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Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Artisan Products for Intentional Gifting

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Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Artisan Products for Intentional Gifting

One of my most favorite things about working at the studio has been collaborating with so many amazing artists and makers as part of...

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Myla Snapp

Nov 13 min read

Through the Eyes of the Apprentice: An Essay by Myla Snapp

Learning the process of clay at Niik Creative Co.

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It All Begins with a Single Step - Studio Video by Sam Williams MQT

Niikah Hatfield

Apr 51 min read

It All Begins with a Single Step - Studio Video by Sam Williams MQT

Every journey begins with a single step. This video about my journey and vision as an artist is a collaboration with Sam Williams...

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What is Intentional Living? 3 Ways to build creativity & authenticity into your life from an artist

Niikah Hatfield

Nov 13, 20232 min read

What is Intentional Living? 3 Ways to build creativity & authenticity into your life from an artist

Intentional Living is important to me as an artist, And in this fast paced world, it's often sometimes hard to slow down enough to...

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Niik Creative Co.'s Holiday 2023 Gift Guide

Niikah Hatfield

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Niik Creative Co.'s Holiday 2023 Gift Guide

Finding a meaningful holiday gift that will be loved and enjoyed for years to come can begin with handcrafted artisan ceramics for those...

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Niikah Hatfield

Jul 3, 20234 min read

Meet Artist Niikah Hatfield: Interview with CanvasRebel

This interview was originally published by CanvasRebel on July 2nd, 2023. You can find the original article here and more about the...

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Explore your Creativity with a Hand-built Pottery Vessels Workshop

Niikah Hatfield

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Explore your Creativity with a Hand-built Pottery Vessels Workshop

Dig your hands into clay and experience the earthen meditative experience of creating ceramic art. Clay is one of the oldest art-forms,...

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5 Best Nature Hikes To Do in Marquette, Michigan

Niikah Hatfield

Jun 20, 20234 min read

5 Best Nature Hikes To Do in Marquette, Michigan

A local's guide to the best things to do and most beautiful places to visit while in Marquette, Michigan If you have ever been to the...

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Earthy, Handcrafted Ceramics for Intentional Living

Niikah Hatfield

May 1, 20233 min read

Earthy, Handcrafted Ceramics for Intentional Living

Clay is humanity's oldest building material, used for over 10,000 years to make everything from simple storage vessels to the most...

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Handmade Artisan Goods for Meaningful Gift Giving - Dec 10th Holiday Artist Sale Marquette, Michigan

Niikah Hatfield

Dec 9, 20221 min read

Handmade Artisan Goods for Meaningful Gift Giving - Dec 10th Holiday Artist Sale Marquette, Michigan

Holiday season is officially here, and I know that for many of us that means finding a special gift for our loved ones. And when you are...

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Marquette Art Tour: Join MQT First Thursdays to visit local galleries & art studios

Niikah Hatfield

Aug 31, 20221 min read

Marquette Art Tour: Join MQT First Thursdays to visit local galleries & art studios

Marquette First Thursdays Art Tour began last year when a group of artists got together with the hope of bringing more awareness to the...

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Meet Featured Artist Kalil Zender: Stunning & Unique Metalsmithing

Niikah Hatfield

Aug 13, 20222 min read

Meet Featured Artist Kalil Zender: Stunning & Unique Metalsmithing

In addition to our handcrafted ceramics, Niik Creative Co. features a collection of local artisans and crafters who specialize in other...

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Meet Featured Artist Kelly Jaeger: Handcrafted Leather Goods from Aura Design Co. at Niik Creative

Niikah Hatfield

Aug 5, 20221 min read

Meet Featured Artist Kelly Jaeger: Handcrafted Leather Goods from Aura Design Co. at Niik Creative

In addition to our handcrafted ceramics, Niik Creative Co. features a collection of local artisans and crafters who specialize in other...

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Niikah Hatfield

Aug 3, 20222 min read

Meet Ceramic Artist Niikah Hatfield - Interview with Voyage Michigan Magazine

Excerpt from the article originally published by Voyage Michigan Magazine on August 3, 2022 Niikah, we appreciate you taking the time to...

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Give the Perfect Gift for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Holidays with Handmade Ceramics

Niikah Hatfield

Jul 15, 20221 min read

Give the Perfect Gift for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Holidays with Handmade Ceramics

Give the perfect gift of something delicate, beautiful, and timeless: When the special moments of life come around, the memories are...

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Handcrafted Ceramic Porcelain Home Goods on Lake Superior

Niikah Hatfield

May 19, 20221 min read

Handcrafted Ceramic Porcelain Home Goods on Lake Superior

The Studio Gallery is a small timberframe building nestled just off the main path to the iconic Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan....

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Presque Isle Art Fair for Marquette Art Week June 23rd, 2022 - APPLICATIONS OPEN

Niikah Hatfield

Apr 19, 20222 min read

Presque Isle Art Fair for Marquette Art Week June 23rd, 2022 - APPLICATIONS OPEN

Hello fellow artists and creators! We are so excited to bring back the Presque Isle Art Fair as part of Marquette Art week this year! The...

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Handcrafted & Designed Porcelain Pendant Lights to Accent your Modern Home

Niikah Hatfield

Mar 30, 20222 min read

Handcrafted & Designed Porcelain Pendant Lights to Accent your Modern Home

Lighting is such an impactful part to the design of any room and lends to the atmosphere and overall feel of a space. Whether it be a...

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From Farmer to Ceramicist: The Journey of Art & Clay

Niikah Hatfield

Mar 17, 20222 min read

From Farmer to Ceramicist: The Journey of Art & Clay

I began my life with fingers dug deep in the soil. I played in the woods around my home, made clay bowls for the faeries to eat from, and...

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Niikah Hatfield

Feb 23, 20221 min read

Charcuterie Bowls for Every Occasion

The idea for these handcrafted serving bowls was born from my love of charcuterie and gathering with friends and family around tables of...

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