Meet the Makers
Discover the people and stories behind the products.
Hello Finger LakesMade in the Finger Lakes™A Hello Finger Lakes Experience
Made in the Finger Lakes
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
More Than Products. Meet the People Who Make Them.
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.
Shop the Finger Lakes
Purchase unique locally made products.
Support Local
Help independent artists and small businesses throughout the region.
Browse by what is made
Explore Finger Lakes Makers
Start with a category, then meet the people, places, and stories behind the work.
Independent creativity across the region
Made, grown, shaped and imagined here.
Choose a category to open its maker directory. The result count and category stay visible so it is always clear what you are browsing.
Verified places to begin
Experience locally made work through public visitor stops.
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
Earth, Wood and Stone
Bath · Southern Gateway
Custom stone engraving, dimensional art and handcrafted white-oak displays at the Bath discovery hub.
Featured herb farm & producer
Healing Spirits Herb Farm & Education Center
Avoca · Southern Gateway
A working herb farm, small-batch producer and education center near Wallace and Avoca.
Working studio & shop
Wizard of Clay Pottery
Bloomfield · Canandaigua / Bristol Hills
Locally inspired functional pottery in a verified public studio setting.
Artist-owned cooperative gallery
Gallery 54
Skaneateles · Skaneateles Lake
A walkable place to discover work from several regional artists.
Gallery, classes & arts center
Arts Center of Yates County
Penn Yan · Keuka Lake
Rotating exhibitions, workshops and regional creative programming.
Seasonal farm & craft market
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
Penn Yan · Keuka Lake
Multiple vendors offering crafts, regional products, food and gifts.
Waterfront farmers market
Ithaca Farmers Market
Ithaca · Cayuga Lake / Ithaca
Local farms, prepared foods, crafts and regional products in one public market.
Glass art & live demonstrations
Corning Museum of Glass
Corning · Finger Lakes Southern Gateway
A public glass destination with galleries, demonstrations and hands-on options.
Farmstead producer & market
Muranda Cheese Company
Waterloo · Cayuga Lake / Seneca Falls
A regional food artisan experience with tastings and retail sales.
Farm market
Joseph's Wayside Market
Naples · Canandaigua / Naples
Seasonal produce, baked goods, local foods and regional products.
Regional product market
Finger Lakes Welcome Center
Geneva · Seneca Lake
A public lakefront source for regional products and visitor information.
Walkable gallery & shop district
Downtown Ithaca Commons
Ithaca · Cayuga Lake / Ithaca
Independent shops, galleries, public art and recurring events in downtown Ithaca.
Private locations stay private.
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
Turn regional creativity into a practical day.
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
Keuka Made
A practical Penn Yan day connecting regional art, a public craft market, a meal, and a Keuka winery.
Glass, regional art & downtown dining
Corning Glass & Local Art Day
A concentrated Corning itinerary built around glassmaking, regional art, and a downtown meal.
Public market, downtown & art
Ithaca Art, Markets & Makers
A flexible Ithaca day joining a multi-vendor market, independent downtown discovery, art, and a local meal.
Regional products, food & scenery
Naples Made & Grown
A Naples-area route pairing regional products with food, a current winery record, and an outdoor finish.
Pottery, regional food & Canandaigua
Clay, Kitchens & Gardens
A Canandaigua-area day anchored by a verified pottery stop, regional food, and a historic garden.
Discover the makers before you go
See what is made here before choosing where to visit.
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
Listed Maker and Featured Maker are not the same thing.
The distinction protects the usefulness of the directory while creating room for deeper relationships and richer profiles.
Listed Maker
A useful basic discovery record with known craft, regional location context, official link when available, and clear verification limits.
- Basic factual corrections remain free
- No storefront required
- No implied partnership or endorsement
★ Hello Finger Lakes Featured Maker
A visibly distinguished profile developed with the maker, using approved information and media.
- Maker story, gallery and product detail
- Verified visits, workshops and events
- Where the work is sold and whether it is available at Hello Finger Lakes
Join the growing marketplace
Are You a Finger Lakes Maker?
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.
- Home-based, studio-based, online-only, market, and storefront makers are welcome.
- Tell us what you make and where you are located.
- Share a website or social profile when available.
- Private locations remain private unless public access is authorized.