Meet The Maker: RHO Art
Ceramicist Rachel Hovelson-Olek of RHO Art on nature guardians, tiny haunted houses, and turning a childhood love of clay into a Fargo-Moorhead maker business.
Ashley Morken
Ashley Morken
Ashley Morken is the owner of Unglued, a modern handmade gift shop featuring over 300 local and regional makers in downtown Fargo. She also a founding member of the Creative Mornings Fargo committee.
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Meet the Maker: Marie’s Beading
There’s just something about summer and beaded florals that is the perfect vibe, and Marie Thress of Marie’s Beading has got us all inspired!
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Meet The Maker: Emily Groth
You got to meet Emily Groth in a “Meet the Maker” back in 2019 when she had a handmade business featuring macrame work as Studio 1318! This business has changed over the years under a new name, 16th Street Press, that you may have caught at our 16th Annual Unglued Craft Fest in March. We
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Meet The Maker: Lilibet Crafty Co.
It is SO INSPIRING to see someone locally creating a business from what they love doing—and a problem they can solve through it, especially in this crafty world! Bizzy of Lilibet Crafty Co. has been a creative force in the community and has been crafting up a fiber storm through this business she’s created, making
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Meet The Maker: There and Back Designs
Fargo winters are a fantastic time to discover slow craft— usually a craft in the fiber art world like crochet, embroidery, weaving, knitting, etc. that requires more of your time and, often, attention. The results can be so cozy, too! It’s a perfect time to introduce you to maker Kaeleigh of There and Back Designs,
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The 2026 Craft Fest Designer!
By Ashley Morken, Owner, Unglued Looking ahead to craft markets in 2026 is a friggin’ delight as we get excited for new makers to be discovered and returning makers to show all their crazy talented creative work to the community! It’ll be our 16th Annual Unglued Craft Fest March 6-7, 2026 at West Acres Mall
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Meet The Maker: Brenna M & Co
“Do What Makes You Happy” is at the top of Brenna’s business Instagram, and as you scroll down, you find the feed full of colors, shirts, and hats featuring mental health vibes like “overthinker” or “pretty girls have anxiety too.” Her social media following is huge(!) as she shares ASMR packaging on TikTok or tries
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Meet The Maker: Esmeray Art
Local artist Anne Rumohr of Esmeray Art is “art that empowers.” The variety she creates, ranging from macaron earrings to artwork of a llama in cool sunglasses or your new favorite pet portrait, showcases the wide range of whimsical to deep meaning behind it all. Get to know the maker below! Describe what type of
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Meet The Maker: Woke Soap
Starr Backman was a part of the recent Brewhalla Craft Market, and we are enamored with the soap and Gabubu Bread she makes! Her handcrafted business of Woke Soap has a wide variety of products, and her story of resilience she shares, is inspiring—read on for more! Describe what type of products you make under
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Meet The Maker: Local Littles
At Unglued, we are always looking for new state and local pride items to showcase ND and MN! When Local Littles reached out, we were SO insanely excited to find out that the CUTEST state-related pajamas were being designed right here in town through Jess and Aasta! Read on more about them below—they even included
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Meet The Maker: Lady Gem Jewelry
Katie of Lady Gem Jewelry has been creating gorgeous stone jewelry and more that you’ll catch at local markets, online, and at Discontent! She’s got an extensive history of training and studying the craft and it’s so fun to hear how those experiences led to the handcrafted work she does now. Plus—find out what stone
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Meet the Maker: Harlow’s Candy Shop
Learn about the local freeze dried goodie maker, Harlow’s Candy Shop! Learn who the maker is behind these sweet treats and more!
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