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Crafting a Revolution

A maker is someone who has a passion for creating something where formerly there was nothing. Making and being creative may be their full time job, a part-time hustle, or a hobby that brings them joy. Makers are woodworkers, metalworkers, artists, ceramicists, designers, carpenters, and so much more. Every week I will bring you two interviews of female and nonbinary makers of all kinds from all over the world. They will share their stories of how they got to where they are and what they do, inspiring us all to chase our creative dreams.

Apr 24, 2020

Shankevia is a wife, mom of 3, and furniture maker. She taught herself how to woodwork while homeschooling her oldest and trying to find something to direct their energy to. Though her kids were not that interested, she definitely caught the bug. Now she designs and creates custom furniture pieces for clients.


Apr 17, 2020

Tami is a mom of 3 boys and a master maker teaching shop classes to kids and speaking to shop teachers across the country. Basically a maker since she was 7 and working through many different careers as a young adult, she eventually found herself as a high school shop teacher. Now she is working on building her business...


Apr 10, 2020

Cara is a wife, mom, and DIY blogger and content creator. After college Cara worked in the oil and gas industry and when she found out she was pregnant, she used that as a perfect time to leave the corporate world. After being home with her daughter for about a year and a half, she looked for ways to bring some...


Apr 2, 2020

Heidi is a spouse, mom of two, professor, ceramic artist and jewelry artist. Heidi found a love for ceramics and pottery at a young age and that has really just stayed with her. Her family was really creative when she was growing up and she has carried that into her own family. Now she is a professor at the University...