Nicole is the artist and creator behind Skltn Studio, a small-batch art studio focused on giving overlooked and discarded materials a new purpose. The name “Skltn” is a playful take on “skeleton”, a reference to the bones, fragments, and found materials that become the foundation of each piece. Working primarily with lead-free stained glass, Nicole creates quirky, unexpected pieces that blend traditional craft with functionality. Her work includes stained glass jewelry, whimsical plant companions, decorative art, and natural stone necklaces. She often incorporates materials gathered throughout New England, including bark, pressed flowers, stones, and other natural elements. At the heart of Skltn Studio is the belief that art can be playful, purposeful, and more thoughtful about the materials it uses. By repurposing materials and prioritizing small businesses, local makers, and community connections, Nicole creates one-of-a-kind pieces that carry a story from where their materials came from to the new life they are given.
I create quirky, unexpected art that gives old, overlooked, and discarded materials a new life. At Skltn Studio, I’m interested in the space where art, usefulness, and sustainability meet. Rather than creating objects that simply sit on a shelf, I love making pieces that can be worn, used, displayed, or brought into everyday life in unexpected ways. My primary medium is lead-free stained glass, a traditional craft that I approach with a playful and unconventional perspective. I create functional pieces such as stained glass earrings, jewelry, planters, and whimsical animals for plants, alongside decorative work and natural stone necklaces. I also incorporate elements of the natural world such as bark, pressed flowers, and stones gathered throughout New England into my work. The name “Skltn” comes from the word “skeleton,” stripped down to its bones. It reflects the way I see materials: what might look finished, useless, or destined to be thrown away can still have a foundation worth building upon. I’m drawn to the challenge of taking those “bones” and transforming them into something unexpected, meaningful, and long-lasting. Sustainability is an important part of my creative practice, but so is community. I make an effort to source materials thoughtfully and support small businesses, independent makers, and local families whenever possible. Each piece becomes a combination of materials, ideas, places, and people giving it a story beyond simply how it looks. Ultimately, Skltn Studio is about finding possibility in the overlooked. I want my work to make people smile, spark curiosity, and perhaps see discarded materials and everyday objects in a slightly different way.