Gustavus Makers MarketTuesday, November 28
The Office of Human Resources, Wellness as a Community, and the Employee Events Committee invite all Gustavus employees and students to SHOP and SUPPORT fellow employee Makers and local businesses/vendors at the first 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.
Business: Comet Designs by Hayley
Employee Owner: Hayley Goddard, Campus Activities Office
Comet Designs by Hayley Goddard 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 and operated over the years by her family of six, AWKC has been supported by many, many loyal patrons. "Just the right amount of sweet and salty" is our standard along with quality ingredients, big ol' kernels and service with a smile!
Business: Sheila’s Creations
Employee Owner: Sheila Beaty, Dining Service
Sheila’s Creations is jewelry made of precious stones and crystals. A variety of bracelets and earrings in many colors.
Business: L’attitude by Larissa
Employee Owner: Larissa McConnell, Faculty
L’attitude by Larissa is offering jewelry, hand loomed woven scarves, and shibori dyed silk scarves with hand beading. The jewelry includes a variety of boho chic style earrings, and crocheted wire earrings and necklaces.
https://larissamcconnell.wixsite.com/lattitude
Business: The Cake Whisperer
Employee Owner: Mary McHugh, Faculty
The Cake Whisperer, LLC is a Cottage Food business, specializing in croissants and other viennoiserie, as well as a variety of pies and cakes.
Business: Vintage Vibes
Employee Owner: Heather and Aaron Banks, Career Development and Faculty
Check out Vintage Vibes’ suitcase stereo selection, featuring a variety of repurposed suitcases handcrafted into retro-boomboxes. Custom and quality made by a music enthusiast that has an eye for detail. Stop by for a visit with Dr. Aaron Banks, professor in the HES department, to see his second labor of love at Vintage Vibes.
Business: Norwex
Employee Owner: Tricia Stenberg, Advancement
Selling premium microfiber and sustainable cleaning and personal care products.
https://triciastenberg.norwex.biz/
Business: Thirty-One
Employee Owner: Dana Lamb, Marketing and Communication
Thirty-One Gifts provides fashionable, functional products that make life easier and fun! Stop by to check out the latest products available to order and also some cash and carry items.
There will be a chance to win a door prize for all who make a purchase at the event!
https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/danalamb
Business: Sota Sisters Boutique
Local Vendor: Amber Bannerman
We are a women-owned boutique featuring women's clothing, accessories, shoes, and small gift items! We want to help you feel beautiful and empowered for your next meeting, event, or get together! We're located in upper North Mankato, off Commerce Drive.
https://www.sotasistersboutique.com/
Business: Carlsonville Garden and Woodcraft
Local Vendor: Karin Carlson
Karin Carlson and her husband have a small woodworking and canning business. You'll find a wide variety of canned goodies and Swedish butter knives and kitchen utensils to go with it.
https://www.facebook.com/carlsonville
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: Minnesota Sno Flakes
Local Vendor: Jane Laven
Glass beaded sun catchers, made with Czech glass beads. Also crochet scarves, dish cloths and scrubbies.
Business: Paddlefish Brewing
Local Vendors: Eric Johnson '23, Luke Dragseth '23, and Dave Long
Paddlefish Brewing is the first brewery in St. Peter since 1942 and our mission is to serve good beer, spotlight local artists and nurture our community. We will be selling t-shirts, tanks, pint glasses, koozies, stickers, and hopefully hoodies and winter hats!!
https://www.paddlefishbrewing.com/
Business: Lakota Made LLC
Local Vendor: Megan Schnitker
Indigenous made locally wild harvested plants. Herbal remedies and eco-friendly personal care products.
Business: Reve Coffee Co.
Local Vendor: Jess Morrison
Rêve Coffee Co, the area’s most popular mobile coffee bar! Offering merch, premium bags of specialty coffee (12oz and sampler packs), bottled syrups of our most popular drinks to enjoy at home, must-have coffee accessories, tips for the at-home barista and FREE COLD BREW SAMPLES!