You're Invited to Our Holiday Party!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

from

Urban Alchemist!!!

We just wanted to take a moment and say "Thank You" to all our wonderful customers!  We know you can spend your money anywhere and we're glad you continue to make the conscious decision to purchase from Urban Alchemist.  

When you spend your money locally you are supporting your local community, buying green and helping to sustain the art community in your neighborhood.  And for that we give "Thanks!"

And as a Reminder, this Saturday is Small Business Saturday.  So be sure to go out and support all the local businesses you love, from the coffee shop to the restaurant and of course, Urban Alchemist!

Small Business Saturday!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Don't forget to support one of your favorite local businesses, Urban Alchemist,  this holiday season!   This Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. On November 26, we're asking millions of people to shop small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.

Pre Holiday Sale Party!

Lauren Haupt

Lauren Haupt Jewelry is another happy new addition to the Urban Alchemist Design Collective. Lauren believes jewelry is everyone’s opportunity to add details to their exterior in order to express their inner, personal style. Whether deciding to add one piece for subtle charm or layer them for an edgier expression, Lauren Haupt Jewelry is privileged to be a part of her customer’s everyday style.  And we know our customers will be happy to add her pieces to their jewelry boxes.

All jewelry is handmade with great care in Lauren Haupt’s New York City studio.

Here are a few pieces that caught our fancy:

Copper Colored Gal

Alejandra Rimijio is another great new addition to Urban Alchemist Design Collective.  This Brooklyn based designer has spent the last 20 years in the fashion industry and it shows.  After an inspirational trip to Paris Alejandra returned to New York City to start her collection.  These one of a kind items are both beautiful and special, come check them out at Urban Alchemist.  Here are a few to wet your whistle:

Mariela Zapata

Meet one of the newest members of Urban Alchemist Design Collective, Mariela Zapata!

New York born, Mariela credits her mom and dad for her entrepreneurial spirit and the support of her family as the basis of her success.  Mariela brings a fresh take to the world of accessories, creating every piece from scratch.  Here are some of Mariela's outstanding designs:

Sweet Prints from LoveSugar

Love Sugar Design is made up of husband and wife team Nicole and Jimmy Chung.  This talented couple lives in Miami and recently sent us an array of adorable typographic and illustrated prints in time for the holidays.  Some of the details are subtle and may not show as well in the images, so come in in person to check them out.   These are all on 8.5x11 sheets and will fit into a standard frame.   If you want to tell someone how special they are to you, one of these prints is a great way to do it...  all Love Sugar Prints are $24.

Re-Imagined Movie Posters by Claudia Varosio

Urban Alchemist is proud to offer Re-Imagined Movie Posters by Claudia Varosio.  Claudia is a Londoner (as in, the capital of England) who creates her own illustrations for these awesome posters.  Some of my all-time FAVORITE movies are included such as Donnie Darko, The Royal Tenenbaums, Bladerunner, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, China Town,  and Rocky Horror, among others.  We've only got one of each of 18 different movies, so come get your favorite before it's gone!  All posters are 12x18" and professionally printed on premium archival paper with water- and fade-resistant pigments.
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A Ghoulishly Great Halloween Party at Urban Alchemist

New Items from Leah Duncan!

There's so much more from Leah Duncan to check out at Urban Alchemist!  So come by and see what wonderful things lie inside.

Alice Yim Trunk Show!!!

Back 2 School Sale and Designer Meet & Greet!

Nature-Inspired Ceramics by JFish Designs

Check out these new pieces from JFish Designs!  JFish is the work of Jennifer Fisher, a NJ native and graduate of the Pratt Institute Industrial Design program.  Jen now lives in Berkeley, CA where she creates original slipcast ceramic vessels.  Each piece has a unique shape that makes you want to touch it.  Whether you use them to organize your office supplies or create a living wall of air plants, these pieces are sure to make you smile.

Twig (comes with cord for hanging)

Pockets in various colors

Small to Tall Containers

Cloves (Giant and Regular)

Hold Me Mugs

Mid-Century & Modern Topiary Prints by Linda Ketelhut

We just received some great new prints this week from Linda Ketelhut, a former NY resident now living in Austin, TX.  Her mid-century inspired geometric and nature-inspired prints are fun, colorful, dramatic, and retro-modern.  Linda uses a combination of fabrics, wood, gouache, and digital manipulation to create her unique look.  They're just too cool for words so we'll let the images speak for themselves.  Prints start at $32 and a set of 6 postcards is only $14.  We don't have that many so snatch them up before they disappear!

Attention Shoppers!

FYI: Urban Alchemist will be closed August 19th-24th

We all need a little rest and relaxation, but we will be back just in time for our Back to school BBQ and Sale!

So be sure to drop by Aug 27th and 28th to take advantage of some great deals from your favorite local designers (up to 50% off!!!) and a BBQ on Sunday from 2-6pm!  Eating and shopping, what could be better?!

Fresh, Funky Fashion from Malca BK

Ronnie is a fashion designer and Genevieve is a painter, and together they make Malca BK, a line of incredibly unique hand-painted clothing which we're proud to carry here at Urban Alchemist.   They brought over some new inventory today and my biggest problem is deciding which piece i like best!  We've got tunics and tanks, dresses, leggings, and skirts all in various color and sizes in materials like silk, organic cotton, and bamboo.   Because the pieces are painted by hand, no two are identical but these images will give you the idea... stop by soon and check out these beautiful pieces in person! 

-Erica (aka DESiGNERiCA)

"Il Gattopardo" and Other Collage Works by Erin Batson

 

 "Il Gattopardo"

and Other Collage Works by

Erin Batson

Come celebrate an art opening by one of our coop members,  Erin Batson!

Erin creates one of a kind collages blending vintage and psychedelic imagery to create surreal works on paper.

 

Saturday, August 13th from 6pm-9pm

at Urban Alchemist
343 Fifth Street @ 5th Ave Brooklyn

(Park Slope)

As Seen in TimeOut NY! Andrea Bocchio Jewelry

Come by UA and check out new styles by Andrea Bocchio!

Offerings to the Masters of the Universe

 

Come see the latest Art Installation by Curtis Edwards, "Offerings to the Masters of the Universe" @ UA through August 7th!

Half shrine, half nostalgia fest, all awesome!

Offerings to the Masters of the Universe, an installation by Curtis Edwards

Please join us at Urban Alchemist on Saturday July 30th at 6pm for our latest art opening, Offerings to the Masters of the Universe.

Artist

Curtis Edwards

gives us the chance to pay homage to our childhood heros, with an altar to She-Ra, He-Man and the like.

Come meet the artist, have a drink on us and pay tribute to some old childhood memories.

Curtis Edwards is an artist/illustrator working and living in Brooklyn, NY.  For more work by Curtis Edwards please check out http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=ggiggocab&et=1106769566164&s=4090&e=001K9hgIEmvRG32HsqtgIWb17YMzssBTaFd8tziTwdJnGp43dIQlANVjsgNri1vSzmJvDcOf6gZjFGypO-bvsbgxxOvukMIXFjyJh1eZ4JjVWLIj3f1MD73DcSc9o71PuEF