MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) – On Sunday, Mankato Makerspace opened its doors to the public for the first Maker Market of the year. The Maker Market was created for local artists to sell their exclusive, hand-made art.
“I didn’t know what was going to happen when I joined. I thought maybe I would make a few things and sell some of them, but it’s been a dream,” artist Julia Bressler said.
Bressler learned pottery in high school and it quickly became a dream to run her own pottery studio. However, Bressler halted her dream for 9 years. Once she learned about the tools and Minnesota-based resources at Makerspace, she joined. Now, Bressler has attended three Maker Markets to sell her pottery.
“If you’re wanting to find some way to have some sort of creative outlet, to do something for yourself, don’t wait until there’s time to do it,” Bressler said. “You’re never going to…
