eco-friendly handmade skincare, soap, candles and more. Meet the Maker: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi my name is LeeAnn Abshire. I’m originally from Augusta ga but have been living right outside Atlanta ga for the past 5 years. I handmake natural skincare, soaps, candles and more. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I source my ingredients locally when possible and use natural and organic materials to make
hand stamped natural stone coasters, trivets, and magnets Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Crista Sigrist and I live in Evans. My family moved here 11 years ago from Ohio. I am now retired having spent the majority of my career in marketing/public relations. I started making coasters during empty nest four years ago. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I hand stamp
proceeds benefit Westobou + Augusta Handmade Fair Local Artist Holiday Cards: Set of 10 Cards – $25 Buy 4 Sets get the 5th Free Quantities are limited so email us to reserve yours today! Cards will be available to pick up at the Westo-Boutique Dec 4-18 at the Westobou Gallery. featuring art by: Dawn M. Cardona, Kenneth James Benson Illustration, April Henry King, Aort Reed, Amy Hunter Callan, Jacob Boland, Jacki
intricate handmade jewelry made from seed beads, beads, leather, buttons, chain, etc. Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Helen Brinkman and I am a retired Grandmother, who lives in Martinez, GA. I have been handcrafting jewelry for about 12 years. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I have learned many types of jewelry-making techniques, to include, leather work, wire wrap, and just stringing
handcrafted/hand-turned unique writing pens. Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?John Bass, Grovetown Ga. I Create unique writing pens for all occasions. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.A combination of wood, acrylic, glue, and different styles of pen kits mounted on a lath, shaped, sanded, and polished to create a unique one-of-a-kind writing pen that will last a lifetime. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Combining different products ie
Original Screenprinted Art. Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Mikaela Fuchs DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I draw a scene on a translucent paper called denril. Each color in the finished piece is created with a different layer of ink, so I’ll make a drawing for the placement of each color. I coat a screen (mesh on a frame) with emulsion (light sensitive goop), let
Original Machine Embroidered Wall Hangings, Patches, and Accessories. Meet the Maker: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi! I’m Jennifer. I’m from Columbia, SC. I have spent my entire life in the South, with stints in both the Carolinas and several years in Florida. I trained as a children and family therapist, but now find myself studying the craft of machine embroidery. I work out
Handpainted Wooden Peg Dolls. Meet the Maker: 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
Handmade Vegan & Cruelty-Free Bath Product.s. Meet the Maker: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Markita and I’m the Chief Bath Artisan of Butter Me Soft. I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia and currently reside in Grovetown, Ga. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.All of my products are made fresh in small batches by hand with high quality ingredients that’s free of parabens
Augusta-Loving Prints, Totes and T-shirts. Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Amy Callan, an Augusta native with a lot of love for this city. I make fun art, bags, shirts and more that help spread the love for Augusta. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.One time I almost died while making a bird feeder. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the boom that’s