THIRD EYE CERAMICS Handthrown Pottery. thirdeyeceramics.com @thirdeyeceramics @thirdeyeceramics Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I am a ceramic artist and entrepreneur located in Augusta, Georgia. I started my business, Third Eye Ceramics, after graduating with a BFA from Augusta University in 2017. The vessels I create are individual and are full of personality. The forms may be similar but their imperfect perfections, characteristics of the maker’s hands, make them uniquely beautiful. I create utilitarian pots and a line of ceramic sculptures that I call my pot people series. I hope that all of my artwork and ceramicware creates a unique aesthetic experience that enriches the lives of whoever experiences them. I also teach classes at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art which allows me an outlet in which to share the joy of this wonderful art craft. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. My process starts on the potter’s wheel where I throw multiple forms. I create objects such as wine glasses, pint glasses, dinner plates, bowls, and more. I decorate my pottery by using techniques like sgraffito or applying stamps that create depth and texture on the surface. I finish my ceramicware with handmade formulated glazes that in conjunction with the surface create unique effects and enhance the aesthetic form. My ceramics sculpture series called Pot People begin by throwing vessels of various shapes and sizes on the potter’s wheel. I sculpt humanoid faces on the surface of the vessel and later attach hand built limbs. These limbs are created to express movement through gesture and creates individuality between sculptures. Once finished, I name these vessels based on what I believe their inner personal individuality represent. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I explore inspiration in my craft through different avenues of making, thinking, and exploring. My artwork is characterized by influences in my everyday experiences, my childhood during the ’90s, my desire to travel, and interactions made with people. The development of my craft and art making practices are enriched by expeditions I take while traveling to different cities in the United States and traveling abroad to other countries. The connections I made with people during my worldly experiences fosters unique opportunities of learning, sharing, exploring and developing mindfulness. My southern roots and the allure of ceramic face jugs inspired me to create my ceramic sculpture series and improve my craft on the potter’s wheel. My art making practice, exuberated by these unique collective experiences, prevents stagnancy in my artwork and creates moxie in exploring new themes that may arise in my artistic aesthetic. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. Since I was a young child, I knew I wanted to be an artist. It’s amazing to me that I never lost site of my dream no matter how hard some challenges in my life were. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. My favorite thing about downtown is how engaging the arts culture is with the community. I love hearing about new art projects and the strides the city is taking to fund more projects like it. The art in our city has such a positive impact on mental health and well being in our community. I’m grateful that we have a community that wants to engage and explore art as a fundamental part of our development. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love creating and developing the surface of my pottery. The more I let go the more I explore and have fun. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Remember that everything starts with a healthy heart, a open mind, and a sound soul. The process and lifestyle of being an artist is a constant hustle and shouldn’t be rushed. Take everything on step at a time and remember to enjoy the flow, ask for help, and learn every day. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
ABENA DESIGNS Abena Designs is passionate about using luxurious African Print textiles to create unique handcrafted home decor and accessories. Their goal is to share the beauty found in Africa with the world. @abena_designs @abenadesigns etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyAbena Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Atlanta, Ga. Handmade home decor and accessories FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I have a tuxedo cat named Elizabeth Bennett. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Diversity of people. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
RB WOOD CREATIONS patterned cutting boards and kitchenwares @RBWoodCreations @RBWoodCreations rbwoodcreations.com 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
OLGA SANDERS greeting cards, pottery, art prints, & printmaking @olga.sanders @olga.sanders Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Olga Sanders. I am from Atlanta, Georgia and I draw, paint, and make pottery. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. When I draw a subject I start with an image and I sketch it on archival paper. I then begin to shade and add values to make it as realistic as I feel it to be but still have something special in the finished product. Same with painting in watercolor. I begin with a good image, sketch it out on watercolor paper and paint. I enjoy doing detailed work in all my drawings and paintings. Making pottery is a long process. I do both hand building and throwing pottery on the wheel. I let it dry completely, fire it at low temperature, glaze it and then fire it again at a high temperature. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I was adopted in 1999 from Russia. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I was adopted in 1999 from Russia. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Seeing historic old buildings. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love to make art that bring a smile to people and make them happy when they see my finished work. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Have fun and enjoy whatever you create. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
LOST CITY CERAMICS handmade ceramic home goods and kitchenwares @lostcityceramics lostcityceramics.com 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
HANDCRAFTED CUTTING BOARDS handmade and unique wooden cutting boards and cheese slicers. hcboards.com @hcbmoment @hcboards Meet The maker 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
TREEATIONS Handmade upcycled driftwood home accessories. @treeations @treeations7 Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Chrisann Lee, originally from Marietta, GA. I do driftwood projects and wire pendants-anything with trees! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I forage all driftwood from beaches of SC. Wood is cleaned, dried, sanded, drilled, attached depending on project. The piece then gets a polyurethane coating and finishing touches. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Nature is extremely impactful. Creativity is an outlet for me and has always been a part of my life. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. My favorite holiday is Halloween and I really miss Fat Man’s Forest. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Broad St. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Forces me to think outside of the box, it is freedom. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Always spend time on your passion. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
PEG JOY Handpainted Wooden Peg Dolls. @peg.joy etsy.com/shop/PegJoyStore Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Mary Beth from North Augusta and I love to create beautiful things! For the last several years that creativity has come in the form of painting. Currently my favorite thing to paint is simple mountain scenery. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I paint whenever I can squeeze it in. Lately I have enjoyed listening to audiobooks with my kids while I paint and they play or work on their own creations. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Colors. All the colors! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I sold handmade greeting cards on Etsy in college. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Of course I love the murals! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?God is the ultimate creator, and I reflect him when I create. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Make what you are excited about making, not what you think people want to buy from you. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
CRUELTY-FREE STITCHERY handmade non-paper towels, cloth wipes, cotton rounds, straw pouches, reusable totes, and more @crueltyfreestitchery @crueltyfreestitchery crueltyfreestitchery.com Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Abby, I’m from Kentucky and moved to Augusta last year. I’ve been passionate about the environment since third grade, and have been sewing for just as long – over 20 years! Finally, I put the two together in 2018, and started my business Cruelty-Free Stitchery to help you start making less waste – in ways you’ll actually stick to! I found the reusable product options on the market to be “underwhelmingly beige,” and so expensive that I didn’t want to use them. Now I make a variety of reusable cloth products, the most popular being NonPaper Towels – in bold, interesting prints and colors. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. All of my products are made in small batches, with as little waste and as few synthetic materials as possible – down to the smallest details like thread and tags. When I have a new product idea, I put the design through a pretty extensive test before I even cut the first piece of fabric.For example, the pieces must fit all parts of the fabric – which influences how big the pieces are, as well as how much fabric I purchase. (I use algebra and geometry more often than I’d like to admit!) Most of my products are meant to directly replace an otherwise disposable item, but I’m excited to be expanding into making accessories with secondhand and scrap materials – like my key fobs and foldable tote bags. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Just a few weeks ago, I received an email from someone that placed an order a little over a year ago. They told me they previously used a roll of paper towels per week – and now after using my NonPaper Towels, they only used two rolls of paper towels for the entire year! It’s stories like that, along with the little community I’ve found of my fellow “imperfect environmentalists.” FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I’ve been vegan for almost 10 years, and am Autistic and ADHD! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. My husband and I love to visit both record stores – Grantski and Psychotronic! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It sounds counterintuitive, but being creative gives me a sense of control in an otherwise chaotic world. If something isn’t right, I can fix it or start over. With sewing in particular, I love the connection to the past. I was taught by both of my grandmothers, who were taught by their mothers, and so on and so on. Sewists today still use the same techniques, even as it has become more of a hobby/craft and less of an essential life skill like it was for our ancestors. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Don’t forget yourself. We can get so caught up in what will sell, what products to make, what the price should be, etc that we forget to enjoy the process or why we started in the first place! Your customers want to buy from a person, not a faceless corporation – so it’s okay to sprinkle a bit of your personality into your products and marketing. For example, I’ve always been a “spooky” kind of person, every day is Halloween. But I was hesitant to incorporate that into my business because I didn’t think it would go well. Now my Halloweenish products are the best-selling ones, year-round! And take time to make something for yourself – and don’t post it on social media. It’s so freeing. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
BECCA PAYNE’S CROCHET tea towels with hand crocheted details @beccapaynescrochet Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Becca Payne, from Augusta, GA. I am an Occupational Therapist. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My grandmother has been crocheting for 60+ years, with her speciality being baby blankets that she sends to hospitals across the country and women and children in need. We finally took the time to pass her trade down and with a lot of patience, I learned to crochet. Fast forward to a year later, I am absolutely obsessed and crochet daily! WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My grandmother. She is a true inspiration to all those around her and brings joy to my life everyday. A true role model that I am blessed to call mine! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Chicken tenders are my favorite food! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The restaurants and local shops! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?The ability to bring a “lost art” back to those around me is such an exciting thing! I love working with my hands and creating something unique. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Have patience and take the time to learn. It’s never too late! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
