My kids love to take their art supplies wherever they go (as do I)—in the car, on vacation, or even to the park. Keeping all the markers and pencils together is important (and having them visible is helpful). This colorful canvas case handmade by Kreatelier, a Providence-based company, is both practical and stylish. It is designed with individual pockets to neatly store ten pencils and a small notebook, a built-in flap that folds over to keep contents securely in place—roll it up, tie it closed—and it easily fits in a book bag or purse.
Kreatelier was established in 2007 by two European friends, Pernilla Frazier and Line Daems. The women met as parents at the French American School of Rhode Island. They complement each other’s talents well, bringing their sense of style, eye for color, and attention to detail to all the products they make, including quilts, storage cases (including art supplies, first aid, and knitting), headbands, car organizers, reusable gift wraps, and more.
Keratelier is relocating their studio this fall and opening a retail space on Hope Street. They will be a welcome addition to the Summit neighborhood in Providence, nestled among Frog and Toad, Studio Hop, and Seven Stars Bakery.
Details:
Large pencil case (pictured above) opens up to 15” x 12”. Rolls up for storage. Washable. $16.
Find Kreatelier:
• Providence Open Market
September 13 and September 27, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The market has relocated from downtown Providence to Lippitt Park at the corner of Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI. Although the market is open every Saturday in September, the artisans may vary.
• Pawtucket Open Studios
Friday 19th, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 20th, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday 21st, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Open studios is a great place to shop and see artists, designers and craftsmen working in the city’s renovated mills open their workspaces to the public. Although Kreatelier has already moved out of their studio (#355) at 558 Mineral Spring Avenue you can find them in studio # 306 (Jess Regelson’s Mosaic studio).
• Online Kreatelier Store
Visit the Kreatelier webstore to see their complete line of products and fabrics.
• New Kreatelier retail store opens November 1, 2008
804 Hope Street (Old Coiffurium Space), Providence, RI
posted by Anisa | category: 
Beautiful. I can’t believe there will be a whole store of this stuff! What a great addition to the neighborhood.
Comment by Katharine — 9.8.2008 at 7:03 am
I would have loved this when I was kid – hold up, I would still love this! I have this love for art (and I am not even good at it) but I like when art supplies are in these nice, classy cases that make them even more intriguing than they already are! I wish I was closer to Providence so I could check out the whole store.. guess the online version will have to do.
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Comment by Mallory — 9.10.2008 at 2:20 pm
Our daughter’s friends love all the kreatelier-designs.
She’s invited to many birthday parties, because every girl likes to receive a Kreatelier present. It is very nice and unique! They realy like it in Belgium!
Comment by Stef & Heidi — 9.28.2008 at 4:10 pm
We love these items and encourage the business. The store is great! Wonderful!
Anouk & Vanja
Comment by Vanja and Anouk — 10.29.2008 at 7:17 pm
Dreamy. Kreatelier is BEAUTIFUL! Oh my gosh. Gift bags with ball fringe, giant gorgeous tote bags–all reasonably priced.
Comment by katy — 11.6.2008 at 8:39 pm