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Makers of the USA

Kristan Vermeulen

Taking you on a journey through the lives of Makers. From cut and sew to woodworking to craft beer to consumer packaged goods and much more.

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00:40:49

Frances Mahoney Wears Many Creative Hats & Started...

Makers of the USA ·

2021/01/30

Frances Mahoney is a born and raised Mainer as she grew up in Portland. Her passion for art and design started at a young age as she drew up fun illustrations. She attended Maine College of Art (MECA) and started out her college career going the illustration route but then made the decision of majoring in graphic design where her heart truly gravitates towards. She has worked for many renowned businesses including Sea Bags and Pulp + Wire but found her true calling with her independent design

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00:40:57

Chandlyr Jackson, Illustrator & Print Maker, Brings...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/12/27

Chandlyr Jackson with Freckled Fuchsia turned to the craft of traditional printmaking after spending time as a UX/UI designer after graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology. She started her business in Providence, Rhode Island, and is now operating her small business out of a small studio in downtown Portland, Maine.Chandlyr is originally from Connecticut and has been in Portland for a couple of years now. She continues to expand her network of craftspeople in the area as she has

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01:22:06

A Historical Lodge Filled With Memories & Traditions...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/11/29

Nebo Lodge is quite a charm. A charm that will be a part of your memories and traditions. A charm that holds makers handcrafted adornments. Once you visit, you want to experience it all over again. Before Nebo became Nebo it was a part of the Mullin House which was a popular spot among the community and many non-residents of the island would stay. Life on an island can get lonely and the little things matter so much to the community including a visit from the President of the United States. An

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01:13:34

Eric Hopkins, An Artist Known For His Focus On The...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/11/16

Eric Hopkins is not just an artist, he is a kind gentleman that looks at the world through a different lens. He takes his experiences of life, death, happiness, beauty, and much more and showcases it through his work. His work is portrayed in many forms of art from watercolors to oils to photography. He enjoys the use of bright, vibrant colors and typically you will see in many of his watercolor work, small forms of trees that give his landscape texture and dimension. It is a minor detail that many

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01:03:26

Makers Market At The Point Series - A Hand Weaver, A...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/10/22

The episode starts out with Hilary Crowell who is the owner and founder of The Cultivated Thread. She has a passion for farming but needed to find a hobby during the wintertime as farming tends to slow down in the colder months. Weaving became a passion and she recently built a business to showcase her skills and people enjoy her designs and products.The second guest is Jami Bouley with JP Quilts. He started his craft of quilting by taking a class with a friend which turned into a hobby he will

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00:45:21

Jemma Gascoine Crafts Pottery With Clean Lines &...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/10/01

Jemma Gascoine has such a unique technique when crafting her pottery. She pays attention to every detail while on the potter's wheel, is inspired by the breathtaking environment surrounding her studio in Monson, and uses bold, simple colors to give her pieces the final touch. She was taught by the famous potter Barry Guppy yet she has created her own style of artwork that has Jemma written all over it.Jemma is originally from England but has been in Monson for quite some time and people in her

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00:57:11

Doles Orchard Is Not Just A Family Farm, It Is Also...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/09/30

Who knew that a woodshop was located on a popular "pick your own" apple orchard in Limington. Now, this isn't just any woodshop as they craft crates and gift boxes for Allagash Brewery put together retail furnishings for Sea Bags, and so much more. Emily Chelate, daughter of Earl and Nancy Bunting who has owned and operated the farm since 1993 and still do today, started this woodshop due to Allagash's interest in being a wholesale partner where the shop would craft crates and boxes for their

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00:49:26

Jody Johnstone Brings Wood Fired Pottery To Maine By...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/09/25

There are many potters in Maine but one potter you need to get to know is Jody Johnstone. She spent time in Japan with a master potter who specialized in wood firing which began Jody's passion for this particular practice. She went over to Japan to be a junior apprentice for Isezaki Sensei but wanted to get more out of the experience and was treated as an apprentice as she was very hands-on with crafting wood-fired pieces.After her time in Japan, she came back to the states to launch her own pottery

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00:45:39

Linda & Ken Perrin Share Their Love Of Glass Blowing...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/09/24

Linda and Ken Perrin have quite the story of how they established their Atlantic Art Glass studio. Their relationship started while attending a class at San Francisco City College and their love for one another grown further through the many creative endeavors they took on. Their journey took them to Maine as they were driving around Ellsworth and stumbled upon a beautiful brick building which is now their studio that houses their beautiful glass blown art and other art materials including lots of

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00:58:22

Geoffrey Warner Provides Comfort Through His...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/09/23

Geoffrey Warner, owner, and founder of OWL Furniture has been a furniture maker his entire life. He started his woodworking career crafting guitars and then went to school in Rhode Island to study the craft of furniture and learned from a Danish master, Tage Frid. In 2008, he met with a group of furniture makers and came up with the idea of crafting an ergonomic wooden chair. His father had always been an inspiring icon in his work and told him to take this idea to life even if others thought the

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00:26:53

Sadie Bliss & Emily Shaffer Coordinate An Annual...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/09/23

Maine Craft Weekend falls on the first weekend Saturday and Sunday in October and offers an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and businesses in Maine, and for artists to connect with craft enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors behind-the-scenes. This is an educational, community-oriented, and family-friendly event for all!Typically the event is in partnership with Maine Made, and scheduled in conjunction with American Craft Week, a nationwide event promoting

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00:41:11

Ryan McPherson And His Team of Farmers Craft The...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/08/31

Ryan McPherson took over Glidden Point Oyster Farms five years ago as he left Massachusetts to start a venture that has grown tremendously over time. Their goal is to craft the perfect shaped oyster and they have accomplished this and are continually providing these to wholesalers and customers across the nation.His team of farmers works hard to grow and collect millions of oysters, all different sizes (the jumbos are HUGE), throughout the year. Oyster season is year-round in Maine due to its chilly

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00:41:35

Jordan & Madison Give Cut & Sew Another Meaning; They...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/08/12

Fashion and textile designers, Jordan Carey and Madison Poitrast-Upton, graduated from Maine College of Art and started a business while they attended the college which is called Loquat. Loquat is a fairly new venture and they have grown tremendously through their small collection of products including their top-selling handbags and facemasks. The skills they have obtained from college which have morphed into their own art and craft have truly gravitated towards the Maine community as people highly

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00:24:23

Rose Barboza Lifts The Voices Of Black Owned...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/07/30

I discovered Rose Barboza and Jerry Edwards Black Owned Maine while searching for guests on this podcast as I wanted to create a diverse list. I didn't realize how many black owned businesses are here in Maine until I stumbled upon this database and there are a lot! Being a fairly new resident to Maine, I wanted to dig deeper to learn more about how our state is known as the "white state" and how those in the black community felt being raised in this community or being a part of this community

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00:43:43

Roxi Suger Is A Renowned Fashion Designer That Crafts...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/07/29

Fashion designer, Roxi Suger, came to Maine to continue and grow her popular apparel collection Angelrox in Biddeford, Maine. She went from designing in her home to relocating to Alfred Street where her flagship store is currently located then joining in with other businesses and designers in Pepperell Mill who are all a part of the revitalization efforts of the mill. She also has a sister collection called Suger where her focus is more on now and a tie-dye Tuesday initiative where she organizes

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00:41:13

Mark & Stephen Ferguson & Barry Worthing Started A...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/07/21

Mark & Stephen Ferguson and Barry Worthing, owners and founders of Brant & Cochran, started a shop almost four years ago that restores vintage axes and crafts Maine pattern axes. These three gentlemen have brought back the craft of axe making in Maine as there are no other axe makers currently in Maine. Back in the 1800s to 1900s, twelve well-known axe makers resided in Oakland, Maine including Emerson and Stevens who crafted many axes including an axe for Theodore Roosevelt. Brant & Cochran use

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00:36:57

Kristen & Joe Camp Use Techniques Like Raku To...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/07/01

Kristen and Joe Camp, owners and founders of Campfire Pottery, have been crafting one-of-a-kind contemporary ceramic pieces that are symbols of human-gathering for five years in Westbrook, Maine. They also have a storefront built out of a shipping container located off of Washington Avenue in Portland. The Campfire pair came to Maine from their home state of Georgia to help build a church and they decided to stay in Maine long-term as they loved the environment, culture, and wanted to start a

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00:49:07

Meet Sarah Kelly & Leah Robert Who Are Providing A...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/06/24

Sarah Kelly and Leah Robert, owners and founders of SaltyGirl Beauty, have been crafting clean body care products out of their office in Kennebunk since 2017. The idea of a clean beauty care line came about when Sarah was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer and was eight months pregnant, her sister Leah came over to her house one day when Sarah was undergoing cancer treatment with bright, fun lipstick and Sarah tried it on. It made her feel like herself again. These ladies have not

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00:35:51

Bethany Field & Chris Korzen Brings Back Maine's...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/06/14

Bethany Field and Chris Korzen, owners and founders of Maine Flag Company and Original Maine, have been crafting flags for seven years in Portland, Maine. They started with the Maine Merchant & Marine Flag and have expanded to other designs including the popular and well-known Original 1901 Maine Flag. In celebration of Flag Day, I wanted to sit down with these two to learn more about the history of the first Maine state flag, the craft of flags and how Maine and its community helped their business

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00:33:49

Becky McKinnell Handcrafts Nautical Rope & Leather...

Makers of the USA ·

2020/06/10

Becky McKinnell is a female entrepreneur who is celebrating 15 years of business with iBec Creative, a full-service digital agency located in Portland, Maine, and has launched a side hustle called Wildwood Oyster Company. She was gifted a leather hide from her sister which turned into the first concept of her popular handbag. Her inspiration comes from the Maine coast with the smell of salt air and the delicious oysters she grows in Casco Bay. Not only does she tell me how she went about producing

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