ARTisans of Loudoun

07/06/2022

Vendor Alert! Send a message to Rust and Refind to participate in their upcoming anniversary event. 🤗

05/29/2022

✨Vendor Opportunity✨ at 8 Chains North Winery for Christmas in July. Details in the pic.

05/24/2022

✨Vendors Needed✨ 👀Looking for 4-5 vendors to join our Summer Sunday patio party ☀️ at Blend Coffee Bar this Sunday, May 29th. This party features live music, Kona Ice, spirits & sweets. 🤗Set up 2-6 pm or just 4-6 pm. $25 vendor fee.
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To claim a spot: DM us or email [email protected]

05/21/2022

It was the happiest of hours sharing & chatting this talented, knowledgeable makers community tonight at Blend. Thanks for coming out! I can’t wait for the next one! 🤗🥂🎨💪🏽❤️

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05/20/2022

✨Tomorrow Night!✨ Sip, network, collab, & connect with us at Blend Coffee Bar
Friday 5/20. 6pm - 8pm. K🤗🥂🎨

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Krysta, owner of Harper Leigh Designs, will share her experience popping up at Dulles Town Center Mall.
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Chris, owner of Rustic Slate Candle Company will share his experience partnering & selling with Handmade by LMAC - Local Makers, Artists and Crafters
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We’ll also shine the spotlight on one of our artisan members—- small business owner & author, Jim Reed, will be there signing books & open to discussions on small business life, bourbon, & his next book.


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$20 ticket includes a drink, facilitated discussion & connections, and take home materials and information. Sign up at the link below✅
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https://forms.gle/TNEmzgWAB8QUHKVY6

05/17/2022

What’s your favorite craft fair or market?! 🎨 Comment below or check out our stories to let us know!🥰
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Want to discuss the answers to this question in person? We do! Join us this Friday night at Blend Coffee Bar to share & discuss places and ways to sell your product with your fellow local makers & artisans. 🎨💪🏽❤️
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Full details and sign up:
https://forms.gle/TNEmzgWAB8QUHKVY6

05/13/2022

Cheers to all of the artists & makers! 🥂 We have a happy hour just you next Friday! 🤗
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Enjoy a glass of wine (or coffee or tea or beer or a hard seltzer) with us, connect with other local makers & artisans, and learn about a variety of upcoming fairs and sales opportunities.
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Friday, May 20 6pm-8pm
Blend Coffee Bar
$20 ticket includes a drink, collaborative workshop, & take home materials
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✅ For full details & tickets:
Dm us or use the link below.
Cheers!
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https://forms.gle/TNEmzgWAB8QUHKVY6

05/09/2022

Happy Monday, Makers! It’s been a while since we’ve introduced ourselves and we have gained some new members! Please introduce (or reintroduce) yourself to the group—- who are you and what do you do (or make)? Please feel free to include your social media handles and a picture with your comment.
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04/25/2022

Maker Monday. Let's support eachother, Artistans of Loudoun. If you don't already follow/like Jenny Mothershead Art on Facebook and IG, you should! She creates absolutely beautiful paintings on glass. Her IG behind the scenes videos are wonderful. Support Jenny by commenting on her posts, watching her reels and videos, and liking and following her pages.

04/13/2022

About last night..... Dolly & I met up to hash out a networking, educational,happy hour specifically for makers. Stay tuned for sign up information and details 💪🏽🎨🥂
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In the meantime, what are you biggest questions as a maker? What do you need the most help with? 🤔 Let us know in the comments.
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04/06/2022

A SECOND VENDOR OPPORTUNITY for the Brambleton BrewFest on May 21st 1pm - 6 pm. They are looking for about 6 vendors to set up during the event. If you're interested in applying, please email [email protected] Here's a little blurb about the event: "Brambleton Community Association (BCA) is very excited to host the BrewFest again this year! Having paused this fan favorite for the past two years, we are bringing it back and relocating it to the Town Center, which we anticipate will draw a great crowd. The Brambleton Town Center is the ideal setting for local craft breweries to showcase their best brews in a community of over 22,000 residents."

04/05/2022

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY for First Friday in downtown Leesburg! "Looking for vendors to participate in Leesburg First Friday Vendor & Craft Market at Black Walnut Brewery (Friday May 6). No set-up fee for vendors. Please email [email protected] if interested."

01/28/2022

Happy New Year! Late is better than never, right? We are refreshed after our looooonnng holiday break and ready to connect, support, & collaborate in 2022! Stay tuned for upcoming networking & vendor opportunities. In the meantime, if you know of any 2022 vendor opportunities, please add them in the comments. Cheers!

12/07/2021

CALL FOR VENDORS! 2 vendors are needed for the Christmas Bazaar at Loudoun Brewing Co. on Friday, December 17th 6-9 pm and on Saturday December 18th 12pm - 6 pm. 6 ft table indoor set up. No fee to attend. You can do one of the dates or both of the dates. They are already have tea and lotions and clay jewelry. Any other products are welcome. Please comment on this post if you'd like to attend.

12/06/2021

Thank you to all of the vendors who participated in, shared, posted, promoted, and attended our first Christmas Market at Firefly Cellars The event was a smashing success because of you and your support. We wish you all the best of luck at your markets this holiday season. Please tag us ARTisans of Loudoun Loudoun in your promo posts so that we can share them and promote your businesses and events as well. Happy Holidays!

10/30/2021

Join us tomorrow October 30th from 12-5pm at for a fun filled Halloween afternoon. With live music, a food truck, crafting, fall themed wine pairing, face painting and pet snd human costume contest.

As well as some amazing local artisans for lots and lots of great gift ideas and fun shopping.

Join us tomorrow October 30th from 12-5pm at for a fun filled Halloween afternoon. With live music, a food truck, crafting, fall themed wine pairing, face painting and pet snd human costume contest.

As well as some amazing local artisans for lots and lots of great gift ideas and fun shopping.

10/27/2021

Photos from 8 Chains North Winery's post

10/23/2021

Mark your calendars and join us for some Halloween fun!

10/20/2021

FPL B2B Networking Happy Hour

Good Morning! If anyone is up for some low key networking this evening (read: a reason to get out of the house), join me (Lindsay Garey) & other local small business owners at The Famous Toastery in Ashburn for light apps, drinks, socializing & connecting. 5-6:30 pm. Free to attend, but please RSVP using the link below. Cheers!

Exclusive for Willowsford Community Residents & FPL Sponsors

10/12/2021

While it’s still Monday, we’d like to introduce you all to two of our favorite makers, Jim & Jess of Reeds in the Valley 🤗



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Jim & Jessica Reed are husband & wife, parents, OG members of Artisans of Loudoun, avid football fans, & co-owners of a candle making company called Reeds in the Valley. Oh, and Jim is also a veteran and he wrote a book. J Denison Reed


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From Jim & Jess:
“Our company started in 2014. When we became a family in 2012, we didn't have much money but we did love candles and it was Jim's idea to try and make them. 💕 We gave them as gifts and when friends and family asked for more, we thought we could make a business out of it to help support our family. We're known for our Signature Blends, colorful products and our wooden wicks. We have over 60 fragrances and have started to do layered candles. Our most popular fragrances are Wooded Glen, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Santa's Reindeer.”
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Support your fellow makers by following them on Facebook and IG where they post their pop up schedule, new products, and process videos. 😍

08/25/2021

Wow summer is ending! Can't believe it went by so fast.

Join us at House 6 for our First Sunday Market on Sept 5th, and celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year.

There will be fun activities for the kids and we are going to have a great line up for shopping handmade, local artisans!

Bobby G Reptile will be on site with their mobile reptile petting zoo. For a fun and safe environment for children to learn about and pet their favorite reptiles.

The Aviary Boutique will be set up from 12pm - 2pm with a make and take kids craft and paint activity. You can stop by anytime with your kids to make a craft. Cost will be $10 per child at the time of crafting. We will also have face painting from 12pm - 2pm alongside the craft table, cost will be $5 per person.

So stop by House 6 and grab a craft beer, hang out inside or on the outdoor patio space, eat some delicious barbecue, let the kids have some fun with all the activities available and shop terrific line up of local, handmade artisans!

We will have handmade beaded and wire jewelry by EasilyUnbeadable and The Prairie Gems both with their own unique jewelry style. Fun bath products for the whole family by Clean Fun Bath Works. All natural, clean vegan soy candles and bath bombs by Copper Fox Shoppe. Acrylic painting pours and resin home decor by Take a Moment with Kathleen. Artisan designed jewelry by Tantrhum. Custom and regional home decorations by Everly Designs, as well as custom and regional glasses, mugs and other fun items by Beach Bum Artisans. Handcrafted wood signs and holiday home decor by Dear Buffalo Designs.

It is definitely going to be a terrific market with lots to do! House 6 is one of our favorite places to hang out, the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, the beer is always on point, and the conversations are fun! Join us for the first Sunday in September and see for yourself.

07/29/2021

We have a wonderful group of artisans setting up House 6 Brewing Co. this coming Sunday for the First Sunday Market! Make sure to come out and support!

This Sunday August 1st, we will have another First Sunday Market!
Food, crafts, handmade delights.
We can't wait to show you the lovely venders we have in store.

07/11/2021

Happy 3rd Birthday to you, Rust and Refind and the Artisans Market! Cheers! 🎉🥂😘
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Artisans! This amazing local business (located in Aldie, Va) is extremely supportive and excited to feature local artisans. 🎨
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R & R is interested in hosting vendors, workshops, and collaborations. They even have a retail space available to rent. 🤗💕
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Stop in today (Sunday) from 11-5 to introduce yourself and help them celebrate 3 years! 🥂
Located at 24046 Trailhead Dr Aldie. Just across the street from Hammerdown BBQ.
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06/14/2021

Hey, Artisans! This please meet Chris, owner of Rustic Slate Candle Company 🤗

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“I live in Leesburg with my beautiful fiancé Annabelle and our wonderful black kitty, Aurora. I started Rustic Slate in January 2019 to make a difference in our world. 🌎💕

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By that Fall, my business had evolved into Rustic Slate Candle Company, where every candle sold plants a tree! To date over 700 trees have been planted and new product lines created to include wax melts and hand dipped incense sticks. 🌲

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The best part is seeing the smiles that my aromas and rainbow of colors bring to my customers faces. 🌈😍
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Support Chris and Rustic Slate Candle Co by giving his page a like. ✔️ Stay tuned for his End of Summer giveaway. ☀️

05/20/2021

Dolly & me out at the very first Monthly Makers Market House 6 Brewing Co.
It’s always good times when we hang out at this place.
🤗🍻 Not pictured: Rustic Slate Candle Company Prairie Gems of the Southwest and Clean Fun Bath Works
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This ✨pop up✨ sip & shop will run on the first Sunday of each month (check out our stories for upcoming dates). For deets on becoming a vendor, join our Facebook group (Artisans for Artisans of Loudoun). 🤗
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05/11/2021

Tip Tuesday✨ Charge what you are worth and then add tax. 💪🏽
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Seriously. Setting prices can be challenging. But remember that you are running a business, not a charity. Your costs are more than just the materials. You need to cover time, energy, website fees, packaging and delivery fees, and everything thing else it takes to run your business.
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Networking and talking to other makers for pricepoints, ideas, and support helps. Join us for our second Zoom chat on May 25th at 7:30 pm. We’ll be discussing the changing market. To attend, just join our Facebook group (Artisans for Artisans of Loudoun) for the link. 🤗

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04/20/2021

Please meet the amazing Amy Manson, owner of Clay and Metal Loft 🤗

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Clay and Metal Loft is an art studio and gallery, located in downtown Leesburg, featuring pottery, jewelry, and acrylic pour workshops🎨

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Amy has made, sold, and taught pottery for 18 years. She began her pottery adventure as a way to relax while being stay at home mom to her two daughters (who are now in college). Eventually, her hobby grew into a side hustle that had her teaching classes and selling her handmade creations all over Loudoun. 🤩

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In 2018, Amy opened Clay with a business partner, Ann, who has since retired. Clay and Metal Loft has grown into a thriving art studio and gallery hosting students from all over Loudoun and surrounding areas. 💪🏽

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Amy has opened Clay’s studio, gallery, and workshop spaces to fellow artists. She believe in supporting and growing the Loudoun art community. ❤️ Let’s support Amy by following her Amy Manson Pottery and The Clay and Metal Loft
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04/14/2021

This is Marian, co owner of House 6 Brewing Co. a local small business that supports local makers in a million ways. 🍻🤗
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Grab a drink (it’s ok if it’s not a beer) and join us from the comfort of your own home (via Zoom) on Tuesday April 20th at 7:30 pm to meet Marian, hear her COVID story, and to share your own to connect with & support local makers. 💪🏽

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To join this free discussion, join our Facebook Group ✨ARTisans for Artisans of Loudoun✨ and comment with or message your email. We can’t wait to welcome you to the conversation.
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04/14/2021

Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption is happy to host Greys and Grapes again this year. The date is May 15 from noon to 5pm at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road in Hillsboro, VA.

This is an annual event attended by hundreds of guests and is open to the public with no admission fee. Everyone, with or without a greyhound or any other breed of dog, is invited. Picnic tables are available but feel free to bring a picnic blanket for both you and your dogs. You can bring your own picnic lunch but alcoholic beverages can not be brought onto the property. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for sale.

We will have vendors selling all kinds of greyhound goodies as well as other arts and crafts - pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, etc. It does not have to be dog related. If you or someone you know is interested in vending at the event, we can email you an application with more information. The only fee to participate is a $50 tax deductible donation to BRGA. Payment can be made after you are approved by us and 868 (we want to make sure we don't have duplicate booths). Send an email to [email protected] if interested.

04/13/2021

Another Meet the Maker Monday post on a Tuesday, but it’s always a good time to meet other makers, am I right? 😂🤦🏽‍♀️🤗

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Please meet Flo Riddock, owner of Prairie Gems of the Southwest and longtime Artisans of Loudoun member and vendor 🤗
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Flo makes beautiful, unique bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, and jeweled lanyards from precious and semi precious gems which she sells at craft shows, pop up shops, and at ✨theprairiegem.com✨💍

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Prairie Gems started as a hobby, but grew into a business with a bit of encouragement from Flo’s family and friends. 💕 Originally from Colorado, Flo adores turquoise, coral, onyx, silver, and lapis which are prominently featured in her pieces. She creates each piece with love and passion. Prairie Gems also accepts custom orders. ❤️

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Please support Flo by following her on IG at or on Facebook (The Prarie Gems Southwest) and keeping her thoughtfully made pieces in mind when you need a meaningful [email protected] statement piece. 🤩💪🏽

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04/08/2021

SPRING MARKET OPPORTUNITY! 🌸
Hello Artisans! My neighborhood (Stone Ridge) is hosting a pop up event on May 1 from 10 am - 1 pm. They are looking for vendors (jewelry, sweets, handmade goods, etc). If you are interested please message us and I’ll forward you the sign up information. Sign up deadline is April 19. 🤗

04/06/2021

Hiiii. We know it’s not Monday, but we’ve just returned from our Spring Break staycation, so it’s Monday to us. 🤷🏽‍♀️ So, on this meet the maker “Monday,” please meet local family & event photographer, Brooke Brown🤗
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Brooke is a family and event photographer & owner of BGB Photography. 📸
BGB Photography LLC

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Brooke’s photography style is creative, fun, and flexible. She is always up for a collaboration with other small businesses.💕 Brooke is ready to snap photos in any situation (including toddlers who can’t sit still) or in any location (like in a freezing cold pond). 😬 Seriously, she’ll do just about anything to get that perfect shot. 📸💪🏽

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BGB Photography also features fun photo events like pictures with live bunnies & chicks at Easter, a Santa experience, and trash the dress shoots. 🤩 She does whatever it takes to give her clients the best experience.

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Brooke is also mother to 3 beautiful girls, a former middle school teacher, a kid fitness instructor, and an avid reader. She loves spending her free time with her friends and family in her favorite place, Lake Anna. 💕

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Let’s support Brooke by following her on social media. Have a collab idea or need an amazing photographer for family photos, team headshots, and photos of all the weddings, birthdays, and events? Message Brooke! ✅
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03/23/2021

Truth. Relationships and connections are the “secret” to customer retention and making sales especially when you an artist, maker, or small business. Your relationships keeps your customers choosing you and your product over those big box stores. 💯

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The pandemic has definitely made it more difficult to sell in- person so we’ve all had to get creative to connect with our customers. 😷

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As an artist, maker, or small business owner, what have you done to maintain and foster connections with your clients during COVID restrictions? What are your biggest challenges? Share and learn from your community. ❤️


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Are you a small business or artisan who has found a successful pivot during these times? Interested in sharing and supporting other artisans? We’d love to have you as a part of our upcoming Zoom discussion panel. Message for details. 🤗