LITTLE MISS DOLLS HANDMADE DOLLS AND ACCESSORIES @shoplittlemissdolls Etsy Website Meet The maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Crystal Graber and I’m from Anderson, SC. I make handmade dolls and heirloom type stuffed animals. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I start by picking out fabric for the dolls and their clothes. I cut each piece out, sew it and embroider it. After dressing the baby or animal I add final touches like bows and accessories! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Children and babies often inspire me. I also get alot of inspiration and ideas from the fabric I choose to use. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I am a mama to seven great kids, ages 11-26! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I’m looking forward to getting to know downtown better and exploring that part of Augusta! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I’ve been sewing and making doll clothes since I was 8 years old. I absolutely love making pretty things for others to enjoy. I love designing the individuality of my dolls. No two are ever the same. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Love what you make and be proud of it! Don’t under value your work. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
GINGER SAPP JEWELRY HAndmade polymer clay jewelry @gingersappjewelry @gingersappjewelry Etsy Website Meet The maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Brittni Sapper, and I am the founder of Ginger Sapp Jewelry, a small jewelry business specializing in handcrafted polymer clay and resin pieces. I make earrings, necklaces, rings, and bolo ties! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I have an at home studio which allows me to work when works best for me. I am a total night owl, so its easiest for me to get creative in the evening. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Nature! I spend a lot of time outside and have lots of access to the outdoors where I live. I use a lot of natural color ways and find inspiration in the mountains that surround me. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I’m looking forward to meeting new people and exploring a new little town WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Nothing feels better than hitting that flow state and realizing hours have passed while creating. I also love the feeling of having an idea materialize just the way I had imagined. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Be patient and connect with everyone you can. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
2 THRIFTED CHICKS WHIMSICAL HAND PAINTED FLOWER POTS Meet The MAKERS WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?We are 2 craft nerds, who enjoy using items from from nature and previous projects! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.We make fun painted pots from other projects! Such as recycled upcycled tin can wind chimes, tree limb and beading from other projects. And found driftwood from the Savannah. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Not wasting any items and hey, we do not want to make anything we ourselves would not be able to afford. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.We are both born and raised in Arizona! Now in Augusta and Edgefield, and we have done the world’s longest yard sale almost yearly! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Everything! Which is why I made it home for many years! Right above what is now Pineapple Ink WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Because we have always been nerds! We are not much for TV, so crafting it is! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?To just have fun, and please do not compare yourself to others! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
STAINED GLASS CLASS HANDMADE STAINED GLASS @sharonsstainedglassclass Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Sharon Burnside and I live in Aiken SC. I retired from the Steel Mill up north. I have been doing stained glass for over 30 yrs. I now teach one-on-one classes in my art studio. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I use the copper foil technique for making stained glass and that is what I teach. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My love of church windows. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I put in over 30 years working in the Steel mill. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The Saturday farmer’s market on Reynolds st and 8th. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It keeps me out of trouble. Takes me away from my worries and I can create something beautiful for others to enjoy, along with my self. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do what you enjoy for as long as you enjoy it then it never becomes work. I love meeting everyone at these craft events. When they come up to me and say “I bought one of your pieces before!” I love to hear it and love to know what they have bought! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
RACHEL BRANDS HAND-LETTERED AND ILLUSTRATED PRINTS @rachelbrands_ rachelbrands.com Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m a designer, illustrator and lettering artist from sunny South Carolina. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I use a digital process to create fun prints, stickers, and fun products that bring joy to your life and space. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I’m inspired by nature, cathedrals, illuminated manuscripts, art nouveau, antiques, my faith, and anything good, true and beautiful. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I have a golden aussie named Scout who moonlights as my office manager and complaints department (both payable and receivable). FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I love meeting friends downtown, grabbing a bite at one of the fun restaurants, or seeing a show. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I believe we are all made in God’s image, and are designed to reflect Him in the way we create, each in our own unique way. I love highlighting the beauty inherent in the world using my art and lettering. Or, just making people laugh and spreading joy. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? What you do is so valuable! “And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” -Dead Poets Society RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
LOVE, LONDON Machine embroidered tea towels + Dog bandanas Meet The MAKER WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I live in Aiken, South Carolina, with my husband, two children, two dogs, and beloved kitty – London. Love, London is an embroidery fundraiser to cover an emergency vet bill that London accrued after eating embroidery thread. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I started sewing in earnest five years ago, while the world was locked down. I started sewing clothing and costumes for my family. From there, exploring several different branches of textile art has been such an adventure! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I am deeply inspired by previous generations of smart, scrappy women in my family that made beautiful quilts and handcrafts that helped them generate independent income during a time when that was not the norm. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m also a beekeeper. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.This is a funky, fun place that’s only getting funkier and funner every day. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Take something from your imagination and making it real is exciting. For sewing and textiles specifically, taking flat fabric and constructing dimensional items like clothing is so satisfying and gives a sense of magic ever WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Just go for it. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
COUNTING ALL JOY handmade crochet plushies + GIFTS @counting.all.joy etsy.com/countingalljoy Meet The MAKER WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hey y’all! I’m Nicole, originally from Ohio, but I’ve lived in the CSRA for over 4 years now. I crochet plushies and decor that I hope will bring you joy! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Every stitch of the process is with my hands! I use acrylic or plush yarn and a crochet hook, follow a pattern or freehand a piece, to create all different types of animals, seasonal items, and decor. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?People! I love hearing about different animals or items that people love and being able to bring those to life. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I played the flute all throughout school and it was once my dream to become a professional flutist. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The Book Tavern and all of the delicious spots to eat!. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?There’s nothing like creating something with your own two hands. To see a design or idea come to life with some yarn and a hook brings me so much joy, and it’s joy I hope to share and bring to others. Also, I find crocheting really soothing and a great stress reliever. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Comparison is truly a thief of joy. Everyone is on a different chapter in their maker journey. Be confident in making art that is uniquely yours and that you love to create. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
4P STUDIOS local artist group @4pstudiosart @4p_studios_art_gallery 4pstudiosart.com Meet The ARTISTS WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? 4P Studios is an art gallery, custom frame shop, and art teaching space located in Martinez, GA. We have a fully functional pottery studio on site with 8 in studio pottery makers and instructors. The artists represented at this event include: Regina Brejda (Owner & Interdisciplinary Artist) Henry McCarter (Pottery Studio Manager & Maker) Harrison Hickman (Pottery Instructor & Maker) Jenna Niemeier (Pottery Instructor & Maker) Ariana Williams (Pottery Instructor & Maker) Sun French (2D Instructor & Scgraffito Artist) Jean Brejda (Watercolorist) Drew Brejda (Photographer) John Brejda (Custom Leatherwork & Hand Sewn Items) DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. Each of our artists work diligently to perfect their craft. Our potters are in the studio working daily; designing, molding, shaping, throwing forms on the wheel or sculpting from raw clay; encouraging their creativity through the various processes. Our scgraffito artist utilizes some of the clay forms to apply underglazes and carve quirky and fun designs into the surfaces. Our watercolor artist and photographer takes inspiration from travel and nature to create beautiful works. And our leatherwork and hand sewn artist creates custom pieces from raw leather and utilizes recycled fabrics to construct various items from zippered pouches to handbags. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Travel, nature, interacting with other artists and their works. Being a part of a creative community allows for a variety of creative ideas to grow and come to life in various forms. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. 4P Studios opened on Groundhog Day in 2015 (February 2). Having just celebrated our 10 year anniversary, we’re excited to start sharing our diverse collection of local art with the community. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The ever expanding opportunities for the local art community. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It feeds the soul and is a healthy way to engage with one’s surroundings, feelings, and emotions. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Make art which makes you happy. Don’t worry about “what you think will sell”. The right person will connect more authentically with your work when it comes from your soul. And you’ll be happier when it sells too. Because someone found a piece of themselves in your work. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
LADY LYNN’S ART PRINTS , GIFTS, + APPAREL FEATURING ARTWORK @adylynnsart @ladylynnsart ladylynnsart.com Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Tracie Hinson. I am a visual artist based in Evans, Georgia. I create digital and acrylic paintings. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I begin with observation. I observe and take pictures daily, seeking beauty in ordinary places. I often find inspiration while out in nature, discovering connections in shapes, lines, and colors that resonate with thoughts or emotions that I may be experiencing. These photographs are often the basis of my digital paintings, where I can express my inspiration further through abstraction, color, and texture. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I am always captivated by my surroundings. I am amazed at the beauty and strength of nature. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I was born on April Fool’s Day. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The Morris Museum! It is my absolute favorite go-to when I am in Downtown Augusta. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Creating is like breathing for me. I get cranky if I cannot express myself in some artistic form daily. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Just keep making and creating! The world is a better place with you in it. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
TRELLIS COFFEE BAR specialty iced coffee @trelliscoffeebar @trelliscoffeebar trelliscoffeebar.com Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? We are Trellis Coffee Bar! Born right in the heart of Garden City. We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our community through coffee and hospitality. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. At Trellis Coffee Bar, our process is rooted in intentionality. Whether we’re crafting the perfect cup of coffee or designing a welcoming space for our patrons, every detail is carefully considered. Our work is a collaborative effort, where every team member plays a vital role in creating an environment that fosters growth, connection, and inspiration. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? The community we serve is our greatest inspiration. Seeing people from different walks of life come together over a cup of coffee, sharing stories, ideas, and moments of connection, fuels our passion. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. We deep appreciation for both the artistry, agriculture, and the science of coffee. Experimenting with new flavor profiles, constantly seeking to push the boundaries of what a great cup of coffee can be. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Our beautifully unique small businesses and artists! Downtown is filled with gorgeous murals and exciting shops. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Our team crafts incredible coffee based beverages and baked goods. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? When you create with purpose and care, your work will naturally resonate with people and make a lasting difference. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
