Always Making

On this week's episode of Always Making, we are joined by Sarah Timmons and Laura Wittig, two different artists who discovered each other when they shared adjacent booths at a local market and haven't left each others sides since. Sarah is a talented lettering artist who has a way with explicit words, while Laura thinks ceramics is the only art form you will ever need. These two had us lau...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we are joined by Kimber Watson, creator of Maekshift, her upcycled fashion and clown couture brand. We met Kimber through the 1330 Design Collective market and fashion show so naturally we chat all about sustainable clothing and get to hear about her creative journey. Check out more from Kimber on her instagram: @maekshift.kimberor her website : Depop.c...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we chat with Casey Blake, the creator of Seam Boat Willie. Starting out with custom Minnie Mouse ears, she pivoted to Disney inspired jewelry specializing in more alternative, fashion-forward designs. We deep dive into a great conversation about how Casey and her partner create such unique pieces and how she built her jewelry kingdom. Check out more fro...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we're joined by Janell Heck, a local middle school art teacher who slings her art in her free time at local art shows. She sits down with us and shares how she found a career in the art world and how she get to explore different mediums with both her students and her art creative outlets. Check out more from Janell on her instagram: @janellrayeartFo...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we're joined by Ansley, creator of Bircher Collectibles and a local sculptor who makes adorable mushroom characters. With her rich background in cosplay and creature manufacturing, we dive into all kinds nerd topics in this episode and cover a wide range of maker arts. Check out more from Ansley on her instagram:@birchercollectiblesFollow us on Instagram:@S...

On this week's episode of Always Making, Kristi shares a little bit of what's been going on behind the scenes with her prep for the 1330 Design Collective market and fashion show. We also catch up on how our summer markets went, and how we are recovering from our biggest show of the year, DIY Fest. Follow us on Instagram:@SteadfastRebels @ProducerDerek @DelightfullyKristiIf you want to sup...

***Just a heads up, in this episode we had a little technical issue with our microphones and the first 20 minutes sounds a little different from our normal audio. The issue corrected itself and for the rest of the episode it is business as usual. Thanks for understanding.***On this week's episode of Always Making we're joined by Holly from RétroVie, a vintage market curator. She travels ac...

*** Small correction for those watching this the day of release: We talk about being at DIY Fest this weekend, but Derek confused our schedule and it is actually next week, Aug 8-10! That means you still have plenty of time to make plans and come check out all the talented artists & makers - hope we see you there! ***On this week's episode of Always Making we're joined by Victoria, a l...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we celebrate our 50th episode by talking all about Craft Lake City and DIY Fest, the catalyst that got us started! We have Tiana Young, Craft Lake's very own Artisan Coordinator, who shares her experience and knowledge of all things DIY Fest. Check out Craft Lake City's Instagram account: @craftlakecityor online: https://craftlakecity.com...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we are joined by Channing from Spotted Fawn Baby Co. She shares her process and how she got started building a children's clothing brand in a spare room of her house. With a former career in wildlife biology, take a listen on how she found a new passion for sewing and providing quality pieces for her kids while building an entire children&#39...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we sit down with Mika, local tea experience specialist and creator of Honey Tea Hive. Mika is educating people all about the wonderful world of tea, not only through quality tea, but by hosting tea parties and classes as well. She's hoping to share her love for tea with as many people she can! Check out Mika's Instagram account: @honey_te...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we sit down with mother daughter duo and talented artists, Shelby Pence and Courtney Wood. We jump into this conversation and quickly discover how Courtney's passion for paper and type-setting helped influence Shelby's own creative pursuits. These two have a been doing shows together for several years and sharing their love for everything...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we sit down with Chris Dudley, a local artist who is finding his voice in the fine art world with his expressive street art. Chris shares his experiences from this past year as he dives into this artist/maker community and finds his path as an artist. Check out Chris's Instagram accounts: @c.dudley_art Or check out his website: https://cdudle...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we are joined by Prangchat (Deedee), owner and creator of @WBThamm. She found her voice in creating unique fashion pieces made from upcylced materials, specializing in bringing new life to forgotten family heirlooms. Tune in to hear more about how she got her start in the fashion industry and her creative journey. Check out Deedee's Instagram...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we are joined by Logan Whitmore, better know as Trailer Park Liberace. Not only a talented wood artist, bolo tie maker, painter, and vintage hoarder, he is also the other half of Copperhive Vintage! We get deep into the conversation of what makes Logan's vibe so special and such a staple of our local art community. Check out Logan's (many...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we are joined by Paula Williams, creator of Twisted Tiramisu Check out her Instagram: @twisted_tiramisu or Website : Www.twistedtiramisuslc.comFollow us on Instagram:@steadfastrebels @producerDerek @DelightfullyKristiIf you want to support our making habits check out our Etsy store:https://steadfastrebels.etsy.com#shoplocal #cassette #recordlabel...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we turn up the nostalgia to 11 with Joe, creator of Salt Vault Records. He shares a little peak behind the curtain of the very niche DIY audio cassette world. Not only is he collecting and selling music cassettes, he also created a small label for indie artists to release their albums on cassette. Check out Joe's Instagram: @saltvaultrecordsF...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we are joined by Chrystal Dawn, a talented painter and mixed media artist! She shares her experience with fine art shows and how she has been able to make it her full time job. We hope her knowledge and story might inspire someone else to give it a shot! Check out her Instagram: @Chrystal.dawn.artor Website: Linktr.ee/chrystaldawnFollow us on Ins...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we are joined by Jacqueline Whitmore, owner of Copper Hive Vintage. Jacqueline is local pillar for the vintage community here in Salt Lake City celebrating 10 years in business this year! Not only does she run an awesome vintage shop, she also puts on handmade markets to give local artists a safe space to sling their goods. Dive into the conversation wi...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we have an update from Episode 32 with the apprentices chosen from The Hive SLC tattoo shop's artist program. This year, two artists were chosen - Kelz and Brooke - who both join us in the basement to share their experiences from the gallery opening night and how the apprentice program is going so far. We also learn a little about their art backgrounds art...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we are joined by KC Peek, owner and creator of "Seeds of Imagination." KC is a mixed media artist who developed a deck of cards to help other artists and writers with the creative process. Enjoy this episode as we explore KC's creative journey and have some fun playing with these "Infinite Options Storytelling Prompts!" Instagram...

This week on the "Always Making" podcast, we break down the past year and catch up on all things making! We have had one crazy year with a bunch of new markets, new products, and so many great guests on the show. We want to thank everyone for tuning in this past year and showing us so much love and support. We look forward to sharing so many more talented artists, makers, and creators this coming...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we are joined by Jen Galaxy Art and Awesome Mud Works. This duo are sisters with different artistic talents - Jeannie is a ceramic artist, while Jen creates mixed media illustrations. We were lucky to have a booth next to them at a recent art show where we were constantly entertained listening to them banter with each other and their shoppers. We knew we ha...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we jump into the world of miniatures with local artist Rochelle, creator of Rochelle Jahdi Co. She has a long history in the creative space, but has found her voice building elaborate miniatures and fun characters themed around a gothic victorian influence (think Diagon Alley meets Tim Burton). We talk about her journey through various art forms and careers...

On this week's episode of Always Making, we are joined by the dynamic duo behind Sauced Up Salsa, Jessica Erickson and George Bush. This talented team has created one of Utah's premium local salsas. They share some of their experiences at markets, and the story of how they built their business, with the hopes of inspiring others to take similar steps and be their own boss. Check them out on Instag...