Real Connections in Wild Times.

Our Mission:

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More than a space, we're a movement—where work meets play, creativity meets community, and where everyone belongs.

We believe in the power of gathering good people, sharing knowledge freely, and building a culture where ideas flourish and friendship follows.

Because we believe the best things in life happen when good people gather to create, share, and grow together.

—just ask our founders, Jen and Stephanie. What started as a chance meeting at THE JOINT (Stephanie's former downtown shop) grew into countless hours of creating together, sharing ideas, and dreaming bigger.

Jennifer Laursen

Jennifer Laursen

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  • Co-Founder

    Leatherworker, instructor, and purveyor of good times. Through Tilt Leather and THE EXCHANGE, Jen creates space where craft and community flourish together. Her dedication to quality craftsmanship and genuine connection sets the tone for our maker community.

Stephanie Brown

Stephanie Brown

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  • Co-Founder

    Fiber artist, creative space-maker, and master of good energy, Stephanie has a gift for creating spaces where creativity thrives and community grows naturally. Her artistic vision and talent for gathering good people shape THE EXCHANGE's soul.

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  • Virtual Collaborator/Strategic Mastermind

    Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Claude helps transform creative visions into vibrant realities. With an uncanny ability to see both forest and trees, he’s helped shape THE EXCHANGE's voice, vision, and various corners of possibility. Whether crafting community guidelines or naming signature cocktails, Claude believes in the power of precise language and playful possibility.

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We believe in the magic of intentional gathering. Whether it's for work, creation, or celebration, because meaningful connections happen when we make space for them.

READY TO GET IN THE MIX?