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Meet Katie Runyon from Nuthatch Yarn Studio...

Hello! My name is Katie Runyon, and I’m the face behind Nuthatch Yarn Studio. During the day I work as a pharmacy technician, but what I really love to do is crochet! I share my home with my wonderful husband (Alex) who is so supportive of me, and a grumpy old man cat (Jake) who thankfully doesn’t really like yarn. I’ve been crocheting for about 5 years. 

This is my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show, and I’m so excited to share my work with everyone!

I’m inspired to create because of the joy it gives me. Although I do sell my items, crochet is primarily a hobby for me. After a stressful day at work, spending time making something adorable out of soft yarn is the perfect way to relax. The process is more important than the finished product. If I can bring others joy when they see my creations, that’s wonderful, but I would still crochet even if nobody ever saw it. 

I became inspired to create, about 5 years ago I happened to see an image online of amigurumi. My grandma had tried to teach me to crochet when I was a child, but at the time I wasn’t interested in making scarfs and blankets. When I learned that crochet could be used to make cuddly animals, I was amazed! I remembered the basics, and I watched YouTube videos to learn the rest. 

I discovered my talent when my first piece was a small fox made with turquoise yarn (because that’s all I could find lying around the house) and stuffed with tissues. I winged it, watching videos each time I came across part of the pattern I didn’t understand. I was sure my first attempt would be a disaster, but the fox came out cute in all its imperfection! I was hooked! (pun intended)

I like to make new things. I’m constantly looking for new patterns and I don’t typically make the same thing more than a few times. I do most of my crocheting in the evenings after work and on weekends—even when I have other activities, I often bring along a small crochet project…just in case.

In 5 years I’d like to see myself participating in several craft shows throughout the year, as well as having a successful online presence where I can share my work with a broader audience. 

Through my work, I want to bring joy and make people smile. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy cute plushies! I want to encourage people to do what makes you happy, regardless of what others might think about it.

 Meet Amber Fosler from A Crafty B...

Hi! I'm Amber Fosler. I've been an artist since my first box of Crayola crayons was given to me!  I'm happiest when I'm creating.  It's always been my go-to for when I'm stressed, anxious or just trying to process heavy stuff that life throws out on occasion. I was an event planner for many years and loved incorporating my creativity into events from weddings to business meetings. My career path took a very sharp turn when I became a mom. My amazing kiddo has been medically complex since birth.  By the time he was 5 months old, my husband and I realized that one of us needed to be home full time to care for our son. After a quick round of rock, paper, scissors (kidding.  Sort of.), I was the chosen parent to leave my job.  That was 10 years ago. While still very medically complex, my son is healthy and thriving. It took a lot of years in the weeds of parenting before I could really come back to one of my first loves: art.  And then the pandemic started.

Because I had more time at home, I started teaching myself new skills: Paper flowers, watercolor, quilting and hand embroidery. It was the last one though that really lit me up though.  I loved how calming it felt.  I really fell in love with how portable it is.  I almost always have a work in progress with me.  It gives my hands something to do while waiting with my son for doctor appointments, during trips to the hospital, while in OR waiting rooms or just the school pickup line.  It became a very calming way to sooth my nerves and make extra stressful days go by faster.  

I loved that it challenges me but it also gives me a creative outlet.  I went from buying one beginner kit and pattern to diving right in to making my own patterns. I honed my skills (thanks to YouTube) and used my friends and family as my test subjects.  LOTS of people in my inner circle received my first projects. And I still love to give to people I know, a finished piece that I used as practice for a new skill.  

Hand embroidery has also become a sensory activity for me.  I was diagnosed as autistic when I was 41.  In learning more about autism from other autistic adults, I realized that my sensory needs are probably different that those of a neurotypical person.  Creating art in just about any medium gives me a sense of peace, calm and event control when the rest of the world seems confusing, chaotic and out of my control. I started hand embroidery just over 18 months ago.

This is my first show and I am so excited to participate! 

For me, creativity is ultimately a need.  When life gets in the way (like it does) and I'm not using my creativity regularly, life gets exponentially harder. I'm grumpy and impatient.  I have a harder time understanding and processing the world around me. I have a general feeling of being unwell.  But when I'm happy and making time for creativity, my entire world is a source of inspiration.  I get excited to think about all the possibilities, all the colors and mediums available to me. I'm inspired simply by wanting to feel whole. I'm inspired by continuously learning, playing and becoming my favorite version of myself.

I started crafting because of Social media! Knowing I need art in my life to feel whole, I started following more and more artists on social media platforms. For me, looking at art is almost as grounding and soothing as actually creating art.  Then I stumbled upon hand embroidery. I was quickly inspired by the embroidery artists who were putting a really modern spin on an art form that has been around for centuries.  I quickly fell in love with what a tactile art form it is.  As an autistic artist, the sensory experience is important. I knew just from seeing other artists' work, that it would be a good fit for me.

I've always loved trying new mediums in art.  I randomly ordered an embroidery kit online.  I learned some of the basic stitches pretty easily.  It was when I started learning some of the more challenging techniques that I realized I had a knack for it. I discovered that hand embroidery is a much more forgiving form of needle arts (I'm AWFUL at counted cross stitch) and it gives me freedom to simply pull ideas from my head and sew them down to fabric. 

For my creative process, I get ideas from everywhere but those ideas frequently start as an encounter with something that makes me laugh or smile or is a color that I seem to have a physical response to  I'll see a color that lights up my brain and then I will start visualizing what I can make using that particular color.  From there I will just start stitching without a real defined outcome in mind.  Other times I will come up with a concept, using color as my jumping off point and then create an actual pattern to transfer to fabric.

In five years, I hope that I still have the luxury of making what speaks to me, what lights me up inside.  I also hope to grow my custom business.  I love taking an idea from a client and running with it.  The collaboration of taking someone else's vision and interpreting it in my own way and then getting that out onto fabric is such a fun process.

I like to think of myself as an inclusive artist.  I really hope to create items that just about anyone can enjoy.  I try to make sure I have a lot of representation in my pieces.  My goal is to bring smiles to people from all walks of life.

Meet Rachel Hanger from Mae Designs...

I am super passionate about creating one of a kind bracelets to add to your style that no one has created before, each piece comes from my creative brain work. I've been doing this for a very long time! But officially started my business in 2016! I've participated in one Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show previously.

What inspires me to create is knowing I put a smile on everyone’s face! I mean tears, happy smiles, and shocked faces! I started crafting because I started creating my own unique bracelets since about 11 years old. I went to craft shows with my mamaw, then started in 2016, my own brand- I fell off of it and got lost but found myself again in 2019! Full force! 

I discovered my talent when I looked at a bracelet that cost about $500 at macys and said I can do that- so I did only better :) I just create! I don’t have a lot of inspiration through artists, very few, but I’m an artist through and through.

My goal.. I am already in shops downtown Columbus the main ,but a absolute goal would be to be in more shops all around US & just make people feel good and complete their looks 

The message behind my jewelry is stack em! Get what calls to you! There’s only one of you & many stacks to compete your outfit 

2023 Columbus Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Sunday December 10, 2023 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5461 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 

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Meet Daniel Palmer from Trout for Trout...

My name is Dan Palmer.  I am a fulltime elementary school principal, a Dad and a husband.  When I am not doing one of those two things, you will find me either fly fishing or creating products for Trout for Trout.

How long I've been doing this.. About 5 years ago while on a fly fishing trip with my nephew, we were brainstorming ways to fund our trips.  I  went home after the trip and created my first Trout stamped bracelet.  I began to experiment with raw materials like aluminum blanks, leather bands and copper.  I spent hours in my garage experimenting with different designs.  After a few months, I decided to open an Etsy shop.  To my surprise, there were men and women around the country with a desire to purchase items inspired by fly fishing and mother nature.  Trout for Trout LLC was born.  Since our launch, we have shipped items all around  the world and expanded our line of wearables and even dabbled in a few decor items.

What inspires me to create.. I saw a niche that interested me; fly fishing inspired jewelry that can be worn while enjoying the great outdoors.

My creative process.. It started as quite experimental. Now it is more of an assembly-line of filling orders and preparing for shows.

My five year goal..  I would love to see my items carried in fly shops around the country.

The message behind my work..  Nature can inspire everything we do.  When it does, we are more at peace.

Meet Jenni Hunt from Literati Loot...

I am a retired English teacher, current water fitness instructor, and I love to experiment with and share my creative endeavors with others. I sew, garden, make bags, soaps, candles, jewelry, and more. 

I started out making handmade books through a class about five years ago, when I challenged myself to make books as tiny as I possibly could. Having made some tiny books, I decided to make earrings and charms, keychains, and whatnots. I have been a sewist since I was quite young, but started bag making only about a year ago.

I believe that exercising your creativity is like exercising your body; you need to keep it up to stay sharp. I go through periods of intense creativity and others when I feel uninspired. I push through the latter, whether it's picking up a pen and journal, making a new article of clothing for myself, browsing through patterns and my fabric stash for ideas, surfing the internet for ideas, or just cutting out and sewing a new item.

I have always had the urge to create, but since I've retired, I have more time. With more time, I create more and more. With all the creations I've made, I need an outlet to share them. And perhaps recoup some of the cost of materials.

I'm always up for trying new things, but instructors have always encouraged me. From my high school art teacher, craft and sewing instructors, or my best friend (who is far more talented than I am), I have come to feel accomplished and no longer merely a dabbler in crafts. I feel I am an artisan now, rather than just a crafty person.

My creative process.. Simple: I carve out the time to work (or it's carved out for me based on my schedule), and I head down to my basement craft area and get to work. 

The message behind my work.. Carpe diem, seize the day! Life is short, so wear and do what makes you happy in life. Pay it forward whenever possible. 

Meet Hannah Osborn from Pax in Bello...

I am Hannah and I am currently a graphic designer. I have been crafting to help pay for my upcoming wedding and graduate school! I enjoy being busy and I wanted to start Pax in Bello as a family business to provide people with great items that can last generations!

I have been crafting ever since I could remember, but I really started doing it more often during the COVID pandemic outbreak. I first started out with making my Comfort Creatures for people in need of a little more comfort during trying times!

I have been a creator my entire life in pursuit of being a lifelong artist. I have wanted to create things ever since I was a kid. I wanted to provide things to people that would be useful or help them in some way or another. That is why I make so many things that can be used for many different purposes.

I believe that anyone can create. It took me a long time to gain courage to sew. Before a year ago, I had never touched a sewing machine and I had sewn everything completely by hand, including my Comfort Creatures!

I gain a lot of inspiration just from the things around me and life experiences. The rice packs I make are things I actually use to help with headaches and muscle pains.

My five year goal..  I am hoping to just continue to grow and learn how to make more things in the future.

The message behind my work.. anyone can create something beautiful and useful.

Meet Amy Noble from Valid.Creations.Art....

I am an avid dog lover and part time hiker. I love being outdoors and in nature. I like to appreciate the small things in life. I love great books and coffee. All the things that make you smile on a daily basis. I have a husband and a few fur kids to keep us on our toes. Our smallest dog has started to travel with us and it’s my favorite thing. I recently took her camping and was trying work with her on my lap. Easily one of my favorite moments. 

Just a couple years. I always was drawn to the arts but I couldn’t draw or paint without guidance. I loved photography but it became more of a chore. My grandma used to embroider and cross stitch when I was a kid and I always thought it looked really relaxing. I decided to try a kit while on vacation and it resonated with me. I have been in love ever since.

This is my first show! I’m so nervous and excited at the same time. I’ve heard of this show and seen it advertised but never thought I would be apart of it. Such an awesome feeling. 

What inspires me to create.. I find it so incredibly relaxing to work on art. It’s therapeutic in a way I haven’t discovered before. I also love that I can put it down and pick it up so easily. I can pack it in the car or on a rainy day. It’s perfect for when I want to get lost for awhile. When I see people smile after looking at something I’ve made, that’s the moment. It’s incredible to create an item that sparks joy in another person.

How I got into my craft.. My grandmother used to be a master with thread and I always thought that was so far away. I had no idea how to start or what to do. I always thought she must have had this natural talent. It turns out, I was just waiting for the right time. I fell in love with the craft much later than she did, but that’s okay. I do in fact love embroidery, but I just didn’t know it yet. 

How I discovered my talent.. I decided to buy a kit randomly because I wanted to expand my horizons. I had tried photography and painting but it wasn’t my passion. It turns out, I was holding out for a different hobby that I didn’t expect. I did the first kit and was sold. No wonder my grandmother loved it so much. 

How I describe my creative process.. I like to see people smile or laugh. Everyone deserves to smile and laugh on a daily basis, so if I can help with that, I’m there. I want people to light up when they see my work. 

My five year goal.. Best case scenario, I travel state to state with my husband. He has dreams to thru hike and I would love to do craft shows alongside him. That’s the ultimate dream with our pup of course. I would love to eventually follow him in a van and work out of it. That way, we can follow both of our deals simultaneously. 

The message behind my work.. Happiness! I want people to smile and feel happy when they see my work. Maybe it makes them laugh or makes them smile on a bad day. I put all the love and compassion that I have into my work. I hope people feel that when they have it in their hands. 

Meet Hope Oda from Hope's Soaps... 

Hello! My name is Hope Oda and I am the owner/creator of Hope’s Soaps! I am currently in my junior year of college to become a early childhood teacher! I have always loved to be be creative and have a creative hobby! 

I started making soap about a year and a half ago and now I want to get into more craft shows! 

This will be my first Avant-garde art and craft show I get to be a part of and I am so excited! 

My inspiration to create my unique soaps comes from my love of unique and beautiful artwork. I also believe in practicality, and creating soaps allows me to have a wonderful creative outlet, and still feel like I am creating something that is useful in our everyday lives! 

I originally started making soaps as a way to discover a new hobby, but now it has become so much more! 

I discovered my talent for making soaps through trial and error. I tried many different hobbies and trades, and I was good at some of them but none of them struck me quite like making soaps! 

I would describe my creative process as having the mindset of just “going for it”. I gather inspiration from everywhere I can, and when I see something that makes me light up with excitement, I go for it! 

In five years, I would love to have a shop somewhere local and be able to donate a portion of my soaps to the people of the Dominican Republic. 

The message behind my work is that I want everyone to have quality soaps that they know are handmade and locally sourced, soaps that are created with thought and care. 

Meet Joshua Briem from Fine Grain Creations...

My name is Josh Briem and I am the owner of Fine Grain Creations LLC. I am from Lima, Ohio. I enjoy being outdoors, going fishing, and getting together with friends and family. I’m a Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan…”Go Browns, Go Bucks!!!” I have been creating custom woodwork for over two years!

What inspires me.. Working with clients to bring their ideas to life. I enjoy the challenge of building something that is unique to each individual and being able to see a project progress from raw wood to a finished product.  

I have always enjoyed building things, when I was in high school I worked for a custom cabinet company and learned a lot about custom woodwork and what all is involved in that process. Ever since then I would make some custom pieces here and there but it wasn’t until I was laid off in 2020 that I decided to start a custom woodworking company.  

How I discovered my talent.. I have always had a natural talent for creating things but I think that working for the cabinet shop was influential as to why I decided to get in to custom woodwork.

My creative process.. A lot of my process is getting to know what the client wants, what’s their likes/dislikes. This is especially helpful when creating custom work because from there I’m able to make recommendations/suggestions as to how it should be built and with what materials.

The message behind my work. quality and customer satisfaction. At the end of the day I want my customers to be happy with their purchase and know that it is something that will last!

Meet Sara Martin from Acrylics & Aptitude.. 

My name is Sara. I live in a small Ohio town with my significant other, my two kids, and his daughter. We have four cats and a gecko. Other than painting and creating various craft projects, I enjoy reading and hiking. 

 

How long I've been doing this.. I've been artistic my entire life. However, my business was started earlier this year. 

What inspires me.. It depends on the piece; summed up "things around me". Sometimes I pull inspiration for a painting from the main color, an idea of a landscape, or a concept I find appealing. For my photography, I love taking pictures of nature and manmade items together to give an aesthetically pleasing view. I like the views that allow you to make a small story of what could happen there. For the other home decor I make, usually I pull inspiration from a certain item and build the concept around that. 

How I got into my craft.. I love to create! But having ADHD my brain doesn't like to niche down to making one type of item over and over. Crafting was a great creative outlet. I can still keep everything in the "home decor" category but create many different types of items. 

How I discovered my talent.. It's just always been there? My mother and her family are very focused on the arts (creating and performing). I guess you could say I noticed my talent was more pronounced than most when I would be in art classes and everyone was impressed with what I created. 

My creative process.. I don't force myself to sit down and make a piece on any sort of schedule. When inspiration comes, I may plan it out a bit to make sure I have everything I need to complete it, then I just start it. As the piece grows, from a blank canvas or a pile of craft items, into my vision for the piece; my excitement grows. Sometimes after I create one piece, that will inspire another piece using other colors, or other topics (such as different flowers).  

My five year goal.. I know it'll still be around because I love doing it! Hopefully, in five years I'll have enough consistent sales to make this my full time income. As of now, I work for the bills and create for the happiness. 

The saying that repeats on my website is "Create your space". I love seeing people find one of my pieces appealing and adding it to their homes. It is so fulfilling that something I created was special enough for someone to want to add it to their personal space to bring them happiness. "Create your space" means to pull all the things that you find comforting and appealing together to create a space where your soul feels at home. I love being part of that process for people. 

Meet Natalie Kozumplik of Steadfast Leatherwork...

Hi! My name is Natalie of Steadfast Leatherwork & I live just outside of Columbus with my sweet husband and fun loving golden retriever. While leather work is a large hobby of mine, I also enjoy reading and eating good food. My favorite book is The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and my go to restaurant is Rebol in Dublin, OH. 

I’ve been doing leatherwork for one year now.  

I’ve been doing leatherwork for one year now. This is my first Avant-Garde show, I can’t wait to meet all the regular vendors and attendees. 

Nature is what inspires me mostly to create. There is nothing like walking through a perfectly shaded path or a bed of colorful flowers that makes me feel more empowered and get my creative juices flowing. 

How I got into my craft..  I went down a YouTube rabbit hole after looking at a bag in a retail store and thinking “I can make that”. Shortly after, I got my first set of leather tools for Christmas and haven’t stopped since!  I have always been crafty. I have dabbled in woodworking, water colors, quilting, sewing, knitting and hand embroidery. I’ve always caught onto creative things quickly and leatherwork was no different. 

My creative process... Simply put, I usually visualize in my head what I hope to create and make a template out of poster board. Then, I cut out the leather pieces and punch & stitch all the seams. 

My five year goal.. Seeing that I recently started selling my work, I just hope to continue providing quality made leather goods to those who are interested! I would love to do more shows year round by 5 years. 

My message behind my work would be simple designs that last a lifetime. That is where my shop name came from, Steadfast Leatherwork. The definition of steadfast by the Cambridge English Dictionary is “staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly”. Not only are my leather goods steadfast, so is the love of Jesus which is what sustains me each and everyday.

Meet Shay from TABookbindery...

My name is Shay, owner of TABookbindery. I've been crafting since I was very little. I started making German stars when I was eight. 

I've participated in two other Avant Garde Art and Craft Shows selling a few different things.

 I am easily inspired but the Victorian Era is what inspires me the most. I got into crafting when I started sewing at three years old. I am still discovering my talents and making new crafts everyday.

 In five years I'm hoping to be successful enough to have at least one employee. If I could say something through my art it would be to enjoy the little things in life.

2022 Columbus Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5462 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 

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Art That Leaves an Impression!

Meet Amy Wilson from Glass by Design... 

My name is Amy Wilson, I am a new resident to Ohio having moved here from Pittsburgh in 2012. I now live in Englewood, Ohio which is twenty minutes north of Dayton. I most recently was employed at The University of Dayton as an Operations Manager for the Student Union. I am now happy to say that after serious consideration, I resigned my position at UD to pursue my art full-time.

I have had a love of art since childhood and have been a sketch artist most of my life. About two years ago I decide to try a new medium. I have always been drawn to glass, and I thought that glass art would be a natural fit. Turns out, for once I was right and I haven’t looked back!

My work is very eclectic and so is my process. I will see something that sparks an emotion and I my art begins. I sketch everything in advance of beginning a new piece. Knowing that other people admire and appreciate my art is what I enjoy most but, I also love seeing the progression of a piece from start to finish.

I started my own business because I wanted to see if there was a market for my type of work and I absolutely love what I am doing. I think any work of art is a statement of love and passion, and that is truly what keeps me motivated!

Meet Diana DuMoit From Oakfield Naturals...

As a former Science teacher, I am fascinated with the way soap making blends scientific principles with the creative process. Initially, I wanted to learn another “old-timey” skill. I’d taught myself how to can and preserve fruits and vegetables and how to make jams, jellies, and pickles years ago. Learning another skill that would bring the benefits of products made more simply, with less commercial processing, was appealing to me. Soap making also fits into my desire to become more self-sufficient and less dependent on the products offered by large corporations. I saw it as a lifestyle choice.

I really enjoy researching what qualities different oils, fragrances, and add-ins lend to the final product. It’s interesting and challenging to bring together my knowledge of the materials with the artistic nature of my craft. For me, the fun is creating recipes that produce soaps with qualities we all enjoy – sudsy, fragrant, moisturizing bars that are long lasting and minimally processed. The pleasure comes when, after patiently waiting a month, I finally get to use a bar of soap made from a recipe that I created. I feel satisfied when I have successfully blended science and art.

The products I offer are made in my home.  I use the same kitchen that I cook in every day – the same stove, the same kitchen table, the same counter tops are all used to create unique, original handcrafted soaps. I process in small batches and let my soaps cure for at least a month before “testing” them on my family, my friends, and myself.

My soaps are not meant to just sit in a soap dish.  They are meant to be used.   Whether for you, or someone else, Oakfield Naturals soaps are a practical luxury.

Meet Debbie Kent Hoekstra From The Iron Letter, LLC.
I am Debbie Kent Hoekstra, motorcyclist and photographer. The combination of these two activities led to the creation of my company, The Iron Letter, LLC. The Iron Letter markets a unique photo alphabet created from black and white snapshots of motorcycle chrome. Cross-country motorcycle trips on my Harley-Davidson provide ample photographic opportunities to make additions to my collection of chrome “letters”. Over the years, I have enjoyed designing and creating art in many forms… calligraphy, fabric, wood, watercolor, acrylic, landscape, jewelry, and photography. Since 2005, I have traveled solo over much of the US in my car, falling in love with the rugged beauty of the western states, and photographing the scenery. I am a single mom of three grown--and flown--children. Reaction to The Iron Letter has been great and I am pleased to offer art that is associated with motorcycle culture.

My creative ability must be genetic. The only highly artistic person in my family is my great grandfather. He was a poet, writer, and oil painter. Inspiration for The Iron Letter comes from my motorcycle environment. Hearing the rumble of those V-Twin engines and seeing all that gleaming chrome, one can’t help but be inspired. Focusing on the perfect letter, finding just the right angle and lighting to make that chrome “letter” shine its brightest and look its sharpest.  Viewing the finished product makes me proud to offer quality art that is truly different.

My creative process is detective-like…always on the hunt for new “letters”.  Some can be quite elusive!  Sometimes, while riding down the highway in group-formation with my motorcycle friends, I find myself eyeing the bikes in front of me as I search for letters. That’s how I discovered my first K. Future focus will be searching for letters on vintage bikes. It is very enjoyable to work with color selections and styles in the frames and mats, trying to find the “just right” combination to showcase the black and white photos.

After a particularly brutal year employment-wise, in summer of 2012, I decided it was time to stop depending on corporate America for financial support and create my own path doing something close to my heart…something creative, exciting, and different.  It was time to act on the idea that had nagged me for two years…use my photography skills to create a photo alphabet with my favorite mode of transportation as a subject!  A motorcycle alphabet with gleaming chrome letters! It would be called The Iron Letter. The Iron Letter photo alphabet is a unique way for motorcyclists and others to express their enthusiasm for motorcycle culture. 

All art work has a message hidden somewhere within it, in my work it is to get out and enjoy all that life has to offer. Don’t put it off, do it now. This big country of ours has amazing scenery to be enjoyed—it’s even more beautiful when viewed from two wheels.

Meet Julie McAnary From Koko Kreepies...

My name is Julie McAnary I am the owner and crafter of Koko Kreepies. I am an art school girl who never quite fit into the corporate world.

Koko Kreepies started on a whim, what was just a hobby turned into a dream come true. I have been making hoop art on and off for about three years now. I got into my work through mother Koko, she is my muse! My creative process is one of trial and error, with emphasis on error.

Interesting as it is  I find my inspiration in the ugly and otherwise overlooked corners of the world, resale shops and just recently PINTEREST (www.pinterest.com/kokokreepies).

I decided to start my own business on a whim. What was just a hobby turned into a dream come true. The thing I enjoy most about my work is the instant feel of victory and sense of accomplishment when a particular piece is complete.

If there were to be a message behind my work it would be "Don’t be afraid . . . to try new things". 

Koko Kreepies will be making its debut at HorrorHound Weekend Horror Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio March 22-24th. Be sure to stop by there too!

Also, Be Kreepie Like Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kreepies visit our new website  www.kokokreepies.com.

                                                     

2013 Columbus February Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Saturday, February 16th 2013, 11:00am-5:00pm

St. Agatha's Parish Hall

1860 Northam Rd

Columbus, OH 43221

For more information, contact Becki Cooper, Event Coordinator at info@avantgardeshows.com

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