FRESHWATER DESIGN CO. Original Veg-Tan Leather & Wood Home Decor and Accessories. freshwaterdesign.co @freshwaterdesign.co @freshwaterdesigncompany Meet The MAKERS WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?We’re Brianne Diermeier & Danielle Harmadi – sisters, friends and business partners! We own Freshwater Design Co. which is an online home decor & accessories shop where we crafted burned-by-hand leather & wood goods for modern every day style. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Since we’re a graphic designer / pyrography artist duo, we each have a hand in making our products come to life. Once we have a product built that we love, Brianne will design what is to be burned onto the item. Then Danielle will either draw onto the wood or deboss into leather and then burn over the design with a very hot pyrography tool. Once all the little touches are added, we have a finished product! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Our work is greatly inspired by our travels, our every day surroundings, pop culture and just all things pretty and witty. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Being born & raised in Wisconsin, we’re HUGE Green Bay Packers fans! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Walking the beautiful Riverwalk with the dogs and stopping into all the cute shops – old & new! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Freshwater pushes us creatively to not only create pretty pieces of art, but also useful products that can be used every day. We want to take this old school of an art form of wood burning and modernize it to create fresh, beautiful and useful products. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Keep evolving. Try new things, new techniques, new inspirations. Just keep making! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
DIXIE DAWGS GOURMET Handmade Pet Treats. @dixiedawgsgourmetdelites Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am a retired letter carrier from Hephzibah, Ga, who turned a passion for baking dog treats for my dogs into a passion for baking for your dogs as well. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Just as you would make sugar cookie dough for Christmas cut out cookies, I mix dough from human grade ingredients. The difference is I add no salt or sugar. I do not use chemical preservatives, bouillon or baby food for flavoring. The dough is rolled and cut into the treats, then baked, with a final step to remove the moisture that leads to mold. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?What inspires me is the customers who tell me how their dogs LOVE my treats and the eager faces of regular customer’s pups sitting in front of my vendor table. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I love ‘dancing’ with one of my four dogs. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.My favorite thing about downtown Augusta is the number of businesses with outside seating so dogs are welcome as well as their owners. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? If you have a vision for something, whether it’s creating a product, a brand, offering a service… research it. Don’t be afraid to get to work on it right away! Take time. Make mistakes. Figure out what works and what doesn’t. Solicit feedback from trusted sources. And have fun! Your business venture is literally what you make of it! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Let your art always be a work in progress. Always watch for and research new ideas to keep your craft fresh. Baking treats is a labor of love. I could never be paid per hour for my craft. What keeps me inspired is your love and the love of your fur babies. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
MOONBEAM MUCHNESS Handmade Felt Creations, Wood Slice Ornaments, and Gifts. etsy.com/shop/MoonbeamsMuchness @moonbeamsmuchness @moonbeammuchness Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Erin Bruce, Augusta, GA. Office Administrator and Greenhouse worker WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Nature which shows in most of my works. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Where the business name came from: I’m Erin, a.k.a Moonbeam. I received that nickname many years ago because of my old soul, hippie aura. I make things with the hope of leaving some whimsy in each piece. muchness: The innocence and imagination that appears in the hearts of young children. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Small businesses and how they support each other. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It’s a beautiful outlet of expression. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Just do it, there is only one you. You need to put it into the world & others deserve to enjoy it! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
NIECI’S GREEN BITES 100% Handmade Organic Dog, Cat and Horse Treats. niecisgreenbites.com @niecisgreenbites @niecisgreenbites1001 Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Nieci Pryor WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Nieci’s Green Bites LLC was established in 2016. Our passion for healthy treats is what inspired us in the beginning and continues to drive us today. We pride ourselves on using 100% USDA Organic ingredients. Locally sourced products that are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as GMOs or fertilizers, our company has a US Patent trademark, registration, certification, and is licensed as a 100% feed organic pet treat company FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. Nieci’s is an animal lover all animals. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The atmosphere & shops. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love making healthy organic pet treats for our Fur babies, knowing that each and every treat they eat from Nieci’s Green Bites is 100% organic. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Never stop pursuing your dream Our treats are gluten-free, preservatives-free, without any dehydration and also available in grain free. We specialize and special orders to suit your fur babies needs and sensitive appetites RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
AMERICAN JOURNEYMAN SPONSOR BOOTH: American-Made Gifts + Home Decor. 970 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 americanjourneyman.com @americanjourneyman @americanjourneyman Meet Our Sponsor American Journeyman is one of the newest retail stores in the heart of Downtown Augusta with a much-anticipated opening in the spring of 2019. The store is committed to serving the American worker by celebrating and offering goods to consumers that are proudly manufactured in the United States of America. The store owner and operator, Amanda Bryan, was inspired to focus on American made goods as an extension of patriotic service stemming from her military career. American Journeyman carries a charming selection of homewares and gift items for every occasion. The store also offers design services and custom order options for American made furniture and flooring with unique brands not available anywhere else in the CSRA. The store will open in the former Crosby’s location later this year. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
WAG MORE DOG COLLARS Handmade Dog Collars + Bandanas. wagmoredogcollars.com @wag_moredogcollars @wagmoredogcollars Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SEW HOPEFUL + DEVINE Crocheted Blankets, Dolls, and Stuffed Animals. Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
KELLI MAKES STUFF handmade gifts + accessories @kellimakesstuff kellimakesstuff.com Meet The maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Kelli Coleman – I’m from Augusta but I’ve lived across the bridge in North Augusta for the last ~10 years. I’m a stay-at-home-mom with a love for crafting. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I use resin and (usually) my Cricut to make regular every day items fun! WHAT INSPIRES YOU? The spark of joy that it brings people just from a small item that I’ve made. It’s the little things in life that make us the most happy and I’m pleased to be just a tiny part in making someone’s day FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. My birthday is national macaroni and cheese day!. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. All of the restaurants – food is definitely my love language. I also always find myself marveling at the murals scattered around by our amazing local artists. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Art, especially painting, has always been an outlet for me to express myself. Creating and crafting is very therapeutic to me. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Enjoy the journey and don’t be afraid to try something new! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SAVIE DOODLES junior maker – PAINTINGS AND HANDMADE ACCESSORIES @saviedoodles @mochiart Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Savanna, and I make art and jewelry! I’m from Augusta, Georgia. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I sketch out my idea on a canvas, then start painting! After that I do some line art then make sure I seal it with some mod podge! WHAT INSPIRES YOU? My mother, she’s an incredibly hard working woman and I look up to her everyday! She’s so strong and never gives up. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I not only make art, but I make press on nails as well! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I love going to Arts in the Heart! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love to make paintings, stickers, nails, jewelry and art prints! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Never stop practicing and never compare your work to others! Everyone’s work is unique and amazing in their own way. If you keep practicing everyday, you’ll see progress in no time! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
