Crafting a Revolution
303 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsA maker is someone who has a passion for creating something where formerly there was nothing. Making and being creative may be their full time job, a part-time hustle, or a hobby that brings them joy. Every week I will bring you two interviews of female and nonbinary makers of all kinds from all over the world.
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Wonder Women 28 - Sam of DIY Huntress
February 03, 2021 03:47 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWonder Women 28 - Sam of DIY Huntress Sam is a psychologist and do-it-yourselfer from New York. She specializes in basic woodworking projects, home improvement ideas, and creative crafts all on a strict budget and while working a full time job. Sam's journey started at 15, working with her dad to rebuild a house. From then on she was hooked on making, doing and creating. You can find and follow along with Same on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube and her blog.
Episode 115 - Theresa Applegate
January 29, 2021 20:13 - 1 hour - 64 MBEpisode 115 - Theresa Applegate Theresa is a self described metalsmith, artist and educator. She is also a wife and Mom. Theresa graduated from art school with a BFA and later returned to get a masters degree in art education and currently teaches art at a local high school. Her art is inspired by natural textures, patterns, collected objects, and is hand-crafted in her home studio. She primarily works in metal fabrication and casting but also enjoys exploring different media such as book ...
Wonder Women 027 - Ellen of Crafts with Ellen
January 27, 2021 13:16 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWonder Women 027 - Ellen of Crafts with Ellen Besides being a bit of a world traveler, she is also a maker with many disciplines. Sewing is her base from altering almost every piece she purchases to making clothing of her own. Then she sprinkles in some woodwork, upholstery, and whatever else she can get her hands on really. Ellen has a passion for creating, in any form, and always eager to learn. She enjoys sharing what she has learned with others through social media. You can find her ...
Episode 114 - Christabelle of Bellewood by Design
January 22, 2021 15:43 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBEpisode 114 - Christabelle of Bellewood by Design Christabelle is a mom, woodworker and carpenter from the Bahamas. Christabelle was able to take woodworking classes in high school, and then afterwards she spent time at home with her young son. Within the last couple of years, she returned to school to get her degree in carpentry. Now, she works as a carpenter by day and does her own woodworking projects on nights and weekends at home. You can follow along with Christabelle on her person...
Wonder Women 026 - Annette of 513 Woodworks
January 20, 2021 01:42 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWonder Women 026 - Annette of 513 Woodworks Annette is an engineer by day and a woodworker by night and weekend. Annette did not grow up with anyone really making or woodworking around her. Still, when it came time to put some raised garden beds in her yard, it took just one look at the cost for her to proclaim she could make them on her own. That is when her journey with woodworking and love of all power tools began. You can follow along with Annette on Instagram.
Episode 113 - Kat & Danette of Material Curls
January 15, 2021 03:34 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBEpisode 113 - Kat & Danette of Material Curls Kat and Danette have been best friends for almost 9 years and after Danette bought her first home, they decided to get into the DIY world. Or, D.I.Try as they call it. Both of these ladies do not shy away from sharing the mistakes along with the victories, and perhaps that is the secret to their magmatism and fast success. The laughter and fun adds to it as well. You can follow along with Kat and Danette as they continue to grow their skills ...
Wonder Women 025 - Boa of Oi Studio
January 13, 2021 02:55 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBWonder Women 025 - Boa of Oi Studio Boa is the founder and creative director of OI Studio. She studied graphics at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her passion for all things beautiful led her to the furniture/interiors industry after a past spent working in disparate professions. She has previously been a fashion model, furniture buyer, prop stylist, even producer, furniture sales rep, and importer. You may follow along with Boa on Instagram and her Website.
Episode 112 - Erika of Madera by Erika
January 08, 2021 13:44 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBEpisode 112 - Erika of Madera by Erika Erika is a wife, mom of 4, and fine furniture maker. Erika started her journey with 7th grade shop class in 2002 and has continued since then. She built several furniture pieces that she designed before she even left high school. More recently she completed the Mastery Course at The Northwest Woodworking Studio. You can find Erika's work and follow along with her on Instagram and Facebook.
Wonder Women 024 - Erica Ehrenbard
January 06, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWonder Women 024 - Erica Ehrenbard Erica is a sculptor based in Philadelphia with a practice that spans fine art, design, research, and metal fabrication. Her artwork can be found in galleries as well as public and private spaces, and she has collaborated with architects, artists, and designers to progress creative projects across many scales and industries. After revitalizing an early-20th-centruy carriage house into a metalworking studio, she co-founded Carriage Creative Co., which provi...
Episode 111 - Leslie of Cream City Crates
January 01, 2021 15:28 - 39 minutes - 37 MBEpisode 111 - Leslie of Cream City Crates Leslie is a Mom and creator of cream city crates. She makes handmade signs, candles and themed gift crates. What started as a fun "survival kit" for her mother for a weekend with the kids turned into a business that allowed her to work from home and manage the hectic day to day as a Mom. You can follow along with Leslie on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and her Website.
2020 Highlights 04 - Tami, The Girly Shop Teacher
December 30, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB2020 Highlights 04 - Tami, The Girly Shop Teacher GIRLY SHOP TEACHER, LLC IS A CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION CONSULTING FIRM BASED IN DALLAS, TX FOUNDED BY TAMI GAMBLE AND BECKY LEWIS. WITH EMPHASIS ON BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRAFTSPEOPLE, GIRLY SHOP TEACHER INSPIRES A NEW GENERATION OF BUILDERS WITH CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND WORKSHOP THAT CONNECTS NEW TALENT WITH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEADERS. Tami was one of my absolute favorite interviews of this past year. She is consta...
2020 Highlights 03 - Laura Kampf
December 23, 2020 13:40 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB2020 Highlights 03 - Laura Kampf This episode originally aired as episode 011 of the Wonder Women series. If you are a member of the maker community then you are very familiar with this guest, Laura Kampf. Laura has a passion for coming up with ideas and just going for it. Her style of making and her style of video production is something that captures the viewer right from the start. This conversation with Laura was definitely a high point in the year and it is just packed full of so much...
2020 Highlights 02 - Alma, Char, & Jessie talk about Diversity & Inclusion
December 18, 2020 02:42 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB2020 Highlights 02 - Alma, Char, & Jessie talk about Diversity & Inclusion Another one of my favorites, not just because it is with my #makersquad , Alma, Char, and Jessie, but also because they gave such an amazing gift with sharing their experience as a black or brown woman in the maker space. This originally aired as episode 81. Follow Alma Follow Char Follow Jessie
2020 Highlights 01 - Diedre & Laura Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB2020 Highlights 01 - Diedre & Laura Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table The first re-run episode I bring you is episode 56 with Deirdre Visser & Laura Mays who created Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table. Check out: Deirdre Visser Laura Mays Making.A.Seat.At.The.Table
Episode 110 - Danielle of Tuft Interiors
December 11, 2020 12:44 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBEpisode 110 - Danielle of Tuft Interiors Danielle is a wife, mom of two littles, designer and maker. Not too long ago Danielle was running her own brick and mortar store where she showcased and sold her own designs along with others from her community. That store closed shortly before Covid hit. She was feeling burned out and wanted to spend time at home with her two littles, just creating for herself. She may not have a store any longer, but that has not stopped her from creating. You c...
Wonder Women 23 - Dana of Herdesk
December 09, 2020 12:05 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWonder Women 23 - Dana of Herdesk Dana is the founder of herdesk and Positive Equation. Herdesk is a responsibly-made desk designed by and for women, built in the U.S. Prior to COVID, Dana was using a cheaply-made desk that came broken. She found there was no functionality besides setting things on the top. When searching for a better solution that was designed by a female entrepreneur + made in the U.S. + was beautifully designed and functional, she couldn't find anything. So, she decided...
Episode 109 - Conversation with Sami Lee on Inclusion
December 04, 2020 01:28 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBEpisode 109 - Conversation with Sami Lee on Inclusion After the initial conversation with Sami for her interview episode, Wonder Women 015, I asked Sami to come back and have a conversation with me around diversity and inclusion in the maker community. That is exactly what this episode is, a conversation. We talk about our favorite resources for learning more about people from marginalized communities and how we can perhaps participate in amplifying their voices and opening doors.
Wonder Women 022 - Katy of Keene Lane Co.
December 02, 2020 12:44 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWonder Women 022 - Katy of Keene Lane Co. Katy designs, builds and sews original, one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor. Her skills grew from a young age. Katy's mother was an artist who instilled creativity as early as she can remember, and her father owned a ranch where she helped with hands on projects around the property. She learned sewing from her grandmother. She was amazed at the transferable sills from sketching and sewing that correlated to building. Katy enjoys bringing all of ...
Episode 108 - Sarah of The Created Home
November 28, 2020 00:56 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBEpisode 108 - Sarah of The Created Home Sarah is a wife, mom of two, and runs her own blog dedicated to woodworking, renovating, and all things DIY. She loves to design lasting, functional, and beautiful pieces, and she is passionate about constantly learning and improving in her methodologies. Sarah's hope is to share with others and play some small role in empowering them to pick up a power tool and get started. You can find Sarah on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube and...
Wonder Women 021 - Larissa of LOHR Woodworking Studio
November 25, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWonder Women 021 - Larissa of LOHR Woodworking Studio Larissa started being trained as a woodworking apprentice under Jeff Lohr in 2012 and has spent every moment since then learning the craft from the ground up. Previously a math teacher, she had no background in woodworking and found a passion in furniture-making. She is constantly working to build on her capabilities and understanding of wood, design, and craft. Paying tribute to the beauty of the natural material is her favorite part o...
Episode 107 - Monica of House of Esperanza
November 20, 2020 02:48 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBEpisode 107 - Monica of House of Esperanza Monica is a wife, mother, crafter and DIYer. With the passing of her first son almost 9 years ago, she found comfort in keeping busy with old and new hobbies. With what started as a way to cope with her loss, she has now turned into a business. She now stays home with her two kids and works on home improvement projects that she shares on her blog and across social media. You can follow along with Monica on Instagram and her Blog.
Wonder Women 020 - Bronte of Freeman Fabrication
November 18, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWonder Women 020 - Bronte of Freeman Fabrication Bronte is a trained and certified welder that owns her own custom fabrication and furniture design business. Her journey began with needing to furnish her first apartment. Not wanting any part in the "fast furniture" movement (quick to make, quick to break", she set out to build her own. Soon after, she was fabricating pieces for friends; ultimately sending her down the unexpected path of entrepreneurship. You can follow along with Bronte ...
Episode 106 - Mara of Silverhair & Sawdust
November 12, 2020 23:36 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBEpisode 106 - Mara of Silverhair & Sawdust Mara is a wife, mom of two grown daughters, and beginner woodworker. Mara has tried a few different hobbies over the years, getting into running at one point. As her and her husband became empty nesters, with both her kids all the way across the country, she started looking for more ways to fill her time. She came across a beer tote design she thought would be fun to make as holiday presents, and the rest is history. You can find and follow alon...
Wonder Women 019 - Monica & Jessy of Cirro Studio
November 11, 2020 12:03 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWonder Women 019 - Monica & Jessy of Cirro Studio Monica and Jessy are business partners and life heart-ners. Together they create wood furniture and housewares, keeping a high focus on detail with an emphasis on design. They serve both residential and commercial markets, combining traditional furniture-making practices with a modern and minimalistic design approach to create heirloom quality wood furniture. In addition to creating wood pieces, they also have a passion for teaching others ...
Episode 105 - Marielle & Lisa
November 06, 2020 01:58 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEpisode 105 - Marielle & Lisa Marielle & Lisa are a couple, Moms, working at The Ohio State by day, and making by evening and weekends. Between the two of them, they cover almost every craft from sewing, cooking, woodworking, glass blowing, and blacksmithing. Making is something they enjoy doing as not only a couple, but also as a family with their two children. You can follow along with Lisa on Instagram here, and Marielle on Instagram here.
Wonder Women 018 - Roxanne of Suite City Woman
November 04, 2020 01:19 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWonder Women 018 - Roxanne of Suite City Woman Roxanne is a maker, restorer, re-imagineer, small business owner and blogger. She makes well-crafted, small-batch, artisanal products such as furniture using scrap leather and natural sustainable fibers. She also creates miniature themed apartment suites that are completed with real miniature furniture and art on the wall. You may follow along with Roxanne Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and her Website.
Episode 104 - Nicole of Nicole Huppert Design
October 30, 2020 13:43 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBEpisode 104 - Nicole of Nicole Huppert Design Nicole is a wife, mom, UX designer by day and woodworker by night. Nicole describes herself as being creative even as a child and really being drawn to the arts. She followed her artistic passion and went into UX and product design professionally. Then, when she was six months pregnant she tackled her first woodworking project by making an infinity side table for her daughters nursery. Now she still continues with her professional career by day...
Wonder Women 017 - Barbie the Welder
October 28, 2020 00:04 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWonder Women 017 - Barbie the Welder Barbie the welder is an American metal sculptor. She grew up in New York, learning from her parents the art of being able to make or fix something yourself. She started her career in welding after finding inspiration from the film Cast Away. Barbie started her welding career working for a manufacturer as a sheet metal fabricator and welder. After working there for five years, she quit to start working as an independent artist. She really found her niche...
Episode 103 - Tiff of Night Carver Designs
October 23, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBEpisode 103 - Tiff of Night Carver Designs Tiff is a wife, mom of twins, graphic designer by day and wood designer by night. Tiff has always had a love for the creative and went to school for art and graphic design. She has done several different things creatively in her work and hobbies. She started designing and carving wood creations as an outlet after her twins went to bed. Tiff specializes in bringing to life creatures and characters from horror, sci-fi, or any other fantastical creat...
Wonder Women 016 - Alicia Butty, Canadian Welder Girl
October 21, 2020 11:49 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWonder Women 016 - Alicia Butty, Canadian Welder Girl Alicia has been making since she can remember, and welding since she was about 10. When an event took her out of the more traditional university for a while, at the suggestion of family, she took a welding class to keep her hands busy and continue learning. From there she was recruited for her skills into the welding industry. Now, she works with her family's fabrication business welding by day and making more custom art pieces by night.
Episode 102 - Gbeke with Simplicity for Designs
October 16, 2020 02:20 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEpisode 102 - Gbeke with Simplicity for Designs Gbeke is a wife, mom of two young kiddos, works fully time in IT and runs a DIY home improvement blog called Simplicity for Designs. Gbeke always had an interest in design and art as a child and that really came in handy after her and her husband built their first home together. Due to budget restrictions, some of the upgrades in design that she wanted, they just could not afford. So she went to YouTube and taught her self how to implement th...
Wonder Women 015 - Sami of Sami Lee Studio
October 14, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWonder Women 015 - Sami of Sami Lee Studio Sami works full time as a content creator for Avid CNC while also running a side business, Maoke Made, a feminist fabrication company, AND designing and making her own furniture. Bored is one thing Sami is not! She grew up in the Silicon Valley and went to art school in Georgia where she studied sculpture with a focus in digital fabrication. After college she worked at a maker space as part of the fabrication team and then eventually found herself...
Episode 101 - Emily of Emily Joyce Official
October 09, 2020 12:41 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBEpisode 101 - Emily of Emily Joyce Official Emily is a wife, mom, and enamel artist. Though she graduated college with a degree in enamel, Emily actually spent many years after college as an art teacher. Recently though, she made the big leap from being a teacher to running her own art business. Now she spends her time making pieces of enamel artwork that she sells online and through artist galleries. You can follow along with Emily on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and her website. ...
Wonder Women 014 - Britt & Shannon of Britt Builds
October 07, 2020 11:18 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWonder Women 014 - Britt & Shannon of Britt Builds Britt and Shannon are a married couple doing the corporate thing by day and woodworking side hustle by night. Britt's introduction to woodworking came through shop class at school. This really sparked an interest that carried into adulthood. It was Britt's love of woodworking that sparked an interest for Shannon to start learning some skills as well. Their passion for woodworking and making together has led to a business of creating unique...
Episode 100 - Lauren of Rasp & File Designs
October 02, 2020 00:54 - 1 hour - 62 MBEpisode 100 - Lauren of Rasp & File Designs Lauren is a wife, mom, and custom woodworker located in the DC area. Her specialty is working with live edge slabs and metal bases to maker her clients' dreams come true. Lauren grew up being creative and even getting into woodworking a little. She rediscoverd woodworking just a few years ago and really hasn't looked back since. Her dream is to eventually go full time with her woodworking business Rasp & File Designs. You can follow along with ...
Episode 96 - Emilee of Mama Needs a Project
September 30, 2020 19:32Emilee is a military wife, mom of two, and DIY maker. Emilee started her making journey on a military base in California with her husband. She had wanted to find something they could enjoy doing together. However, it turns out that she has much more of a passion for DIY projects then her husband does. Now, she makes furniture and other pieces and shares about the process on her blog. You can follow along with Emilee on Instagram and her blog. Thank you to Tool Mom Bonnie for sponsoring th...
Wonder Women 013 - Sara Bendrick
September 30, 2020 11:29 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWonder Women 013 - Sara Bendrick Sara Bendrick is a designer, licensed contractor & T.V. Host for the DIY Network. She has a bachelors in landscape architecture from Cal Poly SLO and when not filming ‘I Hate my Yard’ or her new series “Lawn & Order’ she runs a Landscape design/build company, ‘Sarita Landscape Design’. Sara recently published a book, ‘Big Impact Landscaping’ that breaks down projects on all budgets to help homeowners create spaces that increase value, function and overall...
Episode 99 - Brook of B.E. Happe Designs
September 25, 2020 12:09 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode 99 - Brook of B.E. Happe Designs Brook is a wife, mom, and handmade goods business owner who is living the RV life and traveling the country with her family. Brook started crocheting hats and donating them to the hospital as a way to keep her hands strong while taking a break from being a doctor of physical therapy to stay home with her two boys and soon to be newborn daughter. After the birth of her daughter and hours of crocheting to perfect the art of creating hats, B.E. Happe D...
Wonder Women 012 - Ashley Minney
September 23, 2020 02:38 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWonder Women 012 - Ashley Minney Ashley Minney is a self proclaimed jane of all trades, master of none. She really enjoys being able to experiment with different mediums and different ways of making. She produces content around what she makes and puts that content predominately on Instagram and YouTube. No matter what she is making, one thing is certain, she brings a ton of humor with it.
Episode 98 - Angela creator of Move Over Bob
September 18, 2020 12:47 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode 98 - Angela creator of Move Over Bob Angela is a wife, mom, former barber, and owner of her own design and build business. Angela has really always had a passion about building up trade work and working in industries that involve working with your hands. She started her journey with remodeling with a project in her own home and now she designs and remodels homes and spaces for her clients. She started Move Over Bob as a resource for other women in the construction trade industry be...
Wonder Women 011 - Laura Kampf
September 16, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWonder Women 011 - Laura Kampf Laura Kampf is an amazing maker in Germany. She actually went to school and got a design degree for making video and other media content for companies. It took her some time after discovering, or should I say rediscovering making to produce her own video content and put it up on YouTube. Once she did though, she grew rather quickly, and there is no doubt why. Besides the fact that every video is beautifully and meticulously produced, her projects are also ama...
Episode 97 - Octavia of The Timber Mom
September 11, 2020 12:43 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBEpisode 97 - Octavia of The Timber Mom Octavia is a wife, Mom of two, and DIY woodworker. Octavia is fairly new to woodworking and DIY. She started teaching herself as a way to make things for her home and give herself a creative outlet. Though it may take her time to build up her confidence with new tools, once she does, watch out! Now she is working on growing the Timber Mom as a thriving business making custom home furnishings for others. You can follow along with Octavia on Instagram...
Wonder Women 010 - Anne of All Trades
September 09, 2020 15:51 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWonder Women 010 - Anne of All Trades Anne planted her first seed and used her first tool a little over a year ago. Now she is on a mission to inspire and empower others to learn things that make them a resource to their family and community. She does this by producing content around her growing farm, her woodworking projects, and whatever else she happens to be up to such as working on her golf cart. You can find Anne on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and her Blog.
Wonder Women 009 - Erin of Maker Gray
September 02, 2020 14:14 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWonder Women 009 - Erin of Maker Gray Erin is a DIY furniture maker and home remodeler sharing video tutorials on YouTube. From getting a degree in art, to making music, to becoming a professional photographer, to discovering woodwork, Erin has a passion for creativity. She now builds everything that she can and shares the process as she goes. You can follow along with Erin on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and her Website.
Episode 95 - Chloe of Wood Couture LA
August 28, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBEpisode 95 - Chloe of Wood Couture LA Chloe is a mother of two and woodworker originally from France and now in the LA area. She came to the US in order to learn English and started out building sets in Hollywood. She had no previous experience with tools and simply learned as she went. Now she makes everything from wooden toys to furniture, all with a vintage flair and mid-century modern style.
Wonder Women 008 - EJ of Hurricane Woodwork
August 26, 2020 15:25 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWonder Women 008 - EJ of Hurricane Woodwork EJ is a woodworker located in Philadelphia. Their main objective is to provide their clients with full service woodwork design using ethically and sustainably sourced woods. They work predominantly with reclaimed wood. EJ has been woodworking for about 5 years now and is really enjoying honing their craft and making custom products for their customer while working to make woodworking more inclusive.
Episode 94 - Tanda @TandaMadison
August 20, 2020 17:47 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBEpisode 94 - Tanda @TandaMadison Tanda is an entrepreneur, maker and founder of Vanguard Tech. As she says, happiness is a shop full of tools and a mind full of ideas. She is fascinated with making and micro-manufacturing. As a child she enjoyed tinkering, taking things apart and figuring out how they worked. That love of tinkering stuck with her into adulthood.
Wonder Women 007 - Eleanor Dewey
August 15, 2020 22:56 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWonder Women 007 - Eleanor Dewey Eleanor Dewey lives with her spouse and shop cat Alfonso in the Denver, CO area. She is a talented wood turner who is close to completing her degree in fine furniture and turning. She has also worked for years in advocacy work for LGBTQ youth. She brings passion into everything that she does.
Episode 93 - Jennifer with I Wear Many Hats
August 07, 2020 12:48 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBEpisode 93 - Jennifer with I Wear Many Hats Jennifer is a wife, mom of two, emergency room RN, home DIYer and woodworker. Jennifer's introduction to woodworking came from a need to have furniture for her home on a budget. She also needed a creative outlet that gave her space to be her and not just a wife or mom. Through teaching herself to make, she both got functional pieces of furniture and a creative outlet.
Wonder Women 006 - Alexis
August 05, 2020 12:41 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBAlexis is a craftsperson and woodworker that is currently running a local maker space, Protohaven, in the Pittsburgh area. Alexis has always been creative and went to college for industrial design. After college she had the amazing opportunity to work as a designer at George Nakashima Woodworkers which really cementer her love of the craft and the materials that are a part of furniture. Her dream is to design furniture, specifically chairs, that are specific to the individual she is making t...