Carol Hamelberg is a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and started making crafts for sale in 2013. She has been sewing since she was 6 years old and made most of her clothing in high school. She loves to sew crafts and is always looking for new ideas and patterns. Her handmade creations have been…
Franceil Masi was born in Coral Gables, Florida. Her great-grandfather and aunt were artists and at an early age she expressed herself through the visual arts and writing. She used to sit for hours to color in coloring books, build toys and Lego structures, and create new objects. Her great-grandmother was supportive of her and…
Concern America is an international development and refugee aid organization that works with economically impoverished communities around the world to develop long-term solutions to poverty. Building upon local knowledge and experience, Concern America trains villagers to become their own health care providers, water engineers, and artisan cooperative leaders. Since 1972, Concern America has worked in 15…
Artistique Studios Artistique Studios is delighted to present an array of art, jewelry and accessories that are perfect for holiday gifts. Award-winning artist Katie Gerlt, who has won many prizes at the E.N.C.’s own children’s art contests over the years, will offer her collections of art prints, note cards, clay charms, figurines, and Christmas decorations…
After working as an Archaeologist, Roxanne began to explore her fascination with jewelry and embarked on a journey to create some of her own pieces. She is learning new techniques all the time and is influenced by primitive designs from the ancient past, as well as the natural world and its raw organic nature. She…
Nayelli Cardenas is a Certified Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga Teacher with expertise in transformational bodywork, energy balancing and Hatha Yoga for active seniors. During the past 18 years she has focused her massage practice on the mind body connection and how it relates to healing, while studying the pioneering of soft tissue…
Hello everyone, I’m the new communications intern at the Environmental Resource Center and I’m very excited to meet everyone involved in this community. I’m a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, and I am looking forward to gaining insight and experience in the field of communications and marketing. I’ve had a passion for writing…
CALIFORNIA MOM TURNED DATE FARMER Rancho Meladuco Date Farm is inspiring a whole new audience for dates. Rancho Meladuco Date Farm was founded by Joan Smith in the Fall of 2015. She is a resident of Orange County California, mother of 3, CPA by trade, and most recently date farmer. She grew up in Bakersfield,…
Christi, Taylor and Brian were like most kids—environmentally responsible and active. They always carried re-usable water bottles to school and sports activities, but they had a problem. These bottles were BORING. What could they do about it? They were only kids. Fast forward to today, when they had an idea. They thought of the most…
Susanna has studied hand weaving since the 1960’s and is a member of the Weaver Guild. The objective of Susanna’s work is to surround herself, and others with beauty, magic, and creativity. As a Fiber Artist, she envisions the home as a circle of light that surrounds and nurtures. Her designs are spontaneous creations that…
Makena Dandley (center) is our new Events and Community Outreach intern. Makena will be helping us with facility rentals (eg. weddings), special events (eg. Artisans Marketplace), monthly events (Teacher’s Night Out), and outreach events (booth set-ups). We’re so happy to have someone with her background and enthusiasm on our team! Makena is a recent graduate…
Looking across our fire-pit to a sea of eager teachers, I feel humbled that they’ve chosen to spend their free time here at the ENC and excited to learn from each and every one of them. On September 27th, about 25 educators from all over Orange County gathered at the ENC for our first Teacher’s…