Organizing a local event called The Maker’s Mash is one of my very favorite things! I love meeting talented makers and artists right here in our community. In the next few months, look for their stories here on the blog.

First up, Sam Fletcher of Weaving for Good!

Psst. If you’re local, you can shop Sam’s work in person at the Maker’s Mash on Oct 11th and Dec 13th. Shop Sam’s work any time on Etsy and give her shop a favorite if you’re inclined! Now to the questionnaire:

What do you enjoy most about making?

Making is my meditation. It allows me to get out of my head for a while and just explore. My favorite part is working through an idea only to then come up with 5 more ideas!

Why do you think handmade is important and worth doing?

Using your hands is so important for the soul. It really gives you that mind body connection, allowing you to take what your dreaming up in your head and putting them on paper, into textiles or any other media you can work with. We are all creative, but I think we forget that sometimes. Making something with your hands brings you back to that creative knowing.

What advice would you give others just starting out?

Well I'm pretty new to this myself, but I think the key is to keep coming back to your intention. Why is it that you wanted to be a maker? Why is it that you like to make your art? If you keep going back to those questions, whose answers may change over time, you will always find the inspiration to just keep making!

See you at the Mash and don’t forget to connect with Sam on Etsy or Instagram!