‘Hat Bop’ at Art Hop is where imagination, style and humor collide. Participants Strut! their stuff while wearing handmade whimsical, sculptural, and spectacular head pieces on the "hatwalk" for a delightfully fun experience! Organized by 'Play Intention' at Davis Studio.

Darren is an Anchor, Award-Winning Reporter and Executive Producer at WCAX-Channel 3 News and has won the National Edward. R. Murrow Award, four Emmy Awards, 14 Associated Press Awards, and so many more. Darren is a native Vermonter from the Northeast Kingdom and currently resides in Burlington.

WCAX was the first television station in Vermont and is celebrating 70 years this year! It remains the leading news station in the state.

Lily Sickles is the owner of Standing Stone Wines, a wine shop located in Winooski, Vermont. Opened in November 2023, the shop specializes in affordable wines, focusing on small family and organic producers. Sickles aims to make wine shopping enjoyable and accessible, with a commitment to supporting local businesses and donating a portion of sales to Indigenous causes. The shop also offers a wine club and various events to engage with the community!

TUMA is a one-woman operated upcycling venture where I breathe new life into preloved clothing and discounted items, transforming them into unique creations. This art of re-creating and crafting from scratch has long been my personal passion. Now, I aim to extend my artistic endeavors beyond myself and share them with others who often inquire about my style. The joy I derive from pouring my creativity into my craft is immense.

Nyaaké the DJ | Writer | Gratitude Muse

At Black Sacred Soul, our mission is to honor and uplift BIPOC voices and ideas through artistic expression and fashion. As a Black owned and operated business, we hope to empower those who have been left behind, to recognize those who came before us, and to inspire other BIPOC souls to follow their dreams and reach for greatness. We believe that all of us are sacred souls, so remember, Honor the Sacred in everything you do.

Onyekachi "Mezzy" Akalonu is a graphic designer, digital illustrator and visual artist from the Bronx, NY and currently lives in Colchester, VT. Through his brand, By Mezzy, he helps businesses create logos, develop their brand identity and create stunning graphics. He also utilizes various mediums, such as Procreate or oil pastel, to create original artwork. His journey into apparel design begins in 2019 with his Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) graphic tees. Today, apparel has become a cornerstone of the By Mezzy brand, spanning various pieces from hoodies to tote bags. 

Drawing from my studies as an art & design major at Saint Michael’s College, I focus on clothing design that breaks the cycle of fast fashion through my brand, Sustainable Party Girl. My hand sewn clothes are made with vintage and upcycled fabric that contribute to reduced carbon emissions and landfill use while still providing fun fashion for all bodies. I have designed and sewn for other upcycle clothing companies in New England and am now working on creating my own unique voice in the Burlington style community and beyond. 

I create and design clothes and accessories using found and resourced materials that lean towards street/athletic wear but also play with childlike comfort. Additionally, I incorporate more avant garde techniques into my pieces like tattooing (p)leather and making tote bags from fake grass. A pillar of my creative process is integrity and accessibility. I believe everyone deserves access to creativity and to be able to engage with art where they are drawn to. 

Carmella is an advocate for nurturing our Earth and promotes using scrap fabrics as a way to contribute. She is an eclectic artist and author with most recent book "Recycle.Inspire. Create. Reviving Earth with Historical Cultural Arts". As an Instructor at River Arts in Morrisville Vt., she is instructing needle-felting for beginners and a second needle felting class. Carmella is happy to speak and instruct on Historical Cultural Arts as a way to promote awareness of how recycling helps our Earth. 

I'm a self-taught designer who loves fiber arts, especially crochet. My garments are made from mostly recycled fabrics from thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets. My stuff is always one of a kind, and as sustainable as possible.

2C or not 2C the need to design with our planet in mind & teach these techniques to all.

2C designz founder Heather Fromkin is an eco artist/designer that uses upcycled materials & nature in their work. Helping our planet one design at a time.

Stash is a garment fabric store for makers, providing the materials, support and resources to make a self-made wardrobe. We strive to inspire our community to explore their own creativity, build their skills and create something unique to them.

At Little Bird, we learn to sew, craft, and expand our making horizons! Journey into a whole new world of craftsmanship and appreciation for all the work that goes into clothing. From beginner to advanced, young and old, Little Bird is for everyone, wherever they are on their sewing adventure!

Here at 4T2D [four•ti•tude], we're joy seekers, adventurers, and everyday life enthusiasts. We wake up ready for anything and we want our outfits to be too.

Designed and manufactured right here in Burlington's South End Arts District, we're making 4T2D in our backyard, so you can wear it in yours.

Darren is an Anchor, Award-Winning Reporter and Executive Producer at WCAX-Channel 3 News and has won the National Edward. R. Murrow Award, four Emmy Awards, 14 Associated Press Awards, and so many more. Darren is a native Vermonter from the Northeast Kingdom and currently resides in Burlington.

WCAX was the first television station in Vermont and is celebrating 70 years this year! It remains the leading news station in the state.

CASA is a bespoke studio curating sustainable design concepts. Bellcate School is an alternative high school amplifying neurodiverse voices and expression.

CASA X BELLCATE strives to positively impact people & the planet with garments inspired by nature, comfort & radical kindness.

Inspired by all things enchanted and ethereal, with a love for the beauty of nature, I started designing clothing and completed my first collection in 2023. My garments are fairy-like and often resemble flowers and snowflakes. All of the materials I use are vintage, antique, and sourced second hand.

Dakin Fuller (born Kara Torres) is a nonbinary Burlington, VT-based artist working in mediums that include acrylic on canvas, watercolor, and using upcycled and repurposed materials to make clothing and jewelry. Their materials-centered practice aims to reduce waste by using preexisting materials.

I produce eclectic sculptures, clothing, & jewelry. You may have seen my work at Art Hop, local galleries, shops, cafés, & craft shows. I create my artwork via an uninhibited stream of consciousness which allows me to make my inner sparkle outwardly apparent and encourage others to do the same.

My designs are gleanings from the challenging realm of self-love, where we learn empathy and acceptance of ourselves as connected humans and heal our inner light. No one is immune to suffering, we are all made of strength and struggle. We all share that beauty and pain and we are all worthy of love.

Gerald Fitzpatrick / Killerjeanne fabricates wearable art appliances and fits to the human body. A retired prosthetist (limb maker) who uses those skill sets acquired to create off the wall designs. He has two studios and divides his time between Champlain, New York and Columbus, Ohio.

I'm a self taught designer, originally from Ohio, specializing in crochet , which I have been doing since the age of 12. I started making clothes in the late 90's for a photographer friend and haven't stopped since.

My husband and I became proud Winooski residents in 2021.

Street Fairy is a one-woman operated upcycling venture where I breathe new life into preloved clothing and discounted items, transforming them into unique creations. This art of re-creating and crafting from scratch has long been my personal passion. Now, I aim to extend my artistic endeavors beyond myself and share them with others who often inquire about my style. The joy I derive from pouring my creativity into my craft is immense.

In 2019 Self-taught artist and lifelong Vermonter Tonya Whitney left full-time work in tech to focus on art, which led to an inspiring year-long (2021-22) SEABA art studio residency. Her current work is whimsical paper-mache sculptures (some can be worn!) and illustrations. Check her out online!

2C or not 2C the need to design with our planet in mind & teach these techniques to all.

2C designz founder Heather Fromkin is an eco artist/designer that uses upcycled materials & nature in her work. Helping our environment one design at a time.

Katarina Lisaius learned to sew from her mom, a costume designer, as a child. Her current work upcycles blankets and fabrics into wearable outerwear. The pieces always nod to their original design and function, while also celebrating their reimagined identities.