Product Archives – Ventures https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/category/product/ Empowering Entrepreneurs with Limited Resources and Unlimited Potential Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Ventures-Logo-Square-32x32.jpg Product Archives – Ventures https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/category/product/ 32 32 Deschampsia – Nature Based Self Care https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-deschampsia-nature-based-self-care/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-deschampsia-nature-based-self-care/ Deschampsia is a local plant based apothecary, making their own skin care, hair, neard, body, bath, and natural perfumery products following old-fashioned and non-industrialized practiced. Deschampsia also wildcrafts, homegrows, and sources organic ingredients. Owner Jonathan is a local herbalist with a background in art and native Pacific Northwest plant ecology. He began his business to […]

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Flyingcat Creations https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-flyingcat-creations/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-flyingcat-creations/ Originally from Japan, Mitsuko makes creations out of clay, pen, and paper, and often experiments with new mediums. Animals, nature, and plants are Mitsuko’s favorite motifs. Her clay creations are thrown on a wheel and some by hand and always uses food safe glaze. For her drawings, she uses calligraphy ink, color pencil and sharpie […]

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Waterhole – Orantes Original https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-waterhole-orantes-original/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-waterhole-orantes-original/ Jose Orantes is a Guatemalan artist and creator of “fun animal hats”. He moved to Seattle in 1978, and has done exhibits in Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, and other cities around the country. Some of his work is also exhibited in parts of Central and South America. He’s been part of WASAC (Washington State Art […]

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Arcana Metalwork https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-arcana-metalwork/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-arcana-metalwork/ Arcana Metalwork creates one-of-a-kind and limited edition designer jewelry in silver, gold, and gemstones. Owner and jewelry designer Peggy Foy is originally from the East Coast and has lived in Seattle since 2005.  Metalsmithing is Peggy’s passion, and she loves the fine craftmanship behind her work. Peggy believes people have lost connection with the way […]

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Scoop Marketplace https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-scoop-marketplace/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-scoop-marketplace/ Scoop Marketplace is a zero waste grocery store in Seattle, WA offering an efficient shopping experience with a variety of package-free groceries in one easily accessible location. By sourcing their products in bulk, Scoop Marketplace eliminates the need for disposable packaging and significantly reducing their environmental impact while saving customers time and money. Customers are […]

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Magpie Mouse Studios https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-magpie-mouse-studios/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-magpie-mouse-studios/ Magpie Mouse Studios is a small batch jewelry company with designs inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Owner Sarah Meranda calls herself an “accidental jeweler” – she started working in metal, fell in love with small scale metal work, and moved on to receive a certificate in jewelry design from North Seattle College. Now, she makes […]

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A League Like No Other https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-a-league-like-no-other/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-a-league-like-no-other/ Lemont Riley was born and raised in Seattle and started his own business in 2016. After spending time learning more advanced computer skills, Lamont decided to go into the business of designing apparel for men, women, and children.

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KnightsArt https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-knightsart/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-knightsart/ After experiencing a cycle of homelessness, addiction, and mental illness, Bill has used painting to guide his way through recovery. In 2016, Bill joined Path with Art, an organization aimed to transform people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma through creative engagement. Here is where he discovered his talent and passion for painting. Today, […]

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Ooliva https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-ooliva/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-ooliva/ Gina Grey is an artist, entrepreneur, alchemist, and rigorous researcher. She combines her passion for the environment, love of science and her creative practice to create this line of luxurious skincare with truly clean ingredients. OOliva makes non-toxic, additive and preservative-free, ethically sourced products including soap, bath treats, and skincare. Everything is made in small […]

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Fire Woman Studio https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-fire-woman-studio/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.venturesnonprofit.org/blog/business/https-dev-venturesnonprofit-org-our-businesses-fire-woman-studio/ Sasa Bellah is the owner of Firewoman Studio, where they create unique artwork, ancestral stories, and healing ways through totemic carving and sacred geometry. Sasa began their business to empower themselves and others through the healing power of art. It is a way of honoring their ancestors and to keep their carving tradition alive.

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