1607 Altamont Ave

On the Grid : Phoenix Handcraft

"It’s fitting that artists Kyle and Johannah located their studio in the industrial neighborhood of  Scott’s Addition. As a blacksmith and mosaic artist, respectively, the husband-and-wife duo transform raw materials like iron and broken glass into striking contemporary masterpieces through time-honored skills and traditions. Kyle, who studied furniture design, learned blacksmithing through a traditional English apprenticeship, and Johannah, an art history expert, is self-taught in the ancient art of mosaic. Occasionally, the pair will collaborate on a piece for their shop, which boasts architectural ironwork, custom furniture, coat racks, mirrors, and frames. As the founders of RVA Makers, they’re also at the forefront of Richmond’s maker movement, promoting the city’s handmade culture." - The Frontier Project