Armistead’s functional ceramics buck a few current trends—including minimalism and irony; instead she turns out fantasical, rich work, often with an aquatic theme.

Jay Jones’s ceramics are witty, eye-catching, and sometimes a little pomo, for lack of a better term. His latest work “involves casting consumer products in ceramic and rebranding them with custom designs,” he explains; it can also involve some gorgeous glazing.

Rivera’s artist’s statement for the tour says his goal is to “convert non-precious materials into fine furniture objects, and his recent experiments with recycled materials have indeed yielded fine results. Also very exciting: Some of his work incorporates his dioramas and mixed-media narratives, which is the best.

Pend’s handmade Karacotta Ceramics pieces are exquisite, unique, and, yes, functional—meant for everyday use—although it would be hard to plate something as beautiful as her plates.

Bernard’s dinnerware and decor meet at the intersection of beautiful and functional. Her Marbled Collection features items that are made out of porcelain slip and marbled by hand, making each piece one of a kind. Check out her Christmas-tree ornaments, too.

Broadbent’s sculptural furniture and decor has gravitas and utility, but it’s also sometimes whimsical and meant to evoke and inspire.

Kreeger is a go-to choice, it’s true, and his dinnerware and other pieces can be found in fine restaurants, celebrity homes, and many, many other places—including his showroom. Still, we can’t resist calling more attention to his drop-dead gorgeous work and recommending you drop by to check out what’s new.

Amanda McKeever and Khiem Nguyen’s small, local business is dedicated to the craft of fine woodworking and handmade goods. Made to last, their furniture and home wares are infused with care and style.

Cunning craftsmanship with an eye toward one-of-a-kind decor is SmashHouse’s specialty. The focus is on repurposing and revitalizing materials to create artful lighting fixtures, custom furniture, and accessories.

Mandel’s colorful, graphic porcelain pieces are fun and delightful as well as being functional.

This is the first E.A.S.T. show at the new Splinter Group warehouse, home of Macek Furniture and other makers of unique, exquisite pieces that have been recognized in Austin and around the world. Among its featured artists this year are Hawkeye Glenn, Philip Hernandez, Meghan Leighgeber, Hank Waddell, Jennifer Pritchard, Austin School of Furniture, and, of course, Macek himself.

Yamaguchi’s wood furniture is intended to become heirlooms—and surely will, due to the fine work and materials—but his designs are full of beautiful surprises and are anything but staid and traditional.