ART BY AVERY
ART BY AVERY local junior artist 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
THE CRAFT CART
THE CRAFT CART AHF Junior Vendor – handmade string bracelets, bags, and keychains etsy.com/shop/mycraftcart Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Caylee Sapp from Cairo, Ga, currently living in Statesboro, GA, and I make jewelry and accessories with embroidery thread. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I take embroidery thread and follow patterns with bright colors and turn them into bracelets, bags, and keychains using a knotting process. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I get inspiration for colors from pictures of nature and scenery. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I enjoy coffee, my cat and dog, and the beach. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.cI actually have never visited downtown Augusta, but I am excited to visit. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love seeing customers’ excitement when they receive a custom order or pick out a bracelet that’s perfect for them or for their friend. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Have fun while you’re selling! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
THE SOAP KID
THE SOAP KID AHF Junior Vendor – handmade soaps and bath items (all made by a 10 year old boy) @soapkid19 Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Parker! I’m a 12 year old soap maker in Evans, GA. My company is The Soap Kid, LLC, and I’ve been making soap since September 2019. I not only make soap, but also lip gloss, candles, wax melts, and more! I love basketball, video games, swimming, and hanging out with my friends. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I make my soaps using the melt and pour method. I cut my base, melt it down, add color and/fragrance, pour it into the mold, and let it set. Once it’s set, I give to my mom to package! Lol WHAT INSPIRES YOU? My customers! They help me to keep going and making soap and other products. When someone believes in my ability to create a soap for their event, it makes me happy because I’m a kid. FUN FACT A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I really like to go downtown and eat with my family. Farmhaus is my favorite place when I want a burger… they are the best!! I also like all of the colorful art! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Nightlife, appreciation of arts & culture. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I like to make different soaps because you can create whatever you want, and also custom make what customers want. I like to see the look on my customers faces when they get their order and it’s exactly what they wanted, or sometimes better than they imagined. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Don’t question your work and products… even if someone else is doing the same thing! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
HALEY’S CROCHETS
HALEY’S CROCHETS AHF Junior Vendor – infinity scarves, hats, scrunchies, purses, shaws all handmade by a 15-year-old Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Haley Lesniewski, I’m from Thomson Ga, but I was born in Annapolis MD. I crochet. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My grandma taught me, I get tutorials from YouTube. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Pinterest. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I will never turn down an ice cream offer. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Arts in the Heart. Architecture. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Bags, hats, shawl WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Don’t give up! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
RAIN DELAY PLAY
Light Bulb Ideas
LIGHT BULB IDEAS junior maker – handmade jewelry and one of a kind decorated gift boxes Meet The junior maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Elise Cardinal. I’m a student at Stallings Island Middle School. I love all forms of art and creating. I also enjoy reading and am part of a competitive fencing team. I want to study animation in college. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I’m inspired by unique materials that are brightly colored and often sparkly! I primarily create custom gift boxes and jewelry. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?A variety of colors and patterns. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m a huge mythology fan! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.My three favorite things about Downtown Augusta are the Augusta Fencers Club, Tacocat, and the abundance of murals! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love the idea of having the ability to create something completely new. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do the art form that brings the most joy to you. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
TADAAH CREATIONS
TAADAAH CREATIONS junior maker – handmade beaded bracelets @tadaah_creations Meet The junior 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
HERITAGE VALLEY CRAFTS
HERITAGE VALLEY CRAFTS junior maker – Handmade Crocheted & Knitted Stuffed Animals & Gifts. @heritagevalleycrafts etsy.com/shop/HopesWhimsicalCrafts Meet The junior 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
BELLA BLUE CREATIONS
BELLA BLUE CREATIONS Heat up packs, string art, and sewn bags. Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Isabella Hitchler. I am from Augusta and I’m a homeschool student. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I had a desire to start earning my own money. I am also learning to sew. I cut patterns, sew, and try to think of new things that people might like. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I enjoy learning how to do new things. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I was born in Germany. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The restaurants. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It’s fun and I like seeing the outcome. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Be patient with yourself and always keep learning. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
JHALEN’S LEATHER LAB
JHALEN’S LEATHER LAB Handmade Leather Accessories. @jhalensleatherlab Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Jhalen. I am 14 years old, and I am homeschooled. I was born in AZ, but because my Dad is a retired Army Veteran, I am transplanted here in the CSRA. I am a Leather Designer. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I design, cut, stitch, and dye everything by hand. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? My Granddad inspires me. He is a self-taught Leather-man, and because of his amazing work, I’ve aspired to be just as good one day. He has taught me so much! FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I’m always experimenting with things, that drives my Mom a little crazy. She is very supportive, but that’s why I chose my business name because our whole garage is my “lab”. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I love all the restaurants, and events supporting the arts throughout the year. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I like the process of my thoughts and ideas becoming real creations, this is how I express myself, and have a sense of accomplishment. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Don’t feel rushed in your craft, take your time, experiment, and enjoy creating! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE