Meet the Makers: Cleveland Bazaar May 4th
Meet the Makers: Market Square May 4th
We're back for another summer of shows across from the West Side Market... our 11th year of producing these events in the heart of Ohio City, and our 20th year of Bazaar events overall. You'll find us twice a month in the park, usually first and third Saturdays, with a few exceptions as noted. All dates are 10:00 to 4:00. Find the show listings here on our Facebook event page or check out the image below.
Handmade + local is our thing so we love introducing you to the makers who actually create the items for sale. Read on to meet who will be with us on the 4th below...
Alicia Alford, Sew Me Quilts and More
“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, 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!"
Andrea Kaiser, Glass Sky Jewelry
“Glass Sky Jewelry is made to celebrate and embolden strong, natural spirits! It’s handmade in small batches, starting mostly with recycled silver sheet and wire, and inspired by natural imagery, from the night sky to walks in the woods. From simple everyday favorites to bold, one-of-a-kind statements, these sterling silver pieces blend nuance and geometry with a touch of storytelling!"
Brent Wesley, Akron Honey
“Honey so freaking good that you can use it on anything."
Carlie Merkle, Into the Pines Jewelry
“I make handcrafted jewelry using various techniques such as hammering, soldering, patinas, etc to ensure each piece is unique. I also love to incorporate colors, interesting gemstones, shapes, and other stones."
Crystal Charleston, Rose & Perry Co.
“Rose & Perry Co is a company that specializes in small batch, handmade, hand-poured products using ingredients you can pronounce. We create amazing coconut wax massage oil candles, mommy self-care line, four butter body butter, body oil, body wash, lotion bars, butter lip balms, cold-process soap, massage bar soaps, tattoo balms and so much more"
Danielle Gura, Firelands Wax
“Experience the natural and nostalgic scents of Northern Ohio with artisanal, handcrafted soy candles from Firelands Wax. Each locally inspired, seasonal candle is made with domestic soy wax, pure cotton wicks, and toxin-free fragrance oils for a clean and fragrant burn that evokes the spirit of each season while remaining enjoyable for even sensitive consumers. Handcrafted by owner and artisan Danielle Gura in her home outside of Oberlin, Firelands Wax offers a premium, locally themed option for clean candle lovers who enjoy both simplicity and seasonality in their homes."
Dave Gruss, We Bleed Ohio
“We Bleed Ohio is a Cleveland based clothing brand, retail store, and screen printing shop located in the heart of downtown's Gateway District and 5th Street Arcades shopping center. The small family business is run by the owner, Dave Gruss, who designs and screen prints all of the apparel by hand. Dave's designs appear to have a classic and almost retro feel that create a seamless look that will never go out of style. Printed on high-end materials, We Bleed Ohio's apparel is soft, comfortable, and will easily become a staple to any wardrobe."
David Huffman, Bitchy Vegan Homo
“Bitchy Vegan Homo specializes in a vegan baked goods and is best known for his Best Damn Brownies and Oatmeal Cream Pies. With a focus on classic treats, BVH takes his desserts, but not himself, seriously."
Dejah + Julannah Nixon, Nuni Products
“Nuni Products is a planted-based body-care line, aiming to aid with everyday skin concerns with natural ingredients. We are a sister duo, with a passion for formulating and ever-expanding knowledge of the skin, charged to share their creations. We strive to provide a product you're excited to grab each day. Nuni Products creates accessible, quality products that don't hurt your pockets."
Emily Cline, Daphnia Ceramics
“Daphnia Ceramics creates work that combines functional handmade pottery with original screen- printed patterns and designs. The work uses hand-drawn images that are screen-printed patterns that are transferred to the surface of the clay. Each piece combines bold colors with graphic prints to create a playful and modern aesthetic. Images are inspired by the local flora and fauna of the woods in Ohio or include fun and whimsical imagery."
Felicia Mercado, Stellaloo
“I create dog accessories and matching dog mom items. Custom embroidery for all occasions and holidays as well as one of a kind prints."
Hannah Manocchio, Snakes + Acey's
“Snakes + Acey’s is a woman owned and operated small screen printing business located in historic Little Italy. Each item we create is hand drawn, designed, and then hand printed in house. All our merchandise is screen printed using completely green methods that are environmentally friendly. Our line of artwork, apparel, and merchandise deals with everything from social issues, inclusivity, and the love for our city."
Jennifer Couch, JENCI
“Bags and purses made from reclaimed materials such as wool suit jackets, car seatbelts and cork tree bark. Each bag is unique and created one at a time. Design elements from the original materials are individually worked onto each bag. This is a great way to highlight its reclaimed nature and show a commitment to upcycling and sustainability."
Katie Agoston, Free Bird Jewelry
“Hi!! My name is Katie, I'm the creator of Free Bird Jewelry!! My love for nature, texture, color, and life’s magic is where I pull inspiration for Free Bird. My favorite part of creating is bringing various elements together, kind of like a puzzle, to create a hippie chic, stand out look. I like using new and vintage materials, crystals, charms, chains, you name it, to create a style that's trendy, but still one of a kind. For me, Free Bird stands apart from other jewelry with its variety that keeps it fresh, but using traditional design concepts making it timeless, too. Free Bird Jewelry was created to mirror all the wild, magical parts of you, that makes you one of a kind."
Kerri O'Connor, Fleur de Life Jewelry
“It is my passion to create captivating jewelry and cut stones that are alluring, versatile, and vibrant with the feelings of pure joy and inspiration - talismans or amulets to wear throughout the day. It is my intent that this will be passed on to the wearer. Why? If you are happy, you will naturally spread it like wild fire to everyone around you. And then they will feel good too! I use captivating, natural gemstones, lustrous sterling and fine silver, gold-filled and copper metals in my designs. Why? Historically precious stones and metals have been used to embue leaders with strength, courage, will and other positive qualities. And in today's terms, precious metals and gemstones are eco-friendly. They are healthy, naturally beautiful, and feel wonderful against your skin."
Kristin Alford, it’s a cup of paint
“I started painting in 2016 and began selling art in 2018, at the urging of friends & family. I started with fluid acrylic and have since embraced other painting styles like mandala dotting. Painting is relaxing, fun, messy, and it gives me an opportunity to creatively manage life’s challenges. Using fluid acrylic, I paint slate coasters, a variety of wood shapes, and canvas in various sizes. I also hand paint acrylic ornaments and glass (cups, vases, jars, and shot glasses) in colorful dot mandalas. I’m constantly evolving and painting in new ways, through new mediums, and on new surfaces."
Lucy Williams, Boundary & Thorn
“Boundary and Thorn's products celebrate the joy of life with art prints and greeting cards centered on food, drinks, nature, and positivity. All products are illustrated by Lucy and printed with a local vendor in Cleveland, OH, with love and care."
Luis Roman, Hola island provisions
“A collection of 3 Caribbean all Purpose marinades Puerto Rican Cuban Jamaican Our authentic Concentrated Caribbean marinades will bring the spice back in your life"
Matthew Rees, Be Better Goods
“Hi, we are Gabby and Matthew, cofounders of Be Better Goods: an Akron-based, family-owned company on a mission to upend the toxic home cleaning products industry. Armed with our inside knowledge of the industry from our time in petrochemical manufacturing and regulatory compliance, we created a portfolio of non-toxic, highly effective home cleaning and laundry solutions. We are proud to be 100% made in the USA, from ingredients to our small-batch, manufacturing. Better products need better packaging. Our bottles reduce plastic waste by at least 70% by using recycled paperboard for rigidity. We help customers magnify this impact by offering ready-to-use refill pouches."
Megan Daloz, Daloz Ceramics
“I’m an artist and educator in Cleveland working in a small studio to make unique, functional, hand crafted ceramic wares for your home and life."
Rhonda Baldwin-Amorganos, Delirium Pickling
“We are an ODA approved commercial cannery which specializes in three varieties of "pickled" hot peppers and two sweet/savory artisan jams. Delirium Pickling's pepper products are stand alone in flavor and texture as they are hand-packed, small batch and are crunchy and snappy as a result of the brining process. Our peppers and jams have been a family recipe for almost 20 years and our flavors are not found in any local markets. The tomato and onion jams are sweet and savory and can be used in many different types of dishes from grilled or roasted meats to crackers with cheese. All of our products are a great addition to any grazing board or meal."
Rita Hritz, Laughing Girl Design
“Laughing Girl Design was founded by Rita, who uses her design background to unwind at night. From watercolors to alcohol inks, many designs are transferred onto a wide variety of materials to create personalized and ready to purchase home decor accents. Adding on another passion of Rita's, Laughing Girl Design has added hand dyed Rope Bowls and Rag Rugs to your selection, all designed and created by her. Rope bowls start with 100% USA braided cotton rope which are hand- dyed by me in small batches. Laughing Girl Design strives to source eco-friendly materials and maintain a low carbon footprint. By working with other Ohio vendors along with many American companies, we strive to deliver high quality, Made in America merch to our customers."
Samantha Carey, Sam Jam Creative
“Description or Artwork At Sam Jam Creative, we create thoughtfully made, handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories. This diverse material is extremely lightweight and slightly flexible and can be transformed into something beautiful and delicate. That means you get earrings that are large and in charge without being heavy on your ears. These pieces are often adorned with carefully curated brass and gold-filled pieces, giving them an extra dose of sophistication. These intricately crafted earrings are lightweight, bold, and the perfect statement piece. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant abstract piece or a dainty dangle, Sam Jam Creative has a pair of earrings that will fit you. Our ultimate goal is to make you feel more beautiful than you already are!"
Samantha Bako, figmentpudding
“I’m an illustrator and artist, graphic designer and generalist, polymath and multipotentialite. Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the 5 year old in all of us who just wants to stomp puddles and carry toads around in our shirt pockets and poke at caterpillars. My mission is to open a keyhole to the awe and wonder of nature, to run barefoot through the fields of the mind, to curiously wriggle our toes in the mud and goo of the mundane instead of letting it bog us down. By creating whimsical cartoons and fantastical illustrations and making them available in a variety of contexts such as prints, stickers and everyday useful things, I hope to bring these little joyful reminders into everyday life. figmentpudding celebrates and embraces weirdness and exalts the awkward. Sometimes we’re adorable, sometimes we’re scandalous, sometimes we’re adorably scandalous. But always we remember to Be The Weird You Want to See in the World."
Sarah Heins, Sarah Heins | handmade ceramics
“Hey there! I’m Sarah, the artist and owner behind Sarah Heins Ceramics. My work is functional, lightweight, fun to hold, and handmade by me. I focus on the texture of each piece and how it feels to be held. I explore that idea by using 3-dimensional clay dots as well as stencils to use as resists. Within my art practice, I prioritize the quality and craftsmanship of each piece. My goal is to create something that can be used everyday and once you pick it up you’ll never want to put it back down."