Mark the Dates, Meet the Makers
August Updates From Making SLO
It’s already August! We have so much happening this month and into the rest of the year. You’ll notice a couple of new faces greeting you at the store. And we have several new and returning artists/makers that you’ll see and get to experience their beautiful handmade creations! As always, thank you so much for your continued support of this wonderful creative community!
Hope to see you soon!
April & Matt
NEW HAPPENINGS AT THE STORE
Concerts in the Plaza Family Night Block Party
Come celebrate the end of summer at Mission Plaza’s Family Night Block Party on August 14th from 5 to 8pm, before school’s back in session. Expect kids’ activities, family-friendly vendors along Broad Street, and live music from Holding Pattern and Brass Mash
Cal Poly Week of Welcome
Welcome, Mustangs! Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome runs August 19th to 23rd, and we’re joining in with activities for new students in store on Thursday, August 20th.
Come explore local makers and get to know downtown SLO!
August 7th Art After Dark
“Artist Showcase”
Ruza Heritage
Join us for a live leather crafting demo by Kamala for Art After Dark on Friday, August 7th from 5 to 8pm.
Watch raw leather transform into a finished wallet as she stitches and edge finishes every detail by hand.
Wild Alchemy Ocean Resin Art
Amy will also be in the store, exhibiting her coastal pieces. Her love for the ocean is captured in every wood and resin piece she creates by hand.
Stop by to see her work on display on the walls throughout the month of August.
Welcome Our New Makers!
AH Art Studio
Amber is a Central Coast artist and Cal Poly SLO alumna. Through AH Art Studio, she creates colorful artwork inspired by its landscapes, wildlife, and local landmarks. Working primarily in watercolor, printmaking, and illustration, her pieces celebrate the beauty of California’s Central Coast.
Journey to Inspiration Photography
Colette creates original fine art prints representing the beauty of the Central Coast. She grew up in Monterey, being inspired by the ocean and all the wildlife that calls it home, and she wants to share that love with others through her art prints.
Unhinged Craft Candles
Travis and Rob met on Hinge and fell for each other watching the sun go down over San Diego. These days they’re settled on the Central Coast, running the candle line as their shared passion project. Every candle is small-batch and hand-poured with soy wax. Sustainably made, toxin-free, and clean burning.
