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Meet The Maker: Lauren Herzak-Bauman of Lauren H-B Studio

Hi! My name is Lauren and I make functional ceramics under the name Lauren H-B Studio. I grew up in a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio and always loved when my dad took me to the city. I loved visiting the… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Lauren Herzak-Bauman of Lauren H-B Studio

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Meet The Maker: Aftyn Shah of Rise + Wander

Hello! I’m Aftyn, the self-taught printmaker behind Rise + Wander. I started R+W less than a year ago, and I’m feeling pretty lucky to be part of Art Star’s Craft Bazaar for my first in-person event. I work out of… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Aftyn Shah of Rise + Wander

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Meet The Maker: David Salonen of EDMM studio

I’ve always liked to understand, create, and build things. So, when I found industrial design it seemed like the perfect fit. My training and experience ingrained in me that good process delivers good outcomes. My curiosity and love of making… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: David Salonen of EDMM studio

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Meet The Maker: Chris Elsasser of Munstre

Munstre (mun-stir) began as a happy accident back in 2008, I used to make buttons for bands and events in the Boston area, and I’d do all of the layout and printing before finally running each piece through the button… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Chris Elsasser of Munstre

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Events We Love: Still Divided, An Election Party and Exhibit

We are very excited about this event, which has been organized by our friend Hope Rovelto of Little Chair Printing. We hope to see you there! Still DIVIDED: AN ELECTION PARTY AND EXHIBITION Witness History Direct from Ringside at the… Continue Reading Events We Love: Still Divided, An Election Party and Exhibit

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Meet The Maker: Jen Gubicza of Zooguu

Hello, I’m Jen, and my business is called Zooguu. I live outside of Boston, MA and making things has always been a part of who I am. I have a background in graphic design for the audience of kids and… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Jen Gubicza of Zooguu

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Meet The Maker: Hilary Hertzler

My work is colorful, textured, and sometimes very large. I am very attracted to contrast. I like to push the balance of what people expect in jewelry. I like making things that are a riot of color and texture and… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Hilary Hertzler

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Meet The Maker: Mariko Iwata of Miks Letterpress

Hello and welcome to our Meet the Maker blog series! Twice a week we will be profiling one of our talented vendors who will be participating in our Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar on November 19th and 20th at the Simeone… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Mariko Iwata of Miks Letterpress

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Upcoming Exhibition with Julianna Swaney

Ever wonder who the talented artist behind all of our adorable Art Star Craft Bazaar Posters is? Well, it is none other than Portland based illustrator Julianna Swaney. We are so pleased to announce that we are hosting a solo exhibition… Continue Reading Upcoming Exhibition with Julianna Swaney

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Meet The Maker: Amanda Hagerman

2016 has been a big year for me. In January I resigned from my high school art teaching position of almost 8 years to pursue my passion of designing and making jewelry, full-time. It was a leap into the unknown.… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Amanda Hagerman

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