Category: Featured Makers Stories

Zackarya Leck – Blacksmith and Sculptor, Orcas Island. Having grown up in a creative household – blacksmith father, textile artist mother – Zack has always been engaged with the making of things both practical and artistic.  He started blacksmithing after watching his dad at work in the backyard and during high school began receiving commissions […]

Fall is a great time for learning about local food and supporting island farms. As we move into Thanksgiving after the successful Farm Tour events, ‘where’ our food comes from becomes an increasingly relevant conversation. Recognizing Island Farm Heroes is a good way to help support our local food system – and ensure the future […]