WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? We are Joel and Shamila Varner, our business was founded in Charlotte NC (hence the name) and we recently moved to Edgefield SC. We make handmade one of a kind concrete planters and homewares. Specializing is unique fun items that you can’t buy from amazon or big box stores. We also make sure things are affordable for the every day person!
DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. We make our molds our clay and silicone. Pour out custom made concrete in molds and let it cure for 24 hours. Each layer is made by different colors of concrete, not paint. Sand, stamp, then seal.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? We are often inspired by music and nature elements around us
FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. We have 3 kids and this is our family business.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I LOVE the book store and the record store.
WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It’s a creative release and also a distraction from the crazy world we live in.
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Everyone has their own magic, find yours and shine!
We love what we do and we’re excited to bring it to Augusta!