March 2026
Nicole Mowbray & Cynthia Smutny
Nicole Mowbray
Artist Statement: My name is Nicole and I’m a passionate ceramicist based in Spokane, WA. I’m dedicated to transforming the raw beauty of earth into functional art. My work showcases textured clay bodies, earthy tones, and merges form and function in a way that celebrates our natural world. My signature pieces, with their sharp angles, draw inspiration from the beautiful silhouettes of the Cascade Mountains. Join me in exploring the connection between earth and art.
Cynthia Smutny, Lux Elementum Jewelry
Artist Statement: The relationship between metal, stone, and form lies at the heart of my work. I am drawn to the clarity of bold geometric lines and the expressive qualities of organic shapes, and much of my design process centers on balancing these two impulses. Influences from Bauhaus design, mid‑century modern aesthetics, and the Arts and Crafts movement inform my approach, guiding me toward pieces that emphasize structure, intention, and the inherent beauty of materials.
Working primarily in silver, copper, brass, enamel, and natural stones allows me to explore contrast in both structure and surface. I use forging, texturing, stone‑setting, and enameling to highlight the contrast between smooth and rough, structured and fluid, engineered and natural. Each piece begins with a focus on form: a line, a silhouette, or a structural idea that becomes the foundation for the final design. From there, I refine the details through hands‑on experimentation, letting the materials guide the outcome.
I create jewelry as wearable art — pieces meant to feel personal, expressive, and distinct from mass‑produced accessories. My intention is for each design to resonate with the wearer, becoming part of their story and a reflection of their individuality. Through Lux Elementum Jewelry, I bring together craftsmanship, design, and material honesty to create work that feels both contemporary and timeless.
April 2026
Mia Simonen & Karen Vollmer-Poseley
Left to right: Resin Art by Karen Vollmer-Poseley, Felted Cacti by Mia Simonen
Mia Simonen, Felt Artist
Needle felting is the art of using barbed needles to sculpt wool roving into an infinite variety of shapes and forms. Owl Song Feltery creates botanicals out of wool. Owl Song Feltery was started by Mia Simonsen in 2024 and is located in Cheney,Wa. Cactus and succulents were Mia’s first botanicals of choice, and she has since added mushrooms and other fungi to her feltery. Growing up in North Idaho gave Mia plenty of chances to fall in love with the outdoors, a passion that continues to influence her art today. She has long been obsessed with growing things and has been an avid gardener for the past 30 years and a florist for the past 6 years. Needle felting allows Mia to design with botanicals year-round. From picking the shape and colors of a new project to finding just the right vintage container to showcase the finished form, the entire process offers her endless possibilities. Mia also values the joy and whimsy “feltanicals” bring to this world. Yes, that’s a word she made up to describe her art! Her realistic sculptures bring delight in a way unique to Owl Song Feltery.
Karen Vollmer-Poseley, Resin Artist
Greetings!
My name is and I started working with resin to create art that would help me to preserve my flowers from my garden.
My creative process took off and soon I found that my flowers weren’t growing as fast as I was itching to create. So I started watching many YouTube tutorials and got hooked on creating my own “Blooms”.
It’s been a year now and I’m challenged between this being just a hobby or making it into a business. For now, I’m going to cherish this as my hobby and keep my passion focused on my day job 4 days out of the week as a counselor!
The magic with this art form is in the process of creating and watching as each piece is unique in the final form. No two pieces are alike! While I’m creating; pouring the resin mixture into the mold, then adding the alcohol ink, creating designs all with the hope that when it’s cured (hardened) 6 to 12 hours later…or more, I will have something beautiful. When the piece is removed from the mold the design is underneath the top portion. It’s always a surprise!
