Meet Barbara Gibbon from Artsy Ape...
I’ve been drawing since I was 3 and creating abstract oil paintings since graduating from CCAD with a degree in fine art.
I’ve only been making pottery for about two years, after receiving a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, with which I purchased a pottery wheel. I’m excited to sell at my second Avant-Garde show.
I’ll have one of a kind wheel thrown pottery and an out of order alphabet book that I illustrated and published. Stop by my table!
Meet Ana Fernandez from Fernished Crafts...
My name is Ana, and I have been crocheting for a little over a year now. I love all things cozy in life. I currently live in Columbus with my partner and three precious kitties. I have been doing this over a year now! This is my first Avant-Garde Craft Show!
My love languages of gift-giving and inner-child healing inspire me to create. Nothing brings me more joy than showing love to others and myself in the form of handcrafting handmade creations.
I came across an ad for a crochet shop one day last summer and felt the urge to learn, myself, as a way to engage in self-care and make gifts for others. I discovered my talent by following videos tutorials and beginner-friendly patterns.
I like to explore various ideas based on the interests of others and what I would like to see more of in my personal environment. Once these ideas are floating in my mind I do some research on patterns online and find the ones that resonate with me and my creative style.
Where I see myself in five years.. I can see myself continuing to sell at craft markets and running an online shop.
The message behind my work is to indulge in the cozy delicacies of life and follow opportunities to increase comfort & joy whenever you get the chance.
Meet Carolina from Dos Hermanos Food Truck...
We are Dos Hermanos Food Truck, serving authentic Mexican food in the Central Ohio area. I have been doing this for 12 years!
My message behind this is my passion for food! This will be our first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows!
Meet Carolyn Kendall from Art by Carolyn...
Hi! I’m Carolyn Kendell, and making art has been my passion since before I can remember! I love to explore creativity through all kinds of mediums, but watercolor has been my focus the last several years.
Nature inspires all things creative in me. There is nothing better than wandering through a garden, hiking up a mountain, or relaxing on a beach.
I always have my camera or my phone along to capture the beauty surrounding me; sometimes on a grand scale, or all the way down to the tiniest details we rarely stop to admire.
You will nearly always find bright and vibrant colors in my work, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to create art that brings bits of nature inside for you to enjoy.
My hope is that my art sparks a connection and it brings you a bit of sunshine!
Meet Carol Barber from Trammelinks...
After many years in the corporate world, I now have a chance to pursue a creative endeavor! Some of my former colleagues (as well as family members) have been able to provide knowledge or assistance to my new business. And a few of the skills from my prior career have also come in handy, even though the businesses are quite different.
I made my first Trammelink® about 15 years ago, and over the years, made several more for myself, friends, and family. I started working to set up Trammelinks as a business about three years ago. We have also added some sweater clips to our lineup for people with outfits that do not have buttons.
It was my pleasure to participate in two Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows in 2022 in the Cincinnati and Columbus areas. Then in 2023, Trammelink was only able to attend the Columbus Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show. We are looking forward to our third year at the Columbus Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show!
It is very fulfilling to find out what people like, and then create trammelinks that resonate with them. Hopefully people attending the shows will provide me with their thoughts and feedback, even if they do not purchase one right away. Listening to comments from others is the key to creating an exciting and diverse collection of trammelinks, as well as finding out new ways of using them and sweater clips.
An early retirement offer came my way in 2021 I always wanted to make trammelinks into a business, but did not have time. So now I have a new career and purpose: trammelinks!
The name really describes it ounce you know know the word “trammel” means to tether or restrain. Then “link” in this case, refers to connecting both the left and right sides of the clothing. Put it together and you have a trammelink!
A pendant, charm, or button will catch my eye, and then I find the appropriate other parts that look right with it. That might happen quickly, or it can take weeks! Buttons can be difficult because of the different sizes needed for different types of clothing. That must be considered too when matching up a pendant with a button. The chain and other “findings” are a different situation. For those, I want the strongest options available so the trammelinks will be sturdy.
The Trammelink slogan is: Helping you keep it together. Fashionably. “Keep yourself together” is a good daily goal through good and bad times - although the “fashionably” part can be questionable for me depending on the day! Helping others keep it together is also a goal, so a portion of the proceeds from Trammelinks is being donated to a breast cancer charity. Being able to do that is very meaningful as breast cancer has affected many of our friend
Meet Darla Snively from Y-City Scents...
A business that started as a small hobby in 2018 and has blossomed into a thriving passion. Inspired by family, friends, nature, and the emotions that scents can awaken, I began by creating handmade gifts for loved ones, whose encouragement helped me discover my talent.
My creative process combines thoughtful intention with joyful experimentation, crafting fragrances that evoke memories and feelings while meeting the highest standards of quality.
Looking ahead, I envision Y-City Scents as a nationally recognized brand with a storefront, an expanded product line, and a growing community of customers who share my love for meaningful, handcrafted scents.
At its heart, my work is about connection—bringing comfort, sparking memories, and making every space feel like home. This will be my first Avant-Garde art & craft show.
Meet Kim Reed from Craftea Chaos...
I'm Kim, full-time Chaos Coordinator for my three kids. When I'm not managing their schedules, you can find me with yarn and a crochet hook!
I have been crocheting for more than half my life, however, up until 2 years ago, I would only crochet blankets and scarves.This will be my second Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show! My kids inspire me! My Aunt got me into my hobby when she taught me at 14 years old... so 24 years ago!! I discovered my talent by one of my kids asked if I could make her a stuffed animal, and I said 'Challenge, accepted!' As I've perfected my craft, I started focusing on making stuffies that double as fidgets or stress balls!
My creative process is Finding a cute pattern while scrolling instagram - and then listening to some music or audio book to focus on the craft.
I see myself in 5 years to hope to be designing patterns, and still doing shows!
No idea or goal is unattainable - I never could have imagined the success I've had in this first full year of sharing my crafts!
Makoy Event Center
5462 Center St.
Hilliard, OH 43026
Sunday, December 15, 2024
10:00am-4:00pm
For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com
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