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Spofford Press Studio Tour!

Spofford Press Studio Tour!

Heather went into the Spofford Press studio with Eric, and got to learn all about his super detailed and fun prints and stickers. Check out the video below to see the studio, and learn more about the products we have in store! Most of you will recognize the super fun and bold stickers that Spofford Press stocks with us! But he's primarily a printmaker, working in woodcut and relief. His uber detailed prints boldly stick out in our displays! He also sells greeting cards! Thanks so much to Eric for letting us tour his uber cool studio and catch a...

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Ariel Kessler Interview!

Ariel Kessler Interview!

Another week, another interview. This time around, Heather got to meet Ariel Kessler in her super inspiring and tidy home studio! Ariel makes a variety of collages, with plenty of her fruit based work available in store! Let's dive in. That's all from Ariel! We're so glad you're part of our Craftland family. Be sure to check our her work at arielkessler.com or on Instagram!     With Love, Heather, Nikki and Team Craftland  

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Silkscreen Chat with Milkcan Industries!

Silkscreen Chat with Milkcan Industries!

This time on our artist interviews, Heather got to visit Jenna Goldberg from Milkcan Industries in her silkscreen studio. While talking over Jenna pulling some silkscreens, Heather and Jenna talk about the "charm meets neglect" culture of Rhode Island, running a business as an artist, and as always, what are you listening to?     Where does the name "Milkcan Industries" come from? As always, we'd like to thank Jenna for the wonderful opportunity to visit her in studio and see her work! Be sure to check out her work at her store, the Matchbox, or here at Craftland. We're...

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AS220 Studio Tour!

AS220 Studio Tour!

AS220 is an incredible skillsharing and collaborative environment, and a fantastic and affordable place to make your creative ideas come to fruition. Team Craftland (Heather, Darrien, Nikki, Emily, and Jude) has been curious for many years about taking classes and what it means to be a member of AS220. A few weeks back we were lucky to be given a tour by Madison and Sara, along with printer Jacques Bidon to see how many wonderful tools, machines, and knowhow is packed into the organization. We all felt inspired, and are so happy they're a part of Providence's awesome community! We...

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The Origins of Craftland!

The Origins of Craftland!

Ever wonder how Craftland came to be? Me too! I decided to ask the owner of the whole operation, Margaret, a few questions about Craftland’s origins. What inspired you to start the original Craftland Popup? Craftland was inspired by the brilliant mind and creative energy of Johanna Fisher. We dreamed up a place where we could gather so many friends who were making strange and wonderful things in Providence. We were so lucky to also collect a team of radical women who helped make the dream real. What was it like running the original popup? The original pop-up was all...

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