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
43 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.
★ Featured Listing
At the Hello Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes location supported
Custom stone engraving, dimensional art and handcrafted white-oak displays
Bath, Steuben County
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wall art / mosaic-associated work
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Hand-carved low-relief art
Ithaca-market regional lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Chairs and furniture using local hardwoods
Branchport, Yates Co.
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wall art
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Mixed-media wood and glass
Ithaca-market regional lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Woodworking
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Turned/construction wood and high-fired stoneware
Southern Finger Lakes
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wood goods
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Wood carving
Tompkins Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Functional/custom wood goods
Auburn, Cayuga Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Home decor
Corning area
Finger Lakes location supported
Amish-inspired outdoor furniture
Springwater (Livingston Co. edge)
Finger Lakes location supported
Turned bowls, kitchenware, vessels, furniture
Middlesex, Yates Co.
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Carved and painted pictures
Ithaca-market regional lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Woodwork
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Art furniture, sculpture, wood inlay
Canandaigua, Ontario Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Custom cabinetry and furniture
Geneva, Ontario/Seneca area
Finger Lakes location supported
Stone sculpture
Tompkins Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Furniture
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Hand-carved wooden spoons
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Reclaimed-wood/mixed-media wall art, clay, metal, pottery
Naples, Ontario Co.
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wood creations
Ithaca-market regional lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wall art
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wall art
Handwork/Ithaca member
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wood products
Handwork consignment lead
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Wooden spoons / functional wood
Handwork consignment lead
Finger Lakes location supported
Fine custom woodworking, furniture
Farmington/near Canandaigua (Ontario Co.)
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Charcuterie boards, music boxes, wine-barrel furniture, epoxy tables
Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes location supported
Cedar-canvas canoes
Finger Lakes location supported
Hand-carved functional ceramics
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Woodworking
Handwork/Ithaca member
Finger Lakes location supported
Mosaics
Tompkins Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Curated handmade decor marketplace
Finger Lakes (online)
Finger Lakes location supported
Reclaimed wine-barrel furniture, décor, fixtures
Penn Yan, Yates Co.
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Woodworking
Handwork/Ithaca member
Finger Lakes location supported
Woodworking plus botanical/scientific art
Finger Lakes location supported
Woodturned pens
Corning area
Finger Lakes location supported
Fine furniture / woodworking
Watkins Glen, Schuyler Co.
Finger Lakes location supported
Woodworker
Bristol/Naples area
Finger Lakes location supported
Laser-engraved wood lake maps, signs
Victor (Ontario Co.)
Finger Lakes location supported
Crafts/decor
Corning area
Regional lead · base needs confirmation
Jewelry
Handwork consignment lead
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.