Melissa Orsini’s beautifully hand-crafted jewelry.
The 47th Annual Christmas Showcase featuring fine arts and crafts will be held December 5 – 7, 2025, at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock. Hours are Friday 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM.
Members of the Arkansas Craft Guild, plus juried guest artisans, offer many craft categories: jewelry, photography, glass, pottery, wood, painting, fiber, candles, honey, home décor, fashion accessories, and soaps. There will be free parking, a cash bar, and casual dining. Admission is $5 per person. There is free admission during Art After Dark on Friday from 5 PM – 6 PM, and Early Bird Shopping on Saturday 9 AM – 10 AM.
Melissa Orsini’s Jewelry (shown) includes precious and semi-precious stones sourced from around the world, set into her intricate, handcrafted pieces using bronze, sterling silver, fine silver, and gold. She blends timeless elements of Nature into her designs and embellishes them with precious metals, such as 24-karat gold.
Orsini’s jewelry has an old-world feel derived from a heavy influence of Eastern styles and techniques. A true student of her craft, she frequently travels the country learning advanced jewelry-making techniques from the best in her industry. She can be found teaching classes and workshops at her Hillcrest studio in Little Rock. Orsini previously taught at the former Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in the Jewelry and Small Metals Department.
Her website, melissaorsinijewelry.com, features a shopping cart, and her work can be found in retail outlets, including Barbara Jean, Little Rock, and the Arkansas Craft Guild & Gallery, Mountain View, a member cooperative.
