Today we’ll be talking about the importance of crafting connections and what it provides for the community. The crafters have all used crafting to as a way to increase their community connections. In some instances meeting a person’s special needs, and at other times helping a colleague.
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Joining us are Judith Carr, owner of Bumbershoots by Nana sleep sacks, Amy Blair, owner of Sun Ah Blair jewelry, and Nicole Stokes, owner of HGE Designs. You’re all from the Baltimore/Anne Arundel County area and will be exhibiting your crafts at the 46th annual American Craft Council Craft Made Marketplace – Baltimore Convention Center, March 3-5, where 350 artists will be showcasing their creations.
Problem solving and giving back are two of the main reasons the crafters turned a passion into a business. They go on to explain why and how they got started in crafting, along with their connections to the community.
The best crafters in the country will be at the American Craft show in Baltimore. Stop by to see extraordinary artistry and meet the artists behind the work.