by Terri Willingham | Jun 7, 2024 | Art, clothing, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Handcraft, jewelry, MakerCon, Makers
Our next spotlight shines on Valley Girl Art. Valley Girl Art is Claire and Tammy (aka Hank) Valley. Claire designs and makes jewelry, as well as, designing and creating crochet clothes, stuffed animals and accessories. We asked them to tell us a bit about their work...
by Terri Willingham | May 31, 2024 | Art, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Handcraft, Heritage, jewelry, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
Anakhet’s Armoury is one of our Legacy Makers, joining us each year since 2015, and we’re delighted to shine the Gulf Coast MakerCon spotlight on this amazing artist. Anakhet’s Armoury makes chainmaille and scalemaille items “ranging from...
by tmw2010 | Mar 17, 2018 | fandom, Handcraft, Heritage, MakerCon, Makers Festival
The Nerdy Potter comes to Gulf Coast Maker & Comic Con this year with their small batch and fandom themed pottery. Emily Roberts tells us more. GCMCC: What do you make? ER: We make small batch pretty pottery and fandom themed pieces, as well. The time of The...
by tmw2010 | Mar 4, 2018 | Art, comics, fandom, Handcraft, Makers
We’ve got a big variety of Makers on hand this year, selling everything from pottery to textiles and art. Psychedelic Snowflake brings the art and craft of fandom to Gulf Coast Maker & Comic Con. Renee Lewis tells us more about her work. GCMCC: What do you...
by tmw2010 | Mar 1, 2018 | Art, fashion, Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Textiles
April Aguiar of Zuri Crafting specializes in some pretty niche fashion accessories. Check it out! GCMCC: What do you make? AA: I make nerd/geek fashion hair bows and headbands, with the occasional bowtie. I also like hand painting wine glasses and shoes, though...
by tmw2010 | Feb 26, 2018 | Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers Festival
Tobi Weisbond is a local artist from Pasco County who has explored a variety of visual arts over the last 60 years. She’s participated in Gulf Coast Maker Con for the last three years and we’re excited to have her back again this year with some new work,...
