The Makers

The Makers: Empowering others through woodturning.

January 25, 2020

The Makers: Empowering others through woodturning. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant CUSTER TOWNSHIP  — For Norman Letsinger, woodturning has been a lifelong hobby. He never sells his finished pieces but instead gives them away as gifts to loved ones or donations to charity organizations. During a mission trip to Haiti, Norman wanted…

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The Makers: Marie Marfia, a Bone-ified artist.

January 19, 2020

The Makers: Marie Marfia, a Bone-ified artist. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Marie Marfia’s Bonafide Gallery and studio is located at 307 S. James St. Marie’s chalk pastel artwork is a mix of unique landscapes, portraits, and skeletonized replicas of famous paintings.  She credits her 30 years of using color…

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Justin Gustafson: Creating true-to-life images.

December 22, 2019

Justin Gustafson: Creating true-to-life images. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Justin David Gustafson was given a box of oil paints, brushes, and canvases as a teenager, and he has not yet stopped painting. He explains the steps required to layer and mix oil paints creating his true-to-life images. He enjoys…

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Ponchos by Tiffany, keeping toddlers safe and warm.

December 7, 2019

Ponchos by Tiffany, keeping toddlers safe and warm. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant LUDINGTON —Tiffany Heyse created her first car seat poncho for her son to avoid extra bulk when buckled into a five-point harness. The poncho slips on over a toddler’s head and keeps them warm when traveling to…

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The unintentional artist: Norm Letsinger, woodturner.

November 23, 2019

The unintentional artist: Norm Letsinger, woodturner. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Norm Letsinger never really considered himself an artist. He found an…

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