Deaf artisans show off creativity, small businesses during market at Olde Mother Brewing

Usually at weekend markets, the sound of conversations reverberates throughout the room as attendees speak to each other or with vendors about their products. But during the Deaf Artisan Market Day at Olde Mother Brewing on Saturday, instead of using their voices, artisans and attendees mainly communicated through American Sign Language and facial expressions. Dozens of people came out to the market to see the art, talent and products of local small businesses owned by people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.