As my wife and I awaited the birth of our first child, I noticed that there was a lack of one of a kind, responsibly made, and beautifully designed products for children. I decided to create a unique collection of products that would be intricately crafted and environmentally responsible.

No two Cate & Levi products will ever be the same. Each one is made from reclaimed wool whose colors and textures are individually selected. Not only is this process environmentally responsible, but it ensures that each animal is truly a one of a kind creation never to be duplicated. Each item is as unique as the child who adopts it.

It is important for me to set a good example for my child, to work in a highly creative and responsible fashion, and to produce long lasting items that can be today's plaything and tomorrow's keepsake. A percentage of our profits will be donated to funds that help children in need.

Lynn Dinning was born in Michigan, U.S.A.  Educated at Michigan State University and Wayne State University, she earned a B.F.A., and later studied at Penland School of Crafts, the American School for Neon, Pittsburgh Glass Center, New York Experimental Glass Workshop (now called Urbanglass), and the Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass.  She opened her studio, Good Hart Glassworks, at its present location in the early 1990’s. 

The seeds of working with glass were planted when, as a child, Lynn was able to spend time at the glassblowing studio at Henry Ford Museum’s Greenfield Village, and earned a “Glass” badge in Girl Scouts (you can see it in her studio).  Because of this early exposure, the educational mission at Lynn’s Good Hart Glassworks studio is to demonstrate the links shared by Art, Science, and History.  Lessons, tours, and demonstrations are given by appointment at her studio.  Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs awarded a grant to film Lynn’s educational demonstration.  The film “Sand + Heat = Glass” can be viewed on Youtube.

The interactions of color and light have always fascinated Lynn.  By layering clear glass between layers of color, the light penetrates the glass, creating shadows and great depth in the patterns.  Many of her designs are influenced by the wonderful light and natural surroundings of the north. She enjoys making a wide range of blown and fused glass items.  Each piece presents it’s own challenge, whether she is blowing an intricately patterned vase, making a one-of-a-kind marble, or a festive glass pumpkin.

Her work has appeared in juried shows, selected group and solo exhibitions and in collections, including the White House, throughout the United States and abroad. 

Lynn not only blows glass and teaches glass techniques at her studio. Several years ago she had the opportunity to design and teach several glass courses focusing on fusing, blowing, and kiln casting at North Central Michigan College, as well as a course called “The Business of Art”.  When not working or teaching in her studio or at the college, Lynn is a full-certified ski instructor and was named one of the “100 Top Instructors” by SKI MAGAZINE.

Hearth & Harrow is a design studio specializing in hand-drawn, nature-inspired patterns and prints. Everything we design is meant to be used and enjoyed. Our goal is to add a touch of beauty to your daily life. We want to make you smile. Our verdant patterns invoke nature. Our bright screenprints imbue warmth and style; they breathe individuality into your favorite apparel, casual kitchen linens, and home goods. Hearth & Harrow’s range of original designs and thoughtfully-made products will spark joy and bring simple elegance into your home and life.

Artist Statement

My vision for my art encompasses an understanding of the properties and movement of glass and the application of color. I have developed a personal glass art style that reflects my expression and design. I want to engage people to look at the work over and over and find something new and beautiful each time. Ultimately, I trust each piece promotes an understanding and appreciation of glass art. I have grown as an Artist through perseverance, trial, and error. My goal is to continue to grow, learn, and find new ways to bring glass art to the public.

Artist Bio

I fell in love with glass during a family vacation to Bermuda where I spent hours observing and asking questions at an open air, ocean front, hot shop, at the Royal Navy Dock Yard. I was fascinated with the thick, free flowing gather of hot glass, the blowing, molding and the adding of color. I could see the technical challenges, but also the range of possibilities in using glass as an art medium. I was 14.

During my four years of high school, I began learning to blow glass and create glass art pieces. I am a 2010 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, School of American Crafts – Glass Program. I am a young, aspiring, American artist; among the next generation of craftsmen working with their hands; carrying forward glass making traditions that are thousands of years old. I use contemporary styles, and traditional Italian, Swedish techniques that reflect a personal glass art style of my own expression and design.

People ask me what inspires me. I am a curious person which often leads to my artistic inspiration. I love rainy days, Christmas, art museums, golf, walking in the woods, waterfalls, the ocean, music, fishing and movies that take me to places I’ve never been. The formula for my work is personal. I am focused; each piece receives my enthusiasm, perseverance for excellence, and dedication to uncompromising quality. My vision for each piece encompasses an understanding of the properties and movement of glass and application of color.

Detroit raised artist, Leslie Cavell Trimble has been making art since age two. There was no hope for her to be anything but an artist. When she discovered ceramics at age 35 she was hooked and she has been doing it for 37 years! Like her name sake Uncle who worked at Ford and then started working at a tile company at age 70 where he continued until he was 91 , she is planning on continuing with her work for a long while! 

Her pottery is dishwasher, oven and microwave safe.

I set out to produce work that enriches the life of the person using it.  The handmade qualities of my stoneware pottery beg to be touched and used, and to be used each day.  With that use, an appreciation for its form, texture and glaze develops, one that ties the user to the artist.

 I discovered my passion for creating pottery in high school.  I continued my exploration of clay in college, first at Riverland College in Austin, Minnesota with James Wegner, and then at the University of Minnesota with Curtis Hoard and Warren MacKenzie.  Pots are created in sequence, each pot teaching me something I can use in the next as I strive to perfect the details that make a pot function in its task and be artistically expressive at the same time.

My pots are created on the potter's wheel and sometimes altered.  My inspiration is to create functional pottery that works well and is beautiful at the same time.  Each piece is signed by me, the artist, and is accompanied by a gift tag printed with artist statement and use and care instructions.  Glazes are chosen and applied to accentuate the pot's form and texture and are lead free.  Your pottery is safe to use in the oven, microwave and dishwasher; so use it every day, and enjoy!

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I came to clay as a second vocation.  For 10 years I taught high school biology and I cultivated a love for helping others explore the world while also encouraging scientific inquiry.  When I left teaching I returned to the classroom as a student at Haywood Community College  completing an Associates Degree in Professional Crafts.   From there I moved to Floyd, Virginia and worked as an apprentice to Silvie Granatelli, studio potter.  I am now in the process of setting up a studio and building a life as a studio potter in Floyd, Virginia.    I also teach pottery at a local community arts center in Roanoke, VA.

My pottery is made of porcelain clay and is fired in a gas kiln to cone 10.  All pots are safe for microwave, oven and dishwasher.

I became interested in making pots while attending a small college in my hometown in Kansas.  The only art professor the school had was a potter.  He taught me how to make functional, utilitarian pots.  After graduating with an art degree from Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana in 1976, my goal became to acquire my own studio and be a full-time potter.  That goal became a reality in 1983 when I built my present studio just outside of Lederach, Pennsylvania.  A house followed in 1988.  My wife is a teacher, our three children are married and living elsewhere.

My pots are sold in shops and galleries around the country.  I’ve also exhibited at The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, The Smithsonian Craft Show, The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, the Long’s Park Art and Craft Show in Lancaster, as well as other local and regional art and craft shows.  My goal has always been to make work that functions both practically and visually.  I hope you enjoy what you see.