DownCellarRagWorks

Jean Smalley likes to say she’s been making “old things new” since childhood. 


“I learned to sew watching my mom and then I made my own creations from her piles of scraps – that definitely influenced my continued love of creating new from old,” she says. 


Today, Jean loves gathering unique 100% reclaimed textiles and needlework, that have a bit of whimsy, nostalgia, or charm and turning them into items like jackets, skirts, tops, aprons, neckwear, cat doorstops, totes, and more. Each piece is repurposed with creativity, color, and function to create a truly one-of-a-kind item.   


“Finding a different use for leftover textiles has always been the fun, creative part of what I do and I’m glad it adds in a small way to reducing waste and encouraging a more sustainable lifestyle,” Jean says.


Come see DownCellarRagWorks on September 30 from 10AM – 4PM at McConkey’s Market in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA). 

Nick Martier Woodworker

Nick Martier Woodworker

Nick Martier is a woodworker who specializes in custom furniture design. He seamlessly blends traditional joinery with raw artisan sculpting that creates a human element that could never be recreated by a machine. His heirloom quality furniture consists of rocking chairs, tables, occasional/dining chairs, bookshelves, settee benches and more.  Nick currently works by himself out of a studio in historical Bristol borough, Pennsylvania where he splits his time taking commissions, designing original pieces and teaching continuing education woodworking courses. Nick is a self-taught woodworker that spent the last few years honing a specific style of woodworking based off of Sam Maloof's sculptural techniques. He is recognized by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen as a master craftsman and chairs the outreach committee for the Bucks County Chapter.

Come see Nick Martier Woodworker on September 30 from 10AM – 4PM at McConkey’s Market in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA).

Bang It Out Designs

Vendor Spotlight: Bang It Out Designs

 

Kathleen Calello was designing products in her head years before she produced anything. That’s because she needed the right material to bring her vision to light.

“Somewhere in my travels I must have come across someone who created hand-stamped products and I was intrigued by the process,” she says. “That’s what led me to start hand stamping metal.”

 Each of Kathleen’s products is one of a kind. She uses various metals, including aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel, as well as vintage sterling silverware. The result is products that are both useful and creative.   

 “I find joy in finding beautiful pieces of vintage silverware in my travels, whether it be the local thrift shop, flea market, or gifted to me,” she says. “I often take mom’s or grandma’s silverware that isn’t being used and make something from it for sentimental purposes – earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bud vases, ornaments…you name it.”

 “Everything I make is done by hand, one character at a time. I enjoy making peoples’ visions come true!”

 Come see Bang it Out Design on September 30 from 10AM – 4PM at McConkey’s Market in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA).

Storcks Design

Vendor Spotlight: Storcks Design

How many concrete artists do you know? We’ll wait. 


Husband and wife team Rich and Jennifer Storcks started their hand-cast concrete business in 2017 when Rich made the first Single Cigar Ashtray, a patented concrete cigar rest and ashtray combo that is their best seller.  


“A year later we added color to the design and began our signature marbling pour, combining multiple colors in one piece to create a natural stone effect,” Jennifer says. “Today we have seven different stock color combinations and over 20 designs. Our concrete line also includes coasters, other cigar ashtrays and rests, and a collection of cannabis accessories and home goods.” 

Rich and Jennifer work in their home garage shop alongside their miniature schnauzer, Randy. Their designs can be found in stores across 43 states and in backyards around the world.

“We’re always the booth men love because there’s never enough stuff for them at these shows and they flock to us!” Jennifer says. 


Come see Storcks Design on September 30 from 10AM – 4PM at McConkey’s Market in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA)