How’s that made?
This is the first in a series of articles by Johannah Willsey exploring makers in the Richmond region. Five years ago, a group of maker friends began gathering each month at one of our studios for an evening of fun and fellowship. We invited more friends and colleagues, cleaned up the shop, and shared a […]
Southern Grade at the Shed
Northern Grade, a traveling market celebrating American makers since 2010, is hosting its Richmond version of its pop-up series this weekend at the newly renovated Richmond Main Street Station. Appropriately called Southern Grade at The Shed, the local event gives conscious consumers an opportunity to meet and support creative artisans and designers. Since its inception, […]
Handyma’am Goods Looks Toward Expansion
Local workwear brand, Handyma’am Goods, recently launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to return to production on their flagship garment: The Coverall. Designed specifically for women, Handyma’am has been filling a wide gap in the workwear market for three years now, but due to challenges in securing American manufacturing for their products, the brand has […]
Making It in Shockoe Valley
Making It in Shockoe Valley An old brick warehouse, tucked under I-64, sits proudly at a sharp bend in Shockoe Valley Road. It has a fully working dock door Richmond, plenty of space, and easy accessibility. Nearby, train tracks hug the curve, barbed wire outlines large chunks of industrial property, and trucks dodge potholes along […]
Building the New American Barn
By Paul Spicer Jonathan Frey wants you to rethink the role of the barn. Within the doors of this classic wooden structure is the possibility of rebirth. An accomplished inventor and scientist, Frey sees the barn as “the birthplace of invention.” Designed as a common ground, the American barn was a place where people came […]
Grid Supply: Community-Driven Retail
Richmonders like to make stuff. Sometimes it’s with a hammer and anvil. And other times it’s with a paintbrush and canvas. We are a community that values craftsmanship and things built to last. At our core, we are all making something. It’s what defines us. It’s what moves us forward. It’s with this spirit in […]
Fitting into Richmond: Ledbury Launches Bespoke Service
When you see someone in a well-tailored garment, it’s a striking thing. Clothes made for someone’s exact dimensions and body type are noticeable, unique, and flattering regardless of who’s wearing them. This is certainly true for a well-tailored men’s shirt. And when it comes to menswear, Ledbury continues to push the conversation forward. A luxury […]
Making Something Memorable
By Sydney Page Lester On any given day in a sun-drenched studio in Manchester, Andrea Gleason is making something memorable. Step inside and you’ll find five to four women next to Gleason, all chatting and laughing while remaining intensely focused on the beautiful assortment of Swarovski crystals, beads, sequins, and pearls in front of them. […]
Technology Meets Craftsmanship
“We’ve got a lot going on these days,” a grinning Jeff Rock says as we stand in a bright, 2,000-square-foot single-room warehouse off North Hamilton Street. It’s here where Rock, co-founder of the city’s most prominent software development company, along with his father and colleagues at Mobelux, are trying their hands at creating high-quality handmade […]
Secret Richmond Business Builds Futuristic Antique Bikes
John Ryland has held in his possession, at one time or another, an oddball collection of various modes of transport – each with a different story. There was a classic Land Rover, a collection of old BMW motorcycles, a VW Scirocco, and a crazy French car that looked like a grasshopper. One in particular, a […]