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In 2022 makers joined together to form the Artisans Cooperative – A creative community working to build a better handmade marketplace. We are a member-owned, member-run and member-benefiting co-op. We promote creativity, support artist livelihoods, and connect people through an equitable artistic community.

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Black and white photo of a man working at a bench in a cluttered leather workshop in a garage. Over his workbench is a light and a window. Photo credit to Russ Roca / Path Less Pedaled.

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