Mark your calendars for an event with style and substance: Tarra 2017. Celebrating women entrepreneurs and design-industry leaders, the two-day Denver event (October 20-21, 2017) on “The Politics of Design” features keynote speakers, the opportunity to meet some of the region’s smartest design minds, and some excellent shopping. Read all about the event, which asks how design can propel meaningful change in the world, here.

A highlight of Tarra 2017 is the Artisan Pop Up, which gathers 10 Colorado artisans and women-owned businesses—who craft everything from poetry-embroidered quilts to tattoos—under one roof at the Source. Here are some of our favorite picks from this weekend’s upcoming pop-up shop:

mortar and stone
Denver ceramicist Erin Patullo’s take on simple, intentional designs for her company Mortar and Stone aims to enhance relaxation and connection at home. mortarandstone.com
comma workshop
Comma Workshop’s handcrafted quilts feature original poems by Kerry Larkin, a Boulder-based quilter with a thing for words—and a degree in architecture. Her team of craftspeople machine-quilts each piece by hand, incorporating unique cursive script that ensures no two pieces are alike. commaworkshop.com
kate maller jewelry
A former architect, Kate Maller takes a fresh, layered approach to jewelry design. Handcrafted in Denver, her modern-yet-organic baubles use only recycled gold and silver, and sustainably sourced or reclaimed diamonds. katemaller.com
rootfoot
Boulder-based Rootfoot specializes in high-grade organic and wild-crafted essential oils, which star in a collection of unisex fragrances and oils. We love their variety of aromatherapy vehicles, from gorgeous medicine necklaces to rustic scent diffusers for the home. rootfoot.com
candelaria
Photo courtesy of Candelaria
alexa allen
From bowls and belts to clutches and totes, the handmade leather pieces from Boulder’s Alexa Allen are exquisitely designed, yet simple enough for everyday use. alexaallenis.com

Details:
Tarra 2017 Pop Up, October 20-21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd.
For more information or tickets to the event, visit tarra.com/TARRA2017. Tarra 2017 is co-sponsored by 5280 Home.