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.

Glass, pottery, and decorative work displayed in a regional galleryHerbs growing at a Finger Lakes farmA regional tasting room surrounded by orchards

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.

Meet the Makers

Discover the people and stories behind the products.

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.

Find a maker

Woodworking & furniture

43 makers and artisans in this view.

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Discovery records—not automatic visitor stops.

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.

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.

Approved photograph of Healing Spirits Herb Farm & Education CenterAdditional approved photograph of Healing Spirits Herb Farm & Education Center

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.

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

Penn Yan · Keuka Lake · About 5–6 hours

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

Corning · Southern Gateway · Full day

A concentrated Corning itinerary built around glassmaking, regional art, and a downtown meal.

Public market, downtown & art

Ithaca Art, Markets & Makers

Ithaca · Cayuga Lake · 5–7 hours

A flexible Ithaca day joining a multi-vendor market, independent downtown discovery, art, and a local meal.

Regional products, food & scenery

Naples Made & Grown

Naples · Bristol Hills · About 5 hours

A Naples-area route pairing regional products with food, a current winery record, and an outdoor finish.

Pottery, regional food & Canandaigua

Clay, Kitchens & Gardens

Bloomfield · Canandaigua · 5–7 hours

A Canandaigua-area day anchored by a verified pottery stop, regional food, and a historic garden.

Shop local. Keep the story going.

Take a Piece of the Finger Lakes Home

Whether you discovered a maker during your visit or found them here from miles away, purchasing locally made products helps support the artists, families, and independent businesses that give the Finger Lakes its character.

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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.

Directory foundation

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

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.