Meet the Makers
Discover the people and stories behind the products.
Hello Finger LakesMade in the Finger Lakes™A Hello Finger Lakes Experience
Meet the artists, makers, craftspeople, growers, and creators who make the Finger Lakes special.
Discover locally made art, gifts, home décor, handcrafted goods, specialty products, and one-of-a-kind creations — and meet the people behind them.



Maker stories, regional character
The Finger Lakes is filled with talented artists, craftspeople, growers, designers, and independent makers. Made in the Finger Lakes brings their work together in one place — giving you the opportunity to discover their stories, explore what they create, and purchase unique products connected to the region.
Discover the people and stories behind the products.
Purchase unique locally made products.
Help independent artists and small businesses throughout the region.
Browse by what is made
Start with a category, then meet the people, places, and stories behind the work.
Independent creativity across the region
Choose a category to open its maker directory. The result count and category stay visible so it is always clear what you are browsing.
Find a maker
39 makers and artisans in this view.
A listed Finger Lakes location supports regional relevance, but it does not mean a private studio welcomes visitors. Regional leads are clearly identified when an exact Finger Lakes base still needs confirmation. Use official links or Ask the Local Guide to find a verified public shop, gallery, market, event, or online source.
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Papermaking, fiber, glass, metal/wire, jewelry/adornment
Southern Finger Lakes regional lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Beadwork / jewelry / fiber
Southern Finger Lakes directory lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Nuno felting, wearable art
Finger Lakes, home studio
Finger Lakes location supported
Hand-sewn leather bags
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Handwoven goods
Ithaca-market regional lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Quilting/felt-art group
Finger Lakes location supported
Mixed-media work with textile background
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Basket weaving, quilting, fiber
Yates/Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes location supported
Yarn shop / local fiber
Watkins Glen (Schuyler Co.)
Finger Lakes location supported
Leather goods
Finger Lakes
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Handwoven garments/homegoods
East Hill Farm, Middlesex
Finger Lakes location supported
Sewing/embroidery
Corning area
Finger Lakes location supported
Finger Lakes/Keuka Lake hand-poured candles
Penn Yan, Yates Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Lampwork glass beads, jewelry and felt
Ithaca, Tompkins Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Weaving, natural dye
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork/Ithaca member
Finger Lakes location supported
Knitted, woven and crocheted fiber goods
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Handmade hats / fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork/Ithaca member
Finger Lakes location supported
Fiber
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Photography and textiles
Ithaca-market regional lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber / wearable art
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Small art quilts
Ithaca-market regional lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Jewelry
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Handcrafted leather and apparel goods
Skaneateles, Onondaga Co.
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Leather / wearable craft
Handwork/Ithaca member
Finger Lakes location supported
Leather bags, wallets, tack
Finger Lakes hillside homestead
Finger Lakes location supported
Hand-stitched leather bags/accessories; stoneware
Brooktondale, Tompkins Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Leather totes/bags
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Fiber
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Knit/crochet
Corning area
Verified places to begin
These are current records already supported by the structured directory—not a claim of every Finger Lakes maker. Confirm current hours and public access before visiting.
Featured maker at the Hello Finger Lakes regional hub
Bath · Southern Gateway
Custom stone engraving, dimensional art and handcrafted white-oak displays at the Bath discovery hub.


Featured herb farm & producer
Avoca · Southern Gateway
A working herb farm, small-batch producer and education center near Wallace and Avoca.
Working studio & shop
Bloomfield · Canandaigua / Bristol Hills
Locally inspired functional pottery in a verified public studio setting.
Artist-owned cooperative gallery
Skaneateles · Skaneateles Lake
A walkable place to discover work from several regional artists.
Gallery, classes & arts center
Penn Yan · Keuka Lake
Rotating exhibitions, workshops and regional creative programming.
Seasonal farm & craft market
Penn Yan · Keuka Lake
Multiple vendors offering crafts, regional products, food and gifts.
Waterfront farmers market
Ithaca · Cayuga Lake / Ithaca
Local farms, prepared foods, crafts and regional products in one public market.
Glass art & live demonstrations
Corning · Finger Lakes Southern Gateway
A public glass destination with galleries, demonstrations and hands-on options.
Farmstead producer & market
Waterloo · Cayuga Lake / Seneca Falls
A regional food artisan experience with tastings and retail sales.
Farm market
Naples · Canandaigua / Naples
Seasonal produce, baked goods, local foods and regional products.
Regional product market
Geneva · Seneca Lake
A public lakefront source for regional products and visitor information.
Walkable gallery & shop district
Ithaca · Cayuga Lake / Ithaca
Independent shops, galleries, public art and recurring events in downtown Ithaca.
A maker is recommended as a physical stop only when a public studio, storefront, gallery, market, demonstration or event is verified. Home-based and online-only makers can still be discovered through official online shops, commissions, authorized outlets and public events—never through an unpublished residence.
Prototype maker trails
These are editorial itineraries—not invented official trails. Every route begins with current structured public-access records and combines makers with food, wine, art, or scenery.
Art, market, lunch & wine
A practical Penn Yan day connecting regional art, a public craft market, a meal, and a Keuka winery.
Glass, regional art & downtown dining
A concentrated Corning itinerary built around glassmaking, regional art, and a downtown meal.
Public market, downtown & art
A flexible Ithaca day joining a multi-vendor market, independent downtown discovery, art, and a local meal.
Regional products, food & scenery
A Naples-area route pairing regional products with food, a current winery record, and an outdoor finish.
Pottery, regional food & Canandaigua
A Canandaigua-area day anchored by a verified pottery stop, regional food, and a historic garden.
Discover the makers before you go
Stop at Hello Finger Lakes to discover locally made products, learn about regional makers and decide which studios, shops and artisan stops belong on your trip.
365 West Morris Street, BathJust off I-86 Exit 38Next to Burger King
A network designed to grow
The distinction protects the usefulness of the directory while creating room for deeper relationships and richer profiles.
A useful basic discovery record with known craft, regional location context, official link when available, and clear verification limits.
A visibly distinguished profile developed with the maker, using approved information and media.
Join the growing marketplace
If you create locally made art, gifts, crafts, specialty products, décor, food products, wellness products, or other unique Finger Lakes goods, we’d love to hear from you.
Hello Finger Lakes is building a destination where visitors can discover local makers, learn their stories, and shop their products.