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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Colin Pezzano Instagram: @colinpezzano Website: colinpezzano.com TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am a woodworker based out of South Philadelphia, and I graduated from the University Of the Arts with a BFA in Crafts and Material Studies. I work predominantly in wood, and my practice relies heavily on craft practices mixed […]
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In May 2020, internet sales (as a percentage of total retail sales) spiked by over 12%. Why? Online shopping is almost entirely pandemic-proof and many people are jumping onto the e-commerce bandwagon to avoid the uncertain future of in-person retail. While there is definitely no “one-size-fits-all” approach to setting up a shop in the virtual […]
As an artisan entrepreneur, you most likely work with single-use resources on a regular basis. Not only are single-use materials and tools unnecessarily clogging landfills, but they also are not cost-effective. Working sustainability into your craft doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Here are some tips for being an eco-friendly business. Be Aware A […]
NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator program is an 8-week experience that gives artisans and entrepreneurs the essential tools, support, and structure to focus on the things that matter to build viable businesses. This program is designed specifically to help artisan entrepreneurs craft profitable business models, reach new customers, and build sustainable companies. After receiving almost 80 applications […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Anne Irving Instagram: @anne.irving TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF Hi, my name is Anne Irving and I am an artist at NextFab. I attended the University of the Arts as a Craft and Materials Studies major for two years and fell in love with the program. My focus was on wood […]
How many times have you seen a jewelry DIY video and thought, “I can do that!” You get excited, buy all the necessary parts and tools, and then sit down and realize that you have no idea where to start. More commonly, have you ever seen a unique ring and thought, “I’d love to make […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Kristi Habendanck TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF Hi my name is Kristi Habedanck and I am the founder of a jewelry business called m. et al. It’s safe to say I’ve not taken the usual career path of a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Economics, but I love […]
Makerspace—a word you might hear often, but what is it? It basically describes any shared workspace. Our makerspace at NextFab is an advanced membership-based workshop filled with machinery, like-minded people, and business experts. Although “more than just a…” is a slightly overused phrase, NextFab truly is more than just a shared workspace. There really is […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Raymond Baccari Instagram: @ray_baccari, @wculivlab Website: http://www.raybaccari.com/ TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF My name is Raymond Baccari and I am a father, artist, noisemaker, and huge music enthusiast. I grew up in Northern Virginia, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from George Mason University, and later attended graduate […]
If there were a Marvel movie on community-centered shopping, Black Friday would be Thanos and Small Business Saturday (SBS) would be The Avengers. SBS is a shopping holiday that falls the day after Black Friday and pushes shoppers away from over-consumption at retail giants and towards the support of local artisans and entrepreneurs. As the […]