I do all sorts of random things; from playing volleyball, to training my dog, learning how to sew, going to craft shows and events with friends. I’ve got quite a large family to visit back home!
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I do all sorts of random things; from playing volleyball, to training my dog, learning how to sew, going to craft shows and events with friends. I’ve got quite a large family to visit back home!
“We wanted to create a space that was a hybrid of several business models to bring people together and expose them to art and culture.”
“I’m originally from Winnipeg, first generation immigrant from Poland! My whole family was born there, I was the only one born in Canada.”
“I host craft markets 4+ times a year, popup shops (this is our third, soon to potentially be a permanent spot), and workshops with local makers. I’d love to get into learning, doing business classes for makers and networking for creatives.”
"I started freelancing during the Spring of 2017, which was very much a decision that stemmed
from the heart. For most of my life, if I wasn’t working or studying, I was spending my free my
time creating, admiring and consuming visual art.
"Open Fire was created in 2015 when I decided to do something with my creative energy that at the time was not being utilized in the way I knew it could."
We've met about 8 years ago from mutual friends. We'd be going to the same local shows or parties. Only a year ago we've realized we had to same passion and love for houseplants.
"Prior to starting my company a year ago I was working in HR. I had a good job, but was getting tired of it, so decided to take a “temporary” break to think about what I wanted to do next. During that time, I started painting furniture..."
"I grew up in Kingston, went to Queen's for Philosophy/Engineering and graduated in 2007. Spent a few years working for non-profits and the federal government..."