Meet the Makers, June 15th
See you Saturday 10-4:00 across from the West Side Market in Market Square Park! Shop for dad (or you... we won't judge).
Can't wait to see you (and your sweet dogs, you know we love meeting them!) at the show.
Tae Hattery, Wednesday Workshop
"We are a Black owned, equity-minded, disability inclusive business that makes bags, accessories and novelties in alternative, pop culture and weird flavours. Our products are made with cotton fabrics from small custom printjng companies and the accents we Use are made from vegan leather. We offer extended sizing and accessibility adaptations at no extra charge. We also offer custom orders, payment plans, gift certificates and pay it forward opportunities!"
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."
Charles Strasshofer, Chuck Stuff LLC
"I create functional tableware by either throwing clay on a potter's wheel or by folding thin slabs of clay. The glazes I use on my pots is also formulated by myself using raw materials, a process I very much enjoy."
Missy Ciavarelli, Tempting Sweets Plus
"I create snarky, irreverent, and geeky crosstitch designs in all sizes. From large, framed pieces to magnets and keychains."
Brent Wesley, Akron Honey
"Honey so freaking good that you can use it on anything."
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"
Ian Barrett, Fuego Fermentations
"Fuego Fermentations makes carefully composed, unique, balanced and complex vegan and gluten free fermented 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 into the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio food system. 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. 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 we live in, at the Old Brooklyn Cheese Company."
Gina Giallombardo, Freeze Dried Cleveland
"We make delicious freeze dried candy. We have everyone’s favorites along withsome exciting new flavor combinations. We also make custom party trays for all occasions."
Chris Tarr, Branch Sauce CO
"Delicious sauces."
Irina Sayenko, Our Daily Sourdough
"Investment analyst turned baker. Baking all things sourdough. I offer a variety of breads and focaccia (savory and sweetened), as well as, naturally leavened buns and rolls."
Krystal Tomlinson, Live Dream Create
"Live Dream Create specializes in handsewn plushies made with felt, fleece, and similar cuddly and colorful fabrics. Their collection features a rotating lineup of “non-traditional" adorable animals and cute creatures - including bats, jellyfish, aliens, and mushroom folk. They also share a love for food-themed toys, playsets, and decor, such as sundae or s’more playsets, popular pierogi ornaments, and even cuddly dino-nugget pillows that are perfect to show off on your couch or bed! The best thing about Live Dream Create’s plushies, is that they’re designed to be fun and bring joyous smiles to everyone - kids *and* adults!"
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."
Krista Beitl, Chewlinka G.E.A.R.
"We make dog collars, bowties, collar flowers, bandanas and t-shirts. We also design custom fabric to ensure that our customers are getting unique designs. We are passionate about animal rescue and donate a portion of all sales to local animal rescues in Northeast Ohio."
Rhiannon Blahnik, Sweet Thing Baked Goods
"Hi, sweet tooth! If you like sweet things of all kinds, we've got you covered. We're a custom order-based bakery in Cleveland that also makes one of a kind "sugary" treats like baked goods magnets and jewelry. But if you have a taste for melt-in-your-mouth meringues, sumptuous shortbread, or elaborately decorated sugar cookies, Sweet Thing Baked Goods has got you! Everything is made from scratch and decorated with attention to detail. Cookies make great gifts for events of all kinds, so talk to us at the show to place an order."
Shannon Hogarth , Crescent Rose Craft
"Crescent Rose is a jewelry brand based in Cleveland, Ohio catering to those with a modern bohemian aesthetic. All designs are made from 14K goldfill, brass, sterling silver and natural gemstones. These elements keep the jewelry elegant and natural to make it easy to stack with other favorite pieces. From statements to dainty feminine wares, there is something for everyone!"
Ashley Smith, Atlas & Aether
"Atlas & Aether is a handmade jewelry brand by Cleveland local artist, Ashley Smith. She creates copper electroformed gemstone jewelry using a variety of traditional metalsmithing techniques, 3D printing, and more. From her dainty rosecut gemstone stacker rings to her whimsical large statement necklaces, Atlas & Aether has you covered for every occasion!"
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."
Christine Pyles, Delicate Watkins Shpo
"Delicate Watkins Shop creates one of a kind, small batch, and seasonal polymer clay earrings and the occasional magnet, trinket bowl, hair clip, and bookmark. From small studs to dangles to statement pieces, there's something for everyone! Youth librarian by day, Christine is self-taught, having started her polymer clay journey in 2014 making plates of miniature food, and Delicate Watkins Shop was established in 2021. Stop by to see what treasures you may find! Price point: $5-30 and custom orders welcome!"
Randy Crider, Randy Crider
"Randy Crider is a Lakewood, Ohio based Illustrator best known for live painting and his work with Brite Winter. Recently he’s been making screen-printed posters by hand in a DIY home studio. Pulling from years of drawings normally hidden away in sketchbooks, he focuses on reimagining well-worn ideas alongside a cavalcade of spacemen, monsters, and skeletons. Every print is limited to fewer than 100 copies and are signed and numbered by the artist."
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."
Clara Manfredi , C. M. Manfredi’s Emporium of Wonders
"I make monsters"
Missy Mack, Ms. Coco’s Barkery
"I make hand baked dog treats! What started out as a great way to treat my elderly little doxie fur baby turned into so much more! I wanted to give her treats that I could feel comfortable eating. So in every treat you’ll find 100% organic, natural human grade, and good for your pet ingredients. Plus lots of love with fun shapes and creative flavors. I NEVER use wheat, fillers, chemical preservatives. And I list all of the ingredients so you can see for yourself what your pet is getting! I’m passionate about crafting home-baked treats that your fur babies will adore."
Dania Alvarado, La Chiquita Selva ("The Little Jungle")
"Hello, I’m Dania, the proud owner and green thumb behind “La Chiquita Selva," also known as The Little Jungle. I’m your local pop-up plant shop journeying across Ohio. From novices to seasoned gardeners, all are embraced here! Education is my passion so I love sharing insights about my plants’ origins and proper care. Discover indoor tropical houseplants, common and rare, along with delightful gardening accessories like hand-curated soil and handcrafted concrete planters. Each planter is uniquely handmade by me, with custom colors to add a personal touch to your green oasis."
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"
Kelly McGreehan, Kay-Em Apparel
"Cleveland and outdoor inspired apparel and merchandise. Using pop culture and the love of the outdoors to create relatable and eye catching products!"
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."
Scott Hudson, Rocket E3
"Rocket E3 is the creative project of Scott Hudson, who lives and works in the North Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland. Scott designs and prints a line of T-shirts, hoodies, mugs and posters with a unique sense of humor and personality, centered on Cleveland themes, Cleveland sports and retro pop culture."
Dave Gruss, WeBleedOhio
"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."