MAKER STORIES
The people behind the made.
Behind every handmade item in Cincinnati is a person who took a leap and kept taking them. These are their stories: how they started, how they’re growing, and where they’re headed next, whether that’s a second storefront or their first production run. Real makers, in their own words.
Scottie Bellissemo
Artist, Woodworker, Teacher
Artist and professional wood worker, Scott (“Scottie”) Bellissemo sat down with this writer at Wave Pool in Camp Washington, where he built and maintains the Wood Shop to share some of the challenges and high points of his creative journey as a Maker in Cincinnati.