Spotlight on: Tolarian Creations
Our spotlight today shines on a new Geekery Market artisan, Tolarian Creations, headed up by Matthew Houghland! Matthew grew up playing video games, board games, and eventually TTRPGs while watching anime and classic Sci-Fi movies and shows. In college in the early 2000s, he discovered that for all of his interests there was little to no way to rep them. As an art major he took things into his own hands and started trying various things before discovering glass etching. His vetting process for designs remains the same as day one: if he shows it to his spouse and they take it, either for themselves or a friend, then it's a success.
Preorder Info:
Email me at tolariancreations@gmail.com. If you want something I've already designed, then just link the post. I can make any image I've done in a stein or pint glass. If you want something custom give me a description and we can discuss it. Prices are $15/ea or 4/$50, and I don't charge for basic designing/customization (if there's a lot of work to do we can discuss it)
What Else You Should Know About Them:
Describe all the geeky goodness you'll be bringing to the next Geekery Market! What kind of items will you be selling?
I do drinking glasses in every fandom I can. In no particular order: Anime, Disney, Booktok, Movies, TV shows, and more. I primarily focus on Sci-Fi and Fantasy, but know that Geekery comes in every form and am always expanding my inventory.
Come see them live at The Geekery Market on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10am to 4PM at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center – 4751 NC Highway 49 (Event Center B). The event is FREE to the public, but we are requesting a donation of canned goods or cash which goes to our charity, Second Harvest Metrolina.
This location does charge for parking: $10 per car (credit/debit only). See you there!