Produced by Anna Wershbale ‘24

Modelled by Isabella Kershner ‘24

Marley Fishburn '24

I am a multimedia artist who focuses on oil painting, digital art, and crochet. I’m always learning, and I’m almost always open for commissions, so please feel free to reach out to me on Instagram!

Instagram: @marsarts_

Redbubble: search “mdfishburn” 

Stephanie Schefer '24 - SA Originals 

My passion for crocheting was sparked at a very young age after my grandmother taught me how to knit and crochet. Looking to share my hobby with others and support myself through college, I turned my passion into a business. I also love incorporating modern designs into this old-time craft. In order to be more environmentally conscious, I adapted practices within my business to mirror these values — I am now utilizing more natural fibers as well as recyclable or reusable packaging.

Instagram: @sa_originals

Website: saoriginals.com/

Bookmarks and art print by Christine Schneider

Parker Jackowski '23

I crochet as often as I can, so I started selling little hats and trinkets to my friends on campus to help fund my yarn addiction. I first learned how to crochet in middle school at summer camp and fell in love with the medium — it’s almost like a form of therapy for me, allowing me to process my emotions much more thoroughly than before. Although hats are my bread-and-butter, I also love to make little plush animals, and more recently, I’ve embarked on larger projects, such as sweaters and blankets. If you ever want to commission me for a project, just reach out over Instagram!

Instagram: @parkers_projects_crochet

Bayleigh Albert '24 - Baycoast Charms

I founded my small business as a sole proprietorship in 2020. I specialize in handmade jewelry, including beaded crochet necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, and copper cuff bracelets. I also hand-make fabric accessories such as scrunchies, keychains, hair and pet bandanas, lanyards, and face masks. I am inspired by nature, so I seek to portray the natural beauty of our planet in the pieces I create. I strive for my products to boost self-confidence and joy for anyone who wears or uses them. I sell my products on Etsy, do in-person deliveries, and vendor events like 2nd Sundays in Williamsburg.

Instagram: @baycoastcharms

Etsy: etsy.com/shop/BayCoastCharms 

Ella Goldschimdt '24 - William & Mary Makerspaces

I work at the William & Mary Makerspaces, so you might see me hanging out in Swem. I work with a small, dedicated team to help students complete a variety of projects. My teammates all have different specialties, but I’m particularly interested in the art and design applications of our tools. Although my favorite tools are the lasers, this press-on nails project gave me a newfound respect for 3D printing. I began modeling the fingernails on top of 3D scans of Anna’s fingers, and I then printed them with our Makerbot+ replicator in clear PLA filament, which was tricky because of the small scale of the press-on nails. I then stained the printed pieces with alcohol ink. If you would like to learn how to do this or are interested in a similar project, schedule an appointment with me at the William & Mary Makerspaces!

Website: makerspaces.wm.edu

Youtube:The Makerspaces at William & Mary

Earrings by Rachel Frazier