Gustavus Makers MarketMonday, December 9th
The Office of Human Resources and Gustavus Innovation + Entrepreneurship Club and Opportunities (GIECO) invite you to SHOP and SUPPORT fellow student, staff and faculty Makers at the second annual Gustavus Makers Market.
Come and treat yourself or buy some gifts for the upcoming holiday season! See below for more details about each business and what they will have to offer.
2024 Maker Info Below!
Business: Bee Happy Crochet Co.
Student Owner: Roger Rogne ‘28, Student
Bee Happy Crochet Co. is a small business that sells crocheted bees, scrunchies, bags, and other various things. Private commissions are welcomed.
Business: Dragonfly Portraiture
Student Owner: Cosette Melton Hanily ‘25, Student
The sale of custom colorful portraiture, photography, and printmaking. Items are handmade or digital copies of handmade works.
Business: Patchworks
Student Owner: Gracelyn Szynal '26, Student
Patchwork is up-cycled patchwork clothing. Each piece is unique and one of a kind. Private commissions are welcomed.
Business: Jo Solomon Art
Student Owner: Jo Solomon '26, Student
I am a self-taught hobby artist and create digital and traditional paintings. Character design is my main focus. Though my work is often light-hearted, I am interested in exploring a wide variety of subjects.
Business: Mud and Sun Company
Student Owner: Madison (MJ) Tooker '24, Student
Mud and Sun Company emerged from an appreciation for handmade, functional, everyday items and a love of nature and sustainable environmentalism. At M&SC, you can find a wide variety of beautiful, sturdy, and eco-conscious products made by the company's creator MJ Tooker. We carry something for everyone including canvas totes, cozy beanies, adorable crochet plushies, and lots of goodies for the upcoming holiday season including festive stockings, ornaments, and home décor.
Business: Comet Designs by Hayley
Employee Owner: Hayley Goddard, Campus Activities Office
Comet Designs by Hayley provides cute and whimsical polymer clay earrings that are perfect for any age! Each pair of earrings is handmade, crafted with care, and no two are alike. If you're looking for something to add some flair to your everyday wardrobe or get ready for a festive holiday, you can find your perfect match here!
Business: Marquess Studios
Employee Owner: Tara Cadenhead, Faculty
Marquess Studios offers kits and keepsakes that honor special people, places and moments. Our collection of jewelry and other home decor and unique gift items include upcycled vintage pieces, stones from Lake Superior, symbolic elements and Gustavus / Swedish themes.
Business: Auntie Wendy’s Kettle Corn
Employee Owner: Wendy Bachman, Admission
Auntie Wendy's Kettle Corn has been serving up bags of love and sunshine since 2009. Owned by Wendy Bachman '87 and operated over the years by her family of Gusties--'88,'14,'17 x'18,'20! Stop by to see the other delights available at AWKC this time of year and get more information about placing an order for the holidays!
Business: Sheila’s Creations
Employee Owner: Sheila Beaty, Retired, Dining Service
Sheila’s Creations is jewelry made of precious stones and crystals. A variety of bracelets, earrings, and pens in many colors will be available.
Business: A Play on Woods
Campus Owners: Theatre and Dance Students
Student carpenters from the Theatre & Dance scene shop upcycle wood from leftover scenery into usable items to promote sustainability and waste reduction. Proceeds help cover costs of attending conferences.
Business: Ontology Clay
Employee Owner: Aaron Geringer, Counseling Center
In addition to being a mental health therapist, Aaron is an avid ceramicist. His pottery features a range of wheel-thrown pieces and decorative botanical prints. You can find his work on Instagram (@OntologyClay) and Facebook (Ontology Clay).
Business: Norwex
Employee Owner: Tricia Stenberg, Advancement
Selling premium microfiber and sustainable cleaning and personal care products.
Independent Norwex Consultant: https://triciastenberg.norwex.biz/
Business: Hooked on Yarn
Employee Owner: Theresa John, Dining Service
My projects are crocheting a variety of hats, headbands, ornaments/appliqués, etc. and most recently I tried my hand at homemade Christmas ornaments. With retirement in the near future, I am preparing for the next phase of my life and I enjoy crocheting and crafting in my spare time. Come see me! I’m excited to meet new friends.
Business: Betsy Ruth Byers, Visual Artist
Employee Owner: Betsy Byers, Faculty
Betsy Ruth Byers will present a selection of hand-pulled screen prints, premium giclée reproductions of her original paintings, as well as original watercolor and small acrylic works available for purchase. Her creations are deeply inspired by sensory experiences drawn from the landscape of Minnesota.
Business: Broken Sparrow Studio
Employee Owner: Laurie Land, Faculty
Broken Sparrow Studio uses polymer clay and ceramics in her art. Her creations include tiny garden gnomes and accessories for fairy gardens, jewelry and ceramics, all with a fun whimsical flair.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrokenSparrowStudio
Business: Lake Prairie Creations
Employee Owner: Kelsey Henke, Book Mark
Lake Prairie Creations offers hand stitched goods including wool mug rugs and embroidered flour sack towels, you know like the flour sack towels like your grandma makes but with a modern, sometimes sassy twist. Designs range from seasonals, to florals, to snarky, and even a little Gustie spin.
Business: Fox Lake Furniture
Local Vendor: Sam Breneman ‘13
Fox Lake Furniture is a small woman-owned company located in Trimont, MN that sells custom furniture and home accessories. There will be a variety of cutting boards, charcuterie boards, cribbage boards and other small wooden items available. Sam Breneman owns Fox Lake Furniture and is a 2013 Gustie grad.
https://www.foxlakefurniture.com/
Business: Paddlefish Brewing
Local Vendors: Dave Long, Eric Johnson '23, Luke Dragseth '23
As the first brewery in St. Peter since 1942, Paddlefish Brewing is excited to bring together our love of quality beer, community, and local art. Visit our booth to grab some Paddlefish gear—t-shirts, tanks, pint glasses, winter hats, stickers, and more! Stop by to say hello and support St. Peter’s hometown brewery and celebrate our incredible local artists!