Spring has Sprung in Hilliard!

Meet Nina Goulet of The Lonley Trinket...

My name is Nina! I'm a student entrepreneur and artist based in Columbus. Ohio.  I love creating things specifically; art, jewelry, and photography.  I have been making jewelry for a few years now, but I recently just started selling it.

This will be my first Avant-Garde show!

What inspires me to create? Nature and other people inspire me. I want to express creativity, beauty, and uniqueness in my jewelry. 

How I got into my craft.. Some friends actually used to make jewelry and taught me some things. I then started to make my own things and learn from YouTube and other people who inspired me to create more items. I've always enjoyed art and thought I'd try something new so I just went for it. That's how I discovered my talent.

My creative process is a variety of things such as picking beads, wire wrapping, and making the jewelry.  

When it comes to the future, I'm not sure where my business will go, but I hope to keep creating and inspiring others.

The message behind my work is that I think everyone is beautiful and unique so that is how I like to portray my jewelry. You can view more of my work at thelonelytrinket.etsy.com. 

Meet Christy Tucker of Refugio Jewelry...

I am a mother of four, an activist for social justice, an avid baker, and a lover of words.  I see the need for a unified vision as a nation to propel us forward into the new decade to create lasting change for future generations, thus the need for a spotlight on human trafficking awareness and overcoming darkness with light, grace and truth.  

This will be my first Avant-Garde show!

What inspires me to create? I am a musical artist by nature but appreciate all things beautiful, including handcrafted jewelry.

What inspired me to move forward with non-profit work? A heart for the broken, and a desire for their restoration and to empower them to help restore others.

I am passionate about empowering others to create lasting change and that is the primary reason for my getting behind the El Refugio shelter initiative in Guatemala helping women and children escape abuse and trafficking.

As I do not receive a profit for these efforts, I love seeing 100% of the proceeds being directed to the women and children of El Refugio.

The message behind my work is that I am an advocate raising awareness regarding human trafficking in our country and beyond and the need to create positive change whilst selling jewelry as a platform to aid in that process.

Meet Bev Hauenstein of Take Joy...

My name is Bev Hauenstein and I am semi retired in the healthcare field, which allows me to pursue my love of textile art.  Although my past endeavors have included many different creative textile crafts, my present love is for eco printing.  

This will be my first Avant-Garde show!

Under the tutelage of Raeschell Noonen/Nimby Fiber Art of Mount Vernon OH and Nicola Brown/Clasheen of Ireland, I began my journey of total intrigue in eco printing about two years ago. Eco printing is a method of natural dyeing in which plant materials are applied to fabric, paper or leather with the application of heat.

My inspiration.. The tannins within the plant leave color and prints the shape of the leaves.  I utilize silk, wool, linen, cotton and paper to create scarves, wraps, table runners, wall hangings, pillows, aprons and journals. 

Through the art of eco printing I have learned that patience and being open-minded in regards to the end product is important and the magic of nature plays the most vital role in the process which makes the result of each creation a one-of-a-kind unique beauty. 

The message behind my work is each creation is always a wonderful surprise!

2020 Columbus Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Saturday, March 7, 2020

10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5462 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 43026

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Meet Allan Rose of Bling Beagle Guitars...

My name is Allan Rose and I am a retired postal worker. At this point, it is a hobby. I initially got the idea off the internet. I take pride in my woodworking skill. I play guitar and have made instruments in the past. 

This will be my first Avant-Garde show!

The Cigar box guitars I make are comparable to anything on the market that I have seen and are much more affordable.  

I hand pick the woods, I use and only use quality walnut, maple, and cherry woods.

Each one is a " one of a kind", unique unto itself. 

At this point I see the future of my work as the same.... as a hobby... taking my time... building quality handmade instruments, one at a time, incorporating new ideas as they come along.

2020 Columbus Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Saturday, March 7, 2020

10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5462 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 43026

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Only TWO Weeks Away Columbus!

Meet Mary Mozes from Winnie's Treasures...
I am a business owner, and I created Winnie’s Treasures LLC because I have been a crafter my entire life and I wanted the opportunity to share my passion with others. I am a wife and a fur mama. My interests include running, cycling, yoga, and reading. I enjoy being busy! I have been crafting in one form or another for as long as I can remember. I decided to open Winnie’s Treasures LLC just this year.

This is my first show Avant-Garde show, and I am so excited! As I said, I have crafted for as long as I can remember. I made my first beaded crafts as a small child. I first learned how to sew as a stress reliever during school and when I started my career. I taught myself how to knit in high school because I was bored. I always crafted because I enjoyed it. I did not think it was anything 

special until my family started requesting for me to make them various things.

Ideas come to me at weird times. I can’t force it. I will be doing something totally different and then I’ll an overwhelming urge to create something.  I hope to continue to grow my business and become a more frequent presence at craft shows. I also hope to build my business through Etsy so that I can reach a wider audience. 

Meet Rachel Wayne from Mandarin Moon...

Hello everyone! My name is Rachel Wayne, and I am the artist behind Mandarin Moon Jewelry. I am originally from Kentucky, but have lived in Ohio for over 12 years now, and am currently residing in Dublin. This is my first Avant-Garde show, and my very first art show ever, I am incredibly excited!

I have always been making things here and there my entire life, but finally found my passion for creating with metal and gemstones about a year ago and have been going full force ever since! I have a very deep love for the amazing gems that come out of our Earth, especially turquoise, which you will see a lot in my work. Those gemstones, in combination with my fascination of bending metal to my will with fire (although it fights back sometimes), inspire me to create different pieces of jewelry for others to adorn and express themselves with.

Each piece of jewelry is hand crafted by me every step of the way, from sourcing each gemstone to the final polish before it is packed lovingly into a gift box. It means more than anything to me to see someone wear my jewelry and feel great!

Meet Nicole Gersper from 3 Dogs and a Cat Sewing...

I learned how to sew as a child with my mom and my sister. I stopped sewing for a long time but just started up again in the past year and found my passion in making bags and zippered pouches.  I actually have 3 dogs (Bruce Wayne, Harley Davidson, Diana Prince) all lab mixes of some sort and a cat named Lucy.  Bruce is my supervisor and is usually sitting in my sewing room keeping me company.  My hubby is a comic book geek (hence the dogs names) and has had a big influence in my life.

This year will be my first Avant-Garde show and I'm looking forward to it! I like to make things that are pretty and make people smile. finding a great deal on something I think I can make something special out of makes me smile. When I got started I wanted to do something creative outside my technical day life. I also wanted something to keep my hands busy and out of the cookie jar and mind out of the television or my cell phone. 

My sister was a big influence. She sews a lot and shares with me and I need to see accomplishment in a short period of time which i can do with bags.  I shop for fabric a lot, and I find something special that I think will look good. I look at bag patterns and what others have made and get inspiration. In five years, My intent is to keep my business my side job. I love both my day job and my night job. I am interested in working in different fabrics and possibly getting into leather goods. The message behind my work is you can have something special and pretty and makes you smile but not cost a fortune or pay for the brand. 

Meet Ameerah Akram from Nontle Creations...

My name is Ameerah I'm a 28 yr old wife and mom of 3. Originally from Cleveland, OH but grew up in Atlanta, GA currently in Columbus, Oh. I am really into natural and holistic methods of healing which led me into my self taught artistry of now 5 yrs exploring entrepreneurship through art. I have yet to participate in Avant-Garde but heard great things about it and really excited about participating. My inspiration is in tune empowerment and healing first. I love watching my customers be intuitively led to their crystal jewelry it lets me know how beautifully the seen and unseen in connected. I make astrological pieces so many times people will first choose a stone from their sign before even knowing it's their sign. That is inspiring for me.

I started really being into crystals and exploring that world and buying tons I wanted to share that healing with others with beautiful unique Creations. I discovered my talent by jumping in head first I went to one jewelry making class and the rest was history. My gift had completely revealed itself. My creative process as a Cancer thrives in comfort and being home. I love my home I love the energy of it and when it's time to get started I'm normally relaxed and in a whole other creative world. In five years I see myself continually growing having a huge space where ppl can come receive a wide variety of natural healing with a garden,  massages,  crystal therapy,  herbal healing, reiki and beyond.

Meet Larry Maniccia from Larry Maniccia Photography...

I am new to the Columbus area. I moved here at the start of 2018 after living in Cleveland for the last 22 years. By day I am a business professional. While not at work I love to spend time hiking, taking pictures, and spending time with my wife and twelve year old son. I got started with photography in 2012 after seeing videos and blogs online about the subject. My interest and passion for the craft grew quickly as I got more involved with it and it’s now something I can’t imagine life without. My love for it stems from how different the process is compared to my day

job.

This will be my first Avant-Garde show, and I am excited to display my work and meet some of the attendees. I enjoy talking about the scenes I have captured and hope that my prints evoke emotion and inspire others to explore the outdoors. I love the process of exploring and finding new subjects to photograph. It’s a process that allows me to be creative. I also enjoy that it allows me

to share places with people that otherwise they may not be able to visit themselves.

I don’t know if discover is the right word; more like refine. When I first started with photography I wasn’t very good at it. Over time I have learned a lot both from trial and error, and through other photographers who were kind enough to share their knowledge. To me it’s essentially an adventure! There are times when I plan out what I want to go out and capture, while other times I go out with no predetermined plan and just improvise based on my surroundings. Both have their merits, and each presents its own challenge.

In five years my hope is that I can continue to develop my style and vision as an artist. Over time I would like to devote more time to it with the goal of someday doing it full time. The message behind my work is that the world around us is a beautiful place! Get out, explore, and enjoy it. Doing so will recharge your mind, body, and soul.

2018 Columbus Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Sunday December 16, 2018 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5461 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 

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Here we come, Columbus...Are you ready??

Meet Sue Nason from You Made That?...

Sue Nason has been crafting and designing all her
life. Her endeavors have included sewing, basket weaving, quilting,
embroidery, and paper and fiber arts.

Her Fiber Necklaces combine her love of color, texture, fibers, and
handcrafting. Offered in 32 colorways, Fiber Necklaces are unique and
versatile accessories.  Even within a colorway, no two are identical.

Sue works in her home studio in rural NW Ohio. This is her first
Avant-Garde Show.

Meet Barb Hubert from Eagle Wings Art...

Hi! My name is Barb Hubert and I've been retired for about 5 years now. I took up watercolor to give me something to do with myself, and I fell in love with art! After just 1 year with a friend/teacher, I took off and now after only 5 years and never painting a day before that, have over 300+ original watercolor paintings, mixed media paintings, plus prints of my paintings and print blank notecards.

I feel this is a gift that God has given me, so I give back to Him! 40% of my profits go to help, The Cleveland Pregnancy Center or the Bible League Int'l. I love painting, using different mediums, like real leaves, salt, saran wrap, and anything else to make my paintings different and unique! I love to experiment! I am inspired by all of nature around me, and I marvel at the works of God!

I, always, always, have a painting in process, usually 2 or 3! You will find birds, animals, owls, landscapes, children's art, florals, modern, and abstract art...plus I now am offering to paint your home in watercolor called "Pen and Wash"! For my Ohio State Fans, I'll add a Buckeye Flag to your painting! 

Take advantage of my free set of (5) blank notecards with your $30 purchase ($7 value) before taxes and fees! I have beautiful summer/fall/winter blank notecards for sale and I've started a new section to my art, which I call, "Scripture Options", with some of my paintings including gold with black plaques inscribed with inspirational scripture! Ask me about them! 

Make sure to visit me at Columbus Makoy Event Center on Sunday September 10, 2017!

Meet Lori Tribley from Lori's Lucky Charms...

 My name is Lori Tribley. I am a long time resident of Whitehall, Ohio. Married to an awesome husband, have a beautiful daughter and 2 absolutely wonderful grandsons. I enjoy watching my grandsons play baseball, gardening, cooking, and go bowling. Plus this year my mom just discovered through DNA testing that she is close to 60-72% Irish. She always said ‘everyone has a little bit of Irish in them…My sister and I were SO excited!! This is my 3^rd Avant-Garde Show and I absolutely love the Team!

Lori’s Lucky Charms came to life in late 2015 when our backyard starting growing 4 leaf clovers and multiplying! I was inspired to create a feel good ‘something’ and share my luck with others when the 4 leaf clovers when they began multiplying in our yard 2 years ago. I couldn’t just let these rare beauties be run over by a lawn mower...

Thinking about what to do with the clovers, I did some internet research as to ‘why’ they are multiplying and stumbled across a few you tube videos about how to seal leafs and walked into Hobby Lobby for the first time; asked where to find mod podge and just walked around for a couple hours when I ended up in the jewelry section….

Creating Lori’s Lucky Charms begins our backyard, I first dry, then seal, and look for items I can secure the clovers into safely. I really can’t explain why I have always had the ability to spot 4 leaf clovers and when they appears in my yard I was thrilled!

Five years from now I would be thrilled if the clovers continue to grow in our yard, and if they do, I would like to expand to home parties or participate in motivational special events

I really just want to share my luck with others! I feel it brings a positive aura and makes people smile knowing they have a lucky charm.

2017 Columbus Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Sunday September 11, 2017 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5461 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 

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Meet our Eclectic Artisans and Crafters this Fall!

Meet Mary Steiner from Wreath Vine Designs...
I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, the seventh of twelve children. I was employed at the telephone company for 25 years, and that is where I met my husband, Jim. I have a daughter Ann Marie, a son Daniel, and his wife Ann Marie, (must’ve be a popular name)! I have two West Highland White Terrier dogs, Nicholas and Alexandra, and a grand dog Lhasa Apso, named Max.

I’ve always had an eye for design and after taking a cake decorating class started a cake decorating business.  At first it was just birthday cakes mostly for family and friends but soon, by word of mouth, it became a fulltime wedding cake business. After 3 years I had to give the business up when my husband was transferred to Albuquerque, NM, and subsequently to Scottsdale, AZ and then Denver, Co.  So for the most part I would only do cakes for family and friends.

We moved back to Ohio and settled in Powell where both of our children live. After moving so many times, decorating each home was a joy for me. I was shopping for a wreath for my front door and was amazed at the prices and quality of what I saw. A lightbulb went off:  I can do this for cheaper and better.  I found an online group and mentor who teaches not only design but how to market your products as well. So for this latest business venture it’s only been six months and I hope someday to share my design knowledge with others, until then I hope they enjoy my wreaths.

I am inspired to create because of the stress relief it provides me. I go to my design room, and from there my mind goes into high gear thinking of the many things I’ve experienced as we've travelled around the country and how to incorporate them into a design.

Please feel free to visit my Etsy webpage,www.wreathvinedesignsllc.etsy.com, and/or regular webpage :www.wreathvinedesignsllc.com.

Meet Rhonda Griffin and Christy Legue from Lippy Lip Balm...

Rhonda and Christy have been friends since our sons were in Kindergarten. Now we have seniors this fall. Rhonda is a beekeeper in Centerburg Ohio. When she started harvesting the honey she realized that she had beeswax too. We chatted about a craft/hobby we could make together and came up with lip balm. Christy enjoys making the creative names for the lip balm flavors. 

We've been doing our craft for roughly 5 years. Started out as a hobby to gift to family and friends. Now we love to make new flavors and share them with others at craft fairs. This will be our second Avant-Garde Show!

What inspires us.. All the unique flavors and intriguing and love brainstorming clever flavor names. 

How we discovered our talent..  We didn't think it was a talent although it was tricky finding just the right recipe for the best lip balm quality. I believe our talent may be picking just the right flavors to suit everyone's liking. 

Our creative process. We order flavor oils based on what season is coming up and which ones are the best sellers. After sniffing we come up with the best lip balm marketing from the look to the names. 

Our five year goal.. We would hope that we are able to continue to sell out of what we make in a reasonable time. It would be great if we could have enough success to support our families doing this!

The message behind our work.. Best friends making lip balm to share with the world. 

Meet Neera Sharma from Neera's Fine Art and Creations...

My name is Neera Sharma, I am an author of a cookbook, an artist making fine art, a designer hand painting silk and chiffon scarves and making homemade Indian spices. This will be my third Avant-Garde show!

I have been making art since I was very young. My cook book was published in 2014, I spent 3 years in writing the book because I did everything myself from cooking, writing to layout, taking food pictures, editing them, front-back cover and promoting it. Painting scarves started in 2015 when I first made them for my daughters as Christmas gifts. 

My inspiration come from nature. I got into my craft because I have several artists in my family. I feel that art is so beautiful that I love to create. I discovered my talent at a very young age when I was in school, I did a centerpiece artwork for an exhibition.

My five year goal is that my artwork, scarves and cookbook will be known and sell in US and internationally! 

The message behind my work is to be honest to yourself, your work, connect with people who like your work and bring them together through your work; whether through art, and design or cooking!

2017 Columbus Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Sunday September 11, 2017 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5461 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 

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