Service, Craft, & Product Providers

COMPASSIONFEST 2023

Please welcome The Vegan Potter to Compassionfest 2023. Nearly three decades of eating vegan and throwing clay! Fun & Functional stoneware pottery with a touch of Activism to inspire all your plant based creations! Choose from our Vegans Unite collection of mugs and bowls, The Wildlife Collection adorned with endangered animals, the Balance Collection for meditation and quiet contemplation and much more!

Please welcome Laurie Lynne's Jewelry  to Compassionfest 2023. Handcrafted clay and vintage metal jewelry, wine stoppers, bookmarks, and more all made locally.

Please welcome White Muck to Compassionfest 2023. 100% Vegan Apparel.

Please welcome Foster Parrots Ltd. and The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary to Compassionfest 2023. Foster Parrots, Ltd. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted and abused companion parrots and other displaced captive wild animals. Working on many levels to bring critical services to birds and other animals in transition, we offer life-long sanctuary care for unadoptable parrots and other exotics at our permanent care sanctuary facility, The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary, and provide adoption services for well-socialized parrots who desire human companionship.Our Humane Education programs seek to connect children and adults alike to animal and environmental issues, to nurture empathy, and to inspire a sense of personal responsibility and accountability toward the care of our earth and our animals.A staunch advocate for parrots as wild animals, Foster Parrots' conservation work in Central and South America helps keep parrots and other animals safe in their natural habitat, and also embodies our ultimate message: parrots are worth more in the trees than in cages; parrots and all wild animals should be free.

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Please welcome HoneyHedge Craft to Compassionfest 2023. I am currently offering cold processed vegan soaps made with many botanicals from my own property, as well as original artwork and in-house made giclee prints. I'm woman owned/operated, founded in 2020!

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Please welcome Holographic Hippie to Compassionfest 2023. Handmade crystal jewelry, sacred wall hangings, & other spiritual tools!

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Please welcome Capo Tribe to Compassionfest 2023. Capo Tribe is a mother & daughter owned business. Almost all of our products are handmade or upcycled (we do our best to keep everything we can Eco-friendly). Capo Tribe’s mission is to pay forward to other small businesses, women and uplift our community. Every item we make is made with love and pure intentions.We sell an array of items for Crystals, Jewelry, belly chains, yoni steams, incenses holders and more. We specialize in customized items meaning we love to make things specifically for you, these items are never duplicated!

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Please welcome 2curls1mission to Compassionfest 2023. Plant Based Haircare.

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Please welcome HYDE NOR HARE to Compassionfest 2023. HYDE NOR HARE is a vegan business that creates candles made of 100% soy wax, a raw wick made of just cotton and paper, phthalate-free fragrance oils and environmentally-friendly packaging. The fragrances offered are both carefully curated and custom blended scents largely inspired by nature, wanderlust and the changing seasons. We also donate 5% of our profits to JP Farm Animal Sanctuary. We sell 8oz soy candles and gold wick trimmers.

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Please welcome Arbonne to Compassionfest 2023. I am a Certified Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist who has partnered with the very best company that focuses on creating certified Vegan & gluten-free nutrition & skincare that focuses on the mind, body & skin connection through digestive health, calm energy, & whole food nutritional supplements to create the best version of ourselves inside and out.

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Please welcome Berry Nice Co to Compassionfest 2023. Artisan Handmade Vegan hand and body soap. We also sell Vegan dish soap in antique environmentally friendly containers. Our soap ingredients can be found on our website are all homemade and we make every effort to be environmentally friendly as possible with reusable containers, biodegradable glitters, and natural ingredients. We are Berry excited to be back this year!

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Please welcome Western Mass. Animal Rights Advocates to Compassionfest 2023. WMARA is grassroots organization, based in the Springfield area, working to end the suffering of all animals through activism, education, legislation, networking and collaboration. We hold peaceful protests regularly to educate the public about various issues. We are currently working to shut down a monkey lab at UMass, Amherst, studying menopause, which monkeys don't even experience. We also protest animals in entertainment. In 2019 a sick elephant died at The Big E. Fortunately, in 2022 there were no wild animals at The Big E for the first time in decades. We are working diligently on state legislation, including the "Circus Bill", which will end the use of wild animals in traveling shows. We also hold fur, down and wool protests throughout the winter. WMARA also shut down a puppy mill store in Springfield in 2021 after passing a city ordinance banning the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits. In 2019 we helped put an end to Baystate Medical Center's training program that tortured pigs. In 2019 we also helped put an end to the Melha Shrine Circus, which used wild animals. WMARA has also helped pass a ban on wild animals in traveling shows in both Amherst and Northampton. We have an email list and are very active on Facebook and Twitter too. We hope to start film screenings and speakers once again soon, as well, at Wild Chestnut, a vegan cafe in Northampton.

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Please welcome The Riley Farm Rescue to Compassionfest 2023. The Riley Farm Rescue's mission is to rescue suffering animals and provide them with the quality and loving home they deserve through rehabilitation and long-term care.

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Please welcome Art Sensations to Compassionfest 2023. Hello!I am a certified organic henna and Jagua artist based in Connecticut. I provide safe and beautiful bodily adornment with these ancient art forms. I also sell henna inspired crafts, stickers, and paintings.

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Please welcome Sleeping Giant Hemp Company, LLC to Compassionfest 2023. Hemp textile products.

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Please welcome Binnie & Clode Co to Compassionfest 2023. Vegan candles/diffusers/room sprays/ perfume roll on.

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Please welcome The Greener Gift to Compassionfest 2023. The Greener Gift is an eco-conscious business that makes earth-friendly products designed to make greener living more fun and easy. Our best selling products are reusable snack/sandwich bags and paperless towels. All of our products are made as gently on the planet as possible, and we also love teaching people on how they can care for our planet by adapting our habits.

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Please welcome Crystal by Khrystle to Compassionfest 2023. Crystal by Khrystle creates products that are meant to help you connect to your inner power. We charge our products with Reiki energy to amplify the energy. All of our candles are handmade in small batches with vegan wax. We also offer Reiki Sessions to help others feel calmer. Specifically offering hidden crystal intention candles, hidden crystal astrology candles, buddha shaped candles, moon shaped candles, lotus flower shaped chakra candles, pillar candles with hidden crystals, handmade jars (one 5 wick and one 1 wick) candle with hidden crystals, energy clearing spray, shirts with the moon phase, crystal rings and bracelets, journals, and 5 minute reiki sessions.

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Please welcome Jenna Park Art to Compassionfest 2023. Body positive and whimsical illustrations, prints, cards, and stickers.

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Please welcome CT Votes for Animals to Compassionfest 2023. CT Votes for Animals is a state-wide, grass roots animal advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of CT’s animals by championing legislative changes in the CT General Assembly. CVA effects policy change by mobilizing animal supporters in legislative districts throughout CT.

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Please welcome BARC CT to Compassionfest 2023. Animal Rescue & Advocacy Organization Connecticut.

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Please welcome Raw Beauty Brand to Compassionfest 2023. Raw Beauty Brand provides luxurious body care by creating skin care products crafted from 100% raw ingredients. We sell products such as body/beard oil, face mist, body butter, body scrubs, bath soak, bath soap, hand sanitizer, body scrub, cuticle oil pens, candles etc. All made from organic ingredients!

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Please welcome Reboot Eco to Compassionfest 2023. A zero waste and refill shop with refillable household cleaners and bath products, as well as reusable and upcycled alternatives to single-use items.

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Please welcome CT Vegan Center to Compassionfest 2023. We’re an all-volunteer organization working to create a more compassionate and sustainable, vegan future. Learn more at https://ctvegan.org.

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Please welcome Joensuu LLC to Compassionfest 2023. Metaphysical shop, clothing, handmade crafts and photography.

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Please welcome Trash Panda Books to Compassionfest 2023. A Hamden native and professor at Quinnipiac University, Kent Golden is an author of vegan and environmentally themed fiction books. His most recent book, "Ricky the Time Traveling Trash Panda", is about a time traveling raccoon that has been sent from the future to save the animals (and humans) of the world from an impending climate disaster. His mission was simple - save three targets in order to change the fate of the world and all of humanity. Those three targets were so important to the future of animals that he couldn't wait to meet them. Only they were the stuff of nightmares. . . A butcher, a hunter, and a scientist, all treating animals in the most horrible ways. Was this really the mission, or was there some kind of mistake? What should he do? The adventure begins!

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Please welcome Zoia's Creations to Compassionfest 2023. Zoia’s Creations offers creative home décor, imaginative and whimsical pieces. Wire wrapped crystals, himmeli crystal suncatchers, colorful terrariums or macrame hangers, an item made with the passion of a craftsman dedicated to her trade, a Zoia’s Creation is the perfect accent to any well-loved home.

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Please welcome 24 Peace to Compassionfest 2023. Eco-fashion designed with local artists artwork. We give back a portion of every sale to the artists and to charities.

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Please welcome .Aym. minimalist jewelry to Compassionfest 2023. I am a jewelry artist/ metalsmith working in sterling silver and copper. Specializing in dainty, skinny stacking rings, ear threaders, studs, cuffs and jackets, my work is minimalist, always vegan, and always entirely handcrafted. My passion is offering my customers well-made, simple everyday pieces which can be mixed, matched and layered to create styles as unique as they are.

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Please welcome Motherhood Creations to Compassionfest 2023. Hello My Name is Audra a Stay at Home Mom of three under three, I have created a small home ran business called Motherhood Creations. I create a variety of Resin Art. I offer custom memorial plaques, Wood name boards, coasters, vanity trays, soap dispensers, keychains, sensory bin play, nightlights and much more.

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Please welcome STAY VOCAL to Compassionfest 2023. STAY VOCAL is a certified green reuse apparel brand. We rescue shirts and give them a second life with a new design. The brand was started by reuse edutainer and 13-year vegan Alex Eaves as the result of seeing the waste in the textile industry during his years as a merchandise manager for rock bands.

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Please welcome Creative Sews to Compassionfest 2023. Creative Sews is the maker of embroidery on repurposed jeans creating a selection of: notebooks, decor pillows, unique bags, aprons and accessory items. All items are reusable and sustainable.

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Please welcome Clayssic. to Compassionfest 2023. I am a scientist, polymer clay artist, entrepreneur, collaborator, wife and mother of five young children. My jewelry work, primarily earrings, has been shared at markets and local shops throughout the Connecticut shoreline since 2020. Each piece of Clayssic Rose is handmade from polymer clay, which is lightweight, lending itself perfect for creating statement earrings that are stylish, comfortable to wear and unique. My style is classy and timeless, grounded in aesthetics. I enjoy learning new polymer clay techniques and creating one-of-a-kind designs influenced by the seasons, holidays or special occasions. While some creations include a variety of materials (brass, stainless steel, gold plated, glass beads, crystals) my clay methodology is consistent.

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Please welcome Violet Vegan to Compassionfest 2023. I am Violet VeganI design handmade crafts and artwork using real collected botanicals from nature, recycled materials and mixed media to create unique candle holders, vases, containers and 2-dimensional images that honor nature, animals and insects. I am inspired by my love and reverence for veganism, sentient beings and the beauty & magic of the natural world.

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Please welcome Compassion Company to Compassionfest 2023. Organic, USA made, Vegan Apparel - t shirst, tanks, totes, buttons, and stickers.

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Please welcome Amazonian SkinFood to Compassionfest 2023. Amazonian SkinFood is a unique skincare brand that combines the ancient wisdom of the Amazon Rainforest with modern, eco-conscious practices to deliver a natural, nourishing, and transformative skincare experience. We believe in the power of nature to heal and rejuvenate, and we are dedicated to creating products that not only enhance your natural beauty but also contribute positively to the environment and communities we source from.

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Please welcome Styleandvegan to Compassionfest 2023. Vegan and Eco-friendly clothing, accessories for adults and kids and a sexy vegan lingerie line.

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Please welcome dRb Artlife LLC to Compassionfest 2023. Dee Rose Barba is a local visual artist out of North Haven. She creates her work in a variety of mediums including oil painting landscapes of locations she has traveled to, abstract paintings of the energy she experiences in these locations and rabbit drawings. Dee Rose also has products for sell including bracelets, postcards, and sketchbooks. She has been vegan since 2017 and holds that value in all of her artwork.

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Please welcome Nu Cosmic Earth to Compassionfest 2023. We sell crystals, handmade jewelry, handmade self care herbal bath salts and oils, sage bundles, oracle cards, and I offer Reiki energy healing.

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Please welcome Groovy Cat to Compassionfest 2023. I am a returning Compassionfest vendor, offering handmade and upcycled crystal jewelry, home decor, and customizable animal-themed keyrings and charm jewelry. My love for animals and all living creatures comes through in the care and compassion I put into my creations. Stay compassionate, stay groovy!

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Please welcome Bohemian and Bouj to Compassionfest 2023. Bohemian and Bouj offers long-lasting jewelry for the polished hippie. Real florals immortalized in beautiful earrings and necklaces. Crystals adorning gold filled chains and earrings. B&B also offers a BYOJ (build your own jewels) Bar so customers can make their ideal, unique jewelry on the spot.

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Please welcome JP Farm Animal Sanctuary to Compassionfest 2023. We aspire to raise the level of consciousness concerning the welfare of farmed animals through education, and create a safe haven where humans and non-humans can interact.

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Please welcome Artzy X Ari to Compassionfest 2023. Ariel Lyneese, based in the greater Boston, MA area. What you'll find in my shop is a wide range of perspective bending art, ranging from thought provoking social advocacy art to funky unconventional up-cyled canvases. Knowing fully well how emotionally exhausting advocacy can be, I create art for the HEART, not just the MIND. Drawing inspiration from innovative musicians and filmmakers such as; Spike Lee, A Tribe Called Quest, and Kendrick Lamar. Art is an essential form of expression that can push for social change, while simultaneously bringing hope, happiness & peace to those who need it most.

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Please welcome Kate Stephen Jewelry to Compassionfest 2023. Handcrafted sculptural metal jewelry featuring gorgeous semi-precious stones, natural found objects and refashioned vintage baubles. Made in New Haven, CT. This year I will also be offering handcrafted crystal roll ons!

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COMPASSIONFEST 2022

Please welcome Compassion Co to Compassionfest 2022. Organic, USA made, vegan, apparel- t shirts, tanks, stickers, buttons, scarves, and totes.
 

Please welcome Bohemian and Bouj to Compassionfest 2022! I'm Brit, a single mom dedicated to employing disadvantaged mothers with my business in 2022. I immortalize flowers and botanicals into timeliness, bohemian jewelry.

Please welcome Style and Vegan to Compassionfest 2022. Eco-Friendly and Vegan clothing for adults and kids.

Please welcome Berry Nice Co to Compassionfest 2022. BerryNiceCo is a Groton-based company making artisan vegan soaps from scratch with colorful designs and seasonal scents! We also have infusion soaps made with pink sea salt, coffee, maple syrup and more! Preview our stock on our website, just google BerryNiceCo and we’re the first result.

Please welcome Angelic Herbals to Compassionfest 2022. Herbal infused and Handcrafted small batch bath soaks, body oil, scrubs, salves and other self care needs with sustainability in mind. Cruelty free and made with love.
 

Please welcome Laurie Lynne's Jewelry to Compassionfest 2022. Handcrafted clay jewelry with a vintage twist. No animal products. Vegetarian artisan for over 32 years now.
 

Please welcome Earth's Natural Touch: Birth Care & Beyond to Compassionfest 2022. Earth's Natural Touch: Birth Care & Beyond is the largest Black owned and BIPOC focused Doula Training Organization and Collective based in New England. Our Doulas and Perinatal Health Advocates work to reduce the risk of undesirable pregnancy and birth outcomes, promote perinatal wellness for parents and children, and support breastfeeding advocacy to all families, while also working to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in infant and maternal health within undervalued, underrepresented and historically excluded communities.
 

Please welcome First Student to Compassionfest 2022. First Student is North America’s leading school bus transportation company, responsible for safely transporting students to and from school every day with school buses. At First Student, we’re committed to minimizing our impact on the environment by embracing technologies that reduce our carbon footprint, which is why we continue to introduce more and more electric school buses into our fleet every month.
 

Please welcome Gabanda's Closet to Compassionfest 2022. I offer women's clothing, classy & comfortable pre-coordinate sets, Jumpsuits, and dresses for all busy women who would love to take the guesswork out of choosing an outfit. Just grab their fit and go!
 

Please welcome Jolie Bijou to Compassionfest 2022. Holistic. Handcrafted. Hair Care. All natural hair care products. Paraben free, Sulfate free, and No silicone.
 

Please welcome dRb Art Life to Compassionfest 2022. Dee Rose Barba is a local visual artist out of North Haven. She creates her work in a variety of mediums including oil painting landscapes of locations she has traveled to, abstract paintings of the energy she experiences in these locations and rabbit drawings. She has been vegan since 2017 and holds that value in all of her artwork.
 

Please welcome Janeybird Jewelry to Compassionfest 2022. Janeybird Jewelry specializes in handmade macrame jewelry with the incorporation of crystals and stones. The pieces are made out of a strong waxed polyester linhasita cord, and each crystal used is genuine and collected ethically. All necklaces and bracelets are adjustable, and rings come in a wide range of sizes.

Please welcome The Greener Gift to Compassionfest 2022! The Greener Gift is a small, earth-conscious, artisan business that creates fabric-based products designed to make greener living fun, easy, and accessible. All products are made with the planet in mind, and most designs are multi-purpose and/or replace single-use items. Examples of products are: reusable snack bags (that are also water resistant and laundry safe), super absorbent kitchen cloths, and reusable, reversible gift wrapping and gift bags. Whenever possible, products are made from secondhand or overstock fabrics in order to reduce landfill waste. When new fabric is necessary, it is purchased as locally as possible while also supporting small businesses. One of the things that sets The Greener Gift apart is the strong focus on sustainability and the impact the business has on both people and planet.
 

Please welcome Greedy Girl Soaps And Body Care to Compassionfest 2022. My name is Samantha the owner of Greedy Girl Soaps and Body Care, what I sell are homemade veggie soaps and regular soaps, I also have sage, body butters for men and women. I offer body oils and spiritual soy candles. All my products are Vegan and Cruelty-free. I have been in business since August 2020 and I have a passion for growth.
 

Please welcome TinGio Naturals to Compassionfest 2022. We make small batch cold processed organic vegan soaps and skin products. We also create stained glass boxes and other pieces.
 

Please welcome White Muck to Compassionfest 2022. 100% Vegan Apparels. Designed and hand screen printed by owner Sabrina Moore. Womens, Unisex, Youth clothing + accessories. Plus find extra vegan goodies from This Stop Is Willoughby - Vegan Shoppe including body care, books, journals and more.
 

Please welcome .aym. minimalist jewelry to Compassionfest 2022. Handcrafted vegan minimalist jewelry. 
 

Please welcome STAY VOCAL & the Box Truck to Compassionfest 2022. Reuse Edutainer Alex Eaves and Tiny House Expert Derek “Deek” Diedricksen have transformed a 17-foot box truck into a 98-Square Foot tiny house and mobile reuse education center; combining their knowledge of reuse and building tiny houses. This second life for the truck will provide a way for people to see the benefits of reusing and how they can reduce waste in their own lives. Alex and Deek have reused every step of the way: from the truck to the materials to screws. They will show people how, with a little more thought and creativity, reuse is everywhere and it's not only beneficial to our planet, but it benefits people and their wallets too.
 

Please welcome Tim Wengertsman to Compassionfest 2022. I am an artist, printmaker from CT involved in the punk community.
 

Please welcome Auntie's Puff Palace to Compassionfest 2022. Auntie's Puff Palace features all natural and eco friendly smoking accessories, handmade stoner creations, CBD specialties and more. Everything by black and brown artisans. Based out of Bridgeport, CT.
 

Please welcome Fallenpeach Lane to Compassionfest 2022. Fallenpeach lane features adorable illustrations of Sammy the black cat (and more) on greeting cards, tote bags, and other products.
 

Please welcome The Broke Girl Beauty Company to Compassionfest 2022. I started making bath and body care for my children. I wanted products with minimal ingredients, so I made some! We've been fully vegan since 2019. I make soaps, scrubs, lip balms, bath bombs shower steamers, candles, muscle rubs, bath teas and more.
 

Please welcome Grape Cat Vegan Clothing and Accessories to Compassionfest 2022. We sell high-quality vegan and eco-friendly clothing and accessories made without cruelty.
 

Please welcome Lightlaced to Compassionfest 2022. I make handmade, intentional polymer clay jewelry. Each style has a name—and many are actually hand stamped with the name—such as Worthy, Enough, Courage and Dreamer. My business name is Lightlaced; my intention behind the brand is a focus on self-love, and spreading kindness. With each pair I include a statement of the style’s meaning, as well as a “Lightlaced Act”: a suggestion of something nice to do either for yourself or for someone else. Examples range from “wave to your neighbor” and “buy the person behind you coffee” to “give someone the benefit of the doubt” and even “donate blood.”
 

Please welcome Sleeping Giant Hemp Company, LLC to Compassionfest 2022. We are a vegan-friendly festival business from Hamden. Seven years ago we started Sleeping Giant Hemp to support the hemp textile industry and to share our passion for all things hemp. We offer clothing and accessories made with industrial hemp.
 

Please welcome Tranquility Threads to Compassionfest 2022. I offer handmade macrame crystal jewelry, accessories and art, crystals.
 

Please welcome Arbonne to Compassionfest 2022. I partnered with Arbonne years ago on my quest for safe, clean products that did what they said and that I could feel good about sharing. Now, as a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in autoimmune issues, I can honestly say, the search for pure, safe, vegan & gluten-free products ends here! Everything we need to care for our Mind, Body & Skin!
 

Please welcome The Vegan Potter: Pots for Everyday Foodies to Compassionfest 2022. I've been a Vegan & a Potter for nearly 30yrs. I make pots with love so you can fill them with food made with love! Check out the newly redesigned Vegans Unite collection of mugs, bowls and plates and our Wildlife Collection featuring flora and fauna inspired work. Each piece of stoneware is carefully crafted to last generations.
 

Please welcome Black Orchid Skincare to Compassionfest 2022. Natural, plant-based skincare and soy candles.
 

Please welcome Holographic Hippie to Compassionfest 2022. I hand make crystal jewelry, dreamcatchers & sacred wall hangings, & other spiritual tools. I also offer reiki!

Stop by the NHdocs: The New Haven Documentary Film Festival table at Compassionfest 2022.
 

Please welcome Naturally Custom to Compassionfest 2022. Salutations from everyone at Naturally Custom! We provide Creative & Eco-Friendly solutions.

LisetteArt Shop is a one-of-a-kind, artist-created gift shop featuring cat, animal and vegan-themed clothing, whimsical art, home goods, accessories, stickers and so much more. With charming, humorous designs full of magic and heart, LisetteArt Shop donates a percentage of profits to help animals.

 

COMPASSIONFEST 2020 -CANCELLED

Compassion Company

We are so grateful to welcome back Compassion Co. to Compassionfest 2020!
Vegan owned and operated, Compassion Company provides shirts that allow people to announce their cruelty-free lifestyle to the world. We believe that the best way to affect social change is to lead by setting a positive example. We want everyone to feel proud about where their clothing came from at every point during production. http://www.compassionco.com/

Grape Cat Vegan Clothing & Accessories

Grateful to announce Grape Cat Vegan Clothing and Accessories to Compassionfest 2020! Welcome back Grape Cat from PA, is an online vegan retail store carrying all of your fashion needs from t-shirts to coats, and wallets to duffel bags, and everything in-between.

JoHa Designs

So excited to welcome back Modern Bohemian-Inspired JoHa Designs to Compassionfest 2020!
Every item sold from JoHa Designs is hand-made and held up to a very high standard. I take pride in my craftsmanship and work hard to create high quality items for reasonable prices.
JoHa Designs also believes in staying as "green" as possible. All of my ornaments and paper beads are made from upcycled materials (old books, calendars, etc.) and my jewelry boxes and gift/note cards are made from 100% recycled paper.

Happy Hippie Heads

We are so happy to welcome back Happyhippieheads to Compassionfest 2020!
All things kind for all kind heads. All items handcrafted from the finest, highest quality home decor fabrics and materials. Upcycled wears as well.

White Muck Cruelty-Free Clothing

We are so excited to welcome back White Muck to Compassionfest 2020! Hey, we're White Muck! We offer Vegan Apparel/Cruelty Free Clothing. Check out our selection of Cruelty Free Vegan Apparel at www.whitemuck.com. The profits from White Muck purchases will go towards establishing and maintaining a farm sanctuary.

Crunchy Diva Designs

So excited to announce Crunchy Diva Designs will be bringing their vegan-friendly apparel line to Compassionfest 2020.
Inspired by the world around her, Heather creates unique jewelry out of hand selected stones, minerals, and other natural materials. As a professional designer and merchandiser, this "Crunchy Diva" has an eye for style. Using a combination of raw materials, reclaimed objects, and innovative methods assures that Heather's designs are one-of-a-kind.

Moonphaze Creations

We are so grateful to welcome back Moonphaze Creations to Compassionfest 2020! Hand crafted creations influenced by the moon.

The Vegan Potter: Pots For Everyday Foodies

Grateful to welcome back The Vegan Potter to Compassionfest 2020! Our five senses gather input every time we set our eyes on delicious food. The aroma, the colors and even how it's being served can affect the flavor of our meals. Serving home made food in pottery made by hand can connect us with culture, heritage and our roots. You make food with love. Why not serve it out of pots made with love.

Amanda Surveski

Thrilled to welcome back Amanda Surveski Illustations to Compassionfest 2020. Amanda is originally from Harwinton, Connecticut and has a BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a minor in scientific illustration. She is fascinated by the natural world, the beautiful and the unknown. Art has been a part of her life ever since she was young and her love for it will never change and never stop growing.

Teeminder

Excited to welcome back Teeminder to Compassionfest 2020! We design and sell eco-designer wear (T-shirts, tanks, tops, dresses, scarfs) made with Fair Trade certified 100% Organic Cotton. Our work is catered towards sustainable manufacturing and social responsibility.
A teeminder is designed to remind empowered individuals of their purpose, potential, and limitless possibilities while also contributing to a cleaner planet.

Black Orchid Plant-based Skincare

So pleased to welcome back Black Orchid Skincare to Compassionfest 2020. Formerly J & J Apothecary Skincare. Black Orchid Skincare products are made with natural and organic ingredients, vegan, ethically sourced, and never tested on animals. Handmade in small batches in CT.

The Oil Well Scent Co.

So excited to announce The Oil Well Scent Co. to Compassionfest 2020!
100% vegan handcrafted botanical oil cologne & perfumery from Jersey City.

Basic Bars Soap

Excited to announce Basic Bars Soap to Compassionfest 2020!
We are humbled to have this opportunity to bring our communities the best quality products for everyday life. Basic Bars was born out of the love of simplicity. We keep our bars basic. No preservatives, toxins, or unnecessary fillers/chemicals. Every ingredient in our bars is there for a reason... to nourish, protect, or help your skins ability to heal. We are here to help you find the perfect bar for you and your family. Never hesitate to reach out to us so we can help you find your perfect Basic Bar!

Timmy Tanker Art

Excited to welcome back Tim Wengertsman to Compassionfest 2020! I am an artist, printmaker from CT involved in the punk community.

Naturally Custom

So grateful to welcome back Naturally Custom to Compassionfest 2020!
Salutations from everyone at Naturally Custom! We provide Creative & Eco-Friendly advertising solutions. Our services are great for non-profits, parties, charities, small businesses, bands, memorial services, weddings, gender reveal parties, baby showers, corporate events, fundraisers, or just any fun idea you'd like to see come to fruition!
We offer a variety of artisanal quality print products made using sustainable resources and recycled materials. Custom pin-back buttons in 1", 1.25", 1.5" and 2.25" sizes along with custom magnets, custom bottle openers, custom key chains and custom vinyl decals.

Pink Tomato

We are so excited to welcome back Pink Tomato to Compassionfest 2020!
This is a space dedicated to sharing natural beauty, for all of our well-being. You also will find Pink Tomato Skin Care, products made with love and honorable ethics, in which I have put for you my experience in holistic skin care and my education as a Esthetician.

Verdilune

Excited to welcome back Verdilune Shop to Compassionfest 2020!
A modern and vintage mix of handmade, metalworked, one-of-a-kind jewelry. My creations are unique, unusual, eclectic, humorous, sometimes alarming, and always conversational.

B-Organic

Please welcome B-Organic to Compassionfest 2020!
My Produce Bags will make your food last longer - plus - all the designs are made out of fruit and vegetable oils - everything is 100% Organic!

Art Sensations

So excited to welcome back Art Sensations to Compassionfest 2020!
Art Sensations is an artistry company dedicated to providing the beautiful art forms of henna and jagua for people wanting to experience the beauty within the art. Glitter tattoos and henna glam or "White henna" is also available for those interested. Acrylic paintings are also sold for interested art buyers at an affordable price. http://artsensations.co/

Cottage Potter

Please welcome Cottage Potter to Compassionfest 2020!
Home of Handcrafted Decorative and Functional Ceramics; See our Unique Flower Shaped Petal Bowls, Wee Clay Cottages & Ceramic Houses for Candles or Plants.

Kate Stephen Jewelry

So excited to welcome back Kate Stephen Jewelry to Compassionfest 2020!
Kate Stephen Jewelry is a bold-minimalist line inspired by nature, meditation, and the creative process. Featuring handforged metals and healing crystals.

Violet Firth

Please give a warm welcome to Violet Firth to Compassionfest 2020!
My art/org is named "Violet Vegan" (animal compassion artworks). Works of mixed media art that are an expressions of the beauty of all animals in nature and the universal desire for peace and non violence for all sentient beings on earth. My art has a mystical ethereal quality that translates and expresses what I cannot in words- concerning my spiritual love, reverence, prayers, meditations, and connection to the sacredness of both the earth and the animals that deserve to live alongside of us equally. The works are manifestation of my deepest desires to have a vegan world where animals are free from harm.

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COMPASSIONFEST 2019

Escape To by Fairkonnect

Pleased to announce Escape To by Fairkonnect to Compassionfest 2019! Escape To is a vegan travel company (we do vegan trips to South Asia-specifically India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh). https://www.escapeto.in/upcomingtrips
 

Pascale's Body Care

Grateful to announce Pascale's Body Care to Compassionfest 2019. My name is Sade Jean-Jacques and I am the founder and handcrafter for Pascale's Body Care an organic skin care line made with self-care and Black women in mind while catering to a diverse population of customers.

White Muck

We are so excited to announce White Muck to Compassionfest 2019. Hey, we're White Muck! We offer Vegan Apparel/Cruelty Free Clothing. The profits from White Muck purchases will go towards establishing and maintaining a farm sanctuary.

Doshi Shop

So excited to announce Doshi Shop to Compassionfest 2019. Doshi FCSA (Fine Clothes Shoes and Accessories) offers non-leather (vegan leather) handbags, briefcases, backpacks, belts and accessories. We plan to offer vegan shoes later in 2018.

Doshi was founded to provide smart, fashionable and quality vegan products to people who have ethical, religious or environmental beliefs that lead them to seek vegan products. While the roots of this movement go back to the days of hippies and the 1960's, our goal is to meet the needs of smart, socially and environmentally conscious professionals, jet-setters and fashionistas.

Sleeping Giant Hemp

So excited to welcome back Sleeping Giant Hemp Company, LLC to Compassionfest 2019. Let's talk about the values of industrial hemp and the clothing, accessories, pet products, and craft items that can be made from hemp. Stopping by the Sleeping Giant Hemp table is an excellent chance to see what we have, to learn more about the true wonders of hemp as a extremely sustainable plant and perhaps to pick up a gift. Love your human? We have everything from belts and bags to tees and pullovers. Love your dog? We carry Planet Dog fleece-lined hemp webbing collars and leashes.

Pink Tomato

So grateful to welcome back Pink Tomato to Compassionfest 2019.
This is a space dedicated to sharing natural beauty, for all of our well-being. You also will find Pink Tomato Skin Care, products made with love and honorable ethics, in which I have put for you my experience in holistic skin care and my education as a Esthetician.

Yoga Animalia Project

We are so grateful to welcome back Yoga Animalia Project to Compassionfest 2019. Through photography the Yoga Animalia Project aims to present nonhuman animals as individuals, exploring their personalities and the way they experience their world. The Project attempts to bridge the gap between nonhuman animals and the human eyes who view them, focusing on rescued farm animals living in safety at sanctuaries across North America.

JoHa Designs

So excited to welcome back Modern Bohemian-Inspired JoHa Designs to Compassionfest 2019!
Every item sold from JoHa Designs is hand-made and held up to a very high standard. I take pride in my craftsmanship and work hard to create high quality items for reasonable prices.
JoHa Designs also believes in staying as "green" as possible. All of my ornaments and paper beads are made from upcycled materials (old books, calendars, etc.) and my jewelry boxes and gift/note cards are made from 100% recycled paper.

Cheerful Herbivore

Please welcome the Cheerful Herbivore to Compassionfest 2019.
Cheerful Herbivore by Faith Quinlan is an home decor for vegans. Faith is an amateur painter that enjoys using painting as a medium to meditate, manifest and share with animal protecting vegans who want to bring the message to their home. She lives in the Northwest Connecticut corner with her rescues and her children.

Block 21 Prints

So excited to announce Block 21 Prints to Compassionfest 2019. I've always loved printmaking, from my childhood stamps to now as I wake up thinking about what I will carve next. I see printmaking like a puzzle to be figured out and each step is a problem to be solved. The end result is exciting and infinite in that it can then be printed in numerous ways.

Art Sensations

So pleased to welcome back Art Sensations to Compassionfest 2019.
My name is Ameira Hernandez, I specialize in doing henna and Jagua. As a child, I have let my imagination run wild with fresh ideas and implemented them on paper or on canvas. Expressing myself through art has since then been my safe haven. Now as a budding artist, I only wish to share my creativity made real through the art forms of henna and jagua or with a few strokes on the canvas. As we embark on this journey called 'life,' I believe it is essential to connect with the people around you. My mission is doing that through art that touches the soul and that is emotionally stimulating. I am a native from Stratford, Connecticut.

Soul Sisters

So excited to announce Soul Sisters to Compassionfest 2019.
Soul Sisters is a collaboration between two creatives that flourished from a long time friendship between Cherry and Tracy, who individually possess a unique sense of style, but together share a love for original design, handmade, vintage, upcycled, compassion-conscious, everything.
They are also long-standing “deadheads” and evidence of this is often found weaved into their designs and work.
Cherry, the owner of two small businesses , Happy Hippie Heads & Totally Cherry and has been sewing with her mom in their family business Irene’s Drapery Shoppe for most her life. She incorporates her love of yoga, music, nature, animals and creative upcycling to the home decor and apparel pieces she creates.
Tracy, the owner of Swell Souls combines her love of fashion, design, art, music, and her spirited advocacy for equal rights and environmental consciousness. She creates designs that are inspired by everyday culture, both inside & outside of the mainstream.
Souls Sisters combines select pieces from each “sisters” brand and creates a stylish, fun, friendly, free-spirited, bohemian aesthetic that is built on individual talents with a shared love for all beings, big and small, and a passion for spreading kindness, sparking joy and generating peaceful vibes through their work.
 

Manu's Body & Self-kare

We are grateful to announce Manu's Body & Self-kare to Compassionfest 2019.
Manu’s Body & Self-kare provides organic, vegan, and chemical-free hair and skin products serving people of all ages & races.
Primarily servicing New Haven and Fairfield County, Manu’s Body & Self-kare also provides empowerment services that promote education, self-love, self-preservation and pride geared towards communities of color. The benefits can easily range from hair growth & skin glow to spiritual growth and an inner glow. Products can be ordered via email and/or social media for individuals outside of the general area.

Take Pause Wellness

Please welcome Take Pause Wellness LLC to Compassionfest 2019.
Offering a unique and customized experience tailored to support you on your wellness journey through Reiki and Transformational Coaching for human & non-human animals.
Carla has recently been certified as a facilitator of the CHIP program through the Lifestyle Medicine Institute and the program is the "Complete Health Improvement Program". It is based on whole-food plant based nutrition and other life style changes to help people manage chronic illnesses such as obesity, T2 diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, auto immune diseases, cancer, etc. I find in the vegan community there is a great need for people to understand the power of food, not just to be vegan and avoid animal products but to incorporate as many whole foods as possible and limit processed foods, oils, sugar and salt. The vegan community needs help being as healthy as we can be!

Groovy Cat

Delighted to welcome back Groovy Cat to Compassionfest 2019. Handcrafted crystals & semiprecious stone jewelry, Aromatherapy products, vintage beads, and unique trinkets for the bohemian spirit! All made with love and healing intentions.

Yogi Boho Fitness

So excited to announce Sharon Bailey from Yogi Boho Fitness will be showcasing her handcrafted jewelry line at Compassionfest 2019.
Sharon Bailey has over 40 years of formal training in Classical and Contemporary dance. She has expanded her art in exploring movement to the body through the practice of yoga. She is 200 hr Vinyasa certified and has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. She teaches gentle yoga to help clients learn how to incorporate the mind and body as one to bring about breath awareness, relaxation, calmness, flexibility and body strength. In her class, you will leave free of stress, anxiety and presented with a positive affirmation quote to ponder and lift your spirits. Sharon is also trained in total barre teaching and is an experienced Spiritual Coach. When she is not focused on sharing her dance, yoga and barre teaching , Sharon enjoys handcrafting and designing jewelry, writing children books and practicing the flute.

Whispering Tulips

We are thrilled to welcome back Whispering Tulips to Compassionfest 2019. Products that care about being good to you, inside and out. Our essential oil based products will make any day a spa day. Whispering Tulips is now also Peta cruelty-free & vegan certified through the Beauty without Bunnies Program.

Verdilune

Excited to announce Verdilune Shop to Compassionfest 2019. A modern and vintage mix of handmade, metalworked, one-of-a-kind jewelry. My creations are unique, unusual, eclectic, humorous, sometimes alarming, and always conversational.

The WOW

So grateful to have the WOW at Compassionfest 2019.
A safe space focusing on social justice and community healing through wellness + creativity.
The W.O.W. Shop (physical + online) will have thrifted and vintage clothing, goods from local vendors such as oils and lotions, and metaphysical items.
We will be holding monthly events and offering classes within the community starting in 2019.

Home Prep Products

Please welcome Home Prep Products to Compassionfest 2019. Eco-entrepreneur Laurie Sylvia was inspired to develop home prep products in response to the need to create formulas that are non-toxic, all natural and hardworking solutions for the home.
Owning and operating a residential cleaning service for 25 years prompted her to develop and all natural line of cleaning products,being a mom and having sports kids resulted in an all natural odor spray,
working in the garden and being attacked by flying pests demanded a unique all natural insect repellent that is moisturizing and effective! " I love researching and creating products that work hard and naturally and get the job done!" Each product is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-biotic- and smells great!!

Timeflies by Lauralie

Excited to announce Timeflies by Lauralie to Compassionfest 2019. Lauralie is a mixed media artist who creates paintings ranging from non-human animals to nature to whimsical objects and anything in between.

Darlene Doughty Designs

So excited to announce Darlene Doughty Designs to Compassionfest 2019.
My business started in 2008 during an ice storm, when we didn't have power for 10 days. I had some agate slabs and cord so I made necklaces. While wearing my new creations to the supermarket a few days later 3 complete strangers stopped me and asked me where they could get a necklace. I told them I would gladly make them one, this was the birth of Darlene Doughty Designs! Over the past years I have become a reiki practicioner and a Grace Blessings giver. I incorporate all the great energy, love and blessings into my creations.
My jewelry range's from every day casual to highly desirable fashion pieces. I am very proud to present my collection to you with love and big hugs.
Darlene

Fallenpeach Lane

Excited to welcome back Fallenpeach Lane to Compassionfest 2019. Welcome to our cute and fluffy world! Make friends with our adorable illustrations from bat to cat and yeti to yak.

Arbonne

Pleased to announce Arbonne to Compassionfest 2019. At Arbonne, we take nature’s gifts as inspiration, and blend it with high science and true innovation. Each and every product is carefully formulated and crafted with potent botanicals to enhance your beauty, health and wellness. And improve your life, inside and out.

Lisa's Soaps "Naked and Natural"

Excited to announce Lisa's Soaps Naked and Natural LLC to Compassionfest 2019. We are so lucky to have this vegan soap at Compassionfest. When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. You will be amazed at the array of the aroma and variety.

Chamberville Dog Treats

Excited to announce Camberville Dog Treats to Compassionfest 2019. Our plant-based treats are made with freshly ground organic oats and fruit and vegetables from organic and sustainable local farms.
The nutrient-packed and allergy-free squares are full of flavor, low in fat and gentle on your dogs' bellies.
10% of our profits are donated to animal advocacy groups, rescues and sanctuaries. Our December/January sales benefit MaeDay Rescue.

 

Compassion Co.

We are so grateful to welcome back Compassion Company to Compassionfest 2019.
Vegan owned and operated, Compassion Company provides shirts that allow people to announce their cruelty-free lifestyle to the world. We believe that the best way to affect social change is to lead by setting a positive example. We want everyone to feel proud about where their clothing came from at every point during production.

Teeminder

We are excited to have Teeminder at Compassionfest 2019.
A teeminder is designed to remind empowered individuals of their purpose, potential, and limitless possibilities while also contributing to a cleaner planet.
A teeminder is made from eco-friendly fabrics including organic cotton and bamboo. That means zero pesticides, zero chemical fertilizers, and zero GMOs. All dyes and inks are eco-friendly and low impact.

Grape Cat

Grateful to announce Grape Cat Clothing and Accessories to Compassionfest 2019! Grape Cat is an online vegan retail store carrying all of your fashion needs from t-shirts to coats, and wallets to duffel bags, and everything in-between.
 

Hipponotic Candle

Pleased to announce Hipponotic Candle to Compassionfest 2019! Hipponotic Candles are hand-poured with only the finest natural ingredients. Made with soybean wax, they burn clean, with almost no residue -- unlike paraffin candles, which release toxic and sooty petro-carbons. We also use 100% pure essential oil scents, as opposed to the artificial chemical fragrances used in mass production candles. Altogether, you can enjoy the "Hip-o-notic" experience while not having to worry about harming the environment. With a variety of unique blends to choose from, our candle selection and array of natural scents changes with the seasons. Our wax is slow burning due to its natural material. Fragrance throw may vary. 5% donated to Turgwe Hippo Trust.

Vegasm.Orgazine

Welcome back Vegasm.orgazine to Compassionfest 2019. Vegasm Orgazine is a Connecticut collective we strive to bring awareness to animal rights issues, veg-friendly locations, cruelty-free shopping options, DIY home-made essentials, plant-based recipes, local stories, and community outreach. Would you like to share with us? Please contact us at vegasm.org@gmail.com.

The Vegan Potter

Grateful to welcome back The Vegan Potter: Pots for Everyday Foodies to Compassionfest 2019. Our five senses gather input every time we set our eyes on delicious food. The aroma, the colors and even how it's being served can affect the flavor of our meals. Serving home made food in pottery made by hand can connect us with culture, heritage and our roots. You make food with love. Why not serve it out of pots made with love?

Creatively Yours

Pleased to announce Creatively Yours to Compassionfest 2019. Come stop by Creatively Yours...
Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and so much more.

Moonphaze Creations

Please welcome back Moonphaze Creations to Compassionfest 2019. Hand crafted creations influenced by the moon.

Black Orchid Skincare

So pleased to welcome back Black Orchid Skincare to Compassionfest 2019. Formerly J & J Apothecary Skincare. Black Orchid Skincare products are made with natural and organic ingredients, vegan, ethically sourced, and never tested on animals. Handmade in small batches in CT.

Kate Stephen Jewelry

So excited to welcome back Kate Stephen Jewelry to Compassionfest 2019. Kate Stephen Jewelry is a bold-minimalist line inspired by nature, meditation, and the creative process. Featuring handforged metals and healing crystals.

  Amanda Surveski Illustration

So excited to announce Amanda Surveski Illustration to Compassionfest 2019. Amanda is originally from Harwinton, Connecticut and has a BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a minor in scientific illustration. She is fascinated by the natural world, the beautiful and the unknown. Art has been a part of her life ever since she was young and her love for it will never change and never stop growing.

Timmy Tanker Wood-cut Art

Grateful to welcome back Tim Tanker to Compassionfest 2019. Back by popular demand. Original woodcut design and prints.
 

COMPASSIONFEST 2018

Compassion Company

We are so grateful to welcome back Compassion Company to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Joining us for two market days December 8th & 9th.
Vegan owned and operated, Compassion Company provides shirts that allow people to announce their cruelty-free lifestyle to the world. We believe that the best way to affect social change is to lead by setting a positive example. We want everyone to feel proud about where their clothing came from at every point during production. http://www.compassionco.com/
 

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Grape Cat

We are so grateful to announce Grape Cat Vegan Clothing and Accessories will be with us all 3 Days at Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Grape Cat is an online vegan retail store carrying all of your fashion needs from t-shirts to coats, and wallets to duffel bags, and everything in-between.

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The Vegan Potter

Thrilled to welcome back The Vegan Potter : Pots for Everyday Foodies to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Our five senses gather input every time we set our eyes on delicious food. The aroma, the colors and even how it's being served can affect the flavor of our meals. Serving home made food in pottery made by hand can connect us with culture, heritage and our roots. You make food with love. Why not serve it out of pots made with love?

Black Orchid

So pleased to announce Black Orchid Skincare to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Formerly J & J Apothecary Skincare. Black Orchid Skincare products are made with natural and organic ingredients, vegan, ethically sourced, and never tested on animals. Handmade in small batches in CT.

htrae

What is HTRAE? The meaning is within the name if you take time to notice. At a glance HTRAE is a made up word that is totally meaningless. We encourage people to Stop and Think about perspective. If you read backwards, HTRAE= EARTH. At HTRAE, we view the Earth as a sanctuary for nurturing healthy, prospering minds and thoughts. Happy thoughts are essential to a happy life. They make life enjoyable and give meaning to an individual's goals, aspirations, and ambitions. HTRAE will be your constant reminder that living a proactive, progressive lifestyle that emphatically impacts your physical, emotional, and spiritual self will be the key to unlocking your heightened sense of the mind~body connection. Finally, at another perspective, HTRAE stands for Happy Thoughts Really Are Everything. Always remember, perspective is crucial and HTRAE is all about good vibes and positive energy only.
Perspective is Crucial...
*Happy Thoughts Really Are Everything*
 

Plant Based Power Coach

We are excited to announce Plant Based Power Coach to Compassionfest 2018.
Plant Based Power Coach is a new business opened by Liz Garret, who is a Certified Health Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She also is the organizer for No Meat Athlete- New Haven, as well as the Connecticut Vegan Lady Gang.
The mission of the Plant Based Power Coach is to help busy, professional women interested in plant-based diets to become their best selves. Clients of the Plant Based Power Coach will finally have the tools, support, and accountability they need to lose weight, and become confident, healthy, and full of energy.
You can find her online on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/plantbasedpowercoach/ and Instagram @plantbasedpowercoach and by email at liz@plantbasedpowercoach.com

Conjurers of Elm

Thrilled to welcome back Conjurers of Elm to Compassionfest 2018!
Four members of Conjurers of Elm, a local community of pagan diviners, will bring various cultured healing services to Compassionfest. Look forward to tarot readings, scrying, charms for sale, and other fortune telling faves!

Happy Hippie Heads

We are so happy to welcome back Happy Hippie Heads to Compassionfest 2018.
All things kind for all kind heads. All items handcrafted from the finest, highest quality home decor fabrics and materials. Upcycled wears as well.

Pink Tomato

Please welcome Pink Tomato to Compassionfest 2018.
This is a space dedicated to sharing natural beauty, for all of our well-being. You also will find Pink Tomato Skin Care, products made with love and honorable ethics, in which I have put for you my experience in holistic skin care and my education as a Esthetician.
 

Fallenpeach Lane

Excited to announce Fallenpeach Lane to Compassionfest 2018.
Welcome to our cute and fluffy world! Make friends with our adorable illustrations from bat to cat and yeti to yak.

Imagine Wellness

Excited to announce Imagine Wellness to Compassionfest 2018. At Imagine Wellness, we are committed to creating a holistic treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your individual needs. We believe that massage therapy is an integral part of any wellness plan and the health of our clients. We strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients while providing an environment of understanding, respect, dignity and compassion.



 

Wild Thyme Australia

Arbonne

Pleased to announce Arbonne to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. At Arbonne, we take nature’s gifts as inspiration, and blend it with high science and true innovation. Each and every product is carefully formulated and crafted with potent botanicals to enhance your beauty, health and wellness. And improve your life, inside and out.

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Darlene Doughty Designs

So excited to announce Darlene Doughty Designs to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. http://www.darlenedoughtydesigns.com.
My business started in 2008 during an ice storm, when we didn't have power for 10 days. I had some agate slabs and cord so I made necklaces. While wearing my new creations to the supermarket a few days later 3 complete strangers stopped me and asked me where they could get a necklace. I told them I would gladly make them one, this was the birth of Darlene Doughty Designs! Over the past years I have become a reiki practicioner and a Grace Blessings giver. I incorporate all the great energy, love and blessings into my creations.
My jewelry range's from every day casual to highly desirable fashion pieces. I am very proud to present my collection to you with love and big hugs.
Darlene

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Sleeping Giant Hemp

Pleased to welcome back Sleeping Giant Hemp Company, LLC to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Let's talk about the values of industrial hemp and the clothing, accessories, pet products, and craft items that can be made from hemp. Stopping by the Sleeping Giant Hemp table is an excellent chance to see what we have, to learn more about the true wonders of hemp as a extremely sustainable plant and perhaps to pick up a gift. Love your human? We have everything from belts and bags to tees and pullovers. Love your dog? We carry Planet Dog fleece-lined hemp webbing collars and leashes.

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Hipponotic Candle

Welcome Hipponotic Candle to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Joining us all 3 days. Hipponotic Candles are hand-poured with only the finest natural ingredients. Made with hemp oil & soybean wax, they burn clean, with almost no residue -- unlike paraffin candles, which release toxic and sooty petro-carbons. We also use 100% pure essential oil scents, as opposed to the artificial chemical fragrances used in mass production candles. Altogether, you can enjoy the "Hip-o-notic" experience while not having to worry about harming the environment. With a variety of unique blends to choose from, our candle selection and array of natural scents changes with the seasons. Our wax is slow burning due to its natural material. Fragrance throw may vary. 5% proceeds donated to The Turgwe Hippo Trust.

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Vegasm.org

Welcome back Vegasm.orgazine to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017! Vegasm Orgazine is a Connecticut collective zine. We strive to bring awareness to animal rights issues, veg-friendly locations, cruelty-free shopping options, DIY home-made essentials, plant-based recipes, local stories, and community outreach. Would you like to share with us? Please contact us at vegasm.org@gmail.com.

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Tim Tanker Art

We are so excited to welcome back Tim Tanker to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar for all three days. Artist, Printmaker from CT involved in the punk community.

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Moonphaze Creations

Pleased to announce Moonphaze Creations hand crafted creations influenced by the moon. At Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Joining us for Saturday, December 9th only.

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Lisa's Soaps Naked & Natural

Honored to have our next vendor and sponsor, Lisa's Soap "Naked and Natural". We are so lucky to have this vegan soap at Compassionfest 2017. When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. You will be amazed at the array of the aroma and variety.

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Whispering Tulips

So pleased to welcome back Whispering Tulips to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. A beauty brand creating All Natural, vegan and Cruelty free products!

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Bring the Hoopla

Excited to welcome back BringtheHoopla LLC to Compassionfest 2018.
bringtheHoopla's mission is to bring the fun back into fitness. We custom design and hand-make each hoop with love. We create a welcoming and positive environment while utilizing the hoop as a form of play and exercise. Through encouraging instruction, we instill the importance of confidence. Each child's self-esteem and self-expression ensures a successful program for everyone.
Our teachers come highly trained with following credentials: First Aid, CPR/AED, VIRTUS

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Naturally Custom

Naturally Custom is a family run business with a passion for creating eco-friendly professional and promotional merchandise. We move with innovation and utilize the most professional applications in our production process. Our business practices routine evaluation to improve our products and services to ensure the most positive experience.
Our company officially began operating in 2013 and has since joined with Rich Sticks bringing back the All Natural drumsticks that Naturally Custom was inherently known for. In 2014 we introduced Magnets and Drumsticks. Over the next year we will continue to add new product lines that fit within our business model. We really look forwards to all the years of business ahead of us and want to thank our community for all of your support!
 

Happy Pits

Happy Pits Vegan is an All Natural and primarily organic deodorant (vegan and gluten free), using the highest quality raw, unrefined, and fair trade ingredients that I can source to use. It is completely aluminum and toxin free, and provides exceptional moisture absorption and odor control, while keeping your pits soft, happy and healthy! It is fragranced using pure essential oils, NOT synthetic fragrances! You are treating your body with the utmost respect by using this product! You care about eating healthy/organic/raw and what you put into your body- why not care about what you put on it? - Your skin is your biggest organ!

Compassion Company

Black Orchid

So pleased to announce Black Orchid Skincare to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Formerly J & J Apothecary Skincare. Black Orchid Skincare products are made with natural and organic ingredients, vegan, ethically sourced, and never tested on animals. Handmade in small batches in CT.

The Vegan Potter

Thrilled to welcome back The Vegan Potter : Pots for Everyday Foodies to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Our five senses gather input every time we set our eyes on delicious food. The aroma, the colors and even how it's being served can affect the flavor of our meals. Serving home made food in pottery made by hand can connect us with culture, heritage and our roots. You make food with love. Why not serve it out of pots made with love?

Our Secret Treehouse

We are so excited to welcome back Our Secret Treehouse to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Inside you'll discover a parade of cartoon critters and beasts, representing billions of years of life's magnificent evolution on Earth. From bunnies to brontosaurs, the gang's all here! And so are their stories, waiting for you to explore... At our secret treehouse, science and whimsy collide. Our buttons, prints, magnets, and more are created from original, hand-drawn artwork using as many eco-friendly components as possible. Our secret treehouse is your authoritative source for scientifically accurate art, wearables, and miscellanea of the cartoon sort!

Whispering Tulips

The Diesel Dog, LLC

So excited to welcome back The Diesel Dog, LLC to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Every dog is a walking piece of art at The Diesel Dog LLC! Professional all breed grooming in a relaxing environment will make your pup feel pampered. Want to make your dog feel even more special? Painted pet portraits are also offered by order.

Arbonne

Uber Kuchi

So excited to welcome back Uber Kuchi to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Specializing in vintage ethnic jewelry and textiles from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Israel, and Africa. We stock unique costume and jewelry making supplies including vintage tribal buttons, backpacks, stamped metal pieces, beads, pendants, embroideries, tassels, bronze jewelry making tools and wood block textile/pottery stamps. Uber Kuchi has a compassionate mission dedicated to helping the countless Afghan refugees.

Earth Hands Arts

So pleased to announce renowned tattoo artist Beth Potter with Earth Hand Arts to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Earth Hand Arts - tattooer making other things out of natural elements. All stones are uncut in their natural state. Driftwood art and stones carefully crafted and made a original, one of a kind.

Tim Tanker Art

We are so excited to welcome back Tim Tanker to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar for all three days. Artist, Printmaker from CT involved in the punk community.

Gentle Healing Massage & Bodywork

Welcome Gentle Healing Massage & Bodywork to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Joining us for Saturday, Dec 9 market only.
https://www.gentlemassages.com/
Stephanie received her Connecticut State License in Clinical Massage Therapy in 2005 from The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. Prior to that, she received her BS from the University of Connecticut in Exercise Science/Fitness
Management in 1999. After being a Personal Fitness Trainer for several years, she embraced the desire to work with people on more of an emotional level.
Some of her other notable experience includes being a Physical Therapy Aid and volunteer in Hospice and Nursing homes, providing simple comfort to residents.
Stephanie is stepping back into doing her work as a Massage Therapist after a four year break to raise her son and help her mother pass comfortably and in a dignified manner at home in 2014. “I am very excited to be back at my professional passion again. It gives me great pleasure and purpose when I am able to assist people in feeling good in their bodies and offer this work to the world”.
 

Moonphaze Creations

Pleased to announce Moonphaze Creations hand crafted creations influenced by the moon. At Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Joining us for Saturday, December 9th only.

Kate Stephen Jewelry

Elated to announce Kate Stephen Jewelry to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Kate Stephen Jewelry is a line of jewelry inspired by a deep connection to nature, meditation and the creative process. Bold yet minimal, fluid yet geometric, the sculptural metal and crystal designs have an innate organic aesthetic. KSJ also produces one-of-a-kind wall art and other goods for the home.

Lisa's Soaps Naked & Natural

We are so excited to announce Lisas soaps naked and natural LLC to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. We are so lucky to have this vegan soap at our event. When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. You will be amazed at the array of the aroma and variety.

Creatively Yours

Cinder & Salt

We are so excited to announce Cinder + Salt  to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar.
Joining us all 3 market days.
Cinder and Salt is a lifestyle brand guided by two core values:
that eco-friendly and sustainable design can also be fresh, modern and fun, and that everything we need on this Earth, already exists.
We strive to design and create innovative, stylish and fun products out of ‘landfill destined’ clean waste and reusable materials. By thinking outside the box we aim to find ways of creating original designs while working with sustainably sourced materials to guide the design process.
Cinder and Salt believes firmly in providing meaningful jobs for artists, having a minimal carbon footprint on the Earth and creating unique, stylish and attainable design items to wear, use, decorate and gift.
 

Two Trick Pony

We are so excited to announce Two Trick Pony to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Saturday, Dec. 9th only.
Two Trick Pony is an eco-friendly paper goods company based in Massachusetts. We specialize in playful, modern card designs that are screen printed by hand in vibrant color on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper.

Grateful Pawz

We are grateful to have Grateful Pawz at Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Friday & Saturday market days only.
Looking to keep your pet warm this winter or find a great holiday gift for pet-loving family & friends? Grateful Pawz has custom designs to warm the hearts of your dog, cat, pot-belly pigs and more!
Reversible fleece lined coats are great for chilly weather and there are many articles citing the necessity of a sweater or coat for your dog in the colder winter months.
Grateful Pawz also offers custom designed rain jackets for those days when it’s truly “raining cats & dogs”.

Crafted Curiosities

Welcome Crafted Curiosities to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar.
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am a fabric dye artist. I offer both traditional tiedye designs as well as modern and abstract fashion dyed apparel. I'd love to hear from you about custom orders for the holidays as well!
Crafted Curiosities is an expression of my personal love affair with fabric dye and all its capabilities and quirks. There are lots of traditional designs to please the tie-dye loving hippie in all of us, but I also create many less traditional designs that are universally appealing. Dyeing fabric soothes my soul and makes me happy, and I hope wearing my work will do something positive for you as well!
 

Shaunda Holloway Arts

So thankful to announce Shaunda Holloway Arts will be joining Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar for all three market days.
Shaunda Holloway (Sekai) is painter/printmaker and writer born in New Haven, CT. Her writing has been published in ESSENCE magazine, CT Post, Inner City, Stand Our Ground Poems for Trayvon Martin and Marissa Alexander and other publications. Her paintings and prints have been exhibited throughout the east coast, including New Delhi, India.
https://www.shaundaholloway.com/
 

Loren Frank Paintings

Please welcome Loren Frank Paintings to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us all 3 market days.
Loren Frank is a mixed media painter using the landscape to express our connection to earth and earth energy. Working to heal the earth and spread awareness.

Creatively Crochet

Please welcome Creatively Crochet to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Sunday, December 10th only.
Creatively Crochet uses animal free yarn for their unique creations. Crocheting blankets or scarves has been a de-stresser for me over the decades. A few years ago I started making ruffled and arm knit scarves and giving them to friends and family as gifts. They were always thrilled with them and valued their new, handmade accessories. Those reactions proved to me that my couch projects were more than just that; they brought joy to people. Creatively Crochet was born!

Happy Hippie Heads

Welcome Happy Hippie Heads to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Sunday, December 10th only.
All things kind for all kind heads. All items handcrafted from the finest, highest quality home decor fabrics and materials. Upcycled wears as well.

ART of DiNo

Excited to announce ART of DiNo will be joining Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Saturday, Dec 9th only.
With my hands, mind, pens, paint, and a guitar...
with help from all the invisible forces out there...
wherever they may be
www.ARTofDiNo.com

Crystal Landscapes

Excited to announce Crystal Landscapes to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Sunday, December 10th. Our company is founded on the idea that the natural beauty of crystals should be available to the public and not just in the halls of museums. We also find that energy workers appreciate having a local source of quality natural crystal material. We offer only natural crystal material – we do not carry material that is dyed or coated. Our crystal clusters come mounted on hand-made wooden bases for attractive display and are boxed for gift-giving. Our single-crystal points are packaged in cloth pouches suitable for gift-giving or just for personal carrying.

The Garden of the Octopus

Pleased to announce The Garden of the Octopus to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. Joining us Saturday only.
Artist Nikki Katz is thrilled to participate in Compassionfest! Nikki is a yogi, a mom, and an explorer who has been vegetarian and a painter since her teens. She has formally studied art at University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has shown her large paintings at coffee shops there. Nikki's notecards reflect a love of nature and deep respect for simplicity traditions and folk art. Nikki is happy to create custom cards as well! Follow her on Instagram @thegardenoftheoctopus or find her at local farmer's markets.

COMPASSIONFEST 2017
Cruelty-free Craft & Product Vendors

Grape Cat Vegan Clothing and Accessories

So excited to announce Grape Cat Vegan Clothing and Accessories to Compassionfest 2017! Grape Cat is an online vegan retail store carrying all of your fashion needs from t-shirts to coats, and wallets to duffel bags, and everything in-between.

Compassion Company

We are so grateful to welcome back Compassion Company to Compassionfest 2017. Vegan owned and operated, Compassion Company provides shirts that allow people to announce their cruelty-free lifestyle to the world. We believe that the best way to affect social change is to lead by setting a positive example. We want everyone to feel proud about where their clothing came from at every point during production. http://www.compassionco.com/

Honored to have our next vendor and sponsor, Lisa's Soap "Naked and Natural". We are so lucky to have this vegan soap at Compassionfest 2017. When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. You will be amazed at the array of the aroma and variety.

2 cents Home Grown

We are so excited to announce 2 cents Home Grown to Compassionfest 2017. Offering an array of locally home grown planters, crafts, and birdhouses. Find out more! 2 cents Home Grown Grocer also offers a variety of vegan, gluten free baked goods and soups. Locally sourced and always made fresh.

 

Porkchopstick Studios

We are excited to announce Porkchopstick Studios will be at Compassionfest 2017. It really did start with a Pig! In addition to pigs, cats, birds, fish, sharks, and many more are included! Longtime supporters of animal rights, mammal rights, and concern for all beings to be authentic, and let happiness and peace prevail is the hope and goal for all.
This belief is at the core of our Porkchopstick Studios, and includes embracing the fun, funky, whimsical, sometimes snarky, sometimes tongue in cheek. And why not? Life is too short to not feel joy, and be open in spreading it to others! We celebrate and support creativity of all types, because we believe everyone carries that spark.
We seek to create, inspire, and support. With educational and professional backgrounds in Fine Art, concentration in painting, photography, printmaking as well as appraisal, gallery ownership, advocate for open space and rights for living things has brought our road here to Porkchopstick Studios.

Sleeping Giant Hemp

Pleased to welcome back Sleeping Giant Hemp Company, LLC to Compassionfest 2017. Let's talk about the values of industrial hemp and the clothing, accessories, pet products, and craft items that can be made from hemp. Stopping by the Sleeping Giant Hemp table is an excellent chance to see what we have, to learn more about the true wonders of hemp as a extremely sustainable plant and perhaps to pick up a gift. Love your human? We have everything from belts and bags to tees and pullovers. Love your dog? We carry Planet Dog fleece-lined hemp webbing collars and leashes.

Hipponotic Candle

Hipponotic Candle is excited for Compassionfest 2017. Hipponotic Candle's line "Animal Refuge" will be at this summer's event. Artwork done by Bret Logan. These are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of these beautiful animals. 5% proceeds will be donated to Turgwe Hippo Trust.

Twin Hearts Design

We are so excited to announce Twin Hearts Design to Compassionfest 2017. We are twin designers who enjoy designing and creating greeting cards that leave our customers filled with satisfaction and happiness. We are happy to talk to you about any questions you may need or have! Feel free to check out or shop or if you are local feel free to contact us to arrange something.

Florapothecarie

So excited to welcome back Florapothecarie to Compassionfest 2017! 100% natural + vegan beauty, lovingly handcrafted in small batches in Connecticut. I use only the highest quality natural, organic, and fair trade certified ingredients in my expertly crafted sugar and salt scrubs, bathing salts, lip and body balms, whipped body butters and more. My products contain absolutely no artificial colorants, fragrances, parabens, preservatives, or other toxic chemicals.
 

Kate Stephen Jewelry

So excited to announce Kate Stephen Jewelry to Compassionfest 2017. Kate Stephen Jewelry is a line of jewelry inspired by a deep connection to nature, meditation and the creative process. Bold yet minimal, fluid yet geometric, the sculptural metal and crystal designs have an innate organic aesthetic. KSJ also produces one-of-a-kind wall art and other goods for the home.

JoHa Designs

So excited to announce Modern Bohemian-Inspired JoHa Designs to Compassionfest 2017! Every item sold from JoHa Designs is hand-made and held up to a very high standard. I take pride in my craftsmanship and work hard to create high quality items for reasonable prices.
JoHa Designs also believes in staying as "green" as possible. All of my ornaments and paper beads are made from upcycled materials (old books, calendars, etc.) and my jewelry boxes and gift/note cards are made from 100% recycled paper.

Andrew Wallach Revolution Art

So excited to announce Revolution Artist Andrew Wallach to Compassionfest 2017!
…."REVOLUTION ART”. Centrifugal force beams arms and legs, reaching, swirling, mixing, blending with a mind of their own.
Alive, like a hurricane, twisting, turning and streaming with vibrancy, they convey movement, they pull the viewer deeper into the painting, a type of hypnotic fulmination. ...explosive yet peaceful.
"What is a Myndstorm? they are self portraits of my own thoughts, as my head is filled with colours, exploding with vibrant rapture."
-A. Wallach
“Andrew’s work walks the line between chaos and order, he sets up the perimeters yet he controls the results to a certain point. So much depends on chance and a host of variables(temperature, viscosity, speed, chemical reaction and the placement of the paint). there’s a performance to creating his paintings and they continue to change and evolve(and grow) even after the performance is over.” – Jana Liptak
 

The Conjurers of Elm

Groovy Cat

Pleased to announce Groovy Cat to Compassionfest 2017. Handcrafted crystals & semiprecious stone jewelry, Aromatherapy products, vintage beads, and unique trinkets for the bohemian spirit! All made with love and healing intentions.

  Darlene Doughty Designs

Pleased to announce Darlene Doughty Designs to Compassionfest 2017.http://www.darlenedoughtydesigns.com.
My business started in 2008 during an ice storm, when we didn't have power for 10 days. I had some agate slabs and cord so I made necklaces. While wearing my new creations to the supermarket a few days later 3 complete strangers stopped me and asked me where they could get a necklace. I told them I would gladly make them one, this was the birth of Darlene Doughty Designs! Over the past years I have become a reiki practicioner and a Grace Blessings giver. I incorporate all the great energy, love and blessings into my creations.
My jewelry range's from every day casual to highly desirable fashion pieces. I am very proud to present my collection to you with love and big hugs.
Darlene
 

Izzy's Fine Arts & Apparel

Pleased to welcome Izzy's Fine Arts & Apparel to Compassionfest 2017! Born and raised in Connecticut, I started participating in art events by showing my drawings. Soon after I decided to teach myself how to make jewelry and I've been doing it ever since! Aside from the jewelry I embelish jewelry bags and head bands. I also taught myself how to knit. I create scarves and fingerless gloved which I adorn with beads or rhinestones. Other things I have made are crochet necklaces and bracelets to gothic looking chokers, beaded necklaces and ladder chained necklaces. I enjoy learning new techniques, so most pieces are one of a kind.

A Momentary Calm & After Midnight Creations
 

Creatively Yours

Pleased to announce Creatively Yours to Compassionfest 2017. Come stop by Creatively Yours...
Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, Young Living essential oils.
 

Earth Hand Art

So excited to announce renowned tattoo artist Beth Potter with Earth Hand Arts to Compassionfest 2017. Earth Hand Arts - tattooer making other things out of natural elements. All stones are uncut in their natural state. Driftwood art and stones carefully crafted and made a original, one of a kind.

Yoga Animalia Project

We are ecstatic to have Yoga Animalia Project back with us for Compassionfest 2017. Photographer of the Yoga Animalia Project: portraits of farmed animal sanctuary residents. Traveling the country in my RV or Prius to a sanctuary near you.

Obergs Photos LLC

Pleased to announce ObergsPhotos LLC to Compassionfest 2017. Prints from New England.
 

Re Solved

Pleased to announce Re Solved to Compassionfest 2017! Life Activations This is a 22-strand DNA Activation that awakens your divine blueprint and heightens your connection with your Higher Self. It also enables you to bring in and hold more Light (positive energy) in your physical body, empowers you to maximize your potential to bring forth unrealized talents and abilities, and gives you more energy and clarity. It begins a process of releasing unconscious patterns (old emotional traps we fall into), while increasing your ability to use more of your brain and clears family and genetic karmic patterns.
 

Tim Wengertsman

Pleased to welcome back Tim Wengertsman to Compassionfest 2017. I am an artist, printmaker from CT involved in the punk community.

Living Better, LLC

Pleased to announce Livingbetter/ Skincare- Nutritarian- Aromatherapy to Compassionfest 2017. Organic skincare consults / certified aromatherapist / Nutritarian Education. Workshops / private consults.

The Vegan Potter

Thrilled to announce The Vegan Potter Pots for Everyday Foodies to Compassionfest 2017. Our five senses gather input every time we set our eyes on delicious food. The aroma, the colors and even how it's being served can affect the flavor of our meals. Serving home made food in pottery made by hand can connect us with culture, heritage and our roots. You make food with love. Why not serve it out of pots made with love?

The Key to Balance, LLC

So excited to announce The Key to Balance, LLC to Compassionfest 2017. Authentic self-care begins in the kitchen. Kitchen Alchemist, Transforming your health in the kitchen Personal Chef, Macrobiotic Health Coach, Herbalist "Jump Start" Kitchen Packages, Whole Food Plant-based Menus Seasonal, Vegan & Macrobiotic Herbal Apothecary Recommendations, Organic Gardening Consultations.

Vegasm.Orgazine

Vegasm Orgazine is a Connecticut collective we strive to bring awareness to animal rights issues, veg-friendly locations, cruelty-free shopping options, DIY home-made essentials, plant-based recipes, local stories, and community outreach. Would you like to share with us? Please contact us at vegasm.org@gmail.com.
 

OM Pajamas

Om Sleepwear is manufactured in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The state of the art factory is located in the Madurai district where the workers are treated lovingly, with respect and care. Established in 2002, the MCT Sewing Program teaches women how to tailor. Skills are taught such as pattern making, fitting and measuring so they can be self sufficient. This will allow them to support their families and communities.
 

J & J Apothecary

Skin care products made with natural and organic ingredients, vegan, ethically sourced, and never tested on animals. Handmade in small batches in CT.
 

Our Secret Treehouse

Inside you'll discover a parade of cartoon critters and beasts, representing billions of years of life's magnificent evolution on Earth. From bunnies to brontosaurs, the gang's all here! And so are their stories, waiting for you to explore... At our secret treehouse, science and whimsy collide. Our buttons, prints, magnets, and more are created from original, hand-drawn artwork using as many eco-friendly components as possible. Our secret treehouse is your authoritative source for scientifically accurate art, wearables, and miscellanea of the cartoon sort!
 

Imagine Wellness

Excited to announce Imagine Wellness to Compassionfest 2017. At Imagine Wellness, we are committed to creating a holistic treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your individual needs. We believe that massage therapy is an integral part of any wellness plan and the health of our clients. We strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients while providing an environment of understanding, respect, dignity and compassion.

Vegan Teacher

Come on a low- carbon footprint journey with us as we explore and engage in lifestyles of veganism, spirituality, sustainability, and mindfulness.
 

Whispering Tulips

Whispering Tulips https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhisperingTulips?ref=shop_sugg to Compassionfest 2017. I have always liked how beautiful a flower can be. Growing up, I have always been around gorgeous gardens that my dad would make for us. I would always take pictures of them for my photography class, but i never thought that I would be making jewelry based on flowers.
I am also a big fan of jewelry. Growing up, my arms would be covered with bracelets and I would always be on the hunt for interesting necklaces to wear. I would at least wear 5 or 6 bracelets on each wrist (and still do to this day), a long necklace, and my class ring. It never occurred to me that jewelry making should be a hobby.
My interest in crafting came from when my mom, her friend, and I went to a crafting show. Going into it I thought 'Man, this is going to be a long day', but the moment I walked into the room I was in awe. There was so much creativity, and passion that I knew immediately that I had to be apart of that. I thought that if they can make these things, that I can to. As I was browsing through Etsy, I saw that many people where doing the exact thing that I am doing. They saw something that they were interested in, and just went for it. I knew that I at least had to try.
The store for now will just have necklaces, and hopefully in the future, it will have pictures that I have taken and greeting cards that I will make. I hope you like the pieces just as much as I do.
 

Piece of Mind Arts

Compassionfest Presents "Vegan Holiday Bazaar"
Crafters, Products, and Service Providers 2016
 

Yoga Animalia Project

Cameron O'Steen is a photographer, yoga teacher, and animal caregiver, sometimes all at once. He worked at a farm animal sanctuary for more than five years providing direct care for hundreds of non-human animals, but also conducting tours and regaling human visitors with the residents' stories. Cameron delights in being a storyteller, whether via his portraits of non-human animals in the Yoga Animalia Project, through his yoga guidance and photography as Yogatography with the Photo Sadhana project, or as Queer Eye Photography weddings and Vim & Vigor Photography. Find out more at www.YogaAnimalia.com.
 

Plants-4-Prevention

Plants-4-Prevention is a service that offers complete plant-based health and nutrition education consulting grounded in the principles founded by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. This approach focuses on scientific evidence-based data used to promote the ideal diet for health promotion and disease prevention, as well as disease reversible in many cases. The goal of Plants-4-Prevention is to educate the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet for optimal health. http://www.plants4prevention.com/

Tim Wengertsman

Pleased to announce Tim Wengertsman Art. I am an artist, printmaker from CT involved in the punk community. Dog/ Animal/ Pitbull lover.

No Meat Athlete New Haven

Do you like to run? Or are you interested in learning to love running? Are you living in the New Haven, CT area looking for healthy and welcoming community? Ask Liz Garrett about how you can get involved in No Meat Athlete.
No Meat Athlete is about giving you tools, not preaching. We’re all about training tips, recipes, advice on how to transition, and the occasional dose of inspiration.

Henna & Trinkets

Pleased to announce Henna Tattoo & Trinkets. Providing plant-based henna body art Saturday, Dec 10th.

Sacred Mystery Arts

Artist and an intuitive reader. She uses myths, fairytales and archetypes to inspire new ways of perceiving life.
Angels, Archetypes and Fairytales is the name of the intuitive guidance deck...We are all familiar with archetypes and stories. They are all around us and have become imbedded deeply into our subconscious mind. We can use these stories to guide, instruct and inspire us...

Earth Hand Arts

Earth Hand Arts - tattooer making other things out of natural elements. All stones are uncut in their natural state. Driftwood art and stones carefully crafted and made a original, one of a kind.

Gentle Healing Massages

http://www.gentlemassages.com/ Stephanie received her Connecticut License in Clinical Massage Therapy in 2005 from The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. Before going to massage school Stephanie was a Personal Fitness Trainer for several years when she was being called to work with people on a deeper level. She has traveled extensively around the world to work and learn with practitioners of different healing modalities.

 

Creatively Yours

Come stop by Creatively Yours...
Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, Young Living essential oils..

Two Trick Pony

Two Trick Pony is an eco-friendly paper goods company based in Massachusetts. We specialize in playful, modern card designs that are screen printed by hand in vibrant color on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper.

Uber Kuchi

Specializing in vintage ethnic jewelry and textiles from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Israel, and Africa. We stock unique costume and jewelry making supplies including vintage tribal buttons, stamped metal pieces, beads, pendants, embroideries, tassels, bronze jewelry making tools and wood block textile/pottery stamps. Uber Kuchi has a compassionate mission dedicated to helping the countless Afghan refugees.

Grape Cat

Grape Cat is an online vegan retail store carrying all of your fashion needs from t-shirts to coats, and wallets to duffel bags, and everything in-between.

Abigail Castagnaro

Abigail is a self taught glass artist that has been loving and creating her art for over 7 years. She grew up and explores the woods of Massachusetts where both the flora and fauna inspired her creations in glass. Abigail thoroughly enjoys talking with her clients and creating their vision into glass art.

Porkchopstick Studios

Original linocuts, available in as many formats as you can imagine! We have our 2017 Calendar, awesome notepads, cards, magnets and much more! It all started with a pig, & his love of noodles... The rest is history! Some proceeds donated to The Minnow Fund providing assistance to animals.

Tynne Love Raw Chef and Herbalist

Tynne Love is an Raw food Chef, offering Nutritional Guidance for Natural Healing, Clinical Herbalist Western & Chinese, Qi Gong Instructor & Wellness Advocate.

Jennifer Faye Art

My watercolor paintings are inspired by nature, meditation, passions and my love of colors and the flow of the watercolor medium.

Grateful Pawz

Looking to keep your pet warm this winter or find a great holiday gift for pet-loving family & friends? Grateful Pawz has custom designs to warm the hearts of your dog, cat, pot-belly pigs and more!
Reversible fleece lined coats are great for chilly weather and there are many articles citing the necessity of a sweater or coat for your dog in the colder winter months.
Grateful Pawz also offers custom designed rain jackets for those days when it’s truly “raining cats & dogs”.

Our Secret Treehouse

Inside you'll discover a parade of cartoon critters and beasts, representing billions of years of life's magnificent evolution on Earth. From bunnies to brontosaurs, the gang's all here! And so are their stories, waiting for you to explore... At our secret treehouse, science and whimsy collide. Our buttons, prints, magnets, and more are created from original, hand-drawn artwork using as many eco-friendly components as possible. Our secret treehouse is your authoritative source for scientifically accurate art, wearables, and miscellanea of the cartoon sort!

The Vegan Potter

The Vegan Potter, specializing in functional stoneware pottery and suggesting yummy vegan recipes. Our five senses gather input every time we set our eyes on delicious food. The aroma, the colors and even how it's being served can affect the flavor of our meals. Serving home made food in pottery made by hand can connect us with culture, heritage and our roots. You make food with love.
Why not serve it out of pots made with love?

The Diesel Dog, LLC

This year featuring handmade ornaments of animals. Every dog is a walking piece of art at The Diesel Dog LLC! Professional all breed grooming in a relaxing environment will make your pup feel pampered. Want to make your dog feel even more special? Painted pet portraits are also offered by order.

The Striped Cat Metalworks

Most of my ideas come from my love for animals and the nature that I enjoy being in. I so love what I do, but I am more hoping that my pieces will create conversation and change for the animals, plants, and humans we share this Earth with. All pieces start with a thought in my head, an article read, a picture seen, a situation I have been in, and then it is drawn onto paper. From paper it is then cut out, soldered, and polished in my little chicken coop studio I share with my artist daughter.

Lisa's Soaps "naked and natural"

When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. You will be amazed at the array of the aroma and variety.

Sleeping Giant Hemp

Let's talk about the values of industrial hemp and the clothing, accessories, pet products, and craft items that can be made from hemp. Stopping by the Sleeping Giant Hemp table is an excellent chance to see what we have, to learn more about the true wonders of hemp as a extremely sustainable plant and perhaps to pick up a gift. Love your human? We have everything from belts and bags to tees and pullovers. Love your dog? We carry Planet Dog fleece-lined hemp webbing collars and leashes.

Crafted Curiosities

My name is Julie, and I am a fabric dye artist with eclectic taste. You'll find traditional designs alongside modern fashion trends, and about half of my items are upcycled. Every item is one of a kind.

Groovy Cat

Handcrafted crystals & semiprecious stone jewelry, Aromatherapy products, vintage beads, and unique trinkets for the bohemian spirit! All made with love and healing intentions.

Compassion Co.

Animal rights activist owned and operated, Compassion Co. provides shirts that allow people to announce their cruelty free lifestyle to the world. We believe that the best way to affect social change is to lead by setting a positive example and creating opportunities for conversations with others. We want everyone to feel proud about where their clothing came from at every point during production. To achieve this, all our designs feature original hand drawn art that you won’t find anywhere else. Our shirts are made from ultra soft recycled or domestically grown organic cotton printed with water based discharge inks to create clothing that is not only extremely comfortable but also minimizes environmental impact. The shirts themselves are sweat shop free, assembled by workers in the United States. All our screen printing is done by hand exclusively by our long time friends at Leave Your Mark Screen Printing in Florida. In addition, 5% of every sale will be donated to an organization, changed every three months, that promotes animal rights and a cruelty free lifestyle.

OM Pajamas

Om Sleepwear is manufactured in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The state of the art factory is located in the Madurai district where the workers are treated lovingly, with respect and care. Established in 2002, the MCT Sewing Program teaches women how to tailor. Skills are taught such as pattern making, fitting and measuring so they can be self sufficient. This will allow them to support their families and communities.

J & J Apothecary

Skin care products made with natural and organic ingredients, vegan, ethically sourced, and never tested on animals. Handmade in small batches in CT.

Hipponotic Candle

Hipponotic Candle newest candle line "Animal Refuge" will debut at this years winter event. Artwork done by Bret Logan. These are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of these beautiful animals. 5% proceeds will be donated to Turgwe Hippo Trust.

COMPASSIONFEST 2016

Hipponotic Candle

Hipponotic Candle started in 2011, Hipponotic Candle makes hand-poured candles with only the finest natural ingredients. Made with vegan soybean wax, they burn clean, with almost no residue — unlike paraffin candles, which release toxic and sooty petro-carbons. We also use 100% pure essential oil scents, as opposed to the artificial chemicals used in mass production candles. We now offer a line of mixed fragrance oil that is skin safe.  Altogether, you can enjoy the “Hip-o-notic” experience while not having to worry about harming the environment. With a variety of unique blends to choose from, our candle selection and array of natural scents changes with the seasons. Our wax is slow burning due to its natural material. Fragrance throw may vary. Hand poured, Made in CT, cruelty free never testing on animals. Now donating 5% proceeds to save the hippo.
 

Piece Of Mind Arts

Piece of Mind Arts was born 6 years ago, though I've been crafting since I was very young. I started off painting and then picked up embroidery in 2010. I like to use recycled materials whenever possible. All my patches are done on old jeans, for durability. All my upcycled clothes were found at tag sales and second hand stores. They are given a second chance at life. All my items are one of a kind and made with lots of love. I hope you enjoy!
 

BBA

bba bracelets are meant to spread the sense of faith, love, beauty, strength, hope, and a free heart, that I have come to find through my journey. each stone, bead, and charm is picked carefully and with meaning behind it. bba bracelets are little reminders on your wrists to harness all of these things because you are worth it, you are not alone and this life is too short not to live it to the absolute fullest.

Sacred Mystery Arts

Nicole is an artist and an intuitive reader. She uses myths, fairytales and archetypes to inspire new ways of perceiving life. Angels, Archetypes and Fairytales is the name of the intuitive guidance deck...We are all familiar with archetypes and stories. They are all around us and have become imbedded deeply into our subconscious mind. We can use these stories to guide, instruct and inspire us.
 

MARG

MARG is a path that leads to eclectic and whimsical accessories handcrafted passionately, innovatively, ethically, with an eye on sustainability by talented artisans, nonprofit organizations and designers from around the world. MARG was born out of appreciation for innovative and inspired works of little known, extraordinarily talented people with an aim to share their story with the world. MARG encourages artisan partners to use environmentally friendly, sustainable natural resources including recycled materials to ensure each product has been crafted responsibly. MARG anticipates and hopes that people from around the world will join its journey in exploring and propagating the hidden riches from all corners and share in its effort to help artisans reap benefits of their labor.

Sleeping Giant Hemp

Let's talk about the values of industrial hemp and the clothing, accessories, pet products, and craft items that can be made from hemp. Stopping by the Sleeping Giant Hemp table is an excellent chance to see what we have, to learn more about the true wonders of hemp as a extremely sustainable plant and perhaps to pick up a gift. Love your human? We have everything from belts and bags to tees and pullovers. Love your dog? We carry Planet Dog fleece-lined hemp webbing collars and leashes.
 

Clinical Herbalist Tynne Love

Tynne Love is an Raw food Chef, offering Nutritional Guidance for Natural Healing, Clinical Herbalist Western & Chinese, Qi Gong Instructor & Wellness Advocate. To learn more about on going classes or to book a consultation go to Breatheoutstress@gmail.com

Groovy Cat

Handcrafted crystal & semiprecious stone jewelry, Aromatherapy products, vintage beads, and unique trinkets for the bohemian spirit! All made with love and healing intentions.

Spirit Collage

Lori Barker with Spirit Collage has been creating and exhibiting my art for 40 plus years. Many of my pieces are in a spiritual theme. What excites me most is using found or unusual materials to create mixed media, such as dyeing with rust and leaves. www.spiritcollage.com.

Quark Tees

Quark was created by artist Hadria Beth Hermele in 2014 and features artwork inspired by the sciences, all things geeky, sometimes a little bit punny.. or just plain silly. Check out all the geeky, silly, punny apparel at this years event

Laurie Lynne's Jewelry

Modern handcrafted clay meets vintage in Laurie Lynne's Jewelry & Accessories! (we don't use leather cording, we have chain, cable wire or pleather twist cording available) Stop by to see her jewelry, hair pins, headbands, wine stoppers and even book marks.
 

Crafty Mama J

I was an avid quilter until my daughter was born, but little fingers and pins and needles don’t go together, so that’s when I went back to crocheting, which I had learned as a child .I now have psoriatic arthritis which has slowed me down quite a bit, but when my fingers feel good I love to spend some time with my yarn and hooks and make crochet magic! I also love my embroidery machine. My favorite item I make are my hooded bath towels. I also enjoy upcycling items, like turning unloved records into record bowls, and turning curtain remnants into gypsy bags, I love creating unique items with funky fabric. You can find me almost anytime with a crochet hook and yarn or a fist full of fabric. I love the idea of sharing the items I’ve created allowing you to buy a piece of my creativity. And I am always happy to accept custom orders and try new ideas. I am an artist. A visionary. A designer. A craftsman. I am creating products worth valuing. Please know that each item is made with love .I truly LOVE what I do! I am Crafty Mama J ~ The Queen of Crochet...and so much more!
 

Lisa's Soap

When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. For all you mushroom fans you will be hooked on Chaga (made with mushroom tea oil). Honored to showcase a brand new soap made only for this event made with hemp oil and dark patchouli essential oil.
 

Petra Szilagyi

Surrealism is a trait inherited from my mother and grandmother; this makes a strong case for frequent use of breasts in my work. Making art is primarily a form of therapy for myself, I trust that the byproducts of this process, the artworks, speak to people beyond myself. I am very interested in morality. Not from a normative standpoint, but rather through a process of trial-and-error. My artwork serves as a laboratory for moral experiments.

Our Secret Treehouse

Inside you'll discover a parade of cartoon critters and beasts, representing billions of years of life's magnificent evolution on Earth. From bunnies to brontosaurs, the gang's all here! And so are their stories, waiting for you to explore... At our secret treehouse, science and whimsy collide. Our buttons, prints, magnets, and more are created from original, hand-drawn artwork using as many eco-friendly components as possible. Our secret treehouse is your authoritative source for scientifically accurate art, wearables, and miscellanea of the cartoon sort!
 

Kate Stephen Jewelry

Vegan-owned and designer-handcrafted, Kate Stephen Jewelry is a beautiful line of sculptural jewelry inspired by nature and the creative process. The organic pieces highlight reclaimed vintage beads, natural materials, and semi-precious stones, amidst fluid lines of copper, brass and silver. Kate has been designing jewelry for over 15 years. She loves playing with asymmetry and the juxtaposition of unexpected color and texture in her designs. Each KSJ piece is handcrafted by the designer in Connecticut.

The Nice Paper Co.

The Nice Paper Co is on the ultimate journey to promote kindness, generosity and joy one piece of paper at a time. The mission with The Nice Paper Co. is to help you share your stories, make something we often throw away into something we hold on to. Giving not just a piece of paper but a gift. Sustainable stationery. Cards made with recycled and plantable papers.

The Rock Garden

The Rock Garden is a bead, rock & mineral, gift, a metaphysical, book & jewelry shop and so much more.

Lilla Rose

Empty out your hair accessories draw. Once you buy a clip you will find it will be the only one you want to wear. Beautiful hair jewelry made with piano wire and beads. Comfortable, durable, long-lasting. Made with care to fit all hair types and textures even used for decorative scarf clips. Helping cancer survivors with head wraps. Lilla Rose flexi clips designs have been styling for years. Find your clip.

Uber Kuchi

Specializing in vintage ethnic jewelry and textiles from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Israel, and Africa. We stock unique costume and jewelry making supplies including vintage tribal buttons, stamped metal pieces, beads, pendants, embroideries, tassels, bronze jewelry making tools and wood block textile/pottery stamps. Uber Kuchi has a compassionate mission dedicated to helping the countless Afghan refugees.
 

Sperry Natural

100% vegan line using farm grown ingredients, our All Natural Skincare products are all sourced and produced in CT. Paraben free, detergent free, and using only natural fragrances from essential oils & hydrosols. Everything is so safe you could eat it (though its not recommended, just ask the dog). We believe all natural should be affordable for everyone, which is why none of our products are over $15, even for the specialty creams and lotions. We do not use animal fats in our products, they are vegan. We do not grow GMO’s, all of flowers, fruit, vegetables, and herbs are non-Gmo (some grow wild and we just encourage them). We use sustainable and natural practices for watering, fertilizing, and pest control too.
 

Grape Cat

Grape Cat is an online vegan retail store carrying all of your fashion needs from t-shirts to coats, and wallets to duffel bags, and everything in-between.

Crafted Curiousities

Crafted Curiosities CT is an expression of my personal love affair with fabric dye and all its capabilities and quirks. There are lots of traditional designs to please the tie-dye loving hippie in all of us, but I also create many less traditional designs that are universally appealing. Dyeing fabric soothes my soul and makes me happy, and I hope wearing my work will do something positive for you as well!

Florapothecarie

Florapothecarie is a line of 100% natural + vegan beauty, lovingly handcrafted in small batches in Connecticut. Maker Sami Jo Jensen uses only the highest quality natural, organic, and fair trade certified ingredients in her expertly crafted sugar and salt scrubs, bathing salts, body butters, skincare and more. florapothecarie products contain absolutely no animal fats or by-products, artificial colorants, fragrances, parabens, preservatives, or other toxic chemicals. You’re a natural beauty; keep your beauty natural.

Glenn P Art

Hand made spoons & utensils all made the traditional way. Wooden spoons and the stories they hold. It all started teaching wilderness and earth skills to teens at summer camp. I was working on advanced skills with the kids, spoon making being one of them. The kids all started off small or with metal spoons in mind. So I started exploring what wood could offer. I would make a spoon a day or something really crazy for the week and I did this all summer. The Summer camp had all ages there and in the morning we all hung out together. The younger kids started getting into spoon making too. They loved to watch the process in the morning and see how far it came by the end of the day. That inspire me to try different and harder designs. In turn the kids and teens started experimenting with their spoon shapes too. I want to keep this sharing and exploring going as I continue my spoon journey.

EarthHand Art

Earth Hand Arts - tattooer making other things out of natural elements. All stones are uncut in their natural state.
Zodiac:Taurus
Numerology:7
Palmistry:Earth

Alchemy Arts

Alchemy Arts Hand-made from Earth & Water, Forged of Fire and Air, and Blessed by the Ether, Alchemy is abound in these one-of-a-kind ceramics! From forming to firing, Violet Harlow has poured passion & channeled Energy into each item she makes. Her commitment to her Craft, both the visual & esoteric arts, find their way onto her pots, (and into intuitive tarot/astrological readings...) From Skulls/Skeletons & images of Spirit Animals, to Zen/Enzo circles & planetary glyphs, or actual impressions from Mother Nature- it all shows up in her own personal, curious style. In love with ceramics/pottery in all of it's forms, Violet has been making and teaching clay-arts for over a decade.

Hipponotic Candle

Hipponotic Candle started in 2011, Hipponotic Candle makes hand-poured candles with only the finest natural ingredients. Made with vegan soybean wax, they burn clean, with almost no residue — unlike paraffin candles, which release toxic and sooty petro-carbons. We also use 100% pure essential oil scents, as opposed to the artificial chemicals used in mass production candles. We now offer a line of mixed fragrance oil that is skin safe.  Altogether, you can enjoy the “Hip-o-notic” experience while not having to worry about harming the environment. With a variety of unique blends to choose from, our candle selection and array of natural scents changes with the seasons. Our wax is slow burning due to its natural material. Fragrance throw may vary. Hand poured, Made in CT, cruelty free never testing on animals. Now donating 10% proceeds to save the hippo. Pleased to announce that Hipponotic Candle has adopted 3 Hippos from the “Turgwe Hippo Trust”: Kucheck, Darrow, & Mystery.

Compassion Co.

Animal rights activist owned and operated, Compassion Co. provides shirts that allow people to announce their cruelty free lifestyle to the world. We believe that the best way to affect social change is to lead by setting a positive example and creating opportunities for conversations with others. We want everyone to feel proud about where their clothing came from at every point during production. To achieve this, all our designs feature original hand drawn art that you won’t find anywhere else. Our shirts are made from ultra soft recycled or domestically grown organic cotton printed with water based discharge inks to create clothing that is not only extremely comfortable but also minimizes environmental impact. The shirts themselves are sweat shop free, assembled by workers in the United States. All our screen printing is done by hand exclusively by our long time friends at Leave Your Mark Screen Printing in Florida. In addition, 5% of every sale will be donated to an organization, changed every three months, that promotes animal rights and a cruelty free lifestyle.

Sweet Life Threads

Sweet Life Threads began several years ago long before it even had a name. Back then it was just something fun for me to do on the side, selling upcycled headbands and accessories from my campsite at hippie festivals, and making custom clothes for myself and close friends. Who is Sweet Life Threads? My name is Cher and I am the owner, designer, creator, shopper, website writer, photographer, etc., etc. My fiance helps take pictures when I model, but besides that I am a ONE woman operation. I put all my effort into this business because what could be more fulfilling than creating beautiful things for people who love your work? Being eco-friendly is something that has always been a priority for me. Many people don’t realize that wearing the right clothing is another way to support a healthy environment! The name “Sweet Life Threads” resonates with me in a big way because I am driven to be happy and live my life the way I want- and you should be too!

Uber Kuchi

Excited to introduce Uber Kuchi. Specializing in vintage ethnic jewelry and textiles from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Israel, and Africa. We stock unique costume and jewelry making supplies including vintage tribal buttons, stamped metal pieces, beads, pendants, embroideries, tassels, bronze jewelry making tools and wood block textile/pottery stamps. Uber Kuchi has a compassionate mission dedicated to helping the countless Afghan refugees.

Embracing the Earth Pottery and Glass

So happy to have Embracing The Earth Pottery & Glass and their beautiful, one of a kind hand-made art. Working in the pottery industry for close to 15 years, and the glass industry for about 6 years. Each piece of clay created becomes a unique and functional piece of art. From mugs to bowls, serving dishes to baking dishes, every piece is created with love and good energy. Striving to make unique, functional pieces. All glazes and underglazes are lead free and are deemed food safe.

Bowtique By Alexa

Pleased to welcome, Bowtique By Alexa. Each one unique and hand-made in CT with love. Something found for all ages. Eye catching colorful variety of different patterns and sizes. “I graduated from college with a degree in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship a few years ago. When I get home from work, I sew hair bows! It’s a great stress reliever, and something I truly enjoy doing. I love sharing my designs with others!”

 

 

 

 

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Lilla Rose

Beautiful hair jewelry made with piano wire and beads. Made with care to fit all hair types and textures even used for decorative scarf clips. Helping cancer survivors with head wraps. Lilla Rose flexi clips designs have been styling for years. Find your clip.

Age Of Aquarius Creations

So happy to announce, Age Of Aquarius Creations (formerly known as Kim’s Closet), newly re-branding, updating and refreshing. We are thrilled to have the latest creations displayed at this event. Having interests in arts & crafts, nature and adventure. The idea started twelve years ago and has been evolving ever since. “Success is getting to create whatever your heart desires and being able to share it with the world!” -Age Of Aquarius Creations

Gloworx

Pleased to introduce, Gloworx. Handmade with cotton & love. You will fall in love with these adorable Compassionate Bears. Irresistible to kids. Once you pick one up you won’t want to put it back down.

Miss Wally

Pleased to welcome, Miss Wally Handcrafted Jewelry. Beautiful, modern, one-of-a-kind fused glass creations. Jewelry, plates, platters, lighting fixtures, wall hangings and accessories. Miss Wally uses only the finest art glass to create her one-of-a-kind accessories.

Black Tabby Studio

Black Tabby Studio is a small (but growing!) family-owned company, founded by a husband and wife team, that offers an ever-growing selection of designer greeting cards, thank you cards, invitations, and more!Made from 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW) recycled paper. Every product is lovingly designed and illustrated by Lindsey, the artist and owner of Black Tabby Studio, whose personal goal is to produce beautiful, quality products for customers to enjoy, and yet also serve a much greater purpose. By combining their talents, this husband and wife team, Mike and Lindsey, have created a company founded on the belief that “giving is better than receiving”. For every purchase made, 10% of the proceeds are donated to some amazing charities and organizations around the world.

MARG

MARG in Hindi means “path”. Therefore MARG is a path that leads to eclectic and whimsical accessories handcrafted passionately, innovatively, ethically, with an eye on sustainability by talented artisans, nonprofit organizations and designers from around the world. MARG was born out of appreciation for innovative and inspired works of little known, extraordinarily talented people with an aim to share their story with the world. MARG encourages artisan partners to use environmentally friendly, sustainable natural resources including recycled materials to ensure each product has been crafted responsibly. MARG anticipates and hopes that people from around the world will join its journey in exploring and propagating the hidden riches from all corners and share in its effort to help artisans reap benefits of their labor.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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