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July 14, 2023 24 mins

The Overlook spent last weekend at The Big Crafty. Matt Peiken roamed the floors and talked to local artisans, asking "How do makers make it work in Asheville?" A handful of makers offer up their stories, lessons learned and advice for other makers considering a move to Asheville.

Voices in this episode are Jen Toledo, Mary Labianca, Kimberly Obee, Ashley Gandiza, Laura Wood, Edwin Salas, Bill Green, Maxx Feist and Cara Steinbuschel.

Here are their Instagram handles: @jentoledoart, @infiniteselflove, @laurawoodstudios, @edwinsalasart, @otherdesert, @caramaeskincare, @maxx_feist, @tinymountain.clay, @wishingflowerpress

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The Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.

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