My name is Megan Brenner. I'm 33 and live in Delaware, Ohio with my two dobermans Lotus and Fritz. I also have a horse Reno who I luckily am able to board near enough to see everyday. When I'm not spending time with my "kids" or sewing, I manage a coffee shop in Powell that offers a play area for kids to burn off some steam while their parents enjoy a great cup of joe.
I discovered my talent through my grandmother who was a seamstress, and was so incredibly talented. I always looked up to her. Also, I made a pillow in 4th grade that I was sooo proud of haha I think that memory has always stuck with me. I also have a degree in fashion merchandising so have always had a passion for creating new things and fashion. I also have 12 years of retail experience which has led me to realize how much I love interacting with people.
My five year goal.. I'd like to expand slowly into other accessories and clothing. I'm perfecting the art of crocheting. Eventually I would like to also have my own brick and mortar store here in Delaware.. In 5 years that would be wonderful, not sure if it'll be that soon but it's something to work toward!!
The message behind my work is to brighten someone's day with something that I've created!
Meet Shauna Burton from Scented Essentials...
My name is Shauna Burton and I am originally from Canton, Ohio but my home is now in Youngstown, Ohio. I'm a title clerk by day candle maker by night! I love making, testing and improving products during my free time.
I have been making my own products for a few years now. I just recently turned my hobby into Scented Essentials about 7 months ago. This will be my second Avant-Garde show, and I look forward to more!
Anything & everything can inspire me to create! The weather, a TV commercial, a book, a simple conversation with a customer, the list goes on!
How I got into my craft.. I was tired of using products that just didn't work to my satisfactory and filled with chemicals. I started my journey to not only make myself quality products, but to offer them to others. I specialize in soy candles but offer much more! At first this was just a hobby. I made products for myself, friends & family. After hearing their responses I knew I found my niche! There's something about making your own products that is very rewarding. Knowing that I make a quality product that not only I myself love and use, but others love as well. It's a job I absolutely love!
My creative process is based on the changing season, trends etc. A lot of it comes from my customers. I love hearing their feedback and requests!
My five year goal is that I would love to see myself owning my own boutique. Not only selling my handmade products but showcasing others as well!
The message behind my works is that I'm a one woman team! From start to finish I hand make and hand pour every product I sell using only natural and quality ingredients. I strive to make and sell only quality products at affordable prices, with a handmade personal touch!
Meet Rita Bertram from Oh So Delicious!...
I always loved to make
appetizers and desserts, so last year when I decided to start a business, I
began with those two strengths-because when you embark on a new adventure; if
it’s not something you love to do, why bother, right?
I played around with my favorite recipes and
ingredients, took the best combinations of flavors and created a line of dip
mixes and sweet spreads. Thus “Oh So Delicious” was born!
I make a variety of
flavors: Very Veggie, Horsey Spinach, White Cheddar Onion, Cranberry Pecan and
Sweet Pumpkin to name a few. I make them all
from scratch and each package is hand blended.
I started selling my
mixes at a local Farmers Market and offered all of my dips & spreads for
tasting. What a fun beginning that was!
I soon was up to four Farmers Markets per week in Richland &
Crawford Counties. That was followed
with booths at Fall Craft Festivals, Holiday Gift Shows and Spring Craft Fairs.
I also
make gift baskets with a selection of my dip mixes and bring them to my shows
as well. I will be participating in many
Farmers Markets and Craft Shows this summer. Please go to my website for
updates www.ohsodeliciousdips.com.
Meet Lynne Logan from Tenacious Art & Such...
I was born in Huntington, West Virginia. But I’ve lived in Brooklyn, NY, Johnson City, Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Athens while attending Ohio University. However, I received a B.A. in English from Marshall University. I moved to Columbus in 1995 where I live with my husband, our son, Baxter, and three cats. And our oldest, Chris, now lives in Florida with his wife, Alyssa.
In grade school, I was fascinated by paintings in museums and the cinematography on TV. I was never all that great at drawing, so photography was a natural outlet for my creativity.
When I was 11, I started making wall hangings from needlepoint and vacation photos. I took sewing lessons in grade school and made my own clothes as a teenager. I’m now using that knowledge to reupholster furniture.
After being downsized from Chase Bank in July (2015), I decided to sell some of my photos at flea markets and online at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TenaciousImages
while looking for another job. In September, after seeing my ad on Craigslist, a lovely retired woman drove 50 miles from Springfield to Columbus, to buy my “Spooky Tree”…
At which point, I decided to make a go of selling my artwork full-time.
I branched out into decoupage after happening upon a set of ceramic coasters on Etsy.com, decoupaged with comic book pages. To date, I’ve designed two dozen coasters, five vases, several trivets, and my very own nightstand/end table decoupaged with wallpaper.
As far as my process, it’s very organic. I amass junk like recycled salsa jars, old picture frames, fabric from old clothes, newspapers, etc., as well as curb treasures like a barstool my neighbor set out with her trash that I’m now refinishing. I sit in my studio, and I stare at these random objects until an idea hits me. For example, I snatched up a vodka bottle from our recycle bin because of the unusual texture of the glass and turned it into the vase below with paint, lace from an old skirt and a photo captured at Lake Erie 2 years ago...
2016 Canton Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
