Meet the Makers: Little Italy Art Walk x Bazaar PLUS Market Square June 1st!
It's a fantastic weekend to support local makers and artists in Cleveland! We will have Bazaar makers in two locations: our usual Market Square Park across from the West Side Market (Saturday June first, 10-4:00 p.m.) but also in Little Italy as part of their summer art walk (Bazaar makers will be there Friday 5-9 and Saturday 12-9). Our makers will be in the Murray Hill Galleries building, in the first floor hallway and inside Alchemy Studio. Be sure to stop by Snakes and Aceys across the street, too, owned by longtime Bazaar fave Hannah Manocchio!
In Little Italy:
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."
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."
Meaghan Beech, Freckles and Flux Glass Company
“I make unique stained glass creations."
Nikki Lundberg, Odyssey & Oddities
“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!"
Katelyn M, Impatient Arts
“My name is Kat Mikuluk and I am a Cleveland-based artist with a focus in linoleum printmaking and oil painting. The name of my art business, Impatient Arts, comes from my experience of frustrations (or challenges) that comes with printmaking versus the ease and predictability of oil painting. I find that both of these mediums serve me in different ways and I try to honor the polarity of the two. I am a huge believer that ownership of fine art can be for everyone; I love many things about linocut printmaking, but my favorite is how easily it allows you to share your art with the community. All of my prints are my original illustrations that are carved and hand printed onto an array of different papers and fabrics. Besides standard prints, I also use these block carvings to print on a variety of different paper goods, including but not limited to bookmarks, greeting cards, and softcover journals. With my second love being oil painting, I wanted more accessible options for sharing my work than just selling the paintings themselves, and recently began carrying high-quality giclee prints and vinyl stickers. Though I carry prints of my paintings, I also have mini oil paintings on cotton paper that are available for a reasonable price."
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!"
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."
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."
Dana Kane, Wind Over Tide
“Wind Over Tide is the moniker for Dana Kane, a Buffalo-born, Cleveland-based digital illustrator. Dana meticulously tinkers with lines, shapes, and color to elevate everyday subjects into captivating visual experiences that stir the senses. With a sharp eye for detail, Dana stacks loose, messy shapes to form vibrant realistic illustrations, transforming ordinary subjects into unique visual experiences."
Christine Pyles, Delicate Watkins Shop
“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!"
In Market Square Park:
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."
Steveland Arnold, Oh So Dapper Soap Company
"Oh So Dapper Soap Company is a skincare line made specifically for men. Our goal is to provide hydrating skincare products with amazing masculine fragrances. We not only offer handmade soap, but we also have beard care products, lotion and lip balm."
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."
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."
Kate Craine, Sweet Punkette
"I use previously damaged vinyl records to create clocks and multiple styles of jewelry. 45rpm record clocks are made from the actual 45 record single. They make awesome gifts, especially when customers find that special artist or song! The cuffs are hand painted and are hand-sanded and shaped. The earrings are cut from the original record labels- all completely one-of-a-kind. In addition, I make large pendant necklaces featuring tarot cards and celebrity mug shots- they make great conversation pieces! 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""
Amira Fahmy, Baked AF
"Baked AF recreates nostalgic childhood desserts (aka throwback snacks) from scratch using high quality ingredients, and the majority of items offered 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 - Baked AF throwback snacks help people relive those beloved memories while also feeling good about what they’re eating. Standard offerings include oatmeal creme pies, stroopwafels, smores bars, pop tarts, and a range of artisanal baking ingredients."
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. 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."
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."
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. You can see my work, and pieces I have available on my website, www.sarahheins.com or you can follow along on my instagram @sarahheins_"
Sean Hirsch + Zach Wise, Soothing Sloth Soap Co.
"Hello! We're Sean & Zach and we started Soothing Sloth Soap Co. in 2017. It all began when a bath bomb obsession spurred trying to make them on our own. After lots of trial and error, we felt we had something special to share and so the company was born! Since then we have expanded into lotions, face masks, body butters and many other self-care products. We have always been a proudly LGBTQIA+ owned and operated business and we try to incorporate our queerness into our product names and brand. We hope you enjoy these vegan skincare goodies!"
Ryan Jaenke, The Visitors Bureau
"The Visitor's Bureau is a full-service, image creation platform. We supply your demand for paint and print born out of the thoroughfares, alleyways, and railroad tracks of Cleveland."
Melissa Klimo-Major, Apothecary Verde
"Apothecary Verde is a woman-owned, all-natural soap lab and aromatherapy bar creating functional products for body and home to support your well-being through lush fusions of scent, color, and texture. Our nature-inspired botanical products are made in small batches, featuring locally distilled hydrosols, and our soaps are made cold-process, a method that honors tradition, ritual, and slow living. At our Old Brooklyn studio, we offer soap-making classes and aromatherapy workshops."
Jacqueline Kowalski, St Croix Farms
"St. Croix Farms grows and produces nature inspired botanical creations. Owner, Jacqueline Kowalski, started her urban farm on Denison Ave., Cleveland in 2013 growing flowers and hoping to replicate the colors of her previous home in the Virgin Islands. Since then she has expanded her growing space and product line to include dried flowers, lavender, and live greens during the holiday season. She hopes you will find something that brings beauty to your corner of Northeast Ohio at her market stand. June will be the height of my peony season and I can’t wait to share these with you!"
Clara Manfredi, C. M. Manfredi’s Emporium of Wonders
"I make monsters"
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!"
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."
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."
Chelsee Navy, Conscious Seed
"We are an indy-business that specializes in herbal remedies and functional beverages designed to boost mental well-being. Our products feature locally grown plants, carefully selected to nourish the nervous system and enhance our overall sense of feeling good and living well in the modern world. Empowering everyday herbalism and supporting sensitive people with our delicious feel-good remedies and self-care ritual wares."
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."
Dawn Shimp, A Stare of Owls
"Dynamic fiber art, compellingly tactile. All crocheted, all my own designs, my focus for spring and summer 2024 includes vintage and nature inspired hats and shawls, halters and everything fringe. For dogs: visors, bandanas, and bows. For your home and for the birds, window mandalas incorporate reflective materials and use light and shadow to deter the little friends from flying into your windows."
Brent Wesley, Akron Honey
"Honey so freaking good that you can use it on anything."
Joshua Wright, Clemeno Candle Co
"Clemeno Candle is a small batch candle & perfume company that not only uses clean quality ingredients but we also connect with local and regional artists to create unique home looks and inspired concepts. What sets me apart is my attention to detail and modern design ideas as well as my commitment to customer service and eco-conscious practices."
Megan Young, Sun Parlor Studio
"Sun Parlor Studio provides slow-made, small batch and one-of-one pottery and ceramics classes. It is owned and solely operated by artist and educator Megan Young in Cleveland, OH. She believes in the value of play and joy in our everyday lives, and that we don't necessarily need more objects, but that the objects we do have should make daily life more sacred."
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."