HANDCRAFTED CUTTING BOARDS handmade and unique wooden cutting boards and cheese slicers. hcboards.com @hcbmoment @hcboards Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Tim Fitzgerald, born and raised here in Augusta. I make wooden cutting boards. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. We start with bare wood (much of it recycled from something else), turn and glue each strip of wood together, and let the grain lead me to a pattern. That’s what makes all board unique. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? All the different types of woods work differently together and it’s interesting to see how every project will turn out. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I can’t help but to look around a room and guess at what different types of wood are in it. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The diversity of things to do. Shopping, art, outdoor activities, entertainment, and the food! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Intricate pattern with wood for a one-of-a-kind project. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Don’t get discouraged. Not every show/event will be great and not every customer is your customer. But if you believe in your product and yourself, the sales will come. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
PASHLEY POTTERY handmade unique pottery inspired by nature. pashleypottery.com @pashley.pottery @pashley.pottery Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Ashley Havy, I’m from Savannah GA, and I make pottery mostly on the potters wheel. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Most of my pieces are made on the potters wheel. I’ll throw and trim the pieces and then, my favorite part, I’ll decorate them using a variety of techniques. Some techniques I use are carveing and etching into pieces as well as hand painting and processes such as mishima and sgraffito WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I find a lot of inspiration in floral and geometric patterns, especially patterns I see on clothes and in fabrics. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Last year I got to do so much fun traveling, I went cross country with my best friend to California, visiting the Grand Canyon and Zion along the way, as well as going to Virginia, Colorado, Alaska, and the Czech Republic with my sister where we have family. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I have never been but I have always wanted to visit. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?The thing I love about making ceramics is the end results, it’s the connections that is made through sharing the things I make whether it’s a cup of coffee with a friend or dinner on handmade tableware. These connections are what I enjoy bringing to other people through the handcrafted pieces of art I send off into the world. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Just go for it, if you have an idea you wanna try or a market you wanna apply to but don’t know if you’ll get into, you don’t know until you try. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
NEEDLE & A BEETLE Nature-themed Art, Embrodiery, Paper Goods, and Accessories. etsy.com/shop/NeedleAndABeetle @needleandabeetle @needleandabeetle Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Annie, I am living in Augusta with my husband and my cat, and I am a public health entomologist (bug scientist) who also creates, shares, and sells my artistic creations that feature mostly insects and other overlooked animals DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I love working with a lot of different media – I freehand emborider, sew, I color original pen drawings with watercolor, and I create jewelry and accessories out of clay, metal, and resin. I get a lot of my inspiration from nature – insect species, florals, colors in nature, and small or endangered organisms! I’m also constantly trying to think of ways to reuse or upcycle things I already have or find partially used. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I love using art to show people how I see some of nature’s smallest or less-loved members. I also am inspired by my grandmothers who sewed, sang and painted while I grew up and my mother who is an amazing photographer and artistic mind FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I am an entomologist (insect scientist) FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The riverfront walk and the farmer’s market! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love working with my hands, and I find that my mind is most quiet and I am happiest when I am creating, designing or thinking up new designs, especially when I am doing it with a fellow artist or a friend! I have also seen people smile or get excited when they see something I’ve made that resonates with them and I love finding connection through art. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? If you love what you create, that is enough. If you share it with the world, that is brave, and it doesn’t matter what response you get – your art is important! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
THE RUSTIC PEACH Handmade Home & Holiday Decor. TheRusticPeachDecor.com @TheRusticPeachDecor @therusticpeachdecor 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
SMOKE + SPIRITS Jewelry & Home Goods made from Reclaimed Bourbon Barrels. shopsmokeandspirits.com @smokeandspirits @smokeandspirits etsy.com/shop/smokeandspirits Meet The Maker 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
ROHDY EVENTS + DESIGN Hand-Painted Wood Signs & Seasonal Décor. rohdyevents.com/ @rohdylove @rohdyevents Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Graphic Designer from smalltown Iowa. Currently living in North Augusta. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I tend to have a lot of ideas swirling around inside. I always keep a running list of ideas that I ultimately want to tackle. The process for me, as well as everyone, starts with an idea. When I have the time, I turn on some music and work. My process is a natural sequence of events from start to finish. Idea + work = art WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My inspiration comes from people in my life. It comes from places that we visit and the natural environment that we live in. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I aspire to win the lottery, but never play….so…. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the vibe of downtown. I love the variety of people and places that makes it unique. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Life moves pretty quickly. Slowing down and losing myself in designing something or making a product is peaceful for me. There is something very fulfilling in creating tangible pieces of art. Creating and making goods is a great outlet for creative ideas. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Keep track of your creative brilliance. Write ideas down. There may not always be time when creativity strikes. But, keeping a sketchbook or a notebook handy can easily remind yourself of the creative genius that lives inside you. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
REVEL POST Original Prints & Greeting Cards. revelpost.com @revelpost @revelpost etsy.com/shop/RevelPost 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
SCAREDY CAT CERAMICS HANDMADE FUNCTIONAL POTTERY scaredycatceramics.com Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Galadra Plummer, and I am currently a ceramics student at Kennesaw State University. I love making a wide variety of art (from textiles to photography!), but since I stumbled across ceramics I haven’t been able to stop. My older brother, Arendil, is a full-time musician and soapmaker on the side, using crafting techniques passed down from our mother. Both of us were born in Tucson, AZ, but raised in Augusta! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.G: I focus on making wheel thrown and slipcasted pottery designed for everyday functional ware. I illustrate my work using underglaze and carving techniques and use hand-formulated glazes fired to cone 6. I also make slab-constructed soap dishes for my brother’s soaps, each imprinted with a special design. My favorite part of the process is drawing on the surface of the clay- I will spend hours carving and glazing tiny details into every piece! A: For the soap, we first measure out all the ingredients required to make the soap, this includes the oils, water, and salts (KOH, NaOH). We melt the oils in a crockpot and make a solution from the salts and water. We then combine the solution into the oils, which begins the process of saponification (or turning oils into soap). We blend them until the mixture is applesauce consistency, then let it cook on low heat and stir occasionally. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?G: I am inspired by nature, animals, and animation! I love trying to recapture the essence of an animal or show that I enjoy in my own style. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Both my brother and myself were named after Lord of the Rings characters FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Farmhaus Burger! I had my first job there and still love to go back and visit sometimes. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love the process of having an idea and watching it come to life over a long period of time. When I have a finished piece, what keeps me going is seeing other people’s reactions in finding a piece they resonate with. The best part is the exploration and constant development that comes with making art! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?G: Carry a journal or sketchbook with you AT ALL TIMES! Never neglect to write anything down! Sketching/writing down ideas, inspirations, or parts of your process will help you in the future so much! A: Keep trying new things and never give up. “Galadra” is pronounced “gah-lay-drah”, and “Arendil” is pronounced “ay-ren-dill”. (We know its weird- we get it all the time) RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SOUTH FORK TIMBER Handmade Wooden Spoons, Bowls, Plates, Cups, etc. southforktimber.com @southforktimber @southforktimber etsy.com/shop/SouthForkTimber Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Justin Tyson, a woodworker from Danielsville, GA – just north of Athens. I make things from wood. All sorts of things. Bowls, cups, plates, scoops, spoons, spatulas, chairs, benches, tables, and more. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Everything I make – from a simple spatula to a chair that requires two weeks or more to build – begins with a log. I source most of my wood from storm-felled trees around the Athens area. i do not buy lumber, because I want to know exactly where my wood comes from. All of my work is completely handmade. My workshop contains a lathe, a bandsaw, and a bunch of hand tools. I’m more familiar with my knives and axes than most people are with their cars. On all of my work, you’ll find the marks of my hand tools. I dislike uniformly sanded surfaces and much prefer the glassy facets and textures left by my knives and gouges. Toolmarks are the signal to you and to future generations that my work is, indeed, handmade. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I’m most inspired by the American craftsmen of one to two centuries ago who built this country, but I also find inspiration abroad, particularly in the strong traditions of handcraft in Scandinavia. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I have four children, and each of them was born in a different state. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The Augusta Riverwalk WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Woodworking fills a hole in my soul that can’t be filled with anything else. I spent the first ten years of my career in front of a computer, knowing with each year that passed that my hands were meant for something besides a keyboard. I’m immensely grateful for my customers who love what I make and give the support and encouragement that I need to continue living my dream. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Passion is important, but it’s no match persistent, stubborn, optimistic hard work. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
INDIGO ROOTS TEXTILES Hand-Dyed Home Goods + Accessories. indigorootstextiles.com @indigorootstextiles @indigorootstextiles Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Kristen Barnett, Greenville SC, Textile artist concentrating in hand dyed fabrics DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I had dye fabrics using USA grown and processed Indigo and other foraged plant dyes. I take these fabrics and create products that can be used everyday. I create functional ar WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My mother, there wasn’t anything she couldn’t do. She was wife, mother, nurse, grandmother, great grandmother, painter, sewist, could-knot,crochet, embroider, quilt, crewel worker, baker, chef, vocalist! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I am a distant relative of Eliza Lucas Pinckney that brought Indigo to SC in the mid 1700s. I was born in the Mojave Desert FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I’ve never been!!! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I really can’t explain it! I love to see an idea come to fulruition and then the joy when someone purchases the perfect piece for themselves or for someone they love! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Community over competition! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
