2023 Akron Bazaar Makers at Bounce + R. Shea
We can't wait to see you with nearly 100 makers + artists at our two Akron holiday venues this year! It's a mere 90-second walk across the parking lot between them (we even timed it) so you'll find it easy to both park AND shop. Set your GPS for Bounce Innovation Hub (526 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311) or R. Shea Brewing (540 S Main St) and we'll see you there.
Everyone knows about Small Business Saturday, of course, but Sunday is Artists Sunday and our friends at Summit Artspace, Akron Soul Train, Northside Marketplace and Akron Glass Works will be open, too! Can't wait to see you!
Andy Taray, The Social Dept. (T-Shirts)
The Social Dept. is a Grammy nominated design studio and clothing brand based out of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio that specializes in hand-screened clothing, home goods, and poster prints. We take a lot of pride in our process and developing ideas from sketch to the final handprinted item. Our catalog of nearly 400 designs has a little bit of everything for people from a little bit of everywhere depicting regional, state and municipal pride in our country’s diverse food, beer, sports, and movie culture.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Scott Hudson, Rocket E3 (T-Shirts)
Rocket E3 is the creative endeavor of Scott Hudson, who lives and works in the North Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland. Scott designs a line of apparel, posters, stickers and mugs with a unique personality and tongue-in-cheek sense of humor. His work resonates with people who love things like old sci-fi and horror movie posters, vintage comic books, pizza, cats with attitude, and a love of the city of Cleveland and its teams, especially the Browns and Guardians.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Leigh and Paul Hughes, HoneyBee's Soap (Soap + Spa)
HoneyBee’s Soap is a husband and wife team in Akron, Ohio, who began making handmade, cold-process soap in their little apartment kitchen the summer they got married in 2002. They’ve been creating hand-crafted, artisan soaps for more than 20 years. What started as a hobby soon became a passion! All of their soaps are handmade with love in single batches. They pride themselves on being environmentally conscience by using minimal packaging, natural ingredients, and essential oils, and strive to use sustainably harvested and organic materials whenever possible! Their soaps aim to be palm oil free!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Jennifer Scott, The Ash House LLC (Soap + Spa)
The Ash House makes handcrafted soap and body products with all natural ingredients, carries sustainable living products, and curates vintage home goods for an overall French market feel. We focus on sharing the ancient art of soap making with our customers as well as keeping our products free of plastic packaging, palm oil, artificial colors, and synthetic fragrances. Our soaps are made with local and fair trade ingredients when possible. Each soap is made with thought and intention and a love for our natural world all while keeping in mind the aesthetics of a beautiful product.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Samantha Phillips, Venus In Aquarius Apothica (Soap + Spa)
Venus In Aquarius Apothica specializes in Astrological Aromatherapy and a variety of conscious aromatics, whole botanical body care, and seasonal herbalism. Our intention since day one is to formulate high quality products that invite you to tend to your inner world; And in return, carve time for rest, relaxation, ritual, and recalibration so you can tend to your whole divine self and radiance. All of our botanicals are sourced from regional herb farms, from certified organic suppliers, or wildcrafted. We never use artificial fragrance oils.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Jason Ewing, Ohio Beard Company (Soap + Spa)
Ohio Beard Company makes all-natural and safe beard and skin care products for beards of all shapes and sizes, which include beard oil, balm, wash and conditioner. We believe proper beard care is important for the overall health of the beard, the face and the beardsman. Only all-natural ingredients are used and all ingredients are sourced from local Ohio companies.
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Elsa De Cardenas, Shattered Images (Original Art)
Mosaic art using both stained glass and broken china shards. Customs pieces always welcomed.
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Cara Romano, Cara L. Romano Fine Art & Jewelry (Original Art)
I make and sell original artwork, prints of my artwork, and jewelry made from recycled prints of my artwork. Most of my artwork begins in the same way – from the direct drawing or painting of sunlight and shadow patterns. When I am inspired by a pattern of light or a shadow, I place the paper or canvas directly in its path, so that it is projected onto the picture plane. I then paint in or trace around the patterns. Since I work from natural light, the patterns move rather quickly across the surface, so there is an immediacy and spontaneity to the process. When I complete a layer and run out of paper or canvas, I usually add more layers, changing colors with each one. In some of the pieces, I use only this process. In others, I use the patterns as a framework to develop abstract compositions that often include collage elements, representational drawings, and intuitive mark-making. Sometimes the collaged pieces are from previous light-based drawings or paintings. This repetition of pattern and process is consistent with the idea that time, represented by moving light and shadow, is cyclical and infinite.
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Griffin Kowalczyk, Griffy Digital (Original Art)
I am a self-taught digital artist from Cleveland, who specializes in scribble style portraits. I often describe my work as a sort of controlled chaos, which is a lot like my life. The subjects of my artwork range from classic horror figures to comic book characters to professional athletes and much more.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Alexandra Krim, Saguara by Alexandra (Jewelry)
Saguara by Alexandra offers handmade adornments for body + home. Reiki-infused gemstone jewelry, meditation malas, macrame pieces, altar adornments, healing tools, and home accents are all consciously created and inspired by nature's beauty. Saguara aims to lessen the impact on our Earth by being a low waste company.
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Deborah Shapiro, Deborah Shapiro Art (Original Art)
My collages are created from bits of magazines, no paint is used. My style weaves a sense of realism with the subject and a sense of abstraction throughout the details. The focus of my art includes animals, nature and the beauty found in everyday occurrences.
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Erin L Latham, The Petite Stegosaurus (Accessories (including bags))
Cute and sturdy pouches for every possible use plus sassy and colorful embroidery hoops!
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James Liskiewicz, JBL Woodworks (Home decor)
Modern housewares handmade from locally (Metro Detroit) fallen/salvaged urban wood. Works are nontraditional & very functional, sometimes using magnets. I also hand-turn unique wooden plant holders for tillandsia (air plants). I also grow/propagate the plants for sale.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Kate Szakacs, KCC Makes (Home Decor)
I create wood signs, but cool ones. My vibe is travel, adventure and retro for the most part. Everything I make is hand painted, lettered or designed by me and typically includes elements of laser cut 3D pieces. I also make a few other laser engraved items such as keychains, notebooks, serving boards and slate coasters.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Kelsey Allman, Wild Blends Apparel (Clothes)
Wild Blends Apparel is a clothing and accessory brand that focuses on tie dye and fun graphics. It all started as a hobby and a way to gift unique items and then grew into a small business in August of 2023.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Kelsey Leimeister, Discounted Dreams (Fiber Arts)
Discounted Dreams offers hand knit and crocheted beanies, headbands, gloves and mittens, perfect for those chilly fall and winter days. Everything is handmade so each piece is unique and one of a kind. She makes hats with and without faux fur pom poms, and even offers the option to pick your own pom at the event. A variety of fibers are offered from wool to 100% vegan, in adult sizes, so you will find something for everyone!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Kerry Wills, Day Maker Cards (Cards + Paper)
Specializing in small batches of handmade cards for all occasions, Day Maker Cards are full of positivity + encouragement, uplifting sentiments and bright + happy colors. Each card features an original design from a combination of stamping, die-cutting, ink blending, foiling, and embossing to make them truly unique. In addition to the major holidays, we have a card for nearly every occasion that's worth celebrating. Sending - or receiving one of these cards is sure to make your day!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Kristin Crites, Abbella Crafts (Home Decor)
As a creative artisan, my passion lies in crafting exquisite handmade items that blend artistry and functionality. Specializing in home decor and jewelry, my designs are brought to life through the intricate art of laser engraving, with wood being the primary canvas of my creations. My work aims to enrich homes with a touch of timeless elegance, celebrating the beauty of the natural world while adding a personal touch to every creation.
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Leah and Paul Beaver, Light Up Lab (MAIN PRODUCT LINE)
We make lamps. Wall lamps, table lamps, pendant lamps, floor lamps...anything in the lighting category we're open to trying. We especially love making lamps out of things that used to be something else. Most of our lamps are made with interesting looking or nostalgic items from the past. While attempting to preserve their original form, we give these discarded objects a new life someone can enjoy. As we continue to expand our shop inventory, our commitment to using as many re-purposed materials in the construction of our lamps has only intensified. Instead of buying new sockets, switches, plugs or other fixture components, we make every effort to use salvaged materials in order to decrease our carbon footprint and excess waste. It may not be feasible to transform all the junk in the world into a sweet lamp, but piece by piece, we're willing to give it a try.
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Nacheka Dawson, Broken Esscents Candle Company (Glass + Candles)
Luxurious handcrafted coconut wax candles, wax melts, and room sprays.
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Stephanie Baumberger, Sand Witch and Sage (Ceramics)
Sand Witch and Sage was created by Stephanie Baumberger, a slightly spooky (yet colorful) multimedia artist stuck in Ohio. Sand Witch and Sage is most known for specialty hand dyed and block printed apparel (mainly crop tops). This year though Stephanie’s work has taken a second focus on hand building ceramics, which you will find at her upcoming holiday shows!
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Emily Reynolds, Two Knotty Dietitians (Fiber Arts)
Hello! Our names are Madison & Emily and we specialize in handmade macrame products. As our name implies, we are Dietitians by day and fiber artists at night. We enjoy creating unique pieces and functional art ! Some of the products we specialize in are wall hangings, plant hangers, wall shelves, keychains, and car charms. We are very much into the boho and retro aesthetic and gain a lot of inspiration from that. We also specialize in custom pieces and love bringing our customers visions to life!
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Felicia Mercado, StellaLoo (Kids + Pets)
Dog accessories. Bandanas, harnesses, leashes, collars, dog mom bags, matching sweaters.
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Krista Beitl, Chewlinka G.E.A.R (Kids + Pets)
We make dog collars, bowties, bandanas, collar flowers and t-shirts for dog lovers. We are passionate about animal rescue and donate a portion of all sales to local animal rescues in northeast Ohio.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Krystal Tomlinson, Live Dream Create (Kids + Pets)
Live Dream Create specializes in handmade/handsewn felt and fleece plushies. We love sewing everything from cute and cuddly animals and critters to felt foods, playsets, and more! We may have “normal” animals like cute little pigs, bunnies, and black cats with big shiny eyes - but we also love our “non-traditional” creatures! Things like flowing jellyfish, bats to hang from your ceiling, fluffy sea bunnies, and even giant squid are among our favorites. Our food themed items range from sushi and fortune cookies (with real fortunes in each one!) to happy pierogis, fruits and veggies of all kinds for your play kitchen, dino nuggie pillows, and even rotten tomatoes! At Live Dream Create, we like to let our silly, punny side out when we can while still making cute, cuddly plushies that people of all ages can enjoy!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Winterland | 78th Street Studios
Kili Watson-Samad, My Turquoise Kitten (Jewelry)
Handmade miniature food, plants and other cool things crafted with love from polymer clay.
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Taylor Evert, That Peace of Mine - GoodDawgGoods (Jewelry)
That Peace of Mine uses upcycled antique silverware to create jewelry, including spoon rings, bracelets, and more. Silverware jewelry is unique and tells a story. My favorite thing is to work with a customer and use sentimental silverware to create a piece of jewelry to enjoy for years to come.
Good Dawg Goods is a collection of dog earrings made out of sterling silver and polymer clay, and feature a variety of colors and dog breeds. I am a dog lover myself and a big advocate of supporting your local rescue, something that inspired me to start Good Dawg Goods.
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect
Addy Neilson, Tangled Earth Arts (Jewelry)
Tangled Earth Arts specializes in unique, fantasy inspired jewelry, art and accessories, using techniques based in both metalworking and chainmaille. Each piece is handmade using high quality materials such as copper, bronze, brass, stainless steel, and titanium. My signature copper patina and titanium anodizing let me create colors and patterns that are truly one of a kind, and just a little bit magical.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Ashley Smith, Atlas & Aether (Jewelry)
Ashley, the artist behind Atlas & Aether, blends traditional metalsmithing with innovative techniques such as electroforming and 3D printing to create jewelry that is both intricately structured and serendipitously organic. Each piece she creates is a fusion of art, science, and nature; capturing the relationship of the natural and modern world in which the organic and inorganic are delicately intertwined. The art of electroforming itself reflects the infinite push and pull between nature and structure: nature reclaiming the man-made, man attempting to redirect nature around structure, and back again. Make sure to stop by Atlas & Aether to check out the ever-changing selection of gorgeous natural gemstone jewelry, sure to satisfy any lover of things tiny and shiny!
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Barbara George, Phoebe Arts (Jewelry)
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Emily Geist, For the Love of Foliage (Jewelry)
FLF Shop is home of the world's largest collection of hyper-realistic miniature leaf earrings, as well as a variety of other plant-themed goodies for all ages. Most of my products are handmade in Cleveland with only high-quality materials, or manufactured in the US based on my own original designs. All are inspired by some of nature's most beautiful creations - Plants! Whether you're a plantaholic, tropical plant hobbyist, gardening enthusiast or even just shopping for a loved one, I guarantee there will be something perfect for you. Happy Planting!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Emmalee Schattauer, One Cat To Many (Jewelry)
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Emilie Collens Illson, Button Down Designs (Jewelry)
I make handsewn button bracelets using vintage and antique buttons, 1840s-1940s. Each one comes with a handwritten hangtag, explaining about the buttons in that design. Styles for every mood and wrist size!
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Eric Strickland, Funky Designs Concrete Decor (Jewelry)
I make beautiful jewelry, décor, and art using pigmented concrete. I blend multiple colors of my fine artisan mix of fiber reinforced concrete to create organic designs in unique forms. Each piece is hand sanded and sealed to protect the art. My handmade concrete jewelry stones are mounted on stainless steel settings. They are surprisingly smooth and lightweight. My décor includes bookends, coasters, planters, and incense burners. Each piece is unique and has colors ranging from subtle to bold.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Kristin Ellis, Kristin Ellis Jewelry Artist (Jewelry)
I make original, fine art jewelry from scrap and precious metals, as well as glass, stone, and found objects. Using traditional metalsmithing and glass enameling techniques, I transform a small piece of copper pipe into a colorful ring, a dented bowl into a pair of earrings, or silver wire into a chain. Design is an adventure for me, an improvisation. I create pieces to be worn and cherished across generations.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Laura Kalamets, Serene Design Co. (Jewelry)
My name is Laura and I am the owner/maker of Serene Design Co. located in Wadsworth, OH. I created my business as a way to manage my mental health after being laid off at the start of the pandemic from a job I truly loved as an HR professional. I’ve been a creator from a young age, and often would craft along with my mom - so you can definitely say “I got it from my momma!”. I am a polymer clay artist, creating small batch jewelry, accessories and home decor items. I love letting my creativity just roll with the punches and see what it ends up with! Everything I create is made from a place of joy and serenity, and my hope is that you feel the same when wearing or displaying my art!
Find me at: Winterland
Laura McGuinness, Laura McGuinness Designs (Jewelry)
Laura McGuinness Designs makes one of a kind pieces of jewelry using silver and semi-precious gemstones. Laura prefers to make unique pieces because doing anything more than twice bores her silly. She is inspired by nature (particularly the ocean and all creatures in it), texture, color, and shape. Ably assisted by her regular consumption of an entirely unreasonable amount of coffee, Laura hopes to create something that you will love and wear for years to come.
Find me at: 78th Street Studios
Martha Stewart, B. Radley (Jewelry)
B. Radley Ceramic Jewelry has become known for its brightly colored, retro inspired pieces! But don’t sleep on those hand painted metallic details and gorgeous graphic patterns. Each piece is made of kiln fired porcelain.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Melissa O'Brien, Melissa O'Brien Designs (Jewelry)
Melissa O'Brien is a jeweler and metalsmith who lives and works in the Cleveland, Ohio area. She received her BFA in Metals and Painting from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Melissa has been a studio artist for over twenty years. Melissa's inspiration comes from mostly nature, shapes and forms. She enjoys playing with the use of positive and negative space through various forming and fusing techniques. Melissa enjoys designing and creating jewelry that is understated, modern, and wearable. She strives to create pieces that are casual enough to wear during the day but modern and elegant to transition into the evening.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Nikki Lundberg, Odyssey & Oddities (Jewelry)
Odyssey & Oddities is a statement accessory line that's inspired by styles of the past and made for today's trendsetters. My jewelry designs are bold and colorful- including victorian inspired chokers, quirky and modern bolos, geometric gemstone earrings, fringe earrings, and pieces made from vintage beads and fabrics! My accessories include hand sewn masks, scrunchies, headbands, and neckerchiefs composed of beautiful and bold patterns, fringe, velvet, and silk!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Robyn Peterson Durlin, NARFdesign LLC (Jewelry)
NARFdesign (Nearly All Robyn’s Fantastic design) is a collection of sea/beach glass jewelry created by Robyn Peterson Durlin, inspired by her love of beachcombing while kayaking on Lake Erie. The sea/beach glass in each beach/nautical/abstract jewelry design can be traced to a specific coastal region, and primarily features glass that she has hand-picked herself.
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Zack Landry, White Sage & Sapphire (Jewelry)
Launched in 2017, White Sage & Sapphire is an Indie Demi-Fine Jewelry Brand from Laurel Highlands based artist, Zack Landry. Using natural gemstones paired with Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Fill, & solid Karat Gold metals, each of White Sage & Sapphire’s designs are slow crafted by hand with care and intention. New collections are released seasonally, each exploring a new theme and a range of techniques. From wire wrapping & stringing (Signature Collection, Evil Eye Collection) to metal stamping & hand fabrication (Zodiac Collection, Summer Metals Collection) each release can be thought of as a continuation of the last, as many designs can be mixed and matched across collections to create your own story.
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Sade Simmons, Sugar for Brains (Jewelry)
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Kristen Schaefer, Night Owl Createry (Home Decor)
I have been designing and hand painting vintage and retro style wood signs for 20 years, from sports to holidays, tavern to cheeky spins on popular home sayings and an entire new line dedicated to our best friends…dogs. They are solid pine and hand rubbed to a satin finish with select European wax, custom orders are welcome. I also sew a line of upcycled fabric and wood trees, pumpkins and acorns, all the wood is harvested from my own backyard where trees like to fall on our home. I hate to waste them. I love all things vintage and currently working on replica Japanese Putz style houses with sisal trees and other creations using authentic 1950’s Christmas supplies. I see a transformation in everything so its routine for me to drag home odd things, usually in bulk and to the dismay of my better half, because they speak to me. Some new projects will be created from whiskey barrel rings, 3’ wood spool ends, large aluminum flour sifters that are beautifully worn, old radio vacuum tubes and mini pallets. I’m always excited to be deep into my work. Creativity is better than coffee!
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Alicia Alford, See Me Quilts and More (Home Decor)
We are a mother daughter duo that makes the things many of us grew up seeing or with. We make bowl cozies to help protect your hands from hot. Bowls in the microwave and bag buddies to store all those darn plastic bags, and decorative towels that are definitely not your grandmama’s towels!! We have towels for almost all occasions and of course ones for everyday! So if you’re tired of the kids, dog or spouse letting the kitchen towels hit the floor we’ve got you covered! We do also to custom quilts and will even quilt one you made already!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect
Allison Berger & Sheya Lewin, Dugway Brook Dry Goods (Home Decor)
Dugway Brook Dry Goods is a collaboration of three friends that handcraft decorative pots, wooden shelving, and macramé for plant lovers to display their plants in a beautiful way.
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect
Kate Craine, Sweet Punkette (Home Decor)
I take old, unplayable vinyl records and create clocks and jewelry. 45rpm record clocks are made from the actual 45 single, and make awesome gifts, especially when you find that special artist or song! The cuff bracelets are hand painted, hand-sanded and shaped (many are Cleveland inspired art). The earrings are cut from the original LP labels- all one-of-a-kind and unique. I also have tarot card necklaces and celebrity mug shot necklaces- which may be the best conversation starter I’ve ever worn! My shop name comes from my nickname given to me by Betsey Johnson. When I worked for her, she would call me her "Sweet Punkette"
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Jacqueline Kowlowski, St. Croix Farms (Home Decor)
St.Croix Farms produces locally-sourced botanical creations to beautify your corner of the world. Our product line changes with the seasons in order to create a festive atmosphere.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Kelsey Angeli, Tanglewood Workshop (Home Decor)
Tanglewood Workshop is a small wood shop, based out of Canton, that focuses on making pieces of functional natural decor with just a touch of whimsy to them. While much of the work has a timeless style to it, we love adding fun twists that plays with those classic ideas. Using only carefully selected local wood, each piece- whether it is hand bound wood journals, charcuterie boards, or the all time classic lathe project- bowls, highlights the natural beauty of the wood they are made from. We delight in turning wood that is often considered scrap and giving it new life!
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Jessica Tarr, Jupiter’s Moons Art Glass (Glass + Candles)
Jessica has been in love with all forms of glass art for as long as she can remember. A couple of years ago she was finally afforded the opportunity to learn the art of stained glass and was hooked from her first project. Jupiter’s Moons was started as a way to share the art in a fun and different way than the traditional stained glass window.
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Cydney Gintert, hcg Designs (Glass + Candles)
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Joshua Wright, Clemeno (Glass + Candles)
Clemeno is a small batch candle & solid perfume brand that not only uses clean quality ingredients but we also connect with local and regional artists to create unique home looks and inspired concepts. We focus on eco-friendly processes and have our own recycling program from Cincy to Cleveland!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Lori Parnell, Black Culture Candles (Glass + Candles)
Let Black Culture Candles take you on a scent journey through the moments that connect us. Each candle is inspired by a shared memory or experience and meticulously handcrafted with natural vegan wax, set with crackling wood wicks and individually engraved for an exceptional candle-burning experience.
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar
Alysse Boyd, Stuffed Hot Cocoa Bombs (Food)
As the owner of Rocky River-based Stuffed Hot Cocoa Bombs, Alysse combines her imaginative flair and love for cooking to craft small batch, handmade cocoa bombs. Her delicious, and equally beautiful and unique designs, are meticulously created to enjoy as part of a holiday celebration or any special occasion clients can think of and might request. She is know for her hot cocoa bomb characters.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Amira Fahmy, Baked AF (Food)
I recreate nostalgic childhood desserts (aka throwback snacks) from scratch using high quality ingredients, and the majority of items I offer are made with 100% plant based ingredients. There’s something amazing about food that can transport you to a different time and place when you take a bite of it - I want to help people relive those beloved memories while feeling good about what they’re eating
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Autumn Johnston, The Pierogi Lady (Food)
We hand make over 150 varieties of pierogi. We make traditional, crazy, vegan and gluten free pierogi.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Diana Jankowski, Sugar Bomb Confections (Food)
Sugar Bomb Confections is a small batch maker of craft candies, chocolates and macarons. We use the finest ingredients and chocolate and would love to tell you about it!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Ian Barrett, Fuego Fermentations (Food)
Fuego Fermentations makes carefully composed, unique, balanced and complex fermented vegan and gluten-free hot sauces and BBQ sauces. I was fortunate to have been recently given national recognition by winning a Good Food Award. I take great care and pride in the good food I make as well as the good ways in which I make it. All of my sauces are non-gmo and almost everything in my sauces is locally sourced. I work closely with Rainbow Farms in North Perry to ensure that I use the best ethically and locally sourced ingredients possible. It is important to me that I put as much money as I can back into the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio food systems. The passion I have for chilies and fermented hot sauce is evident in how tasty my sauces are. I offer a wide selection of flavor profiles and heat levels. I have some awesome mild sauces no doubt, but the trend is that more people want heat in their sauces. I take a lot of care dialing in that balance of heat and flavor, which other brands tend to lack. A stand-out of my sauces is the way I use fruit in them. I use just enough fruit to get the layers and complexity I want, and then I cut them off. Like a vocal harmony, there is a sweet spot you can live in, but once one of those notes oversteps its’ boundaries, then it is all off. In order to keep the high-quality standards of my products, inside and out, nothing is co-packed. All Fuego Fermentations products are hand bottled, hand labeled, and hand waxed by me proudly in Old Brooklyn, the community in which we live, at the Old Brooklyn Cheese Company.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Winterland | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Joshua and Jamie Sheets, Ol' Dirty Sheets' Hot Sauce (Food)
Ol' Dirty Sheets' is a small batch, handcrafted hot sauce company out of Wooster, Ohio. Jamie and Josh are the four hands behind all of the products! They use simple and natural ingredients that are layered together to create their hot sauce and spice blend recipes. They now have five flavors of hot sauce and two spice blends. Stop by their booth for free samples!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Nicole Snyder, Flow Pharmacy (Food)
Herbal tea and botanically crafted goods sourced from local farmers and artisans. This Cleveland based business works directly with freshly dried herbs grown through sustainable practices. Each tea is crafted to tastes great and nourish the body.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Rhiannon Blahnik, Sweet Thing Baked Goods (Food)
Hi, sweet tooth! If you have a taste for melt-in-your-mouth meringues, sumptuous shortbread, or elaborately decorated sugar cookies, Sweet Thing Baked Goods has you covered! Everything is made from scratch and decorated with attention to detail. Cookies also make great gifts! Stop by and pick some up for your friends, your family, or yourself!
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Rian Howells, Simple Times Mixers (Food)
Simple Times Mixers are all-natural, handcrafted cocktail (and mocktail!) mixers that are clean label, non-alcoholic and easy to use – simply mix one part spirit (or soda!) with three parts mixer for a delicious drink. All of our mixers are vegan, gluten free and never contain any additives, preservatives, concentrates or dyes. Mixers are shelf-stable for 9 months from bottled date and good for 4 weeks from opening when refrigerated.
Find me at: Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Sahithya Wintrich, Chutni Punch (Food)
Chutni Punch is a line of easy to use, South Indian spice condiments, containing real ingredients that makes food MORE FLAVORFUL. There are three ingredients - Savory Chana, Super Sesame and Spicy Peanut. You need zero cooking skills to use them and they’re fun, exciting and versatile. The ingredients are equitably sourced and the packaging is environmentally conscious. The best thing is, you can use it on foods you already eat to make them MORE FLAVORFUL!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Suzy Brannon, Batter + Dough (Food)
Batter + Dough specializes in gluten-free baking mixes, small-batch baked goods and dog treats. At-home gluten-free baking is made easy with their mixes. Everything needed to make delicious quick breads and cookies is included except for a few kitchen staples – no special skills or equipment are required. Baking mixes make great holiday gifts and also make holiday entertaining much easier. Their small-batch baked treats make the perfect edible gifts and stocking stuffers. And don’t forget about gifts for your furry family members – the dogs in your life will love their gluten and grain-free holiday dog treats! Batter + Dough -- Always delicious, surprisingly gluten-free!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Tanya Green, Juliabelle Seasonings (Food)
Julia Belles makes small-batch, hand-blended seasonings inspired from flavors around the globe. These fresh natural seasoning blends contain no MSG, GMO or artificial colors and offer a variety of salt and sugar free options, allowing them to easily fit into any dietary regimen without adding extra calories. Julia Belle’s also makes easy side dish options that can be made by adding 2-3 simple kitchen ingredients and cook in 30 minutes or less.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Travis Howe, Fat T's Cookies (Food)
Fat T’s Cookies is the top cookie company in the state hailing from Akron, OH. We specialize in quarter pound cookies that are not only bigger than the average cookie, but tastier and more unique. We promise to deliver happiness a quarter pound at a time.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Winterland | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Wesley The Keeper, Akron Honey (Food)
Akron Honey is a super fun honey brand that's way more than just honey. We're about your delicious food and feeling freaking awesome . Our approach to the honey game is what sets us apart. It's not about a jar of honey, but instead about how we can create the best flavors that work amazingly with your favorite foods. Our honey is the stuff that you use on ANYTHING to make it better! Whether it's glazing your salmon or carrots, and brussel sprouts. Or maybe you want to put it all over your pizza to give it insanely great flavor. Or even putting it on your Facebook feed that seems to be barely palatable at times. We'll try anything once.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Eric and Lindsay Razo, Here We Go! (Food)
Here We Go Coffee is Akron's nano roaster. Owned by Eric and Lindsay Razo who have always had a deep love for coffee and sharing with it others. We are a small but mighty operation that prides itself on caring about our community and providing really great coffee to everyone. Being that we are so tiny we release coffees on a monthly cadence, available on our online store. While doing the event we expand our menu to include sweet treats, house-made chai concentrate, and hot chocolate.
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Laura Zinke, Zinke Apiary (Soap + Spa)
Laura Zinke, owner of Zinke Apiary, creates natural skincare and wellness products to nourish and protect your skin and body. Zinke Apiary products contain local, grass-fed tallow as well as honey and beeswax from Laura’s northeast Ohio beehives. Products are formulated to be ultra gentle and support a multitude of skin complaints. Herb-powered, minimal plastic, and good-for-you ingredients!
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Samantha Hudson, snow. (Fiber Arts)
Snow. makes pop culture inspired crocheted figures in the Japanese style of amigurumi. From movies and TV shows, to dinosaurs, animals, plants, and outer space; these sustainably handmade cuties are enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Michelle Blakely, FashioKnits (Fiber Arts)
I hand knit and crochet a variety of quality items such as plush toys, winter wear, knee high socks and so much more. I also sew velvet plush blanket hoodies, potholder sets and recently started making Paperless paper towels and military bears.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Dru Christine, Dru Christine (Clothes)
Dru Christine Fabrics & Design isn't just your typical studio—it's a vibrant hub of creativity in The Superior Arts District. Since 2012, we've been a go-to spot for everyone from local trendsetters to national celebrities. Beyond the racks of our designer apparel and eclectic fabrics, we're all about personal experiences.
Step into our studio, and you're not just buying products; you're diving into a world of style and craftsmanship. We go beyond the ordinary, offering in-depth style evaluations, visionary sketches, multi-layered fittings, and accessory matching. We're all about understanding your unique style and bringing your dream look to life. Whether it's a special event or a daily strut, we want you to experience every step of the design process.
Our studio isn't just a place to shop—it's a home. We want you to feel comfortable, invited, and excited to come back. Grab a complimentary cup of coffee or bottled water as you explore the shop. Take a seat, chat with the designer about your style, and make yourself at home.
If you're dreaming of becoming a designer yourself, Dru Christine has you covered. We offer sewing classes, open studio hours for creatives, and a fashion library brimming with resources. Our studio isn't just a destination; it's a haven for creativity and learning.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Beth Lewin, Beth Lewin Pottery (Ceramics)
Beth Lewin creates beautiful functional pieces of pottery such as mugs, plates, bowls and pitchers, to be used and enjoyed in daily life. As a result, each piece of pottery is an original work of art, an expression of the style and craft that inspires it. No two pieces are exactly alike and the number of pieces produced is very low. Beth has always created unique, collectible pottery meant to be treasured for generations. Customers comment over and over again how much they cherish their pieces, and Beth is proud to make the art they live with. Each piece is carefully crafted, made by hand and meant to be enjoyed.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Grant Ederer, Grant Ederer Design (Ceramics)
Grant Ederer is a ceramicist living and working in Akron, Ohio. His background in industrial design informs the functional, sculptural, and tactile characteristics of his craft. He uses a wide variety of mold making and slip casting techniques to develop forms and surfaces. His use of color is inspired by the gradients found in plants, animal, and whole landscapes.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Kim & Jack Ford, White Squirrel Clayworks (Ceramics)
White Squirrel Clayworks is a wife and husband team in Oberlin, OH, that have a real love of nature and animals. We started our business after many years of collecting and enjoying handmade pottery and decided to become potters ourselves. You will see a direct relation to the natural, peaceful world in our works. That is our true message. The name of our company came from the town of Oberlin and the colony of white squirrels that live here. (We make a lot of white and black squirrel logo items for locals!) All of our pottery is dishwasher and microwave safe! White Squirrel Clayworks believes in sustainability and uses sustainable products and green energy to create their products.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Mallory Tulcewicz, Mud by Mallory (Ceramics)
Mud by Mallory creates small batch handmade pottery. Each piece is made entirely by hand from start to finish. As a potter, I am constantly inspired by the sense of touch and the tactile qualities of clay. I use vintage fabric to roll the texture into my clay, creating a unique and organic feel to each piece. I also love to experiment with bright and fun color palettes drawing out the texture and adding a playful element to my work. My goal is to create pieces that not only look beautiful, but also feel comforting and will be used for a lifetime.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar
Mary Clark, Tiny Cloud Ceramics (Ceramics)
Tiny Cloud Ceramics makes one of a kind kitschy-cute functional ceramics. Their work mixes retro-futurist surface design with kawaii culture and candy coloring to make something uniquely delightful. Be it a mug with a neat twinkling pattern, weird nondescript blobs with faces, or a pair of animal friends frolicking, each piece is lovingly crafted in Akron, Ohio.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Cindy Clark, Clark Pottery Studio (Ceramics)
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Danielle Capotosto, Dippity and Snark (Cards + Paper)
Dippity and Snark is an independent design studio offering cards, stationery and illustrated goods. Dippity and Snark was created by Akron, Ohio native Danielle, a graphic designer and illustrator. Each design is drawn by hand and feature’s Danielle’s signature sense of humor. You'll find so many fun goodies from stickers and stuffies to sassy greeting cards. Dippity and Snark is your one stop gift shop!
Find me at: Akron Bazaar | 78th Street Studios
Erica & Sarah Kurfis, Snarky Pants Studios (Cards + Paper)
We're sisters from Ohio creating unique, playfully irreverent gifts for those people who are snarky at heart. First Sarah sketches an idea, then Erica makes it perfect and sends it out for printing. We turn our designs into greeting cards, vinyl stickers, canvas bags, enamel keychains, pins and buttons, scout-style achievement badges for your pets to earn for protecting you against the mailman, hiding a bone, or bringing you the best "gift", and Sarah crochets super cute amigurumi plush toys, like turtles and bees!
Find me at: Winterland | Akron Bazaar | Lake Affect | 78th Street Studios
Tessa Spellman, Fussy Cuts Papery (Cards + Paper)
Fussy Cuts Papery is a handmade mother-daughter ran paper boutique. Their shop offers handmade greeting cards, stationery, waterproof stickers, shadow boxes and more. Perhaps you will collect a new paper plant for your desk while you swing by their booth. All of their products have been consciously made from paper so each piece is one of a kind. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at wax seals? You will be able to find a wide range of products available at their shop to DIY. They also sell premade wax seals if that's not your tea. Premade seals are available in all of their stationery collections. Each 8x8 shadow box has been thoughtfully planned to be a one of a kind piece of work, no matter how many times the patterns are reused. The shadow boxes all have 5-15 layers of paper. Every time you see a new color, it's a new piece of paper! Worried about our waste? No need! We recycle our scraps by shredding them and turning them into home made paper that we mix with wild flowers to create bookmarks in our shop. Fussy Cuts Papery started in 2020 by making custom wedding stationery for Pittsburgh couples. They expanded into home decor and everyday stationery in 2022. Ramie & Tessa just won The Knots Best of Weddings award for 2023.
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Carolyn Birchenall, Fine Art Findings (Accessories (including bags))
Upcycled elaborate boxes and mirrors made from recycled picture frames, reconstructed broken jewelry, upcycled and handmade clothing, cards and gifts embellished with #leftoverlace. Using vintage and found objects, I create new things from old! My elaborate boxes, mirrors and photo frames are made from leftover picture frames with wheels, buttons and knobs. My jewelry is reconstructed entirely from broken jewelry, old keys and whatever else I find. My Leftover lace items are “gifts you feel good about” upcycled vintage & designer clothing, handmade dresses using vintage fabrics, collage cards and gifts, embellished with lace rescued from old linens and estate sale sewing boxes. Sometimes I find lovely simple things like pillows, coin purses or journals that are the perfect background for my odd little bits of leftover lace and broken jewelry. Reduce, reuse, recycle, upcycle!
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Jen Varos Sale, Belle Weathered (Jewelry)
Handmade magical creations for Old Souls, Young Hearts & Kindred Spirits. Made with inspiration from quality materials that celebrate the natural beauty of time & imperfections. From vintage glass & leather jewelry to carefully curated paper collage art match strikes to captivating essential oil perfumes; everything is made with love & intent and a bit of magick.
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Katie Putka, Nerdy Magpie's Curiosities (Fiber Art)
Nerdy Magpie’s Curiosities offers an eclectic collection of handmade needle felted soft sculptures and beaded accessories such as pins, earrings, and headbands.
Find me at: Akron Bazaar