Our artisans here at the Mission Guild Studio have both been individually

Awarded the designation of "Roycroft Renaissance Artisan."

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Christie Schorf-Miller has received Roycroft Master Artisan status for

both her outstanding & original work in Clay and in Metal/Jewelry.

James M. Miller has received Roycroft Master Artisan status

for his original & outstanding work in Wood.

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The history of the historic Roycroft Mark dates back to the early 1900’s

on the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, New York.

 

The Roycroft Renaissance Artisans

 

Inspired by the late 1800's and early 1900's Roycroft principles, the Roycroft Renaissance was born in East Aurora, NY in 1976, and a new community of independent artisans was established.

 

To become a Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, an artist must submit his/her work to a jury comprised of Master Artisans. Only artisans whose work exemplifies the following criteria are awarded the use of the RR mark:

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1) High quality hand-craftmanship

2) Excellence in design

3) Continuing artistic growth

4) Originality of expression

5) Professional recognition

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An artisan must be juried annually, to demonstrate continued excellence and growth. After five years, if the artisan applies for "Master" and their work is voted to be exceptional, the jury may then elevate him/her to Master Artisan status. 

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When you see the back to back RR mark on a piece of work you can be assured it was made by a juried Roycroft Artisan... and to the highest standards with “Head, Heart, and Hand.”