Desert Air Market

Introducing our next talented artisan - Barrel Proof Leather!
As a night shift nurse, Liam first turned to leather as a way to stay busy while his wife was working on her master's degree. But with the pandemic and the weight it put on healthcare workers, in 2020, leather evolved into Liam’s solace. Designing and building bags by hand gave Liam a way to process, create, and keep moving forward, all while managing his now impossibly complex career. Leather was his refuge, and carried him through to today, where Barrel Proof leather continues to make ultimately unique and skillfully made bags. Liam loves challenging himself to find new and complex ways to construct 3-dimensional shapes out of a 2-dimensional material, and he’s absolutely succeeded in making some of the most eye-catching creations. He loves everything about the process - the tools, honor paid to his material, the longevity of his creations - and you can absolutely see and feel the passion he pours into all he creates. We really can’t wait for you to see his collection, as not only are his unique bags made with the utmost skill, but his designs are entirely his own and downright incredible🔥 Meet Liam and the rest of our awesome artisans at Desert Air Market on March 7th from 11am - 5 pm!

Meet our next lovely artisan - BYNDbooks!
With over 15 years of experience, Nicole is a local handmade bookmaker who creates jaw-droppingly gorgeous books and journals. This calling rests at the intersection of two of her passions - fine paper products and thread weaving - allowing her to create intuitively from a place of deep inspiration. Thematically, her work honors our Southwest landscape, while nodding to her Pacific Northwest roots - think earthy palettes, woven color, and classic structures. While crafting her stunning creations, Nicole strives to use eco-conscious and sustainable materials, like beeswax conditioners, pure brass posts (rather than brass-plated), and recycled leather when available, as well as 100% post-consumer recycled paper - all sourced locally whenever possible. There’s truly so much to love when it comes to BYNDbooks! If you’ve yet to get into a casual journaling practice - let this be your sign✍️Nicole’s works are meant to gently hold and safely guard everything from your sweetest thoughts to deepest fears, and even simple shopping lists. This traditional practice of putting pen to paper is one that Nicole has a deep gratitude for - and one we also champion as important for all. Grab your next journal when you meet Nicole and the rest of our lovely makers at Desert Air Market on March 7th from 11am to 5 pm!

Meet our next lovely jeweler - Hazy Honor!
Everyone who has met Noah knows their stunning works are rivaled only by their amazing personality. This kind-hearted local gem (no pun intended!) first tried their hand at wire wrapping back in 2021, and it wasn’t long after completing their first ring that they jumped into silversmithing as well. Noah has always been drawn to the natural beauty of gemstones, believing they each hold their own unique character, that’s just waiting to be expressed with the right care and attention. As they strive to hand-source their own local gemstones (eco hero!) they’ve found that wearing these special pieces allows them to feel more connected to nature, which in turn inspires them to get back to treasure hunting and creating for us all. Noah wants their work to spread that feeling, and to allow others to deepen their connection with nature as well - and as all existing Hazy Honor customers can attest, they have succeeded! We love their expansive passion for all that can be found here in Arizona, and cannot wait for you to find your next treasure amongst their collection 🐚From their rock tumbler to your digits, shop the magic of HazyHonor when you meet Noah and the rest of our lovely artists at Desert Air Market on March 7th from 11am to 5pm!