Reviving History through Wearable Art
Maker Faire Bay Area 2017
MAKERS
Creek Van Houten
Creek has been making jewelry for the last fifteen years with vintage and found treasures. Her father and grandfather were dentists who made jewelry as a hobby. She still uses their silversmithing tools. Jeweler, woman entrepreneur, gardener, mom.
Johnny Van Houten
Johnny has a background in audio engineering and construction. He is the master of soldering and has a love of railroad history, trains and hobo lore. Lego aficionado, space camp alumni, dad.
Revived heirlooms and wearable art inspired by the history of technology and fashion. Explore the history behind antique buttons, mechanical watches and other daily artifacts. Free project: Make an antique paper collage pendant.
What inspired you to make this project?:
Being a family business and making things is something we hope to inspire in others, especially young women. Now that I have a daughter, I want to encourage her to learn how to learn. I ended up with a career far different than I expected, but I use all my skills and technical abilities. Being a woman entrepreneur and an example to young people, especially girls, is my main inspiration.
