Meet Amy Thompson from Amy's Adventure in Art...
I'm Amy Thompson, owner and artist of Amy's Adventures in Art. After 32 years as a kindergarten teacher, I started my art business in 2024—born from a lifelong love of creativity and color. These days, I focus mostly on watercolor, but I also love to mix in other media to create cards, calendars, stickers, and homey decor pieces.
Color is where it all starts for me. I find inspiration in unexpected palettes and love discovering new ways to mix shades, add texture, and create something joyful. I want to make art that feels good to look at, use, and decorate your space. And just as much as I love painting, I love sharing it. Watercolor is both relaxing and satisfying—anyone can enjoy it. That’s why I teach both kids and adults how to explore watercolor with simple techniques, line drawings, and use their own personal flair. You can check out my website for art, decor and in person classes!
Meet Joanna from Brondi Beans Co...
Bondi Beans Co. is a coffee trailer inspired by laid-back Australian beach and café culture, blending quality coffee with a breezy, coastal vibe. We’re all about creating memorable moments around incredible drinks, friendly service, and a bit of sweet nostalgia—think pavlovas reimagined for the road.
We officially launched two months ago, and while we're new on the scene, we’ve poured a lot of heart into every detail. This will be our very first event of this kind, and we’re looking forward to soaking it all in and connecting with fellow creatives and coffee lovers!
We’re inspired by the laid-back energy of Australian beaches, Aussie café culture, and the simple joy of a great cup of coffee. Our creative process starts with a flavor memory or a nostalgic moment, which we then build into a drink that’s both beautiful and unique. Every menu item is thoughtfully designed to surprise and delight—from our signature Pavlova Latte to the cheeky Bondi Breeze, and our popular Salty Surf Latte
We see Bondi Beans Co. growing into a lifestyle brand—multiple trailers, a line of signature drinks and products, maybe even a brick-and-mortar beachside, or locally. But no matter how far we grow, we’ll always keep the heart of Bondi alive: laid-back, community-focused, and full of flavor.
At Bondi Beans Co., our message of no worries, just great coffee. Is found in more than just a caffeine fix—it's a connection, an escape and encourages one to slow down and enjoy the moments. Everything we do is grounded in that mission.
Meet Adelaide from Sadder Day Studios...
Adelaide is an autistic artist that likes to experiment with different types of mediums and styles. She is self-taught and recently began focusing on tactile art when her dad started going blind. Worried that he would no longer be able to see her art, she now creates art that people with low vision can feel using different textures and materials like buttons and beads on canvas.
This is her third year selling at shows and markets. As for Avant-Garde, this is her second show, the first in Columbus.
What Inspires Adelaide to create? All kinds of things - she expresses her ADHD through a wide variety of arts. Creating is a way Adelaide stims and self-regulates her autism.
She got into art when her dad started teaching her when she was very little and then Adelaide took over teaching herself with YouTube videos. Now they learn together. When we discovered our talent was when mom saw the art piling up and thought we should try selling it because we were running out of wall space and craft area. Our hope is that Adelaide can slowly learn to run more of the business side from mom, but mainly our goal is for her to make the art she enjoys and be able to make some money to help with her living one day.
Adelaide wants everyone to enjoy her art so she uses a variety of styles, textures, and mediums. This also keeps it interesting for her so that she doesn't get bored or feel like her art is work.
Meet HK Bourne from HK Bourne Art...
I would describe myself as middle aged art n00b, techie, parent of a teen, tennis player and a sailor. I've been doing this for A little over a year, and this is my first Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show! Visual beauty mostly in the natural world Is what inspires me to create.
My mother was an artist, but I was always the “word” person, having majored in English. I knew I had artistic talent and took a few art classes over my lifetime, but I also knew a lot of folks who were artists and I was never as confident in my work as they were, so I didn’t really pursue it. After my mom died, a friend suggested I paint (which was my mother’s medium) and gave me a painting set. I never used the painting set. When I went to NM for the first time that Winter, I threw some fabric markers and some tracing paper (which was all I had) in a bag and one morning I sat and drew the landscape. (See attached first drawing.)
A few months later, on the first Mother’s Day after I lost my mom, I bought myself some watercolor markers and drew a picture of the inside of my living room. I eventually bought some better markers (Copics) and a Canon IMAGEPROGRAF archival printer and started printing high-quality copies of my work. (I improved very quickly after that first sketch.) I sell them in the original 9”x12” format and also in greeting card sizes.
I would you describe your creative process as emotional. I go through phases of not liking a piece at all and trying to “fix” it and then loving it and then sort of “breaking” it again.
My business is a hobby for me. In 5 years, I guess I would see my work being sold in various brick and mortar stores. My cards are already being sold at the Global Gallery in Clintonville, which is exciting.
Meet Stacy Piper from Middle School Chaos LLC...
"Middle School Chaos" started about 26 years ago when I began scrapbooking my oldest child's baby album. I thought the name was a perfect fit because my craft room resembles my classroom - you never know what is going to come out of it. Throughout the years I've worked with scrapbooking, cards, coasters, stickers, tumblers, t-shirts and now I have found fun in creating 3D layered shadow boxes.
Currently I am able to work on my "side hustle" during summer months and school breaks, but my hope is to continue on a regular basis after I retire from teaching. I've been a part of the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows for a while now and I have enjoyed every single one! Meeting new people and bringing a smile to their faces with my items brings me happiness, also. Hope to see you soon!
2025 Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Makoy Event Center
5462 Center St.
Hilliard, OH 43026
For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at becki@ag-shows.com
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