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Madera Architectural Elements (MAE) appeals to designers, builders and the public, in orderto fulll the need for custom artisan-made building components, using traditional materials in artis-tic and innovative ways.

MAE has a physical showroom where the alliance artists have mockups and artwork for sale. Theartists of MAE help clients through a collaborative process to create art for their built environment.

Please contact artists directly for appointments or to discuss any custom project you have.

Mindy Barker muralist and painter 2

Elijah Burnett artist blacksmith 3

Lynn Di Nino concrete and mixed media artist 4

Doug Fillbach architectural glass 5

Axis Cut Parts textured surfaces 6

Ixia Tile Tacoma hand-crafted art tile 7

Steve Lawler reFurniture 8

Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings custom furniture and casework 9

Two Ravens Studio sculptural design & art foundry services 10

Pacic Rim Tapestries contemporary tapestry 11

Diane Roberts fused and stained glass 12

Jennifer Weddermann custom metal and artwork 13

Jennevieve Schlemmer architectural mosaics 14

Turner Furniture and Upholstery upholstered furniture 15

Madera Architectural Elementsm - 2210 Court A

Tacoma, WA 98402p - 253.572.1218w - www.maderastudio.net

Madera Architectural Elements

‘Exceptional building com-ponents and furnishingsdesigned and fabricated by Pacific Northwest artisans’



muralist and painterMindy Barker

Mindy Barker is a lifelong Washington Stateresident, born in Tacoma and raised in variousNorthwest towns.

After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts fromPacic Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA in1990, Mindy continued producing and showing her original artwork. During this period she alsoworked as a commercial painter and began ex-perimenting with custom nishes.

In 1993, Mindy combined her talents and began a decorative painting business specializing in wallglazes, trompe l’oeil, and murals for residential and commercial spaces. She also creates custompaintings and illustrations, nished to her clients’ specications, on canvas, hardboard, plaster, fur-niture, and paper. Her various works are mostly found in Puget Sound homes and businesses, withsome as far away as California, Arizona, and Hawaii.

Mindy currently runs her business from her studio at home in Gig Harbor. She has continued to beactive in her own artwork as well, lately mixing media such as acrylic, ink, and photographs.

Mindy Barkerp - 253.380.9164e - [email protected] - www.mindybarker.com

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Enlarged poppies, bathroom wall

Vineyard scene on Italian plastered walls and painted faux

wood and patterned columns, masterbath wall

Eagle ying through forest, formal living room wall



artist blacksmithBurnett Forge

Elijah Burnett , artist blacksmith of BurnettForge , began forging under the tutelage of mas-ter blacksmiths in a four year European style ap-prenticeship. He continues to glean from smithsfrom all over the globe, incorporating these glo-bal styles into his work. Elijah works each dayat his anvil using hammers, tongs, and assortedtools that he has made himself. He implementstraditional methods of joinery, including mortiseand tennon, re welding, and riveting in creating pieces for everything from large outdoor sculp-ture to a small hook for the bathroom.

Customizing your home, business, or garden is the luxury of decorating with the work of an artistcraftsman. Elijah Burnett , artist blacksmith of Burnett forge , forges what may be seen as common-place pieces such as a kitchen hood, a railing, a door knocker, wine cellar doors, and coaxes fromthe metal a beautiful ow and design that graces its setting. Elijah’s styles include the clean lines of Contemporary, to the European feel of Chateau, to the warmth of Craftsman, to the rugged sophis-tication of Log and Timber, with artistic license often taken. Choose an item from our catalogue orhave something entirely new created based on your own style. The outcome will be a piece uniquelyyou and unique to your home, business, or garden.

Elijah Burnett , ownerBurnett Forgep - 360.598.4836e - [email protected] - www.burnettforge.net

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concrete and mixed media artistLynn Di Nino

Lynn Di Ninom - 2313 N 29th St

Tacoma WA 98403p - 253 396 0774e - [email protected] - www.lynndinino.com

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Lynn Di Nino has been working in concrete for about fteen years: cast, hand-applied over shapedexpanded steel lath, and as a veneer using the hybridized cement, Milestone, known for its capabil-ity of lasting intense color.

The atrium pictured above, located at Children’s Hospital in Seattle is inhabited by three-nine foot

long Jackson’s chameleons wearing party hats. Because they’re hollow, using about 2” of con-crete over lath, similar to ferroconcrete used in the making of boat hulls, they weigh as little as100 pounds each with great strength. The kiosk you see pictured below is a Milestone pigmentedveneer brushed over cast concrete and features bird sculptures.

With a background in architecture, the ability to interpret drawings, a long history of engineering sculpture for indoors and out, and expertise in concrete use, she is prepared to create architecturalfeatures that include three-dimensional shapes. Lynn’s specialty is animal forms.

Cast concrete kiosks by City of Tacoma,veneer and sculptures by Lynn

Exterior courtyard on 4th oor at Children’s Hospital in Seattle



architectural glassDoug Fillbach

Doug Fillbach has spent 35 years studying andrening his art, developing a distinctive style thatis marked by uncompromised quality. Through

his studio, Design Tech Artglass , located in Gig Harbor, Washington, Doug specializes in archi-tectural leaded and beveled glass, sandblastedand carved glass, and multi media works of art.He is known for combining architectural designelements with classic symmetry that imbueshis art with uidity and motion. Doug’s senseof timeless design and technical expertise haslanded him a diverse list of commercial publicand private clients throughout the country. Hiswork has been featured in award winning homes

and published nationally and internationally.

Doug FillbachDesign Tech Artglassm - PO Box 1193

Gig Harbor, WA 98335p - 253.265.2575e - [email protected] - www.designtechartglass.com

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The creative use and broad range of applications for architectural artglass from Design Tech makeit a unique statement for clients seeking to enhance residential or corporate spaces through innova-tive art concepts. Artworks from large scale to small include sculptural dividers, wall art, customleaded and beveled glass entries, doors and windows, glass countertops, carved glass tables andinterior corporate signage. The fusion of Doug’s technical expertise and signature design style resultin successful works of art that suit the function, theme and sensitivity of each facility. From subtleelegance to a major statement, his ultimate goal is to create a work of art that achieves technicalexcellence, is aesthetically pleasing and timeless in its beauty and design. To explore how the inter-action of glass, light and space can meet your design objectives, give Design Tech Artglass a call to

discuss your project.Corporate logo, Masa Restaurant, Tacoma, WA

Residential leaded and beveled entry, Gig Harbor, WA

All images © Design Tech Artglass

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textured surfaces and CNC cutting Axis Cut Parts

If a woodshop and an art studio could have babies, they’d look just like Axis Cut Parts . This is de-nitely not your granddad’s shop. Though the quality and craftsmanship is reminiscent of an earliercentury, the materials, processes and designs found at Axis are completely fresh, innovative and

surprising. We can do cut parts all day long—and certainly will when that’s what’s needed. Howev-er, you’ll nd that Axis truly comes to life with the creation of unique, imaginative and elegant solu-tions for highlighting a space, crafting memorable brand components or developing artistic piecesfor both private and commercial settings. We can transform something as mundane as bathroomstorage into a work of art that beckons to be touched, admired and remembered.

Wade MartinAxis Cut Partsm - 14424 86th Ave East

Puyallup, WA 98375p - 253.332.6491e - [email protected] - www.axiscutparts.com

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SAxis Cut Parts : Melding creative vision withtoday’s technology and yesterday’s crafts-manship to create unique possibilities for ar-chitects, interior designers, display manufac-turers and builders. Let us show you how wecan help you achieve your design objectives.We’d like to add you to our growing list of cus-tomers who value us as a partner in their on-going success.

Textured panel with inlays

Axis can provide complete solid models of your de-signs. We will transform your drawings and ideas intoprofessionally nished 2D or 3D parts using state-of-the-art CNC routers and software. Utilizing today’stechnology in ground-breaking ways, Axis Cut Parts

is setting a new standard for the creation of distinc-tive 3D design elements. Axis offers full-service CNCmodeling and manufacturing of wood, acrylic, andnon-ferrous metal parts. Whether you’re looking forsomething beautiful and unique, or simply functionaland fast, we’re your source for cut parts, interior andexterior design elements, as well as innite array of architectural texture panels.



hand-crafted art tileIxia Tile Tacoma

Claudia Riedener’s love for the natural worldstrongly inuences her work. Claudia sees theeeting moment of a leaf or a blade of grassand captures it in clay. Using a variety of me-chanical tools of the trade, she enjoys the proc-ess of abstracting nature into durable tile work.Permanency and functionality are importantcomponents of the work. Once installed, Clau-dia likes to see her work be useful, durable andbeautiful for years to come.

Ixia Tile Tacoma offers a vibrant and exciting range of hand-crafted ceramic tiles. Bas-relief tiles, nature print tiles, moldings, liners andeld tiles provide variety to create installationsfor replaces, bathrooms, kitchens, oors, foy-ers and window and door surrounds as well asoutdoor applications such as garden benches,tables, mirrors and water features. High qualitystoneware blends beauty, function and lasting durability while expressing artistic harmony thatonly comes from tiles made by hand.

Claudia RiedenerIxia Tile Tacomap - 253.274.0655e - [email protected] - www.ixitile.com

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Created in a careful process, each tile is hand-made from beginning to end. For bas-relief tiles, thedesign is hand-drawn and hand-carved, often over a period of a few days. From this original carving a mold is made. Each relief tile is then hand-pressed, dried, and bisque red. Nature print tiles arehand- rolled and imprinted with a variety of leaves and plants from nature. All tiles are hand-glazed,either brushed or dipped. Field tiles, moldings and liners are hand-extruded. These labor intensivemethods have been used for centuries to make art tile. Machine reproductions cannot match theauthenticity and quality of hand-crafted tile.

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reFurnitureSteve Lawler

Steve Lawler lives in Tacoma where he spendshis days (and sometimes his nights) making fur-niture and creating art. He began working withwood as a child in his grandfather’s wood shop.As time went on, working with wood would takea back seat to other creative pursuits such asphotography, painting and collage. He has slow-ly found himself drawn back to the art of wood-working and eventually into a shop working fulltime making furniture and other custom pieces.

Steve has spent the last two years developing his own uniquestyle of furniture making what he calls reFurniture . He lovesdesigning and building chairs, and creating anything new andinteresting. Choosing to work almost exclusively with eitherrecycled plywood and hardwood scraps, or reclaimed DouglasFir satises his desire to help the earth while also forcing himto nd a unique expression for these sometimes odd pieces of raw material.

reFurniture represents Steve’s passion for two things: First,reusing what others have found to be useless, and second,creating something in a way that nobody has thought of before.

Steve Lawlerp - 253.389.3807e - [email protected] - www.stevelawlerart.com

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Chair #167: recycled scrap plywoodwith a natural danish oil nish

Odessa lamp: recycled scrapplywood, found metal, recycledlamp parts, old travel map of Texas and hand made paper

Sasebo coffee table: recycled scrapplywood and reclaimed white oak with a natural danish oil nish

End table: recycled plywood scrapwith a natural danish oil nish



custom furniture and case workMadera Fine Decorative Furnishings, LLC

Madera manufactures original, custom furnitureand cabinetry for commercial and residentialclients. Being a small, highly productive rm,Madera is capable of taking on a wide array of projects from single stand-alone pieces to en-tire homes and ofce suites. Because of theirintegrity and commitment to quality craftsman-ship Madera promises every client long lasting value.

Coming from a family of artists and amateur woodworkers, Madera founder Carlos Taylor-Swansonhas a professional woodworking background that stretches back 30 years to a Chicago area pictureframing shop and follows a circuitous route through the art world, rough and nish carpentry andluxury yacht interiors. The values that have prevailed throughout this journey - strict attention to alldetails and quality without compromise - became the foundation of Madera ’s business ethos.

Carlos Taylor-Swanson , ownerMadera Fine Decorative Furnishings, LLCm - 2210 Court A

Tacoma, WA 98402p - 253.572.1218f - 253.572.1219e - [email protected] - www.maderawoodworking.com

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Reception desk with custom gluelams and fabricated steel.PCS Structural Solutions, Tacoma, WA

Magnolia residence bookcase and entertainment center with

integrated TV lift and hidden laptop drawer. Anigre and padauk veneers and solids.

Café - bookmatched claro walnut slabs, reclaimed r, acrylic paintand cross-link waterborne nish.

40” x 20” x 18”



sculptural design & art foundry servicesTwo Ravens Studio

Two Ravens Studio offers a wide range of artisan foundryservices from mold making to metal nishing, as well assculptural design and fabrication. Our list of clients includesindividual artists as well as corporations, museums and de-signers. We create works of art for public displays and pri-vate residences as well as restorative architectural featuresand custom hardware. Two Ravens’ team of on staff artistshave the ability to sculpt original works of art from detailedplans or a quick sketch. Our studio produces works fromsmall scale to monument size and casts in bronze, alumi-num, and resin. Recently we have expanded into reproduc-tions and are skilled at creating aged or distressed nisheson a variety of metal surfaces.

Michael Haney, Ed Kroupa and Katrina Toft are the foundersand co-owners of Two Ravens Studio. Together we share over15 years of artisan experience. We are dedicated to provid-ing high quality craftsmanship and personalized attention tothose working in the arts and beyond. Two Ravens Studio ishappy to arrange for a tour of our facility or discuss any up-coming projects you may have in mind.

Two Ravens Studio

m - 2502 Commerce St.Tacoma WA 98402

p - 253.327.1730e - [email protected] - www.2RavensStudio.com

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contemporary tapestryPacic Rim Tapestries

Pacic Rim Tapestries specializes in hand wo-ven tapestries. The founding artists, CeciliaBlomberg , Mary Lane and Margo Macdonald ,have extensive exhibition histories, and signi-cant experience executing commissions for gov-ernment buildings, schools, corporate ofcesand residential settings. The artists are com-fortable working closely with clients, architectsand designers.

Tapestry weaving produces a dense fabric ideally suited for wall hangings. Its simple weave struc-ture has unlimited artistic potential; no preset patterns restrict the realization of the image. Thetapestries produced by Pacic Rim Tapestries are woven from strong cotton and ne, lustrous woolthat has been commercially mothproofed and dyed with acid dyes known for their light fastness.The properties of wool and the density of weft-faced weave make tapestry virtually reproof. Thehangings are nished according to museum standards. The durability of tapestry insures its enjoy-ment for generations to come.

Pacic Rim Tapestriesm - 703 Foote Street NW

Olympia, WA 98502p - 360.754.1105e - [email protected] - www.pacicrimtapestries.com

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Labyrinth, 5’x5’, cotton and wool

Time to Explore, 5’x8’, cotton and wool. Mary Bridge Children’sHealth Center

Beyond Pompeii, 4’x6’, cotton and wool

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fused and stained glassDiane Roberts

Diane Roberts has been working in stainedglass since the late 70’s and has lived in PortTownsend since 1985. In 1990, she added theheat of the kiln and started fusing glass.

The play of light is crucial to Diane’s glass piec-es. Her designs include elements of visual sur-prise involving any or all of iridescent, dichroicor fused glass as well as varying light sources.The intent is to give the viewer a piece of artthat cannot be seen in it’s entirety from any onevisual perspective, light level, or type of light.

Stained glass• Windows (public/ private installations or

free-hanging)• Lamps• Objets d’arte Fused glass (at or slumped, with or withoutlayered dimension)• Tiles (individual to tabletops to entire

backsplashes)• Sconces• Individual art pieces

Diane Robertsp - 360.385.2764e - [email protected] - www.dianerobertsglass.com

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Each custom piece, whether a window or fullfused glass tile backsplash, is designed withit’s environment-to-be in mind…Style, colors, available light, attitude…

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One of three windows installed at Castle Key Restaurant inManrisa Castle in Port Townsend

One 12” x 12” fused glass tile

Detail of large window using textured, clear, fused and bev-eled glass



custom metal and artworkJennifer Weddermann

Jennifer Weddermann is a maker, and thatquality manifests itself in two ways: Jennifer hasbeen a licensed architect since the year 2000,with a strong emphasis in functionality and sus-tainability, and a LEED Accredited Professional.She is a metal artist, and has worked in steelsince 1995, using traditional blacksmithing techniques and modern laser-cutting to makeforms that she fabricates into furnishings, publicand private art, architectural elements, signage,etc. In both of these parts of her career, Jenni-fer creates built forms that are site-specic, ap-propriate for their context and their community.

Jennifer Weddermann, AIA, LEED APp - 253-973-6611e - [email protected] - www.weddermann.com

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Jennifer creates pieces that mark and sculpt places, enhancing a visitor’s experience, working di-rectly from drawing to steel. The forms created are derived from the overall vision for the project,and from the spatial context in which they exist. She balances scale, level of abstraction, budget,timeline, materiality, and space to create elements that meet her clients’ needs and exceed theirexpectations.

Window grilles, Tacoma, WA

Patinaed steel lasercut inserts and railing panels, oak newelposts provided by Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings,Kirkland, WA

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Custom door handles, Galaxy Thester VIP Lounger, Gig Harbor, WA



architectural mosaicsJennevieve Schlemmer

Jennevieve Schlemmer is a Tacoma based art-ist with a focus on mosaics. She sees mosa-ics as a way to create color, texture, scale, andlongevity as well as an opportunity to integratesite-specic art seamlessly into architecturalspaces. Her intention is to create pieces thatare tactile and can be visually enjoyed up closewhile still conveying a message from a distance.Her most recent work has centered on large,public installations balanced with smaller, moreintimate interior pieces and concrete sculp-tures.

Her mosaic work is installed in such varied lo-cations as a school playground, the outside en-trance of a movie theater, a baseball stadium,the oor of a public university building,and adecorative outdoor wall on Lake Washington.She has enjoyed working collaboratively withdesigners, construction teams, and archi-tects. The materials she uses, whether stone,concrete, porcelain, or glass, are used withthoughtful consideration to the visual mes-

sage of the piece as well as the structural.

Jennevieve Schlemmerp - 206.979.2492e - [email protected] - www.jennevieve.com

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SDetail of porcelain mosaic “Discover Your Dreams” installedat Seattle Country Day School. Seattle, WA

Stained glass mosaic back splash in private residence.Tacoma, WA

“Ursus Azul” stained glass mosaicover concrete and steel, Puyallup, WA

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upholstered furnitureTurner Furniture and Upholstery

Established in 1986, Jeff Turner and his expertstaff have been committed to offering only thevery nest quality craftsmanship and customerservice in the industry. Each member of theirstaff is dedicated to their craft and to the cli-ent’s 100% satisfaction with the nal results.Their promise to you, the customer, is that theywill work very closely with you to ensure thatthey not only meet your desired results, but alsoexceed your expectations.

• Custom built upholstered furniture• Residential and commercial upholstery• Headboards and upholstered beds• Window seats and pillows• Antique restoration• Yacht Interiors• Large fabric showroom

Jeff TurnerTurner Furniture and Upholsterym - 3817 N 26th St

Tacoma, WA 98407-5807p - 253.671.2071e - [email protected] - www.Turnercustomupholstery.com

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“If you can dream it, we can build it.”

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