Marsha Borden
Textile + Installation
What is Marsha Makes?
Marsha Makes focuses on community, sustainability, and quality.
Marsha Makes works within communities to create and deliver projects that are socially responsible and environmentally friendly.
Marsha Makes designs and makes all-natural goods for the home and garden, each by hand, one at a time.
Who is Marsha Makes?
Marsha believes in sustainability in products and services and in treading lightly on the planet.
Marsha believes that objects created with joy, intention and good materials bring those qualities with them wherever they go.
Marsha believes the imperfections and irregularities inherent in any handmade item adds lasting value and heirloom quality.
Marsha believes in buying less and buying better.
Marsha takes great pride in helping others appreciate the work of the hand, through skill sharing and teaching.
Marsha cares about eco-friendly processes to reduce our environmental footprint.
Where can i find Marsha Makes?
All across Connecticut, at schools, art centers, community centers, libraries, and everywhere in-between!
Since 2019, she’s shared her skills at Guilford Art Center, Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, Public Libraries across the state including Mitchell Branch Library and Guilford Free Library, local Connecticut Girl Scout Troops, Guilford High School Art Club and Common Ground High School in New Haven, Connecticut Mental Health Center, and Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services (IRIS), to name a few!
Contact Marsha to find out how she can work with your group!
Curious about Marsha’s handmade products? Find her Etsy shop at MarshaMakes. To date, she has sold her popular Yarny Bird Nesting Balls to happy customers in over 37 of the 48 contiguous states!
What are people saying about marsha makes?
Workshop Comments
“I loved the class!” Pat, Workshop Participant
“...Wow! Fabulous! So great...Great attendance, great questions.” Lisa S., Workshop Participant
“Thanks for leading a terrific and inspiring workshop.” Sharon L., Library Administrator
“…Marsha is a great teacher and has a wonderful way with the students” Lisa W., Workshop Coordinator
“Thanks for the great workshops! ...the kids really enjoyed themselves.” Angelina C., Children’s Librarian
“Thank you so much for the informative video.” Lisa A., Workshop Participant
“Thank you so much.” Alice C., Workshop Participant
“...really helpful workshop...appreciate all the wonderful teaching...”. Maureen B, Art Center Director
“Your tutorial was very helpful.” Claudia M., Workshop Participant
Product Feedback
“This nesting ball is the best! Beyond my expectations!” mcgovernj2, Etsy Customer
“Loved all the personal touches!! Thank you!” Erin, Etsy Customer
“Absolutely gorgeous. I ordered a nesting ball and requested warm, soft, neutral colors and Marsha did a fabulous job creating this. Thank you so much!” Sandi, Etsy Customer
“The birds are going to love it. Great customer service. I highly recommend!!!” Rebecca, Etsy Customer
“I am very happy with my purchase and really appreciate your thoughtful packaging!” Mary, Etsy Customer
“This is so cool! My bird loving sister will love it.” Timmyroe, Etsy Customer