Stories From The River: Hartland Brooklyn

Stories From The River: Hartland Brooklyn

By River Wharton

For this week's conversation, we are republishing the interview from 2019 with a recent follow up. In this two part interview, we discuss scaling a business organically, advice for engaging as a social platform, and how the pandemic has affected physical locations in our region.

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Stories From The River: Katie Ford

Stories From The River: Katie Ford

By River Wharton

Artist Katie Ford approaches these issues with grace and maturity. We discuss the value of setting aside studio time, some tricks she has learned in maximizing that time, and finding clarity in the process.

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Interview with Erica Recto

By River Wharton

I’ve always felt drawn to the creative spirit of Spring. We mix our hands in soil, and the tendrils from...

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Interview with Catskill Botanicals

By River Wharton

Near the first day of Spring, a friend sent me a message about the rebalancing nature of this season. Spring...

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From The Archive: An Interview with Christin Ripley

By Stella Yoon

You’re a multi-faceted artisan, could you list the trade skills/work you do? My studio specializes in hand-printed textiles that I...

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Interview with Dōye Studio

By River Wharton

We spoke with Youngmi Kim from Dōye Studio on the transformational education of working with clay and how, in business or making, it’s all about trusting the process. 

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Interview with Margot Handwoven

By River Wharton

We spoke with Margot Becker of Margot Handwoven on the shifting nature of art versus design, leaving space for grace, and the joys of sitting down to create. 

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Interview with Apis Apotheca

By River Wharton

We spoke with Aviva from Apis Apotheca on the themes of beginning with what you have, learning from your weaknesses, and the reciprocal nature between consumer and company.

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