SLO CAL Crafters: Wilde House Paper

Wilde House Paper was started by Megan Heddinger, the creative director and founder of the company. What started as an intention- using design as a medium to connect with others and the Earth- has now turned into a thriving sustainable paper goods company serving the SLO CAL area and beyond. “Paper…

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SLO CAL Crafters: Maven Leather

Leatherworker and crafting extraordinaire Emma Thieme transforms leather into true pieces of art through her craft at Maven Leather. Maven is a boutique leather and design gallery with an open studio setting located in downtown Cayucos. The gallery is a local hub where visitors can see and…

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SLO CAL Crafters: Beryl Jewelry

Beryl Jewelry is a gem-forward, small-batch jewelry line created by Cindy Sassaman. As a Cambria local, Cindy has been crafting up these handmade treasures that are inspired by the colorful and intricate gems she collects. Cindy comes from a creative family and grew up always surrounded by…

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SLO CAL Pottery Artist Inspiring the Central Coast

There are so many talented artists that come out of the central coast. From glass blowers to painters, to leather crafters, to potters, we see many hand-crafted artisanal goods crafted right in SLO CAL. Born and raised as a SLO CAL local in Arroyo Grande, Tawny Villegas of Tawny’s Pottery Lab found…

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Discover SLO CAL's Artistic Side

Music, theater, exhibits and more—get ready for a feast for the senses SLO CAL might be known for its bountiful agriculture and “howdy neighbor” hospitality, but don’t mistake the region for sleepy. Every night of the week, you’ll hear the thumping of live music and electricity of live theater. With…

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