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Beyond RocketsAuthor: Clark Dunn
As Huntsville AL is primarily known for being the Rocket City because of its close association with the US Space Missions but Huntsville is so much more than that Huntsville is home to many high-tech companies, entrepreneurs involved in interesting startups, talented creatives, and much much more. My goal is to introduce you to some of these individuals that are taking Huntsville Beyond the Rocket. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 285: Cut A Rug: Bringing a Unique Art Experience to Huntsville with Brent Hobbs
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
What if you could walk into an art studio with no experience and leave with a custom rug you made yourself?In this episode, Clark sits down with Brent Hobbs, owner of Cut A Rug at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama, to talk about how he turned his creative background and love for pop culture into a unique, hands-on business.Brent shares his journey from studying graphic design at UAH to creating and selling handmade rugs, eventually opening a studio where anyone 14 and older can learn the art of rug tufting. They discuss what goes into making your own rug, why the experience is easier than you might think, and how Lowe Mill's creative community has helped his business grow.Plus, Brent shares the story behind his popular National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation-inspired rug that was featured on BuzzFeed and has sold thousands of copies around the world.They also talk about the future of Cut A Rug, opportunities for private events and team-building experiences, and why supporting local artists and businesses is so important to Huntsville's growing creative scene.Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a creative gift idea, or simply want to hear the story behind another Huntsville small business, this episode is worth checking out.Connect with Cut A Rug:Learn more about rug tufting workshops, custom rugs, and gift certificates through Cut A Rug at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment in Huntsville.https://www.cutarugtufting.comhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/760550988/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=christmas+vacation+fried+cat+rug&ref=sc_gallery-1-3&plkey=EuYKjSvCTurdkejB2AWkf66tvNc4%3ALT6d92c397ade0ceba99f80ed04655392225384987
