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
MARSTON CREATIONS Wood Flower Decor. @marston_creations Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Amanda and I am from Nazareth, Pennsylvania. I make wood flower home decor and also some wreaths. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I hand dye wood flowers and then make various arrangements with them. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I have two cats who wear bow ties. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. All the local shops and restaurants. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It is very relaxing and allows my brain to calm down. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Nothing is ever perfect but that is one of my favorite things about art. 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
YOUR CREATIVE D-SIGNS Hand-painted Home Décor Wooden Signs. etsy.com/shop/YourCreativeDsigns Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I buy wood from Lowe’s or Home Depot. Either paint or stain the wood and make stenciles to paint words of designs on the signs. I can custom make it to fit into your home decor. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Making something beautiful and seeing the joy on peoples faces when I create something for the. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. Funny fact is that I served 21 years in the Militay before I retired. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Eating at the local restaurants. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I have always loved to create something unique that maybe no one thought of. This is a hobby of mine that usually relaxed me from a stressful day WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Love what you do and others will love it too RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
MONA’S MOSAICS MOSAIC ART Meet The maker 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
PRESSED BY KATIE Pressed floral and botanical art @pressedby.katie Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Katie Conkle! Born and raised in Evans, Ga but currently living in Augusta with my husband and our two children. I have a 3 year old named Ruthie, a 1 year old named Judson, and we have a new puppy named Sunny! It is the biggest blessing of my life to be able to stay home with them while simultaneously working on my pressed flower frames. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.To create a pressed flower frame whether it be a wedding bouquet or simple botanical design takes anywhere from 5-7 to complete. I receive the bouquet and deconstruct a majority of the flowers into flower presses so they will retain their shape and color as best as possible. Once the flowers have completely dried I will then begin to reconstruct each flower petal by petal and then start designing the frame! Once the frame is secure it will be a piece of art that will remain beautiful for a lifetime. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I have always been inspired by nature and a huge flower lover so getting to work with such beautiful flowers every day brings me such joy! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I am a twin! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The food!! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Getting to be creative and make something so special that will last a lifetime is why I love doing what I do! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Do what you’re passionate about and continue to find things that inspire you! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
LOLLIPOPS Custom quilting for t-shirt, memory, and handmade quilts. etsy.com/shop/LolliPopsMa @lollipopsfabrics Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Robert and Kathy. Lolli and Pop to our grandkids. We sell quilts, and quilting cotton. We make T-shirt and memory quilts. We sell pillowcase kits. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. For t-shirt quilts and memory quilts we get to know the person and find inspiration in their memories. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Nature and color. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. We were high school sweethearts. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Walking along the river. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It is like therapy to me to make something with my hands. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Love what you do. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
KAWA + SONS Handmade Pottery. @kawaandsons Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Kawa+Sons is a husband+wife (+twosons) pottery studio out of Savannah Ga. We make wheel thrown, handmade, functional stoneware that will stand the test of time, microwaves, dishwashers, (and hopefully your own children). DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. Our process is very “family centric.” We prepare our clay in the carport, make our pieces in the sunroom, bisque fire in the backyard, glaze in the shed, fire again! Then Blair takes care of the “office work” with a kid or a cat sitting on her head. Every piece is the process of many hands on hours, and much personal love. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Family and togetherness are huge core values for us. We also love to garden. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. Blair bought David at a date auction because she wanted to learn how to make a mug. That was our first date. The rest is history. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I can’t get enough of that book store!! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I believe that we create as a reflection of The Creator in us. We make because He first made us. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? If you have a new idea, make 10 of that design. You’ll learn a lot along the way. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
VEGA CREATIVE City prints, Augusta shirts, and hand stamped jewelry. Etsy.com/shop/VegaCreativeStudio @vegacreativestudio @vegacreative Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Anna Simpson. I’m from Tennessee, but live locally now in Augusta while my husband is finishing up his last bit in dental school. I’m a speech pathologist, but love creating happy, colorful watercolor pieces in my free time. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. When I make a new city or design, I really have to be inspired in some way. Usually it’s just through conversations I have with people at markets about their city or by loading up the car on the weekend with Steven and going to a new place. I make sure to ask the locals “where the locals go.” The actual painting process is pretty elementary….No, literally, I use Crayola kids water colors because it’s always the brightest. Normally there’s only one draft even if I “mess up” and I always have candy and a Dr. Pepper nearby to keep my own sugar/happy levels up! The finished product is by no means a masterpiece, but the simple doodles and bumpy lines are special to me. Luckily, other people have appreciated the whimsical and colorful style as well. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? My people – My old people, my new people and the people who may not even know I would consider them as my people. The ones who took a risk on me, the ones who noticed my art before anyone else did, the ones who pulled me aside and said it was something special even when to me, it wasn’t yet. Especially though my mom and dad – they keep me humble. The two people who always taught me how to work hard for what I want, but not to lose sight of the God we serve who will always be more important than any earthly gain. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. My go-to snack is lemons… doused with salt. Did I mention my husband is a dentist? FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Just getting out and walking and the wide variety of things you’ll see and people you’ll meet. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? People always ask me, “How did you make a successful overnight Etsy shop?” I just smile and wonder if that’s really what people see. Nothing about being successful in this very competitive and talented art industry comes overnight. The strangers only saw the one thing I finally made that others noticed but the people closest to me know that there was hardly a time past diapers that I wasn’t trying my hand at something new. I was just quick to realize when something wasn’t working and I would revise it and try a new slant – almost before others noticed what I only knew as my “failure”. Turns out, as cliche as it may sound, God was stacking those failures on top of each other and eventually gave life to my business. What I mean: My three biggest pursuits were writing, photography and painting. I feel like they finally all came together in a unique way when Vega Creative was born. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
