Today we’d like to introduce you to Misty West.
Hi Misty, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
The Craft Station started out, not as a visionary or revolutionary idea, but out of mere necessity. What started as a husband just trying to make his wife happy by making sure she had a craft room in the house, evolved into a mobile classroom. The “craft room” got so big we had to make it mobile. So here we are, bringing our craft room to you. They say, “If you love what you do, you will never work a day,” and that is certainly true. I have taken my passion for teaching and for crafting and combined the two to create The Craft Station. Here you can learn the joy of art, the joy of crafts, or the joy of both.
My family and I have lived in Richmond Hill (barring a few Army postings elsewhere) since 2008. I retired from the Army in 2021 and we have been here full time since then. It is our hope that we can teach kids and adults something of value, and that is the simple joy of creative effort. From proudly displaying your own personal home décor, watching your kids explore their own creativity, or just learning something new; The Craft Station is for all of you who aspire to arts and crafts greatness but just may not have the space for your own craft room.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
This journey has been a learning process. Since we started on March 1, 2025, we have learned what markets work for us, what markets don’t, and where we can fit in within our community. I think helping people understand our vision and what we do has been the biggest struggle. We are unique in our community.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am retired from the military where I served as a Human Resources Professional for 23 years. I have previously owned other businesses including a recruiting company, a food truck, and professional dancing. My passion lies in crafting and teaching others to do so. I have many years of teaching adults but I’m most proud of my years of teaching my own daughter. Now that I have retired from the military, I homeschool our daughter, teach children at church, and now teach children how to tap into their creative side. I approach all my teaching like I approach homeschooling and I believe that sets me apart from others.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
I attend regular meetings of the Richmond Hill Business Referral Networking Group. It gives me an opportunity to meet other business owners in the community. Participating in community events also allows us to get our name known.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thecraftstationrh.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572988508394
