customers are responsible for giving me the correct address and once I ship something out, I am no longer responsible for it. If a package comes back to me for any reason I will reship it once an arrangement for the cost of the second shipping is take care of. I use as many recycled shipping materials as possible. If you would like gift wrapping, depending on the shape of your piece, I may be able to provide it. If you are an international shopper, I am happy to create something for you, but you responsible for your country's customs fees or import duties. These are determined by your country and I am unable to estimate them, therefore they are not included in postage. I encourage clients to know and/or research what fees their country may charge them. I am also unable to insure or track international packages.
Installation Policy
I am willing to install in the Northeastern area depending on location.
Maker Policy
Before purchasing please consider, my handmade creations take a lot of time, energy, and supplies so I can not offer refunds. Please purchase seriously and make sure you voice any comments or concerns throughout the process. My goal is for you to be noting but happy with what we create together. If you cancel your order I do not offer refunds. Exceptions are sometimes made to this, on a case by case basis.
