Abigail Groff | New England Apothecary | Website

I make highly effective, well balanced, sustainable little luxuries for bath & body. I'm a research scientist with a cosmetic chemistry hobby and dry skin, so I started New England Apothecary as an avenue to explore my hobby more deeply and share my creations with others.

I also have an aversion to single-use plastics, so I aim to package all of my products low-or-no waste. With New England Apothecary you're buying locally hand-crafted, eco-friendly science-backed custom formulas from a woman owned & operated small business.

Bonnie Balzotti | Pinecones in Bloom

I have been a proud lifelong resident of Swampscott and have always enjoyed crafting and experimenting with many mediums. Most recently, I have been working with elements of nature to create seasonal wreaths.

Each wreath contains pinecones that are hand cut and hand painted to resemble flowers in bloom and are suitable for all seasons.

Hannah Sharpless | Hannah Cloud Sharpless | Social Media

I make art in concert with exploring and appreciating the natural world. My inks, dyes, and pigments come from my garden or are found on my adventures and I try to maintain a sustainable practice, purchasing as little new material as possible.

I use natural botanical and mineral inks, dyes, and pigments to make abstract ink and collage art, and upcycled clothing and house goods. I also offer nature photos as prints and postcards.

Helen Tieger | Tieger Ceramics

Handmade ceramic art- garden totems, large bowls, spoon rests, fish- something for everyone. 

Helen has been working with clay for more than 10 years. Her water series pieces remind one of the ocean or a stream. She loves making fish and garden totems and lives in Swampscott with her wife and 2 dogs. 

Helen just retired from a long career as a home care nurse, maybe she took care of you or a family member.

Inna Sapozhnikova | Altshulcreative

I'm a local beadwork artist, wife, and working mom of two. Many years ago my aunt shared her passion with me and a few years ago I started to craft jewelry and ornaments.

It brings me joy knowing that I’m creating designs that bring a little bit of happiness and sparkle into your home, especially around the holiday season!

John A. Picariello | North Shore Bowls

I am a wood worker and turn green tree wood that comes from local storm damage, disease or from private property into wooden bowls that still hold the memory of the tree it once was. From start to finish it takes approximately one year to complete each project.

Kate Dwyer | KD Creations

I have a hard time putting down my knitting needles and never leave home without them.

I knit hats, sweaters, mittens and fingerless gloves! All items are created from either wool, cotton, linen or blended  acrylic fibers.

Karleen Ball | Sew Envious

I started sewing about 12 years ago when our first child was very small to pass the time when she napped. I started with making infinity scarves (and still do) but expanded to zippered makeup bags, book sleeves, coffee cozies and more.

I don't make quilts and won't make you curtains - but I love to spend hours finding unique fabrics to make fun gifts. I also make the very popular Vanilla Chai tea mix and have gotten a lot of customers addicted to it!

I've started teaching how to sew as well and will expand that this winter.

Lee Eddy | Lee's Woodworking

 End grain cutting boards.

Liz Bradley | Grit & Polish Design | Website

I received my BFA in jewelry and ceramics from the University of Michigan. After a career in museums, the start of a family and a return from the West Coast, I relocated to Boston's North Shore to enjoy the ever changing seascape of Swampscott.

My work is created using beach stones from Swampscott beaches, tumbled with grit and then drilled and combined with beads, pearls or crystals.

Mike Walsh | Walsh Woodworks

I'm a retired electrical engineer and longtime hobbyist woodworker. I build furniture and wooden accessories for fun and profit in a workshop in the basement of my Swampscott home.

My Brothers Table | Website
Phone: 781.595.3224

My Brother's Table will feature items from its Table Shop including bento box, utensil set, oven mitts, platters, and cutting boards. Sale proceeds will help fund meals and other programs of My Brother's Table.

My Brother’s Table has been nourishing its neighbors since 1982. The Table welcomes all without screening or deeming processes, believing that all people need and deserve a place where they can receive a warm welcome, no matter what their circumstances. All people require nourishment through food and drink, and the Table believes that all people also need the nourishment of kind human interaction.

To ensure the privacy of their guests and to serve the greatest number of people in need, the Table is entirely funded by private donors and businesses. They do not solicit or accept government grants and are not a United Way affiliate. The Table has served 8.1+ million meals, been open 13,000+ consecutive days, and relies on a corps of 1,500 volunteers annually to help provide meals and other services to those in need in the community. 

Nate Fontes-Fried | Nate Fontes-Fried Wood Quilts | Social Media

When artist Nate Fontes-Fried isn’t in his workshop intricately cutting and nailing pieces of scrap-wood to create a nautical-themed “wood quilt,” he can often be found carving or polishing one of his thousands of homemade fishing lures, or shooting weddings for his photography company, Nate Photography.

Some people know Fontes-Fried solely as a photographer, others know him as a fisherman or a lure salesman, and others know him for his wood work. Whichever piece of work Fontes-Fried is pursuing, he said he does it because he loves it.

Priscilla Low | Priscilla

I make flame work jewelry combining it with found objects and mixed media and find my inspiration walking the beaches of Swampscott and my garden.

Sammia Atoui | MiraMar | Website

Sweet and salty MiraMar duo both studied printmaking in school, Sammia received her BFA in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design. Adrian received his BFA and Diploma Certificate from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

They are parents to Amira and Maddox Atoui-Rodriguez, who inspired the name of the printmaking studio in coordination with our location on the coast of Massachusetts Bay, MiraMar: Look to the sea.

While their individual styles differ dramatically, they work with themes and overlapping techniques to bring together a bit of "he said - she said" to make beautiful and beastly images of familiar lore and local scenes.

SHS Discovery Point | Website

Seasonal Soaps, Greeting Cards, Holiday Cards, Ornaments, Seasonal Decorations, Custom tumblers and acrylic pens, Upcycled creations such as remastered crayons, and bottle cap magnets, and much more!

Discovery Point artisans are students who have completed high school at Swampscott and have a need for continued special education services in the areas of vocational readiness and independent living skills.

Students learn these skills through community based learning experiences such as creating and selling one of a kind artisanal pieces. Donations go directly back to the program for student centered activities.

Terri Bernhardt | TB's Dots and Pots

While I love my "day job" as a School Psychologist, pottery gives me a chance to tap into my creative side. I love to explore different techniques, to make new types of forms, to play with different designs and textures. I have always been intrigued by the pointillism technique, and do tend to incorporate dotting designs into much of my work.

My joy comes from the creating, but I must admit that it is heartwarming to see others also find some beauty in the things I make. 

Tiffany Naste | Creative Dotting

What started as two friends painting rocks by the river in VT has transformed into a passion project that we are excited to share with others!  We are on a mission to share our love for the arts, spread positivity, and connect with all of you.

Tiffany, is a compassionate social worker dedicated to helping children and families find their way through life's challenges. Her love for art was born from a deep desire to create a safe space for healing and relaxation. Her art is an extension of her heart, and an invitation to find beauty and peace in the everyday.

Maggie, is a dedicated and creative pastry chef with a sweet tooth for both culinary and visual delights. From crafting delectable pastries to creating stunning art, Maggie is all about infusing lifewith beauty and flavor. 

Tom Bagarella | Beachside Treasures

Tom is a coastal artisan who creates unique plaques, wreaths, and shadow boxes using materials personally gathered from the beach.

With a focus on shells, beach stones, and driftwood, Tom channels a love for the shore into each piece. The result is a collection of handcrafted items that bring the calming, natural beauty of the coast into your home.

Trudi Olivetti | GG's Handmade Books

Trudi has been a bookbinder of various structures for more than 20 years with instruction from California Center for the Book, New York’s Center for the Book, the Smithsonian Institution and North Bennet Street School.