MEET THE VICIOUSLY CRAFTY TEAM
MIKE PRETTY
Mike Pretty is the Founder and Organizer of Viciously Crafty, an HR Director by day, and owner of The Nerdy Octopus. Being raised in Western NY and living in Rochester for 20 years has given Mike a passion for the area, and the artists, makers, and small business owners that call this area home. His years of operations management, small business consulting, freelance event work, and being an artist have uniquely enabled him to organize these types of events. In his spare time, he enjoys making espresso, watching horror movies, going to breweries, paper crafting, embroidery, and tending to the insane amount of plants in his loft.
Visit @TheNerdyOctopus to see more of his work!
TORRELL ARNOLD
Torrell is our Marketing Coordinator and Graphic Designer of Viciously Crafty. He helped build our website and also designs our posters, merch, social media, event planning and more! A Marketing Manager by day, and practicing Artist of his own shop @MadeByTorrell . Torrell was born and raised in Rochester NY. Torrell has a passion for connecting local artists & makers that call WNY home. His years of Marketing experience, 501.c.3 Fundraiser and Event Coordination, freelance Graphic & Web Design, and being an artist has enabled him to help organize and brand these exciting Viciously Crafty events. In his spare time, he enjoys doodling, painting, music and tending to his wild cottage-style garden.
Visit torrellarnold.com to see more of his work!
JASON DOROFY
Jason is the Operations Manager for Viciously Crafty. He helps with creative design, marketing, planning and logistics! An Art Teacher by day, and practicing Artist of his own shop @dorofyink. Jason is a Rochester native whos love for the area kept him here and the rich arts culture this city has to offer feeds his need for creativity. His years of making work and teaching experience and event coordination, and being a prolific artist has enabled him to help organize and plan these exciting Viciously Crafty events. When not making art, participating in or organizing shows, or working for the non-profit, Recovery All Ways, that he co-founded, he loves hanging with his two dogs, his cat, tending to his garden, and enjoying a nice cold iced coffee.
Visit dorofyink.com to see more of his work!
Join us on Saturday December 9th 2023 for our Viciously Crafty Holiday Makers Market. Enjoy an exclusive Makers Market that hosts exciting and creative vendors. This Makers Market is a space for local artists, crafters, creators, and Viciously Crafty folk alike to gather and support creativity.
Our alternative Makers Market provides an exciting shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support quality makers, artisans and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors is hand-curated for each event, creating a memorable and celebrated experience!
The market is free and open to the public! This event will operate 11am -3pm in the Neighborhood of the Arts, Inside the courtyard of The Factory Building, which is home to amazing local businesses like Stacy K Floral, Gallery Salon, Winter Swan Coffee, Scratch Bakeshop, Nosh, Old Pueblo Grill, Petit Poutinerie, The Fleurish Candle Co. and more on the block around Russell and Elton Streets, Rochester NY 14607
While you shop at our market there will be art, crafts, and good eats and treats!
FREE EVENT!
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