Hometown Heroes Collective
As in, local creatives, designers and makers we love from all over the country.
Hometown Heroes Collective
WE LAUNCHED THIS COLLECTIVE TO HELP LOCAL CREATIVES, DESIGNERS AND MAKERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. NOW WE’RE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF OUR PROGRAM.
APPLY TO BE A HOMETOWN HERO
SHOP ALL OF OUR HOMETOWN HEROES
MEET OUR NEW COLLECTIVE CLASS
Vacilando Quilting
WHO:
Laura Preston
HOMETOWN:
San Marcos, TX
SPECIALTY:
Handmade pillows and wall quilts inspired by travels on the road
@vacilandoquilting
Con-lo Common
WHO:
Julie Connell and Allison Schultz
HOMETOWN:
Bend, OR
SPECIALTY:
Sage bundles of foraged botanicals from Oregon’s high desert
@conlocommon
Dale & Blue
WHO:
Allison Hylant
HOMETOWN:
Detroit, MI
SPECIALTY:
Small-batch, hand-dyed textiles and accessories
@daleandblue
FS OBJECTS
WHO:
Gregory Buntain
HOMETOWN:
Brooklyn, NY
SPECIALTY:
Functional, decorative items made with natural, quality materials
@fsobjects
Grl & Co.
WHO:
Marissa Baca
HOMETOWN:
Queens, NY
SPECIALTY:
Art prints and accessories focused on equality and representation
@grland.co
Wild Bower Studio
WHO:
Nicole Helen Brunner
HOMETOWN:
Mountain Dale, NY
SPECIALTY:
Hand-built ceramics that make a house instantly feel like home
@wildbowerstudio
WHY THE COLLECTIVE?
We’re always looking for ways to build our community so we’ve partnered with Nest, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting craftspeople to generate workforce inclusivity.
Together we’ll continually select a class of US-based makers to join our collective and give them a platform to sell their small-batch goods on our site, plus enjoy all the great opportunities that come with being a Hometown Hero.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
From professional photography and Team Madewell mentorship, to increased exposure and development grants, there are lots of pros to joining our community of makers.
HOW TO APPLY?
Are you a creative, designer or maker? Want to get in on the action and become a Hometown Hero Collective member?
Send an email to hometownheroes@buildanest.org and request an application. Learn even more about the program right over here.
COLLECTIVE ALUMNI
Cait Courneya
WHO:
Cait Courneya
HOMETOWN:
Minneapolis, MN
SPECIALTY:
Modern art prints and custom textiles
@caitcourneya
Claire Shadomy
WHO:
Claire Shadomy
HOMETOWN:
Asheville, NC
SPECIALTY:
Frame-worthy illustrated prints and accessories
@claireshadomy
Framed Florals
WHO:
Lacie RZ Porta
HOMETOWN:
Brooklyn, NY
SPECIALTY:
Fresh takes on florals
@framedflorals
In The Rushies
WHO:
Clare Beumer Hill
HOMETOWN:
Asheville, NC
SPECIALTY:
Botanical prints and ready-to-hang paintings
@cabeumer
Natalie Borton
WHO:
Natalie Borton
HOMETOWN:
San Diego, CA
SPECIALTY:
Minimalist, handmade California-inspired jewelry
@natalieborton
ALEX CLARKE WOODWORKING
WHO:
Alex Clarke
HOMETOWN:
Madison, WI
SPECIALTY:
Sculptural wooden home décor
@alex__clarke__
BROTHERS DESIGN CO.
WHO:
Samuel and Juan Solorzano
HOMETOWN:
Nashville, TN
SPECIALTY:
Flash-art-inspired screen prints and accessories
@brothersdesignco
Emily Elizabeth Miller
WHO:
Emily Miller
HOMETOWN:
Nashville, TN
SPECIALTY:
Ready-to-frame illustrated prints
@emilysadventures
Fanny & June
WHO:
Anna Zeitlin
HOMETOWN:
Nashville, TN
SPECIALTY:
Timeless, consciously handcrafted hats
@fannyandjune
Golde
WHO:
Trinity Mouzon Wofford
HOMETOWN:
Brooklyn, NY
SPECIALTY:
Radiance-boosting tonic blends and beauty essentials
@golde
HERITERA
WHO:
Henni Dubois
HOMETOWN:
Jersey City, NJ
SPECIALTY:
Artful ceramics inspired by South America
@heritera_
Holly Coley
WHO:
Holly Coley
HOMETOWN:
San Francisco, CA
SPECIALTY:
Ceramics influenced by magical realism…and sloths
@hollycoley
NewMade LA
WHO:
Simon LeComte
HOMETOWN:
Los Angeles, CA
SPECIALTY:
Affordable mid-century-inspired home goods
@newmadela
QUILTKWEEN
WHO:
Arianna Caggiano
HOMETOWN:
Savannah, GA
SPECIALTY:
Modern quilted home goods and accessories
@quiltkween
Settle Ceramics
WHO:
Samantha Heligman
HOMETOWN:
Austin, TX
SPECIALTY:
One-of-a-kind pieces meant to last generations
@settle_ceramics
Stephanie DeAngelis
WHO:
Stephanie DeAngelis
HOMETOWN:
Los Angeles, CA
SPECIALTY:
Ready-to-frame prints and ready-to-gift cards
@steph_angelis
YEAR 901
WHO:
Benh Pham
HOMETOWN:
Austin, TX
SPECIALTY:
Handcrafted jewelry with a light-hearted twist
@year901
