2 THRIFTED CHICKS WHIMSICAL HAND PAINTED FLOWER POTS Meet The MAKERS WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?We are 2 craft nerds, who enjoy using items from from nature and previous projects! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.We make fun painted pots from other projects! Such as recycled upcycled tin can wind chimes, tree limb and beading from other projects. And found driftwood from the Savannah. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Not wasting any items and hey, we do not want to make anything we ourselves would not be able to afford. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.We are both born and raised in Arizona! Now in Augusta and Edgefield, and we have done the world’s longest yard sale almost yearly! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Everything! Which is why I made it home for many years! Right above what is now Pineapple Ink WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Because we have always been nerds! We are not much for TV, so crafting it is! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?To just have fun, and please do not compare yourself to others! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
CHLOE WELCH ART illustrated prints, notecards, notebooks, & postcards @chloewelch chloewelch.com Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Chloe Welch, I live in North Augusta SC but am originally from Gilbert, AZ. I am a former art educator-turned-illustrator and mom of two. I love designing cute art prints, greeting cards, and have just completed my first book project! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. My creative process starts with inspiration—from colors I spot in everyday life to retro design, vintage illustrations, flowers, and animals. I’m always chasing that spark of cuteness, aiming to create something charming and joyful. I sketch and draw digitally, layering in color and texture until it feels just right. Once a piece is finished, I print it into different products. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? ’m inspired by color and texture—there’s something magical about finding unexpected combinations that sing when placed side by side. I’m always exploring new ways to layer texture over bold, playful colors to create depth and warmth. I’m drawn to joyful, feel-good imagery—like cheerful flowers, friendly shapes, and anything that adds a little more fun to the day. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. When I’m not making art, I love baking sourdough bread! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. We’ve been here for about a year now, and after moving from Denver, Colorado, we’ve really come to appreciate the slower pace and small-town feel. It’s so lush and green—peaceful and full of charm. It’s the perfect place for us to raise our young family. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Creating is a joyful challenge for me—there’s always something new I want to try, a fresh idea I want to explore. I’m endlessly driven to keep making, pushing myself to grow and evolve. While I love seeing a finished piece come to life, it’s the process—the experimenting, the problem-solving, the flow—that truly lights me up. If I had all the free time in the world, I’d still choose to draw and design, so getting to do what I love and earn a living from it feels like such a gift. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? For me, the joy of making is everything. I try to protect that joy—to create without letting the pressure to profit overshadow the process. I always come back to the idea that even if no one else ever saw a piece I made, I’d still feel fulfilled just by making it. That sense of personal satisfaction and completion keeps me grounded. When you truly love your work, it matters less whether someone else likes it—because the joy was already in the making. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
WILDFLOWER OUTPOST Handcrafted cold process bar soap and 100% wool felted soapS @WildflowerOutpost @wildfloweroutpost wildfloweroutpost.store Meet The MAKER WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Hi there! My name is Jess and I currently reside in Trenton, South Carolina. Five years ago, I fell in love with soap making and started selling soap to family and friends, eventually launching my soap business. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. All of my bars are crafted using cold process soap making. This process combines an oil base with sodium hydroxide, colors, and scents, and the result is a hard bar of soap. By handcrafting each formula, it allows me to increase the moisturizing properties and create a unique appearance for each bar. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I live in a rural area and always look for inspiration in my natural surroundings. I enjoy working with natural colorants and often look to incorporate dried flowers or fruits into each bar. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I am an animal lover, who has 6 dogs, 2 cats and 40 chickens! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I love visiting the small businesses and restaurants scattered along Broad. My husband and I enjoy spending a Saturday afternoon, making our way from one end of Broad to the other. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It is always so rewarding to design a product and follow it through to fruition. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Be bold and be you. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
WESTABOU MONTESSORI SCHOOL home decor, jewelry and art made by students westaboumontessori.org Meet The MAKERS 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 PASSION POP GOURMET POPCORN + SWEET TEA @PopCornImpressions thepassionpop.com Meet The MAKER WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Hi, my name is Tessie but my loved ones, friends, & coworkers call me Tess. I’m from a small town in South East Ga called Baxley. My profession is an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, but my passion is becoming a business owner. My business brings uniqueness to gourmet popcorn, treats, & refreshers. If you’ve never tried Pina Colada Popcorn, you’re missing out! My business is designed for popcorn lovers & acquired taste buds. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. With my cottage license, all of my products are processed fresh per order. No artificial flavors involved, only the highest quality ingredients such as cheeses, chocolates, candies, & fruit. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? My continuous growth inspires me. Just becoming a better person each & everyday is my motivation, which is only sustainable with God by my side. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. My mind never sleeps, & I’m an introvert that loves extroverts. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. There’s always something good to eat & entertainment, with a great atmosphere. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It’s a stress reliever for me. It brings me to my “ happy place”. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Stay Striving, & always remember “ Anything worth doing, is worth doing well”. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SOLEY CERAMICS unique hanging planters, flowerpots, and decor inspired by nature @sueoley.ceramics @soley.ceramics etsy.com/SoleyCeramics Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m Sue Oley, the artist behind Soley Ceramics. I’m based in Midway, GA, and I make small batch ceramics for home and garden. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. The majority of my work is created on the wheel. I like to throw clean and elegant forms so that I get to play with patterns and texture. Each piece is finished with handpainted glaze. A cylinder might get bold colors or a complex glaze design. Marbled clay is topped by a drippy oil spot glaze. A carved form will feature a bubbling crater glaze. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Living on the Georgia coast, I’m constantly inspired by the world around me: coral, driftwood, the patterns left in sand by the pull of the tide, the movement of waves, or the colors of a coastal sunset. That connection to water and earth influences the look and feel of my work. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I will watch any movie with space travel in it, no matter how bad. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The Augusta Sculpture Trail WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love how ceramics allow me to combine creativity and function. Making pieces for plants lets me blend my love of nature with my love of clay into something both beautiful and useful. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Each piece is an opportunity to learn and grow. Keep experimenting and embrace the challenges. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SIMPLY SWEET BAKER gourmet cookies + DECORATED COOKIES @simplysweetbakeraugusta @simply_sweet_baker simplysweetbaker.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
STAINED GLASS CLASS HANDMADE STAINED GLASS @sharonsstainedglassclass Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Sharon Burnside and I live in Aiken SC. I retired from the Steel Mill up north. I have been doing stained glass for over 30 yrs. I now teach one-on-one classes in my art studio. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I use the copper foil technique for making stained glass and that is what I teach. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My love of church windows. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I put in over 30 years working in the Steel mill. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The Saturday farmer’s market on Reynolds st and 8th. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It keeps me out of trouble. Takes me away from my worries and I can create something beautiful for others to enjoy, along with my self. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do what you enjoy for as long as you enjoy it then it never becomes work. I love meeting everyone at these craft events. When they come up to me and say “I bought one of your pieces before!” I love to hear it and love to know what they have bought! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
RB WOOD CREATIONS custom shadow boxes, cutting boards, and other fine wood working @RBWoodCreations Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? Reuben Brauer retired from the U.S. Navy in 2017 and founded RB Wood Creations in Grovetown, Georgia in 2018. He built a reputation for building custom shadow boxes, cutting boards and other pieces of fine woodworking. RB Wood Creations specializes in creating 3-Dimensional patterns and images in 2-Dimensional works. This is accomplished via various methods, such as arrangement of various species of wood in cutting boards to achieve repeating patterns that simulate 3D images and/or patterns. Additional techniques utilized by RB Wood Creations include creating layered 3D art which is achieved by stacking multiple layers of laser-cut wood, thereby creating a tiered-style relief of the art. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. RB Wood Creations is a one-person operation; no part or procedure is outsourced. This allows RB Wood Creations to maintain the highest level of craftsmanship throughout the entire production process. All works of art produced by RB Wood Creations are made from domestic and exotic hardwoods such as: Cherry, Hard Maple, Walnut, Sapele, Wenge and others. This not only allows for unmatched natural beauty in all products, but also guarantees longevity of the product rather than utilizing cheaper softwoods. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Attempting new projects, designs and procedures. Sure, perfecting existing methods and products are always forefront, but delving into the new ideas and efforts are what keep things “fresh”. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I have a love/hate relationship with wood! What a strange statement for someone who primarily works with wood, right? I’m a perfectionist at heart, but wood is not perfect by nature. One has to embrace the uniqueness of each piece and make judgement calls as to what raw materials end up in each finished product. This fact makes each “identical” finished product unique in it’s own way. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The restaurants! There’s quite a few eating establishments I enjoy frequenting downtown. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Doing something you love isn’t work at all! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? When one is starting out, it’s ok to take inspiration and do things others have done before. When one gets comfortable and proficient with the basics, exploring and creating unique pieces becomes easier as one already knows the procedures required to bring their own ideas to life. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
RACHEL BRANDS HAND-LETTERED AND ILLUSTRATED PRINTS @rachelbrands_ rachelbrands.com Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m a designer, illustrator and lettering artist from sunny South Carolina. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I use a digital process to create fun prints, stickers, and fun products that bring joy to your life and space. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I’m inspired by nature, cathedrals, illuminated manuscripts, art nouveau, antiques, my faith, and anything good, true and beautiful. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I have a golden aussie named Scout who moonlights as my office manager and complaints department (both payable and receivable). FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I love meeting friends downtown, grabbing a bite at one of the fun restaurants, or seeing a show. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I believe we are all made in God’s image, and are designed to reflect Him in the way we create, each in our own unique way. I love highlighting the beauty inherent in the world using my art and lettering. Or, just making people laugh and spreading joy. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? What you do is so valuable! “And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” -Dead Poets Society RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
