A.E. MONAGHAN handmade clothing created from vintage textiles + reworked vintage pieces @ae.monaghan Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Coming Soon DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Coming Soon WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Coming Soon FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Coming Soon FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Coming Soon WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Coming Soon WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Coming Soon RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
CATAMOUNT DESIGNS unique handmade jewelry, home décor, and ceramics Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Coming Soon DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Coming Soon WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Coming Soon FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Coming Soon FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Coming Soon WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Coming Soon WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Coming Soon RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
BAETANICAL GARDEN handmade resin jewelry Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Coming Soon DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Coming Soon WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Coming Soon FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Coming Soon FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Coming Soon WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Coming Soon WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Coming Soon RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
PEACE’D TOGETHER BY JULIE upcycled patchwork bags made from clothes and fabrics @peacedtogetherbyjulie etsy.com/shop/PeacedByJulie Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Julie Leopard, from the northeast originally, but I’ve been Augusta for 32 years. I make bags and other fun stuff out up old clothes!! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I break down jeans, clothes and linens and then let fabric tell me what it wants to be. I make a lot of bags, because they fit everyone!! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Pattern and texture FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Mother of four boys and two dogs. Recently because a grandma!! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The diversity of people and culture WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?My day job is rather boring, so this is a great outlet for me. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Make what you love. They will come. If you donate old clothes , you get 20% off purchases!! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
THE CREATIVE QUE wooden and acrylic earrings. @the_creativeque etsy.me/377oWOl Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi, I’m Jacquetta aka Que! I’m from SC and I currently live in Augusta, Ga (I’m a palmetto peach). I’m a scientist by education but my joy and passion are making ear candy, more commonly known, as earrings. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My entire process is in my home where I am able to use a combination of laser cutting, polymer clay, wood, acrylic, glitter, paint and resin to create the most unique piece of art for your ear. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?When I was young, my grandma always told me that you were not dressed until you have on your earrings. She made sure that earrings were always on our ears and when I got older it never let that go. I make it my personal goal to complete that outfit, add new life to that vintage sweater, and add a little razzle dazzle to that evening gown! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m obsessed with watching documentaries and I’m the Macaroni Kid publisher for Augusta, Ga. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love downtown in spring! It’s literally perfect and there’s always something to do. Never a dull moment! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I create because God gave me a talent and I plan to make sure that world gets to see how one person can bless another through creativity! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Keep Going!!! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SEWN + LOVELY handcrafted + timeless accessories for your littles. @sewnlovelyco etsy.com/shop/sewnlovelyco Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Jess, a wife and mama, with a background in Graphic Design from the University of South Carolina. I am from Augusta, GA. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Our pieces are handcrafted + timeless accessories for your littles. Each fabric is carefully selected and sewn into various bow sizes for babies and young girls. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I am constantly inspired by my beautiful daughter, Sophie, and continue to learn from her everyday. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.When I’m not in the studio, I can be found doing the occasional home project & sometimes hanging out in local coffee shops in Columbia, SC. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Nightlife, appreciation of arts & culture. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Selecting fabrics and making our bows is my space for creativity and getting to build something that I’ve dreamed about for awhile. Seeing it come to life and others enjoying our bows brings me so much joy! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Always keep creating new things. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
JEN LANDERS CREATIVE handcrafted jewelry + accessories jenlanderscreative.com @jenlanderscreative Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi! I’m Jen Landers! I live in Columbia, SC with my husband and kids! We spend our days homeschooling and adventuring and when nights roll around I am found in my studio creating and listening to a podcast or audio book! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I start with raw blocks of polymer clay. I mix all my own colors, roll out “slabs”, cut shapes, bake, sand and assemble all earrings! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Nature and Home Decor! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I love reading historical fiction! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the trails along the river! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love doing this because it is not only fun for me but fun for the people who wear my jewelry! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Create what you want and do not compare your work to others. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
GEORGIA CLAY COMPANY handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories. @gaclayco @gaclayco Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi, I’m Sabrina. I am from Augusta, Georgia. I’m a part-time legal assistant, when not working I love to create. I love gardening and being with my family. I create small-batch- slow made jewelry collections. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I take polymer clay, condition it, mix colors and shape it into pieces, that get baked and sanded. I then put the pieces together to form bold statement pieces. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m a True Crime Junkie. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the history of Downtown Augusta, Riverwalk and Broad Street. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I have always felt like creating and designing is what I was meant to do. I love creating and working with my hands. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Continue to grow and do your best. Don’t let one bad day ruin all your good days. Don’t give up on what brings you joy. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
CASEY CORBIN JEWELRY handmade original jewelry designs @caseycorbinjewelry Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Casey Corbin, I’m a Jewelry Designer. I live in North Augusta, SC. I have been making artisan jewelry for more than 10 years. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I utilize sterling silver, copper, bronze, gold filled, and gold plated metal wire and sheet to make some of my components. I design and create jewelry with natural gemstones, Swarovski crystals, and ceramic + raku beads. I make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Of those, earrings are my favorite to design and make. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I’m inspired by nature, trends, color, and by my late mother, who taught me my craft. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m also a horticulture enthusiast and a craft cocktail bartender! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Art on Broad! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love turning the designs in my head into tangible, wearable art. Combining my vision and intuition with technique and skill gives me a feeling of joy and confidence. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing someone excited to wear something I’ve created. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Keep making. Keep creating. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
ANANSE DESIGN ESSENTIALS handmade accessories @thecraftyphd @thecraftyphd etsy.com/shop/anansedesign thecraftyphd.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Dr. LaShawnda Lindsay is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and a formally trained African-centered educational psychologist, mental health counselor, and social scientist DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My process is usually inspired by life everyday occurrences and research that connects with me. I take a moment to truly sit with my product and let my innate creativity flow like the involuntary action of breathing. It’s natural to me and soothing. I use references from pictures, the environment, or simply my mind’s eye. I create and do not necessarily track the method of how, I just do. Call it divine inspiration, call it a life distraction, I call it art. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m a left-handed creative and a research scientist at Wellesley Centers for Women. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The river walk, First Friday & Nacho Mamas WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It provides me the feeling and action of autonomy in its truest form. People need to feel like this more often and I strive and continue to be the living representation of it. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do it only if it feels natural, like waves crashing on the beach, like a bird flying through the air; if it flows naturally from you, do it RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
