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Mission Guild Studio, is a "Unique" dual artisan studio specializing in a revival and renewal of Arts & Crafts era ideals. The studio is owned and operated by Christie A. Schorf-Miller and James M. Miller, a diverse artisan/craftsman team working solo as well as collaborating on the next level of Mission and Arts and Crafts in America. Christie received her Bachelors Degree in Art History, from the State University of New York at Oneonta, with a concentration in Sculpture and Design and an honorable Phi Theta Kappa Associates Degree from Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York; with a concentration in Commercial Art and Illustration. James studied at both the New York School of Interior Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City; with a concentration in Design.
Christie Schorf-Miller & James Miller are individually Awarded the designation of "Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan." The history of Roycroft dates back to the early 1900’s. This designation of Roycroft Artisan includes the privilege of using the Historical and Highly Collectable, Roycroft Renaissance Mark/Orb on their creations. Christie has received Roycroft Master Artisan status for both her outstanding work in Clay and in Metal/Jewelry. James has received the Roycroft Master Artisan status for his outstanding work in Wood. Additional information on the Roycroft awarded mark is available via the "Roycroft" link located within the web site Directory near the top of this page.
With a strong passion and established philosophy of “Forward Thinking in the Craftsman Tradition” this artisan guild offers both traditional and unique furnishings and décor. James and Christie specialize in multi-mediums such as Rare Hardwoods, Clay, Precious Metals, Painting, Stained Glass, and Copper to name a few... individually they each bring you over 20+ years of experience in the arts and design. Influenced and Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement many of the Mission Guild tiles are created with the same hand crafting methods used by both Ernest Batchelder and Moravian.
"Our offerings are each individually Artisan Designed & Handcrafted here in our Studio, rather than factory mass produced.
We offer a variety of Exclusive - One Time Only - Artisan Creations with Limited Availability through our Shows, Exhibits & Galleries.
On occasion we will also implement outside artisan works which we select and design into our offerings;
these selections are noted as such & may be found within our unique frames or combined into our exclusive furniture designs."
*Please Note:
We Participate In A Number Of "In Person"
Shows & Exhibits Open To Our Clients Throughout The Year,
We also Offer A Number Of One of a Kind Works For
Immediate Purchase In Galleries & Shops.
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Below Are The Listings For The Galleries & Shops Which We Work With In East Aurora, NY
These Shops Are Open Year Round On The Historic Roycroft Campus And Just Outside Of The Town.
- Mission Guild Selections Are Offered For Sale At The Following Locations: -
Roycroft Campus Antiques Shop & Gallery (37 S Grove St, East Aurora, NY) - Phone: 716-655-1565
The School House Gallery (1054 Olean Rd, East Aurora, NY) - Phone (716) 655-4080
The Artisan Exchange (219 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337) - Phone: 570-296-5550
The Settlers Inn (4 Main Ave, Hawley, PA 18428) - Phone: (570) 226-2993
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Our Office Mailing Address:
Mission Guild Studio
PO Box 622
Mount Vision, New York 13810
607-433-2373 Office Phone & Fax
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