Kathleen Heafey, a former graphic designer turned basket maker, shares her business journey.
Author: Ferron Salniker
An Intro to Ayurveda from Sachi Doctor of Elemental Alchemy
Five self-care practices you can incorporate for your well-being.
Favorite Fall Foods and an Autumn Salad Recipe from The Local Foods Wheel
The women behind the interactive food chart show us how to eat this Fall.
Luana Coonen’s Enchantment with Nature’s Wonders
How the Sebastopol jeweler works with nature for inspiration and materials.
Photo Journal: Jenny Fong of Modern Shibori Teaches a Backyard Shibori Class
Capturing the designer's process as she teaches students the ancient Japanese art.
A Walking Guide to Oakland from Bag Maker Morgan Abbott
The maker behind MoMurray takes us to her favorite spots around Lake Merritt, Old Oakland and Uptown.
Summer Peach and Mint Salad Recipe from Sylvia Charles of Just Date Syrup
For those Summer days when you don't want to turn on the oven.
More Than a Button: The Stories Behind Compass Rose Design
Creek and Johnny Van Houten founded their jewelry company out of their love of history, particularly the history of small things like buttons.
Kimberly Austin on Evoking Time and Place Through Hand-Crafted Ephemera
An interview with the San Francisco letterpress printer and candle maker on her muses and inspiration.
These Three Things: The Fiber Artist Behind Zelma Rose Turns a Daily Ritual into a Book
What three things did you learn today?
Bartenders Fight Cancer: A Fundraiser for the Stagger Lee Goods Family
A boozy event for a good cause.
Fresh Beats and Looks from Oaklandish
Spring looks and mixtapes from the apparel brand that's all about local love.
OCHO Candy: The Best Candy Bar You’ve Never Heard Of
How Oakland’s all-natural candy bar is changing the game.
Illustrator Sophie Tivona on Overcoming Setbacks and Painting a Life She Loves
A studio visit and photo shoot with the Oakland artist.
Better Together: Maker Collaboration Gifts at Our Holiday Market
Find these one-of-a-kind gifts at The Barlow in Sebastopol on December 9th.
Oakland Designer Rachel Konte of OwlNWood on Finding Her Style, And Helping You Find Yours
The small batch designer and owner of one of Oakland's favorite boutiques shares why she loves designing for comfort and simplicity.
How To Measure Success at a Craft Show
Vinit Patil, co-founder of wholesale marketplace SKUE, talks to makers about how they set expectations for craft fairs and tradeshows.
Five Reasons Why Being a Part of a Community Can Help Your Business
A group of kick-ass boss ladies called the Creative Business League share how they support each other, and how you can start your own small business group.
Inside the Heath Ceramics Clay Studio with Director Tung Chiang
The gifted designer and ceramicist spent a year making over 100 ceramic animals for the studio’s fifth annual design series.
How to Support Northern California Fire Relief Efforts with These Bay Area Made Members
Here’s how Bay Area Made members are helping, and we will continue to update this list.
