FAQ

What are you currently working on?

2025 will be structured around twelve projects, roughly one per month:

• four collaborative collections, working with a fellow maker to experiment with new ideas and modes of making
• four personal projects investigating a new material, skill, or story — to push myself as a textile artist and researcher
• four public programs inviting people to make with me — fostering space for co-learning and connection through craft

 

How can I learn more about your work?

Thank you so much for your love! You can find me on Instagram and Substack, where I share both announcements and process-related updates.

 

How can I support you?

In addition to buying my work and attending my events — here are some high-impact ways that you can support me:

• If you think someone you know might enjoy my work, or learn something from what I share, tell them about me <3
• If something resonates with you, let me know <33
• Continue to stay curious and compassionate about the labor behind creative work, and how it struggles to coexist with systems that rely on mass consumption — can our everyday actions help to build new systems that are kinder, more meaningful, and more sustainable for all?

 

Do you accept returns / exchanges?

I currently handle these on a case-by-case basis, but can generally offer refunds on unworn, unwashed items returned within 14 days as long as you pay for shipping. If you're unhappy with your items for any reason, please reach out to joy@joymao.com and I'll see what we can do!

 

Other questions?

Get in touch using the contact form, or email joy@joymao.com.