functional ceramics that foster a sense of playful wonder in everyday objects Meet the Maker: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I create joyful and unexpected functional ceramics in my studio in the woods of South Carolina. I spent twelve years as a Spanish educator before becoming a ceramicist and sculptor. Largely self-taught, I have developed my own processes and techniques. Drawing inspiration from the
handcrafted polymer clay earrings, bookmarks, keychains, and necklaces Meet the Maker: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi, I am Jasmin. I was born in California but was raised in Upstate South Carolina. However, my husband is Active Duty military and we call many places “home”. Harlem GA being one of them! I am a SAHM to 4 beautiful boys and also own a small
mixed media art and crochet Meet the Maker: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi! My name is Candace, and I’m from Augusta. I’m a little bit artsy and a little bit vintage. I love the vintage aesthetic and take my shop’s name from my love of cats and the cat eyeglasses of the 1950s. When I’m not making, you will find me managing my
hand-poured small batch candles Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Arkia Ivey, I am the owner and founder of From Phoenix. I was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia! I promote mindfulness and create space for creatives and go-getters to decompress and have peaceful interludes through hand-poured candles and wellness tools. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My entire process is centered around
local art Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Addison, an Augusta local sign painter, muralist & artist. I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio and I specialize in restoring vintage ghost signs, hand painted interior & exterior murals & creating new signs for local businesses. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Please visit www.addisonniday.com for a detailed and thorough overview of my processes. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I’m inspired by
modern zipper pouches, pillow sets, beach bags, clutches, table linens, baby quilts + quilted throws Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Registered Dietitian, Mom to 3 awesome kids, love to sew, recently relocated to Augusta from Cincinnati Ohio. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.It’s simple. I sew what I love! I love being creative, mixing patterns and using florals. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Nature FUN FACT ABOUT
handmade pottery. Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Kattie Herring from North Augusta. I am a special ed teacher at day and play with clay whenever I can. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I make functional pottery. I love how I can start with a mud from the earth and fire it to over 2000 degrees to turn it into ceramics. WHAT INSPIRES
handmade ceramics including planters, mugs, bowls, plates and sculptures Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Amy Crawford, local ceramic artistAugusta, GA DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I primarily use the wheel combined with hand building techniques to create every day functional ware. I typically utilize earthenware and fire to cone 05 but have been experimenting with Raku for sculptural pieces. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Color, nature, patterns,
local art Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m an artist and art teacher in Augusta. I teach Prek – 4th grade art and make floral paintings. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I usually paint florals with a combination acrylics, gouache, oil crayon, and colored pencil on paper and wood panels. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?Nature, flowers, and my students. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I have 4 siblings
original art, cards, throw blankets, stickers, etc. Meet the Artist: WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Dawn and I am the Creative Director and Founder of Dearly Dawn Studio, a small South Carolina based studio producing artwork for children’s books, stationery, textiles & more. I initially moved to South Carolina over ten years ago and slowly began to call this place home.