Below find a list of our unique group of local creators, all who live and work with in 90 miles of our shop located in the heart of the Elmwood Village in Buffalo, New York. When you shop local more of your money stays in the economy where you live, when you shop with us you dollar has double the impact because all the items we sell are created by makers living in your community!
AKASYA CROSIER
Akasya is a mixed media artist and graphic designer living on the west side of Buffalo. With work that can be described as vibrant and occasionally witty, she transforms her pieces into wearable clothes and accessories, prints, greeting cards, and felted pins. You may recognize her Big Buffalo Coloring Book and the always iconic Juicy Josh design.
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ALEXA JOAN WAJED
Alexa is a creative entrepreneur, wife, mother and co-founder of “Eat Off Art”. She is a chef and enjoys helping people understand and adopt healthy eating habits, mentoring the youth, and creating abstract art, and unique hand-painted jewelry sold online and in a few local gift shops and galleries.
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ALISON KUREK Working Member
Alison is a mixed media artist creating fun, upbeat art work. A selection of her original paintings and reproductions are available at ShopCraft.
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ALYSON & NICK O’CONNOR
Rust Belt Love Paperie
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ANNA HARTOG & MAGGIE MULVANEY
Park Edge Sweet Shoppe
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ARIEL BLAIR
Newspaper Balloon
Inside jokes, irony, and useless trivia are my butter and jam. Born and raised in Southern California, now enjoying the snow and atmosphere of Buffalo, NY. A nerd with a dark sense of humor, that loves water and making stuff to connect to people in my free time.
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ASHLEY MESSANA Working Member
Ashley Messana Jewelry
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BILL BATTAGLIA
Modern Decay Studios
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CARL GRAETZ
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CASEY MILBRAND
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CHERYL PEREZ
Jewelry Beyond the Sea
Cheryl of Jewelry Beyond the Sea handcrafts one of a kind pieces using sea glass and argentium silver. From beautiful wire wrapped bracelets, to bezeled necklaces each piece is truly unique. Perfect for gifting or adding to your own collection, you are guaranteed an original piece!
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CHRISTA PENNER Managing Member
C Designs
Christa creates unique Buffalo and kitchen inspired art prints and greeting cards. Penner’s paper goods line is fresh and modern with a twist of nostalgia. She uses 100% post consumer waste paper and compostable plastic sleeves to limit the ecological footprint of her company.
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CHRISTOPHER BEHREND
Christopher Behrend Photography
Christopher Behrend is an award-winning artist, professional photographer and published writer. International travel is a major source of inspiration as well as the unique sights and history of Western New York State. Fine Art photography has become a major focus in recent years.
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CHRISTOPHER FRITTON
Itinerant Printer
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CHRISTOPHER GALLEY
Devil Chicken Design
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COREY BLEY
Maiden Light Studios
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DAMON ROBERTSON
Dragonfly Jams and Jellies
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DANIELLE DOMANOWSKI
Selenite & Sage
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DARCIE ROSINSKI
Pots by DJR
Darcie creates handmade pottery that is functional for everyday use. From porcelain mugs, to planters, to serving pieces she has a wide array of modern home decor and dish ware. Much of her pottery is decorated with her original drawings using a technique called sgraffito.
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DAVID BORTOLIN
Born and working in a family of Carpenters, Brick layers, Plasters and Drywallers, it wasn’t until I got close to retirement that I finally have the time and the space to do what I so enjoy. Woodworking has always been a passion of mine, now I can use my skills and creativity to produce pieces that people will enjoy.
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DAVID NAPIERALA
Granny Dave
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DENICE WILSON
The Girl in the Garage
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DIANA MIRANDA-GAEDDERT Working Member
Mermaid and Weasel
Diana hand crochets the sweetest amigurumi, from fan art, to Buffalo, NY favorites, to anything else she dreams up with a cute little face on it! If you are looking for something to make you smile, or to gift some cheer, you can’t go wrong with her handmade crocheted plush novelties.
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DUSTIN HERZBERGER
Moil and Mill
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ELISE COMINSKY Creative Associate
Felise Designs Fine Jewelry
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EMMYLOU HOCK
Bee the Change
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ERASAMO ‘IZA’ PONCE
Iza Does It
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ERIC WOODS Working Member
Buffalo History Buff
Eric take’s beautiful pieces of historical ephemera and meticulously reproduces them into functional Buffalo, NY wall art. His work features many pieces from the Pan-American Exposition. As well as vintage ads from several locally famous landmarks and businesses.
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ERICA EICHELKRAUT
City Lights Studio
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FLO KANE Working Member
Flomade
Flo works with textiles and threads to create beautiful heirloom quality pieces for your home and family. From sweet mini embroideries to reusable bulk/produce bags her work ranges from functional everyday use items to little pieces that bring joy to your daily life!
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FRANCES WILSON
KJS Outlet
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HANNA HOFFMAN
Spark Marks
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HEATHER FAVA Working Member
Paper Enthusiast
Heather is a small batch paper artist who enjoys hand making pieces that are perfect for occasions but also the everyday “hello.” Her goal is to get people to talk to each other more, one card at a time! Heather uses up-cycled materials in an effort to reduce waste and hand-cuts the majority of her work.
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HELEN ROCHE
Sew Stylish
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HOLLY PAOLICELLI
Ossabelle Trinkets
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JACOB CARROLL
Octoblue Art
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JANNA WILLOUGHBY LOHR
Papercraft Miracles
Janna creates beautiful and functional paper products including handmade paper, hand bound journals, and seed bombs.
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JASON DEDERICH
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JOSHUA FRAASS
jf.vintage
Joshua focuses on reusing materials, particularly paper ephemera that is so thoughtlessly discarded. Turning old maps into art pieces, used sheet music into home decor pieces, he creates from functional pieces through reuse.
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JUDY LIBERANTE
Lily-Kat Designs
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JULIANNA WOITE
Julianna Woite, a local author and historian, is the great great granddaughter of Michael Snyder, namesake of Snyder, NY. Julianna writes both non-fiction and historical fiction books and loves leading presentations and walking tours for groups and schools. She is an Instructional Designer at D’Youville University and adjunct faculty at Medaille.
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JULIE SCHWORM Working Member
J Savage Goods
A trained milliner, Julie’s speciality started out in hats and grew into other accessories. She creates a variety of hand stitched accessory items for men, women, children, and your home. Additionally, Schworm has several pieces that feature her original illustrations.
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KAITLYN NILAND
Niland Candle Co
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KATE PERUZZINI Working Member
Good Form Jewelry
Kate, has been a metalsmith since 2014. Each piece is designed to feel both timeless and fresh, and to be lived in for many years to come. GoodForm’s collection ranges from everyday pieces (stacking rings, hoop earrings) to more elaborate statement pieces.
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KATIE CHARNOCK
TORBA Handcrafted
KATHLEEN SULLIVAN
Hometown Grace
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KELLY SCHNURR
Kelly Schnurr Studios
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KRISTEN CICALI
Girly Pads
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LAETITIA DESROCHES Working Member
Atlas Concept Store
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LAGUAN RODGERS
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LAURIE GREINER Working Member
Buffalo Lakeside Designs
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LISA DOHERTY
LMW Designs
Lisa creates colorful, bold pieces created to be worn as an artful expression of unique self. Inspired by the beautiful colors, textures, and shapes from her abstract and mixed media art, she deconstructs her works and transforms them into unique jewelry designs.
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LISA MENCHETTI
Gridlock Lacquer
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MADELYN FELDMAN
Apatite Jewelry
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MARGARET EBERL
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MARK DONNELLY
Rock Paper Safety Scissors
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MICHELE MIRABELLA Working Member
mmDesign716
Michele creates through inspiration found in the natural world as well as influences and identities personal to them, for example LGBTQ+ and cause related content. The goal is to share art and make connections through the handmade techniques of linoleum block printing and sticker making.
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MIKE WEST
Mike West Everyday
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MOLLY BERES
Molly Illustration
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NAT HARRINGTON
Nat’s Nuts
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NATALIE CARPENTER
Resin Bran Co
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NATHAN DEGANIS LIBERA
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NATISHA MOSIER
Blue Rochelle
Natisha of Blue Rochelle creates artisan pieces inspired by nature featuring porcelain, stoneware, precious metals and hand painted watercolor cards. Each piece tells a story that combines connection with a bit of imagination!
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NICOLE COOKE
Type & Resolution
Nicole is a photographer, graphic designer, and letterpress printer working and living in the City of Buffalo. Many of Nicole’s letterpress prints are available at ShopCraft, perfect for your own home decor a gift.
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NIKKI BRADSHAW & RENEE CARROLL
Nickel City Alchemy
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NOEL SCHIAVONE Working Member
Silvernaut Smithing
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Oxford Pennant
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PAMELA KOONS Working Member
Crybaby Cross Stitch
Pamela, designer, stitcher and owner of CryBaby Cross Stitch specializes in lowbrow cross stitch design. CryBaby Cross Stitch is the culmination of vulgarity and self love, all hand-stitched by the biggest crybaby in Buffalo, NY.
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PHOEBE MCKAY
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ROB HOPKINS
Buffalo Made Co
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SAMANTHA DOMAGALA Working Member
The Roaming Buffalo
Domagala uses watercolor and post pen to depict imperfect replications of architecture, near and far. Samantha enjoys viewing the beauty this world has to offer, appreciates and represents the history, memories and the feeling of home this region has provided.
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SARAH WACHOWSKI
SJ Handbags
Sarah has created a beautiful line of handmade bags, purses and accessories. She developed her own patterns, refining them over time. Hand cutting each piece of upholstery fabric, and sewing them into beautiful handbags, clutches, and wallets results in a well crafted and beautiful gifts.
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SOPHIA MIN
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STEPHANIE MAHER
SMM Ceramics
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SUZANNE O’BRIEN
Zanie Crafts
Suzanne us an award-winning artist and juried artist member of the Roycroft Campus Arts and Craftsman Guild. She is an experienced fiber arts instructor and holds two degrees in Horticulture. She loves incorporating lots of color in her felting work while constantly planning her dream garden in her head!
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TARA & JEFF HAHN
Hahn’s Honeybee Haven
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TAYLOR BARKER
The Rose Cottage Shoppe
Taylor B is a retired ballet dancer who lives in Hamburg, NY with her husband, daughter, dogs, cats, and Shetland pony! She handcrafts ethically sourced and sustainable pieces for baby, child, and home. When she is not teaching at Neglia Conservatory of Ballet, she is homeschooling her little one and cleaning up after all her furry friends.
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VIKTORIA ENRIGHT
Knotty Moose
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