MISS CHICKPEA'S FUNKY FIBERS
MISS CHICKPEA'S
Shelly Arroyo
Miss Chickpea, 2008, © Shelly Arroyo
In 2006, after many years in art show circuits in NE Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, I, Shelly Arroyo, A.K.A. Miss Chickpea to my fans, started my first brick-and-mortar studio, Miss Chickpea’s Funky Fibers, in Hudson, Ohio.
Miss Chickpea art show booth, 2004, © Shelly Arroyo
Miss Chickpea’s was full of wonderful people, both employees, and patrons. What started as a line of uniquely felted accessories, grew a loyal fan base of energetic people. Classes offered unique knitting and felting classes for all ages, while the store carried many wonderfully handmade fibers and my unique wares.
An energetic and creative place to hang out, Miss Chickpea’s Funky Fibers was truly a gem. Carrying luxurious fibers from all across the globe, designers young and old could be entertained with one-of-a-kind items they had never seen before. Unique class offerings and patterns gave even the seasoned fiber artist something new to learn.
Yarns, Miss Chickpea’s 2008, © Shelly Arroyo
Shelving, Miss Chickpea’s 2008, © Shelly Arroyo
Japanese Yarns, Miss Chickpea’s 2008, © Shelly Arroyo
Miss Chickpea’s University, © Shelly Arroyo
Closing in 2010, after a rougher recession and a much needed move to Texas to start my family, Miss Pea became Mama Pea, starting my supermom saga with my minions, Max and Mya.
Downstairs, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo
Funky Scarf, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo
View from upstairs, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo
Outside, Miss Chickpea’s, © Shelly Arroyo
MEET THE AUTHOR
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Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea!
I have been a graphic designer excelling in desktop publishing programs, dabbling in web design, and making brand content for twenty years. I have owned my own brick-and-mortar studios, and developed my own brands. Designing user-centric UX, beautiful graphics and meeting deadlines are some of my strongest skills…but don’t forget my killer macaroni and cheese!
PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my “balance” to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle! To learn more about Mama Chickpea, click HERE.
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When I’m not learning something new, I love creating anything arts and crafts, watching comedy, and cuddling with my crew — all alongside being immersed in my love of all things design.
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