Come join us for a handful of lovely Market days this year in 2023
( MAY 14th -Mothers Day, AUG 27th, NOV 12th and DEC 10th) 
These Markets are filled with handcrafted items
that are made to perfection by local Makers, Artists and
Creators. Let's Meet these amazing Makers now. 

Would you like to become a
Makerspace market vendor?
Fill out your 2023 Application HERE

I have always loved art and knew I had an artistic ability but until recently I was never confident in my work beyond my own personal enjoyment. Anyway I am an Army Veteran, from Waconia in Minnesota, I was working part-time up until Early 2020 when I got laid off. There were a lot of things happening late 2020, and I was stuck at home alone, I decided I needed something and I found fluid art. I dove head first and haven’t looked back. I love playing in the paint, I love seeing the paints/colors mix. Also about a year ago I started painting flowers I really enjoy painting them. Obviously I sell my paintings, but I also sell functional pieces, coasters, necklaces, cards, trivets, glasses/mugs, etc… anything I can get my paintings on., to include tie-dying You can follow me on instagram

Shelley produces mixed media works on paper. Her work combines observational drawing of botanical and other subjects with formal abstraction, emphasizing line, pattern, and color using a variety of processes and materials such as Micron pen, various inks, collage, and masking techniques. The work celebrates the simple items and experiences that define our existence. Shelley is an MSU, Mankato graduate with a BFA and MA in Drawing and Installation whose work has been shown extensively throughout the region and has received several grants. Compelled by the surrounding landscape, she works from her family farm in rural Faribault County.

I am a professor, photographer, and dancer from St. Peter, MN. I mainly focus my photography on landscapes and items in nature, with special attention to the odd, distinctive, or macabre. I don’t have formal training in photography, but enjoy learning as I go, exploring and playing with my camera, editing software, and compositional strategies to just see what happens. I sell prints and cards of various sizes, as well as the Doll Head Oracle, a collaborative project created with other local artists.

I am a comic book style artist who specializes in all custom art projects.

Indigenous artist putting a modern spin on traditional indigenous artistry with an emphasis on promoting eco-friendly and self-sufficient life styles.

I am a Mankato based photographer with a BFA in Printmaking and Photography from Minnesota State University Mankato. After college I found myself using my camera more and more until finally starting my own business in January of 2023 photographing portraits, couples and weddings. Outside of shooting portraits, I enjoy playing with different lenses and shooting techniques to get something unique and interesting. From macro photography to abstract double exposures, my work is ever changing. It's the idea that there is always something to photograph that drives me.

I make personal care products out of organic ingredients and minimal ingredients. I make these products because I have extremely sensitive skin and I could never find products that felt good and had safe ingredients. Everything had some sort of unnecessary filler, or some questionable ingredients and I didn't want to slather my largest organ with questionable ingredients, so I chose to create exactly what I wanted. I currently create lotions, balms, aromatherapy rollers, oils/serums, soaps and soy wax candles if the season is right. My products are formulated for sensitive skin types and I only use real ingredients, nothing synthetic. If something has a scent, it's from an organic essential oil (not fragrance oils), if there is a color to a product, it's from clay, herbs or minerals. I also make polymer clay charms, which I put on keychains, necklace chains and earring hooks. These charms are precious and they are my favorite creative outlet. They are all handmade and hand sculpted. I do not use molds, so each one is a unique individual, signed with my fingerprints.

Hi, my name is Melissa Kruse, and I have a passion for herbs and skincare. Over the past decade, I have personally formulated an entire line of bath and body products that utilize the nourishing properties of herbs and plant-derived ingredients. Some of the most unique and health-giving plants grow in our own backyards. I love working with them and discovering new ways to use them. I believe we are here to take care of the Earth so the Earth can take care of us. I grow and become familiar with the herbs before I use them in my formulas. My products are art to me. I envision new ideas, new formulations, a new look, a new feel, or a new scent, and I'm only satisfied once I've perfected it. I get inspiration from the herbs in my garden, and I get a thrill from creating something fresh for my customers. I feel fortunate that I get to share my creativity and passion through my products. All Herbal Beauty products are handcrafted in small batches to maximize quality and freshness. They are made with high-quality, fair trade, organic, and sustainable ingredients that nourish your skin to give it a healthy glow.

Love making what I do I do canning jams handmade stuff I recycle milk caps and orange juice caps make Bonnet hats out of them. My passion is to make homemade products and at affordable price so that people can used homemade at commercial quality! Love what I do!

Jason Lee Willis is the author of The Alchemist Chronicles, best described as the Davinci Code on the frontier of America. He's also the author the Dreamcatcher Chronicles, a paranormal series in the style of Stranger Things, set in the old forests of Minnesota. He has also produced several nonfiction works on Christian Bible studies. As a professional storyteller (isn’t that what English teachers do?), he’s done historical lectures and video series, book talks, radio segments, podcasts, and recently submitted a short story in Rhonda Gilliland’s “foodie” anthology, Cooked to Death. Willis grew up in South Dakota and currently lives in Minnesota, where he lives the life of a hobbit by gardening, writing, walking around barefoot, wearing vests, fishing, and going on adventures with his wife, Julie.

Hello! My name is Shyan and I own Shy's Vegan Goodies. I started my baking journey in 2018. I am a self taught baker, but I have worked in multiple bakeries to get more experience decorating and to learn how a bakery is ran! I make vegan, dairy free and some gluten free treats! Soy Free products are available via special order. All of the treats I make range from cookies, bar, donuts, cinnamon rolls, cakes and cupcakes. I bake out of my home and also for a local tea shop in North Mankato.(Curiosi-Tea House) I recently quit my full time job to give my attention to my business! I'm very excited to be a part of markets again and to meet all of you!!!

Hello everyone! My name is Garrett Kopka, Owner of G.KopkArt, and here is a bit about me! I was born and raised in Southern Minnesota. Artistic talent surrounded me growing up, there was always some level of creativity running amuck. I always had a fancy for patterns, and optical illusions when I was younger. Something that is still true today. My artistic journey took a turn after highschool. While creating in art class was fun, at the moment it didn't seem practical as a full time pursuit. I attended classes at South Central College, studying Culinary arts. Cooking in a kitchen sufficed for a few years, but always looked more into baking. Time passed, and jobs changed, and onward I was to greater things! Nowadays I spend my time creating, somedays tie dye, others acrylics on stretched canvas or other cutouts. Many of my acrylic creations are blacklight reactive, some even glow in the dark. A majority of my canvas pieces focus mainly around PHI (spirals). I love a challenge in the creative process, and tie-dye is there to prove it. It has been 5 years in the making, but with due time comes great treasures! It is a pleasure to bring such bold ideas to life, and thank you for your support! Look forward to the next creation!