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Rochester Creative Spotlight Blog is where the Viciously Crafty Team shines a spotlight on the brilliant Makers, Artists, and locally owned Western New York shops! Highlighting Creativity that makes our home city truly extraordinary. 🎨🛍️ #shoplocal #rochesterlove

FALL MAKERS MARKET OCT 1
FALL MAKERS MARKET OCT 1
Join us on Sunday October 1st for our Viciously Crafty Vertex Makers Market. Enjoy an exclusive Makers Market that hosts exciting and creative vendors. This event 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 mix 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 he held from 12pm-4pm at VERTEX Night Club, at 169 N Chestnut St. Rochester, NY 14604
While you shop at our market there will be art, crafts, festive treats and cocktails (for those of you over 21)!
FREE EVENT!

Here to Pet dogs, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT!
Prepare to be charmed by a burst of adorable animal-loving artistry that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face! We're absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the talented Alison of @heretopetdogs, whose creations are nothing short of pure delight.

POP! SHOP JEWELRY, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
Step into the world of POP! Shop Jewelry and let your accessories tell a story of unapologetic individuality. Explore their captivating creations and let your style pop like never before.

THEREDDFOXx, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
TheRedFoxx transforms both genuine and faux animal skulls into captivating artworks. HandPainted and some adorned with either glistening crystals or meticulously arranged foliage, each piece carries a unique theme. From the enchanting presence of coyotes and foxes to the stately allure of deer and beavers, every creation is a testament to TheRedFoxx's deep appreciation for the animal world.
Check them out on instagram - @thereddfox.art

COPPER AND STEEL, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
Why settle for ordinary when you can adorn yourself with extraordinary creations? Step into the realm of Copper and Steel and let chainmail jewelry redefine the way you express yourself. Elevate your style, embrace the fusion of eras, and let your accessories tell a story as captivating as your own.

Rohrbach Brewing company, Rochester Creative Spotlight
Established in 1991 by John and Patty Urlaub, the inception of Rohrbach Brewing Co. marked the genesis of craft brewing in Rochester, NY. Drawing inspiration from the quaint town of Rohrbach in Germany, the company bears a name that echoes the origins of its founder's vision for introducing craft beer to Rochester. The initial seed was sown within the German House on Gregory Street, a humble beginning that burgeoned into the two vibrant restaurant locations that grace the city today – the downtown brewery and beer hall on Railroad St. and the Buffalo Road Brewpub Restaurant nestled in Gates.

Ritual Clay Company, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT!
Sara Kozak is the proud proprietor and artisan behind Ritual Clay Company, where her focus lies in crafting items that seamlessly intertwine with the uplifting moments within people's daily routines. With a deep-seated purpose, Ritual Clay's creations are designed to pay homage to and immortalize the meaningful rituals that contribute to our well-being.

bull elephant brand ROCHESTER SPOTLIGHT!
@bullelephantbrand makes hand crafted beard care products right here in Rochester NY! They currently have a line of 8 unique products that they have carefully created start to finish.

SHE'S TEA AND BEES, Rochester Creative spotlight
She's teas and bees owner, Katie, was born and raised in Rochester NY. She creates playful, minimalist artwork inspired by moments in her life. She specializes in enamel pins that are tiny wearable artworks to keep you smiling as you go about your busy day-to-day life. She is an advocate for being yourself and being proud of it... Whatever your shape, size, color, style, gender or sexuality may be!

Bless the Messy, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT!
Jess Bird is a self taught artist + illustrator, making magic in her hometown of Rochester, NY. She started her instagram and shop Bless the Messy in 2014, in an effort to connect back to herself and others during the darkness of depression. Exposing herself as a messy, in process human figuring it out; she uses her illustrations to convey what she’s learning, how she’s feeling, and how she moves through the world around her. Her hope is that people feel seen, validated, and less alone. She started Bless the Messy in a closet (both literally and figuratively) and has grown as an artist and human alongside so many of those who have supported her journey (even at a distance).

KATBOOCHA, ROCHESTER CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT!
KATBOOCHA, a local Rochester Kombucha Bar; pride’s themself on producing drinkable kombucha “I often describe our varying brews as: crushable, thirst-quenching, light, dazzling, citrucy, juicy, tart, or slightly sweet!” There's no secret ingredient that makes our kombucha unique, rather it's the minimalist technique that keeps KATBOOCHA tasty and true. “Our kombucha is made with tea, sugar, water + kombucha culture. No added sugar, no added probiotics.” That's it! Raw + living kombucha.

AALIBRARY, ROCHESTER Creative spotlight
Aalibrary’s business motto is “Because digital doesn’t feel the same!” I create handmade recycled paper products and stationary that evokes the vintage feeling of a 18th century library. My paper is rescued from landfills and either reused or grinder down to make paper anew.

WINTER SWAN COFFEE, Rochester Spotlight!
Winter Swan Coffee has one simple mission - to introduce a versatile coffee bar serving fun, delicious drinks all around Rochester. We love to keep it fun by always bringing a unique selection of drinks, with many Asian inspired flavors.
Check them out on Instagram - @winterswancoffee

SPRING MAKERS MARKET MAY 13
Join us on Saturday May 13th for our Viciously Crafty Spring 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… The market is free and open to the public! This event will operate 10am-3pm outdoors around the block of The Factory Building

JAZZ HOUSE DESIGNS, Rochester Creative Spotlight!
Jazz House Designs creates unique and handcrafted polymer clay earrings. Jazz House cross-pollinates their love for music and jewelry in their jazz inspired earring collections! Created and run by Michael Fambro, she uses her platform to educate on black and Jazz History while showcasing her artwork. With her bold colors and funky patterns, you can feel the richness of jazz flowing through her pieces!
Check them out on Instagram - @jazzhousedesigns

JAM FLOW GEMS, Rochester Creative Spotlight!
Jam Flow Gems specializes in making felt flowers and succulents out of a combination of wool and wool blend felt. I cut each petal out by hand from a flat sheet of felt and assemble them into beautiful life like flowers that will last forever require zero care. My products range from wrapped bouquets, flower arrangements, potted succulents, air plants and unique home décor items. I also have a bouquet bar filled with many different colors and kinds of flowers for shoppers to get creative and customize their own bouquet.
Check them out on etsy - @Jam Flow Gems
Check them out on instagram - @JamFlowGems

NOVIE CREATIONS, Rochester Creative Spotlight!
At NoVie we design and print clothing for women and kids (infants, toddler, youth)! We currently have our apparel featuring Buffalo Bills items. We are a new business and are continuing to expand - we will have bracelets soon as well as other apparel for women and children. We focus on high quality material that we equally want to wear!
Check them out on Instagram - @novie.creations

MEET THE VICIOUSLY CRAFTY TEAM
Our mission is to create unique opportunities for local artists and makers to share their work with consumers. Viciously Crafty was created to provide an alternative to the traditional craft show. We aim to connect small business owners and show goers with refreshing uncommon venues.
We seek to select a diverse mix of modern, innovative, and edgy artists, with high quality work, who may not feel at home at conventional craft shows.
We’re proud to live in Rochester, New York and were thrilled to be a new addition to the alternative art festival scene in Western New York, and we’re eager to bring an exciting curated lineup of artists and makers to each of our shows!

MANIC PUNK FIBERS, Rochester Creative Spotlight!
Manic Punk Fibers from Song to Fiber: At Manic Punk Fibers we take inspiratio n from some of our favorite songs and turn them into artfully dyed yarn full of emotion and energy. Each of our yarns is hand dyed with love and often dancing. Whether your project is large or small, knit or crochet, or anything in between we've got the yarns for you!
Check them out on instagram @manicpunkfibers

STUFFED ANNIES, Rochester Creative Spotlight!
Say hello to Stuffed Annies! She makes handmade crochet plushie friends and other fun accessories. Handmade plush stuffed animals. Super soft to the touch with adorable faces. Wide variety of animals such as dragons, sea turtles, pigs, kittens, dinosaurs, minsters and so much more!
Check them out on online - @Stuffed Annies
Check them out on instagram @stuffedannies