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Adam Nelson grew up in nature.
His father, Doyle Nelson, was a national park ranger in California, Wyoming and Pennsylvania. He was recently chief ranger of the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania.
“We spent a lot of time in the outdoors,” said Adam Nelson, of East Liberty, who came to Pittsburgh for college. “When we went fishing we always had to bring a lot of stuff. After college, I wanted to get back to nature and be connected to that world. I remember lugging all this stuff to go fishing. My dad inspired me to do this.”
The “this” he is referring to is creating The Daggerfish Gear Co., a business that creates hand reels – compact fishing rods. He will be showcasing those as one of 60 vendors at Handmade Arcade’s Virtual Marketplace Spring Edition.
As a national leader in the maker movement, Handmade Arcade is pleased to celebrate its Pittsburgh roots with its virtual Spring Marketplace.
The event will run from April 30 through May 2, connecting locally minded shoppers with wares by makers who live or work in Allegheny County.
Shannon Richardson of Bridgeville-based Sha Lari Couture offers handcrafted leather handbags and accessories using only the best leather and trims.
âPittsburgh is our home,â said Tricia Brancolini-Foley, Handmade Arcade executive director. âEver since our launch in 2004, local makers have been the heart of Handmade Arcadeâs programming and work. Weâre excited to shine a light on this community of resilient creators who make this region so vibrant.â
The online spring marketplace from Pittsburgh s Handmade Arcade aims to help connect customers with local artisans.
March 8, 2021
Handmade Arcade, Pittsburgh’s largest independent craft fair, is once again offering shoppers the chance to virtually connect with local artisans.
After converting its annual winter event, typically held at Downtown’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center, to a virtual event last December because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Handmade Arcade is readying for its Virtual Spring Marketplace.
The online event takes place from April 30 through May 2 and features up to 50 makers who live or work in Allegheny County.
Tricia Brancolini-Foley, Handmade Arcade’s executive director, says the market’s primary goal is to help connect consumers to artisans who have faced hardship during the pandemic.