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WLM | shop A Tale of Three Stores A STORE WITH HEART in Powell A re you one of many of us who enjoy a regional arts and crafts show? Step into Heartworks, A Crafters Community, and be greeted by the work of dozens of northern Wyoming and southern Montana artisans, all at once, in one location that you can visit again and again. That’s a powerful visual, and this hometown Powell store is a powerful creation. The store is the brainchild of four partners, three of whom were members of the Yellowstone Weavers & Spinners Guild: Mary Vogel, Jan Sapp, Jan Sons and Susi McClain. Feeling the fatigue of the time and expense of traveling to fairs, they dreamed of a place where area artisans could gather to share their creations and offer them to the public. They gathered business cards and reached out to artisans who would meld well – a large majority of those contacted jumped on board, and in 2015, Heartworks was born. Big Horn Basin Artisans are represented over a broad base: as far north as Billings, Montana; as far west as Red Lodge, Montana; as far south as Thermopolis and as far east as Ten Sleep. Artisans can join the community as members, or be a consignment vendor; both members and consignment vendors are featured within the store. Membership benefits include a listing on the community’s website (heartworkscrafters.com), and the opportunity to be a featured artist of the month. Monthly featured artists have a website page dedicated to them for the month, center stage for their goods in the store, and hold a meet & greet session as well as special classes with the artist. Heartworks also hosts a monthly Cup & Craft get together, where coffee and crafting classes invite the community to come in and create. Be sure to follow their Facebook page for details on upcoming events. 24 Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine | Winter & Holiday 2016 By Kati Hime Images by Levi Hime