How did you get into ceramics? What else do you create? I did receive my Bachelor’s of Fine Art with a concentration in ceramics from Northern Michigan University in 2006. I guess it’s not a surprise I run an art based business. My mother is an artist and my father is a business owner. I have been making stuff as long as I can remember. I also design and create a line of translucent porcelain lighting.ĭid you study art or did you teach yourself? We have a number of really unique light fixtures for sale that are made from old industrial pulleys or wooden yokes. In the past year I’ve also been expanding my custom lighting line. People will bring in grandma’s old silver and have it made into jewelry. Having the brick and mortar has allowed us to do more custom work for clients in this department. We also have been making antique silver spoon jewelry for years. You can find every one of our ceramic designs in every possible size and color. The style of the shop is a bit eclectic but I tried to focus on colors and patterns that feel timeless.Įverything in our store is designed and handmade personally by us! We view the shop as Revisions’ flagship store. Renovating the storefront to include old tin ceilings mixed with rustic weathered cedar shake siding and concrete countertops gives it a modern vintage feel.
I draw inspiration from vintage and antique objects. The store is really a reflection of our brand. Was there a certain theme or inspiration behind that look?
Marquette’s DDA is also incredible in the support they provide.
A number of new, young and trendy shops have opened up in the past 2 years and I’m super excited to be one of them. After college I really had no desire to ever leave! There is a lot happening in our downtown right now. I first came up to Marquette to attend Northern. I cannot say enough how much I love downtown Marquette! I am a native to the U.P. Why downtown Marquette? Are you a native of the U.P.? I’m enjoying meeting my customers face to face and having a place to showcase our work for people to actually touch and feel rather than buying just from a photograph online. When thinking of the next step for Revisions, opening a brick and mortar felt like a nice way to get back to my roots. We have filled orders for many smaller shops as well as some bigger vendors such as West Elm and Urban Outfitters. Today over 50% of our studio production is sold at wholesale. This has allowed me to expand what my business offers as well.
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Slowly I began adding support staff to free up my time to do the jobs that only I could do! I now focus more on design and working on the business rather than working in it. I did it all which meant working non-stop and feeling stressed and overwhelmed most of the time. Not only has the business changed, but I have as well! When I first started Revisions, it was just me. Owning a business you learn something new everyday. How has it changed since then? Is this your first brick and mortar store? So you started Revisions Design Studio in 2008. MyNorth’s Eliza Foster checked in with store owner and artist, Michele Dupras to chat about her work, what’s going on in downtown Marquette and what her favorite Michigan microbrew is. The store specializes in handmade designer goods including ceramics, jewelry, lighting and more. Revisions Design Studio recently opened a brick and mortar location in downtown Marquette.
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