Art Threads Studio

While shopping with my wife on Small Business Saturday, we stopped in at the Circle City Industrial Complex (CCIC) to check out Indy Artsy and Project Lia. While in the Indy Artsy shop, we noticed a door with a sign for Art Threads Studio and entered into a small gallery with paintings and fabric based wearable/usable art.The space has a narrow hallway that has art from a few local artists. The hallway opens into a small gallery with a counter and a display of items created by the artist who was working that day. She makes items with fabric and primarily creates shoes and umbrellas with colorful patterns unlike anything you will find commercially. While shopping, we got a chance to hear her describe some of the work of the other artists in the shop with details we may have overlooked with just a quick browse. The artist also mentioned that in 2019, Indianapolis had its own fashion week which included a chance for five selected school age designers (under 18) to compete in a challenge and have their garment worn in a runway show. The host of the shop had two of her students from Evansville be selected in this statewide competition. (The artist is moving to Indy which allowed her to open this shop.)If you are a fan of unique clothing and accessories, stop by this shop just beyond downtown in the CCIC.Note: If you've never been to the CCIC, there are lots of small studios and it can be a challenge to find them, so when I do, I like to let readers know the easiest way to find the business I am reviewing. There is a lot of free parking in the lot across the street from the complex.Review #3374