The Holiday's are Here in Columbus!

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!

Trammelinks were truly born out of the “necessity is the mother of invention” phrase! The button-down-shirt-over-a-shirt style has always been a favorite of mine. But I found that wind, purse straps, and backpacks would make that style look messy very quickly. So I made the first trammelink to keep the outer shirt from flying open, and to keep it somewhat aligned.

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. 

  

In 5 years it would be great if the business would grow and remain stable, so I can continue making trammelinks for many years to come.

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

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Meet Tammy Pavlic...

My name is Tammy Pavlic!  I am married and have three grown boys, ages 28, 22 and 20, as well as two living furbabies. I have lived in Westerville over 20 years, and I work in healthcare.  I have been making jewelry for about seven years mainly as a hobby, this will be my first Avant Garde day art and craft show.  I am super excited to get out there and sell my products at the show! 

I have done lettering and calligraphy for over 30 years, all self taught and I am always discovering new surfaces to write on, which is how I found the earrings. My creative process is truly a gift (from God) – I can always see the finished product before I start and it has always turned out the way I envisioned it.

Currently it is still a side hobby so I hope in five years it continues and will always be a passion of mine that I love to share with others.  I cannot wait for this weekend!  I love to chat about what I do, and I cannot wait to chat with everyone this weekend. 

Meet Daniell Barton from Daniell Barton Art...

Every individual thinks their journey of becoming an artist is special and Daniell feels she is no exception to the rule.

Daniell is often asked if she is self-taught or if she has had formal training. Daniell recognizes that it is a gift from God with no formal education; other than the semester she had that was required her freshman year of high school. The two pencil drawings shown are from her freshman year in high school. She thoroughly enjoyed this time in class as it was Daniell’s first experience of art having a voice for her. Life changes required Daniell to leave that school system. She would not have an art experience again until 2010, Daniell was at a very painful time in her life when her inner voice led her to a small art studio in Canton, Georgia where she would meet Patricia Reeves who would introduce her to oil painting. Daniell poured her heart, soul into painting where she would experience the healing power of art. Daniell’s very first oil painting was what she needed most and so appropriately called, “My Comforter”. That season didn’t last long, because life changes again required her to leave and it would be almost seven years before she would hold a brush in her hand. In 2019, Daniell made a decision out of that place of need to live life and live life outloud that she finally made a mental, physical, emotional, spiritual decision that art had to become her purpose and destiny; because it was a gift from above and that passion was a need to be met. It was her destiny. Daniell loves all kinds of art. In high school it was pencils. In 2010, she touched oils and loved the texture and the medium giving her a sense of feeling like she was a real artist. Then Daniell discovered watercolors where you’ll often hear her say, “…with watercolors you learn to lose control of your life, I mean paint.” LOL Daniell wants to continue to grow and learn all mediums and never be boxed in as a certain kind of artist. “Who likes to be boxed in?” She says, “Not me! I want to “Live Art Outloud”.

On a more personal note… Daniell was born and raised a Hoosier, but most of her adult life where her husband, Mark and she raised their two boys was in Atlanta GA. Daniell’s former life there was as a real estate broker and direct sales. Daniell currently resides back in the Hoosier state, but remember that box… it will not contain her and we will probably be moving to get closer to the grandbabies in 2020. At least she hopes!

Daniell find inspiration through anything beautiful that catches her eye.  She is excited to come back for her second Avant Garde Art & Craft Show.  In closing, Daniell’s art journey is just beginning and she thanks you for being part of it. 

Meet Nancy Sewell...

I got into jewelry making when I retired.  I found that I saw many quality jewelry pieces that I liked for myself, but always thought that much of it seemed overpriced for the work involved in making it.  Since starting my own jewelry line, I've come to find out that is not always true - it is quite some work!

My whole family has always been generally artistic to some degree, including myself.  Throughout my life, I was always involved in some type of artistic pursuit.  That being said, I started making the jewelry line I currently make a little over a year ago.  This is my first Avant-Garde Art and Craft show and I sure am excited!

When it comes to my inspiration, I find that making jewelry is an artistic outlet for me that I find fun and fulfilling.  The creative process behind my work involves studying other artist's work and taking what I like about their pieces and putting my own spin on them to incorporate them into my own jewelry.  I hope that people see the love and care that I put into my work and appreciate the pieces just as much as me!

Meet Marcie Estep from Marcie's Mason Jar Decor...

My name is Marcie. This is my fifth year teaching in the Columbus area. My husband and I are very excited to be expecting our first child in January. I have been creating custom mason jars for about a year now and it just gets better by the day! 

This is the second Art and Craft Show I have participated in and I am so excited to return.  I love to furnish homes with custom made decor for every season and holiday, incorporating client's favorite colors and themes.

I got into the craft because I was searching for a way to relieve stress when I discovered Mason Jar decorating and I discovered my love for creating at a flea market in my home town. If I am creating a piece without client input, I tend to walk through the floral department at a local craft store and see which flowers capture my eye. I tend to lean more towards wild flowers and yellows.

In 5 years, I see myself attending local arts and craft shows, sharing my love of mason jar decor with others. It is not my intention to start a large business, but to continue making decor that makes myself and others happy and their homes even more "homey".

I hope that my customers are in tune with the message behind my work: Home is where the heart is.

2019 Columbus Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Sunday September 8, 2019 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Makoy Event Center

5462 Center St.

Hilliard, OH 

For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com

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