MEET OUR MAKERS
Stacy Vickery | Modern Madini
At Modern Madini, Stacy Vickery passionately handcrafts metal jewelry, accessories, and sculpture, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship and intentionality, while also curating a stunning collection of beautiful rocks, minerals, and crystals, all embodying the inherent beauty of nature.
Karina Masaya | Luna
Karina, originally from Guatemala, began sewing by deconstructing her clothes. As a stay-at-home mom in Portland, she started making skirts for her daughters and friends. Her hobby turned into a successful business, known beauty, comfort, and simplicity, now sold nationwide.
Kristen Patrick | Canary Girls Ceramics
Kristen, the visionary behind Canary Girls, heads a boutique ceramics studio in Portland, Oregon, where she creates original one of a kind goods. Additionally, Kristen sources plants and home goods infused with care and quality.
Malathip | Art by Malathip
Malathip is a painter renowned for her whimsical anamorphic animal artworks, capturing playful interactions and themes of family and love intertwined with nature. Her imaginative creatures adorn original paintings on ready-to-hang wood panels and ornaments, as well as art paper prints and note cards, bringing joy and enchantment to every space.
Denise Dykes | Nature’s Kindle
Nature's Kindle, helmed by Denise Dykes, crafts artisan fragrance goods inspired by the Pacific Northwest's beauty. Using eco-friendly ingredients, she ensures quality while nurturing her garden and exploring mountains with her four-legged friends.
Jenn Lyons | Cellar Dog
Join Jen at Cellar Dog, a dog-friendly wine pop-up located at Plural Collective. Bring your furry friend and enjoy a sip-and-shop experience, celebrating the bond between humans and animals. Explore wines that support charitable causes while you browse.
Shelly Durica-Laiche | Indio Metal Arts
Shelly Durica-Laiche received a double major from Portland State University in Sculpture and Graphic Design. “I fell in love with steel when I took my first welding class at PSU. The properties of steel really resonated with me.” Now in her SE Portland studio she designs and builds both functional and decorative metal sculpture.
Weina | Poppy & Finch
Weina Dinata is a self-taught educator and dedicated native plant advocate integrating her passion and artistic vision to create an awareness of the importance of native plants for our habitat through her botanical studio, Poppy & Finch, offering eco-gift products/living botanical arts, educational hands-on workshops, and creative solutions to transform small outdoor spaces into mini-habitat corridors in the urban landscape.
Sherita Trent | Of Quirky Wonder
Sherita Trent is a mixed media and digital artist. She creates retro illustrations of colorful folks living extraordinarily ordinary lives. Her process is intuitive, detail oriented, and playful—producing works of art that exude her deep appreciation for the magic within the moment. View more of her work on her website linked below.
Michelle Youngblood | Second Flourish
Second Flourish gives new life to old textiles through thoughtfully upcycled children’s clothing and accessories. Michelle sews each piece from rescued fabrics, celebrating sustainability, creativity, and the charm of second chances.
Christy Covington | Tree to Table
Tree to Table, led by Christy and her husband Curtis Falbo, transforms urban trees into sustainable, handcrafted cutting boards. With Christy's forestry career and Curtis's arborist expertise, their family venture blends craftsmanship and environmental stewardship.
Nicole Mark | Photography
Nicole, born and raised in St. Johns, Portland, developed a passion for photography at age 10, often found in the darkroom throughout high school. Her love for both photography and adventure has led her across the globe, chasing elusive landscapes and perfecting her craft, with misty treelines being a particular favorite.
Erica Hann | Trailside Table
There are many health and environmental benefits to cooking in cast iron, but it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to clean and care for it. Let me make it easy for you!
Trailside Table started during an extended RV trip where I developed my tried and true method for cleaning cast iron. I make my products in small batches in Washougal, WA, and also source tools that are useful for everyday or particularly stubborn cleaning jobs.
Theresa Arrison | Ceramics
Theresa found her love for ceramics at a local community center in Los Angeles, leading her to transition to ceramics full-time in 2011. Balancing her role at Mudshark Studios with her thriving business, she infuses her creations with humor and elbow grease, crafting vibrant ceramics that add an unexpected touch of color and charm to any space.
Lindsey Fox | Art
Lindsey's art celebrates and supports the preservation of the untamed landscapes she adores. Through patterns, she crafts paintings that strike a harmonious balance between abstraction and landscapes, capturing the essence and wonder of these wild places.
Wenjing | Jewelry
Wenjing, the artisan behind A Nod to Design, meticulously handcrafts modern jewelry using peyote stitch and brass chain, offering earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings with a contemporary flair. Her designs blend traditional beading techniques with a fresh, stylish aesthetic, offering a distinct and sophisticated touch to any ensemble.
Kristen Pruitt | Baked Clay Studio
Kristen, owner of The Baked Clay Studio in Portland, discovered her passion for clay during lockdown in April 2020, infusing her love of pop art, architecture, and vintage into her jewelry designs. Each handmade pair of earrings reflects her dedication to celebrating individual beauty, crafted with love in her downtown Portland studio.