QUEEN CITY CRETE handmade concrete planters and homewares @queencitycrete/ @qccrete queencitycrete.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?We are Joel and Shamila Varner, our business was founded in Charlotte NC (hence the name) and we recently moved to Edgefield SC. We make handmade one of a kind concrete planters and homewares. Specializing is unique fun items that you can’t buy from amazon or big box stores. We also make sure things are affordable for the every day person! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.We make our molds our clay and silicone. Pour out custom made concrete in molds and let it cure for 24 hours. Each layer is made by different colors of concrete, not paint. Sand, stamp, then seal. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?We are often inspired by music and nature elements around us FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.We have 3 kids and this is our family business. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I LOVE the book store and the record store. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It’s a creative release and also a distraction from the crazy world we live in. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Everyone has their own magic, find yours and shine! We love what we do and we’re excited to bring it to Augusta! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
TRINNYELLA handmade aprons, oven mitts, pot holders, bowl cozies, skillet mitts, etc. @trinnyella @trinnyella www.trinnyella.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Trinity Rajch, and I am originally from New Jersey! My husband is in the military so we only get to enjoy the Augusta area for a short time before we are off to our next duty station. Right now Trinnyella is my full time job while I work on finishing up my masters. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.The process begins with fabric. Once I find the perfect fabric I love putting together a combination of patterns and colors to create fun and functional kitchen items! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I love the happiness that my items bring to people. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I am a bit of a dachshund addict, we have five miniature dachshunds! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The food! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Creating is my way of decompressing while also feeling a sense of accomplishment when I piece together the perfect combinations of fabrics. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Create for yourself. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SWEET SUE POTTERY handmade pottery etsy.com/shop/SweetSuepottery sweetsuepottery.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Sue Beasley has been pursuing her love of pottery since 1999. She exhibits her work at shows across the southeastern United States. Sue retired from the University Healthcare system, where she worked as an audiometric technician. Sue and her husband James have been married for over fifty years. They are very active in their church and enjoy traveling. They have three children. They also have two dogs Fripp and Tybee, a parakeet Phoebe. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Started taking pottery about 20 years ago. I do a great deal of hand-building using the impression of the Confederate Rose leaf for my bowls. Check out my website for examples of my work. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Nature in the south. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I play the ukulele! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.My favorite thing about the downtown area is walking the pups on the Greenway. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Take chances. Some of my favorite pieces have come from taking a risk and trying something different. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Never Give Up. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
ABIDE EMBROIDERY CO. handmade hoops + make at home kits @abide.embroidery.co abideembroidery.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hey there! I’m Sarah. I’m originally from Charleston, SC. After college at SCAD in Savannah, and seminary in Kentucky, I’ve landed here in Augusta, GA. My husband and I have 3 kids. I’ve always had a creative outlet side hustle, but Abide Embroidery Co. was born just this year after my husband’s encouragement. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.The goal of Abide Embroidery Co. is to point believers to know and love Christ more. So in my process, I look for Bible verses or quotes by Christian leaders (ones that normally make an impact on me!) and from there I surround it by landscape or floral embroidery that is inspired by creation! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?All things floral! Real flowers, illustrated flowers! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Our family has 8 chickens: Jezebel, Lilly, Hopper, Popper, Goldie, Locks, Delilah, and Red. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The local restaurants! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Getting to create designs that others then get to make with their own hands brings so much joy! I love seeing others make their own embroideries and allow them to meditate on what the scripture says. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Have fun and don’t take things too seriously! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
TENISE’S CROCHET CABIN crocheted toys, baby gifts, & household items @Tenisescrochetcabin Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi y’all, I’m Tenise! Originally from South Carolina but I’ve been in Georgia for many years! I started crocheting as a young girl and as my children grew up and moved on… my spare time became more and more involved in creating new crochet! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I create based on items requested and sometimes for the challenge…but all bring me joy in the process! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My inspiration in past few years has been my grown children and five grandchildren! Finding new items that bring smiles and joy and sometimes even giggles is the best reward! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I started learning to play guitar at 50! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love my crocheted creations….from baby sets with blankets (knowing they will soon wrap a precious infant) … to colorful stuffed babies and animals…. to kitchen and bath wash rags and basket sets… you never know what I may create next! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Love what you do… love sharing what you do…the rest is just details! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
THORN & FINCH macrame home decor & accessories @thornandfinch @thornandfinch thornandfinch.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Amanda Thornton. My husband, Hollis Brown Thornton, is an established artist and inspired me to pursue a creative outlet. I’ve been able to work from home raising our 6 year old daughter while learning and exploring macrame and other fiber mediums in Aiken, SC. I am a fiber artist. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I mainly focus on making things that can be a part of your everyday environment. Plant hangers and wall hangings are what I make the most of and it brings me such joy knowing that my work catches the corner of your eye several times in a day and becomes a part of your daily life. I also restore rush chair seats and other various chair frames, which I adore doing to bring back usage to family heirloom furniture. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Simplicity. Even though my work can look complex as it’s formed from thousands and thousands of knots made by hand, I love the simple nature of macramé. I love the idea that I can literally make a net to catch fish if I needed to or make a cot to sleep in. The simplicity of working with just my hands and rope feels very grounding in a very complex world FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I met my husband on MySpace. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the restaurants that DT Augusta has to offer. Whether I want something ethnic or classic American, I can spend a little or a lot, but there’s a place for just about any craving. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Macramé is a very rhythmic medium that is almost therapeutic to do. Once I get in the flow, time awareness slips away and it’s very satisfying to step back and take a gander at a finished product. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Value your time, whether it’s to an event or obligation and all the way down to the pricing of your work. Value your time. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
KNOCK ON WOOD handmade live edge and salvaged wood furniture and home decor @knockonwood 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
MACARTHUR WOODWORKS resin & wood home decor & housewares @macarthurwoodwork @macarthurwoodworks Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hey, I’m Michael Meeks! The “MacArthur” in my business name comes from my middle name. I’m the 3rd in a line of MMM initials with the middle name MacArthur. My wife, Emily, and I just made the 4th MMM with our son, Madison MacArthur Meeks! I’m from Warner Robins, GA and moved to Augusta in 2016 and have loved it ever since. I teach first grade at Martinez Elementary School and started my business on the side DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I love to work with the client to determine exactly what they want. I mostly make resin charcuterie boards, so I’ll explain my process with those. I start with a live edge slab of wood and make sure the bark is removed in all areas. I flatten the wood on both sides and get the surfaces parallel. I then cut the wood and square it up to match my resin mold. I calculate how much resin I will need by converting cubic inches to ounces. Then I mix my preferred pigment into the resin and pour it. I wait 3 days for the resin to cure, and then pop it out of the mold. I plane the board, and then begin my sanding process. I usually chamfer the edges of the board and water pop between a few grits. I then soak them in Walrus Oil and wait 24 hours. I wipe off the excess oil and then wax them. Then it’s photoshoot time! WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I love creating for other people. By making them a piece of furniture or whatever it might be, it’s a way of serving and loving them well. It’s an awesome feeling to make something with your hands. FUN FACT ABOU FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I love to make lists! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I enjoy the wide variety of local restaurants the most. You can’t beat eating at Whiskey Bar after church on Sunday and then popping over to Boll Weevil for a heavenly slice of cake! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I have been blessed with a gift to use creativity in a few different ways. When I create resin charcuterie boards, it appeals to both sides of my brain: I get to create the design of the board and use the exciting colors of resin, and I also get to calculate just enough math and use machinery to entertain the other side of my brain. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?I don’t know if I’m wise enough to give advice, but I’d say to create what makes you and others happy. It’s amazing to be able to see the look on people’s face when you create something with your hands for them. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
GRUNGE GODDESS handmade fun and functional pottery @grungegoddesspottery @grungegoddesspots Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Originally born in New York City but a Georgia resident for over 20 years. I am an educator by trade but making pottery is my stress release and good for my soul! I have a wonderful family that includes the most supportive husband ever! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My pottery is all handmade, mostly wheel thrown, using mid range stoneware clay. I am thankful to have a studio in my basement so I can get up early and check the temperature of the kiln or pop down for a few minutes if I just need to trim pots. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?What a fabulous thing to have to be able to create something from the earth! When people purchase my pottery, I believe a piece of me goes with them in the vessel, enjoying meals with families, hopefully joyous, social experiences to eat and drink and be merry! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I don’t have any tattoos but I’m pretty sure I want one. I’m totally jealous of people who have them, I just can’t commit! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love downtown Augusta! I used to live in an apartment downtown and loved being able to walk to restaurants and shopping venues. I love the wonderful eateries in the vibe downtown creates particularly when the arts are showcased. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Making pottery centers my soul and gives me an opportunity to be present with myself. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do what you love! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
EDENBERRY HOUSE hand-lettered and laser cut home decor @edenberryhouselettering @edenberryhouselettering etsy.com/shop/EdenberryHouse edenberryhouse.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Adrian Eason and I was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia- I’ve been here my whole life! I am a hand lettering artist and create signs for events as well as Christmas ornaments and everyday gifts. I have also expanded this year to offer laser-cut and engraved items. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I started out with chalkboard signs for my own wedding almost 6 years ago. People slowly began asking for custom work and I decided to keep creating. My favorite item to make has been wood slice ornaments, which are always a big seller. I paint wood slices (usually black) and add phrases, designs, or family names. I then add the designs with paint pens. My newest adventure with laser-made items is to create the design digitally, then cut or engrave it to bring my ideas to life. It is so fun and I love helping people decorate their homes or celebrate special events! WHAT INSPIRES YOU? My husband. He has experience in graphic design and was the first one to push me and give me ideas to turn my lettering into a business. He is my biggest supporter. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I started ballroom dancing at age 10 and it’s where I met my husband! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The food! Whiskey Bar and Frog Hollow are some of my favorite restaurants. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It is so special to me that people have trusted me with decor for their weddings, childrens’ birthdays, and other important moments in life as well as everyday home decor. I truly believe in small business and feel so blessed that I have the ability to run one. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Don’t sell yourself short! I struggle daily with confidence in my products, but you have to take a leap of faith and do it even when you’re scared RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
