June 12th, 2009

We get so many interesting and talented people visiting and working on projects in our studio. From screen printing business cards, designing a line of jewelry, to sewing costumes for a charity event, there are already many stories to share from our community of crafters.

This is the first of our ongoing series called Urban Crafter. We will be featuring the stories and work of people who have made The U.C.C their space for exploring and creating. We hope that you will be inspired to take some time, whether that be a full day or just an hour, to bring your unfinished projects and bubbling ideas out of your home and into the studio. Share your story, photos and creations with us and let’s join the handmade revolution together! :-)



Andria Ledon stopped by our studio one day with the idea to stitch some chopstick holders for her upcoming wedding. She didn’t have much experience with a sewing machine, so we talked about different ways she could get her project done in time. Andria came back into the studio a couple of weeks later with her awesome mom, Jade, who knew how to sew and was enthusiastic that her daughter wanted to get started. They worked in the studio with one of our sewing machines and spent the day learning from each other and talking to other crafters working nearby.





I learned that Andria not only made invitations for her wedding, but used her very own letterpress to print the original designs. She presses each design individually, using an 1889 Chandler & Price, foot operated platen press. No electricity boys and girls!

After earning a degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Andria worked as an Art Director for a Japanese toy company as well as a Senior Designer for a boutique advertising agency. She spent several years mastering the craft of letterpress before starting an independent design and letterpress company called Lilikoi. Recently, she and her best friend, Megan (a.k.a the Peaches), started a second creative business together called Peach Press. The two women are dedicated to creating personal and unique creations, tailored to each individual project. This is my favorite of their designs, the Phonograph!



Here is a photo of one of Andria and Jade’s finished creations from the day. It was really great to see a mother and daughter working together, learning from each other and laughing along the way. Her wedding took place on a beautiful island in Hawaii on May 30th. Congratulations newlywed!

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