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Rhody Maker: Metalsmith and Jeweler Corkie Bolton

This Providence-based creator is also the founder of the Metalsmith Society, an online community and resource center for other metalsmiths.

April 12, 2021

Malia Erickson,

“I try to be really truthful, because I think people need to hear this: It’s not always easy.”

Rhody Maker: Maret Bondorew of Frog and Toad Press

Meet the artist behind your favorite greeting cards, patches and the wildly successful "Knock It Off" T-shirts for charity.

April 5, 2021

Casey Nilsson,

“Oh yeah, that’s really dumb; I love that!”

Rhody Maker: Lucia Perluck of Lucia Pearl

The Providence-based designer crafts bold statement jewelry in alluring metals.

March 29, 2021

Casey Nilsson,

“I always push myself to make things that don’t already exist.”

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Rhody Maker: Jessica Beecher of Beecher’s Botanicals

The skin care guru also prioritizes sustainability in her line of small-batch products made in Richmond, RI.

March 8, 2021

Casey Nilsson,

“I wholeheartedly believe that morally, you cannot turn a blind eye as a business.”

Rhody Maker: Potter Mike Tavares Crafts Rich Earthenware Ceramics in Pawtucket

The Rhode Island-based artist also helped establish a nonprofit that brings pottery programs to schools across the nation.

March 1, 2021

Casey Nilsson,

Container, $60, via Mike Tavares Rhode Island Monthly: When did you first develop an interest in art? Mike Tavares: I always drew and I always had a sketchbook, but never took it serious. I went to Shea High School and one of my friends noticed my sketchbook. He had spoken about transferring to JMW , a visual arts school, and…

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Rhody Maker: Metalsmith and Jeweler Corkie Bolton

This Providence-based creator is also the founder of the Metalsmith Society, an online community and resource center for other metalsmiths.

Rhody Maker: Maret Bondorew of Frog and Toad Press

Meet the artist behind your favorite greeting cards, patches and the wildly successful "Knock It Off" T-shirts for charity.

Rhody Maker: Lucia Perluck of Lucia Pearl

The Providence-based designer crafts bold statement jewelry in alluring metals.

Rhody Maker: Jessica Beecher of Beecher’s Botanicals

The skin care guru also prioritizes sustainability in her line of small-batch products made in Richmond, RI.

Rhody Maker: Potter Mike Tavares Crafts Rich Earthenware Ceramics in Pawtucket

The Rhode Island-based artist also helped establish a nonprofit that brings pottery programs to schools across the nation.

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This Providence-based creator is also the founder of the Metalsmith Society, an online community and resource center for other metalsmiths.

Meet the artist behind your favorite greeting cards, patches and the wildly successful "Knock It Off" T-shirts for charity.

The Providence-based designer crafts bold statement jewelry in alluring metals.

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The Rhode Island-based artist also helped establish a nonprofit that brings pottery programs to schools across the nation.

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