Meet Jean Hicks from Nellie Pearl Designs...
Hello my name is Jean Hicks! I'm a 62 year old wife, mother and grandmother (with a 9
year old grand-daughter almost as tall as I am). I was looking for a creative outlet and
remembered my grandmother's (Nellie Pearl or Nana) box of shells in the attic. Along with the shells, I also found clip-on and screw-back earrings that she'd
fashioned in the 1940's and 50's. After
turning most into posts for my pierced ears I thought...hmmm...maybe I could do
the same. Whoa... little did I know.
In 5 years, I will hopefully still be creating earrings. I'm looking into "dangling"
earrings and other things. Other things
being pins and maybe bracelets. I enjoy
creating one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry. I do love the fact that there is only one of each - maybe a different
color, but still, just one of a kind.
Meet Justin Poole from Just Real Woodcrafts...
My name is Justin Poole, and although I’m not originally from
Columbus, rather Toronto, OH, I moved here for college, met my Fiancé, and
never left. I work in Economic Development during the day, and craft in my free
time. I am also the Program Director of two large Festivals in Toronto, OH.
Growing up I was surrounded by many talented artisans in Toronto that focused on the primitive, yet whimsical style. My mom even had a short venture in the woodcraft business when I was 3 years old. To this day I use her scroll saw to produce my work. One day I had an idea so I started sketching them. The next thing I knew I couldn’t live without it.
While I do a lot of sports favorites, I hope to make people
smile when they see my work. I think that the message behind my work is that
regardless of what other people think, if you like something and are passionate
about it, don’t let others deter you from it.
Meet Rebecca Stanforth from Dream Warriors...
Hello everyone, my name is Rebecca
Dove Stanforth. I study many different types of arts, healing arts, martial
arts, and crafting arts. I am a massage therapist, and martial arts instructor.
I study and teach taekwondo and kimoodo.
I first began crafting dream catchers when I was 12 years old. My mom
taught me as a way for us to spend time together at a time when I just wanted to hang out
with friends. After she passed, every few years I would craft dream catchers
for Christmas presents.
A few years ago, friends and family encouraged me to share my art. Thus,
my Facebook page, Dove's Dream Warriors was created. While I have sold some, this will be my first
craft show. I'm very excited to share my art with everyone. It's been 20 years but my mother's creative spirit and energy still inspire me. Every dream catcher I make is unique. Everyone should have a warrior to protect their dreams.
Meet Mary Beth Cowardin from Velo Art for a Cause…
My name is Mary Beth Cowardin and, while I’ve always enjoyed
arts and crafts, crafting as a ‘business” is new to me. My interest in cycling
began 7 years ago when I started riding with a women’s cycling club named Girls
with Gears. We formed a Peloton to train and ride in Pelotonia, a grass-roots
bike ride that raises money for cancer research at The James Cancer Hospital.
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