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Our Story
Housed in a spacious 4,000-square-foot storefront at the popular RIO Washingtonian shopping center in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Locally Crafted is a community space where artists can showcase their unique products. Customers will experience seeing the items in person, rather than through an online store, allowing them to feel and see the quality in person. Locally Crafted appeals to customers who value unique items and prefer supporting makers from their community over national corporate big chain stores.
As a female-owned small business, we are invested in helping to support other small businesses. By carrying only locally made products, we are creating a bridge between local makers and interested customers, enhancing the unique character of our community and helping the local economy by supporting small businesses in the neighborhood.
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Our Mission
At Locally Crafted we have created a space for small business owners (Makers) in the community to showcase their artisan goods, while also allowing the community to support local business owners.
Stacey Hammer
Heather Luxenberg
Heather Luxenberg
Stacey is a long-time maker who has never met a craft she didn’t like. Her first side business was selling handmade hair accessories on Etsy and at craft fairs. During the pandemic, she discovered the wonders and versatility of polymer clay and was instantly hooked. She now primarily creates unique clay earring designs (Insta@samoldesign
Stacey is a long-time maker who has never met a craft she didn’t like. Her first side business was selling handmade hair accessories on Etsy and at craft fairs. During the pandemic, she discovered the wonders and versatility of polymer clay and was instantly hooked. She now primarily creates unique clay earring designs (Insta@samoldesigns) which she recently displayed and sold at a large pop-up Makers shop in Baltimore.
Heather Luxenberg
Heather Luxenberg
Heather Luxenberg
Heather is an accomplished DIY maker. She works primarily in paper crafts, loves making original greeting cards, and is an avid scrapbooker for her family. She has run a successful cake decorating business. She also enjoys making wood signs, glass art, and personalized gifts for friends and family. For years, friends and family have told
Heather is an accomplished DIY maker. She works primarily in paper crafts, loves making original greeting cards, and is an avid scrapbooker for her family. She has run a successful cake decorating business. She also enjoys making wood signs, glass art, and personalized gifts for friends and family. For years, friends and family have told Heather that she should start her own business and now is finally the right time.
Meet the Intern
Nate Schuknecht
Nate is a high school student who loves working with computers and wishes to pursue a computer science degree in college. He is our website editor and is excited to help us grow and connect with our community!
**2024 Markets are Back**
Fall Markets are back! Join us on 10/26 or 11/9 for our one-day markets. Or, come see us 12/6-12/8 at our Indoor Holiday Market. We can't wait to see you.