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In a time with so much mass production there's some- thing to be revered in having a piece that is yours alone." Martin, a floral designer who has run her business Willi Wildflower since 2010, founded the Craftsmen Col- lective—which she owns—in 2017, opening on Mother's Day. "It started off as a flo- ral shop curated with locally crafted handmade goods," says Martin. "It's since evolved into a collective workspace within the retail shop and we've been offering a variety of workshops hosted by differ- ent artists." Lauren Rhodes of Waldo Press (letterpress print- ing and more), Kendra Dosen- bach of Curly Quirk (calligra- phy and more), and Martin of Willi Wildflower operate their businesses out of the back of the shop. They are all Santa Cruz County residents. Martin takes pride in supporting and showcasing local artists. "The sense of community that has been built around the shop has been an incredible and inspirational process," says Martin. Waldo Press' Rhodes is thrilled to be part of the col- lective. "Although I mainly focus on custom letterpress invitations for weddings and events, the shop has given me the wonderful opportu- nity to create and sell some small batch greeting cards, stationery and gift tags," she says. For several years, she worked in a solo studio. "It is so much more inspiring and fun to work alongside other amazing creative women, says Rhodes. "Also, it has been great to watch customers light up when they see my antique printing press (circa 1912) in action," she adds. The retail shop, which stocks items ranging from home décor to jewelry, is perfect for those looking for gifts or something for themselves. Selections include perfume, handmade organic soap and body care products, baskets and textiles, glassware, hand- made wooden benches, and leather bags. The Craftsmen Collective hosts a variety of workshops. Past topics have included cal- ligraphy, making floral items, and "printing your own val- entine" (on Rhodes' tabletop press). They're very popular, Martin says, and she's plan- ning to expand the work- shops and special events they offer. "With our workshops and events, we are provid- ing an experience for people. From Floral Wreath Making to Moon Circles, people are either walking away with a physical creation of something they've made, or coming away with an emotional and sup- portive connection through the classes." It's inspiring to Martin to have all these people coming together to create. "I love teaching floral classes and seeing the com- plete variations, designs, and color combinations people come up with. One young girl made a flower crown using only reds and pinks, a com- bination I would never think to put together, and it turned out stunning," she says. The storefront attracts visi- tors for a myriad of reasons. "I think people are intrigued and excited about the concept of the space," says Martin. A lot of people will stop in when Martin is working on a wed- ding and has "tables upon tables of flowers and center- pieces," or when Rhodes is working on her press and they are curious about the process of how the machine works. "And honestly, I'd say more than half of our visitors come in to see Roscoe the shop Husky. She's a bit of a celeb- rity," she adds. Martin is eager to see what the future holds for Craftsmen Collective. "I love the relation- ships I've built with some of our regular customers," she says. "I am so grateful for all their support and kindness." CONTACT INFO 4600 Soquel Dr., Soquel, 831- 325-1553, thecraftsmencollec- tive.com Hours: Thursday through Sat- urday Noon-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Wed closed By Tara Fatemi Walker PhotobyJulianaAragon Photo by Tara Fatemi Walker FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 SANTACRUZSENTINEL.COM | COMMUNITY | 3 C