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Get to know Hot Sand Glass Studio in Asbury Park!

Hi everybody, welcome to a little picture of Hot Sand. We have been blowing glass for almost 10 years in Asbury Park. Originally founded by Thomas Stevens and Paul Elyseev, Hot Sand has always been a place for the public… Continue Reading Get to know Hot Sand Glass Studio in Asbury Park!

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Meet The Maker: Nicole Hemmerly of MossHound Designs

Hey there! My name is Nicole Hemmerly and I am a macramé artist & the owner of a super fun business called MossHound Designs. Aptly named after two of my favorite things, moss (and anything moss colored) and our hound… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Nicole Hemmerly of MossHound Designs

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Meet the Maker “Claudia Chloe”

I didn’t know I wanted to take pictures until I was accidentally placed in the photography program at Monmouth University after receiving my associates in fine art at community college. I had no idea what I was going to do… Continue Reading Meet the Maker “Claudia Chloe”

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Meet The Maker “Emilie Didyoung of Stick & Stone Designs”

I’m Emilie Didyoung, maker of Stick & Stone Designs. My mission is to create custom textiles that use natural dyes in an attempt to remain conscientious of my effect on the environment. I am always interested in using processes and techniques… Continue Reading Meet The Maker “Emilie Didyoung of Stick & Stone Designs”

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Meet The Maker “Julia Passafiume”

Well, hello everyone! I’m Julia, and I design and sew a line of quirky and sustainably sourced kids and baby clothes. Five years ago I was knee deep in mannequins and silk crepe de chine at a very fancy fashion… Continue Reading Meet The Maker “Julia Passafiume”

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Meet The Maker: Daniel Jones of TAKE IT or LEAF IT

Greetings world, my name is Daniel jones and I run TAKE IT or LEAF IT. we make funky plant fixtures and furniture for your home or workplace. Nearly everything we sell comes from recycled refuse, or simple construction materials, and… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Daniel Jones of TAKE IT or LEAF IT

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Meet The Maker: Deidre Lozier of Mountain Honey Clothier

The Evolution of a Small-Batch Fashion Designer When I first started Mountain Honey I was a non-traditional college student. A mother of two boys, with a third on the way, who had decided to go back to college at the age… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Deidre Lozier of Mountain Honey Clothier

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Meet The Maker: Kimberly Frey of Happy Land Handmade

I started Happy Land Handmade in 2010 to put a name to what I do, which is crafting art objects, wearables, home goods and pottery out of ceramics. My husband and I derived the name from the title of a… Continue Reading Meet The Maker: Kimberly Frey of Happy Land Handmade

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Meet the Maker: Morgan Kazanjian of Awl Jokes Aside

My name is Morgan and I create books and cards under the name Awl Jokes Aside (partly because my last name is too complex to just use my name, and partly because I love puns). In addition to enjoying long… Continue Reading Meet the Maker: Morgan Kazanjian of Awl Jokes Aside

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Upcoming Exhibition: Night Garden by Christine Lindstrom

Night Garden by Christine Lindstrom  May 21st – July 17th , 2016 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 21st from 6-8pm Art Star is pleased to present a solo exhibition with Asbury Park, NJ based artist, Christine Lindstrom of Mai Autumn.  The… Continue Reading Upcoming Exhibition: Night Garden by Christine Lindstrom

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