I'm so happy to participate in the Solon show; this is my first Avant-Garde show! I hope the following will let you know more about me! I've been married for 33 years. Two children, seven grandchildren (number 8 will be arriving soon!), keep me busy and very happy. I am a dental hygienist and I work out at CrossFit. Most of my adult life I've done some type of craft. Currently I prefer to repurpose and create things from some unconventional things. I also enjoy making jewelry and decorating.
Usually I see an object or something at a resale or antique shop and think of what it could become. My daughter and I seem to come up with ideas for each other a lot. She likes to refinish and repurpose old furniture. I also use my time making things as a time to relax and think. Making candle holders began as I made some for our vacation home. After acquiring some old farmhouse windows I began to think of ways to repurpose them. I've always loved to make things. I don't remember a time that I didn't do some kind of craft.
Often I will start making something and change it or alter it as I go. It may end up completely different from what I first envisioned.I would love to share a small storefront with my daughter. We both truly love to create various crafts. We could sell our crafts and repurposed goods together!
Our world has changed drastically in my lifetime. We as a society have a very disposable mindset. I feel we have become very wasteful and have lost respect for old and used things. Some of these have the most beauty and character and I really love to show that.
My name is Maranda, and I am a graphic designer for Whitemyer Advertising in Zoar, OH. I am a 2012 graduate of Kent State University, where I majored in Visual Communication design.
I would describe my creative process as a well planned mess. I start out with an idea for a quilt and then end up changing something or adding material halfway through. In 5 years, I would like to see this grow into a profitable business. I'd love to have a quaint fabric shop someday.
Meet Janice from Plank House Art Studio...
Hello! My name is Janice and I am Plank House Art Studio! I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio University, and I have been continuing my artistic pursuits ever since! Plank House Art Studio is located in renovated “out building” of our wood framed Victorian home. Plank House Art Studio was named after the Plank Family, the last working dairy farmers who lived in our wood framed Victorian home. The house is on the national registry and part of the Bath Scenic Highway in the greater Akron Area.
I really enjoy getting into the creative flow
and designing beaded jewelry out of solid sterling silver, brass, copper and
semi-precious stones. I get such a kick out of seeing customers wearing special designs from
Plank House Art Studio. A treat for
them and a treat for me too!
I hope you will make every day sparkle a little with a piece of Plank House
Art Studio’s “Elegant, Fun & Funky Jewelry.”
2013 East Side Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Sunday, December 15, 12:00pm-5:30pm
Terry Macklin Entertainment & Event Centre
6200 Enterprise Parkway
Solon, OH 44139
For more information, contact Becki Cooper, Event Coordinator at info@avantgardeshows.com
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