BarbB Jewelry

BarbB Jewelry

Vendor Spotlight: Barbara Eldridge, BarbB Jewelry

After a busy life raising three children, Barbara’s creativity was in full bloom. Her favorite saying, “Oh, I can make something out of that,” kicked into action.

“I’ve always been inspired by nature and have an eye for seeing beauty in the unrefined,” she says. “Many of my favorite mediums are derived from recycled, upcycled and repurposed materials such as glass, copper pipes, copper and aluminum electrical wire, silverware and keys.” 

Read More

Bang It Out Designs

Vendor Spotlight: Bang It Out Designs

 

Kathleen Calello was designing products in her head years before she produced anything. That’s because she needed the right material to bring her vision to light.

“Somewhere in my travels I must have come across someone who created hand-stamped products and I was intrigued by the process,” she says. “That’s what led me to start hand stamping metal.”

 Each of Kathleen’s products is one of a kind. She uses various metals, including aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel, as well as vintage sterling silverware. The result is products that are both useful and creative.   

 “I find joy in finding beautiful pieces of vintage silverware in my travels, whether it be the local thrift shop, flea market, or gifted to me,” she says. “I often take mom’s or grandma’s silverware that isn’t being used and make something from it for sentimental purposes – earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bud vases, ornaments…you name it.”

 “Everything I make is done by hand, one character at a time. I enjoy making peoples’ visions come true!”

 Come see Bang it Out Design on September 14 from 10AM – 4PM at McConkey’s Market in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA).

Nick Martier Woodworker

Nick Martier Woodworker

Nick Martier is a woodworker who specializes in custom furniture design. He seamlessly blends traditional joinery with raw artisan sculpting that creates a human element that could never be recreated by a machine. His heirloom quality furniture consists of rocking chairs, tables, occasional/dining chairs, bookshelves, settee benches and more.  Nick currently works by himself out of a studio in historical Bristol borough, Pennsylvania where he splits his time taking commissions, designing original pieces and teaching continuing education woodworking courses. Nick is a self-taught woodworker that spent the last few years honing a specific style of woodworking based off of Sam Maloof's sculptural techniques. He is recognized by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen as a master craftsman and chairs the outreach committee for the Bucks County Chapter.

Come see Nick Martier Woodworker on June 15 from 10AM – 4PM at McConkey’s Market in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA).

The Path Less Raveled

The Path Less Raveled

Vendor Spotlight: Megan Groves, The Path Less Raveled

“I always remember my mom sewing, and at a very young age she taught me,” Megan says. “By the time I was in high school I was sewing quilts, clothes and even an 1880s reproduction ball gown. I’ve always loved vintage and historical fashion, so creating clothes with vintage style was a natural progression for me.”

Read More