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The Impulsive Creativity Family
KATHRYN B. MATHIAS
Impulsive Creativity, IC Jewelry Design, & No Alibi Candle Co.
Kathryn began creating jewelry 10 years ago while in college and has since specialized in chainmaille fabrication and silversmithing. Kat teaches our jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing courses as well as the Cocktail and Craft nights. Kat grew up in Mebane and currently resides in Efland with her husband and many fur babies.
DAVID MATHIAS
Impulsive Glassworks
David has only recently began his art journey after delving into stained glass a year ago. He currently specializes in Tiffany style stained glass pieces and teaches entry level stained glass courses. David has lived in Hillsborough for the majority of his life and currently resides in Efland with his wife, Kat and way too many critters.
HEATHER LOFTIS
Lofti Arts
Heather is our resident 2D guru. With seven years of private tutelage and several ribbons under her belt, she really knows her stuff. She primarily works in oil and watercolor painting. Heather teaches our painting courses and Paint Nights. She currently lives in Graham with her husband and 3 fur babies.
SAMANTHA SCOTT
Visions of Eden Studio
Samantha is most known for her fantasy themed clay creations, but she also delves in to painting, drawing, etching and writing. She has been passionate about making art for 10 years and currently lives in Caswell County with her husband and 3 boys.
CULLEN CORNETT LIBBY
Cullen Cornett: Affordable Watercolor Art & Gifts
Cullen is a native of Chapel Hill, NC, and now lives in Danville, VA, with her husband, Steven Libby, and their four "children"- 3 cats and a pit mix. She studied art from a very young age through college. Cullen has an English degree and works as Donor Services Manager at the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. She is extremely passionate about all things creative! Besides watercolor, she draws, sews, crafts, and does home decor projects. Aside from Impulsive Creativity, Cullen's work can be found on her website, www.cullencornett.com, and New Hope Market (Chapel Hill, NC) and Main Street Art Collective (Danville, VA). Cullen accepts special orders and commissions for paintings, prints, cards, and other gifts.
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SUSAN PARKER
Simple Joys by Susan
Susan's collection of handcrafted items often combine rustic materials and nostalgic up-cycled treasures. Her love of textures, colors and use of unique materials render creative home decor items and personal accessories that are truly "one of a kind".
After recent retirement from a fulfilling career in Physical Therapy, Susan's passion for fun and funky art is now adventuring into new territory. She is fueled by her faith as well as her enthusiasm to enjoy every single chapter of her life. The goal is simple, it's right out of Deuteronomy, to praise the Lord "with the work of your hands"
TEDI THOMPSON-MAGRINI
Carolina Color Creations
Tedi Thompson-Magrini is a transplant from northern Virginia. While she has always loved art and working with her hands, her formal training is in education and management. Shortly before retiring from a career in higher education, she discovered alcohol ink. The flow and designs created by the ink had her hooked. She started making coasters.
A few months later, a friend was preparing for a holiday craft show and discovered her space was larger than expected. Needing to fill space, she asked Tedi if she had some of those “cool” coasters ready and if not, could she make some, so she would sell them at the fair. By the end of the fair, it was evident that others enjoyed the patterns of alcohol ink as well. A few months later, in January 2014, Carolina Color Creations was born.
In addition to coasters, Carolina Color Creations offers magnets, inked candles, upcycled lighted wine bottles, switch plate covers, and even some jewelry, key chains and bookmarks. Alcohol ink can be used on a variety of non-porous materials and Tedi loves experimenting with different substrates. For a change of pace, she also makes beaded ceiling fan pulls and welcomes special order coasters. She has done coasters with pets, weddings, vacations, and images special for the recipient to create lasting memories.
JENNIFER TURNER-TAYLOR
Jennifer Turner-Taylor is a jewelry designer native to Alamance county and currently residing in Mebane, North Carolina with her husband and 6-year-old daughter. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Wilmington in Psychology and Sociology and her Master of Science degree in Management from Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts where she resided for 8 years before moving back to North Carolina in 2013. She’s worked in special education since 2006 and currently serves as an advocate for persons with disabilities in Alamance County while creating jewelry in her spare time.
She began her passion for jewelry design in early 2019 when she began dabbling in several different crafts including children’s hair accessories, children’s jewelry, and now women’s accessories. She really enjoys wire wrapping, metal-stamping, and working with glass beads. You’ll find that her jewelry creations have a minimalist style with a splash of color for fun.
Jennifer is excited to be a part of the artist community at Impulsive Creativity and is always looking for more opportunities to get more involved in her local community.
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CARRIE MAY
Carrie May Art
Carrie May is a self-taught acrylic artist living in Mebane with her husband and two boys. She has a master's degree in Public Health and is a research administrator at the VA. Carrie grew up in a family that valued creativity, especially music, however she didn't get into art until her mid-thirties. After her kids fell asleep, Carrie would break out her paints. Bit by bit, over the last 5 years, she has grown her painting skills. Carrie enjoys painting surreal acrylic landscapes, outdoor scenes, and animals. Using carefully chosen colors, she creates scenes with bold and saturated color schemes. Carrie also designs visually brilliant fluid art and jewelry. Carrie believes that life is enhanced by creativity and that you are never to old to learn a new skill. She is thrilled to share her art with a wider audience.
JASON GREINER
Jason Greiner is from Pittsburgh, PA but now lives in the small, charming town of Mebane. His first creative love was, and is, writing. Later, he came to have an affinity for photography. And when Greiner started providing freelance services, he had to learn about tools to promote his work and thus jumped into graphic design. While he doesn’t consider himself a painter, and does not have any professional education in it, he does enjoy it and says it serves as a type of stress reduction. Other than that, Greiner does custom art projects, teaches lessons, blogs, provides blog promo services and does some social media management and SEO. In essence, he’s pretty much up for trying any creative projects.
CAROLYN WING-DAVIS
Rocky Top Wooden Crafts, LLC
Carolyn Davis, of Hillsborough, started her business (Rocky Top Wood Crafts) in the Fall of 2016. Using mostly different types of wood found on her property, and cut by her husband, Ronnie, as well as other reclaimed materials, Carolyn produces many types of handcrafted wood items. These crafts include decoupage, wood burned, and acrylic painted items, as well as other unique items such as vintage slate wall hangings, Peg People, scroll saw chunky puzzles, and kitchen decorations. In her spare time Carolyn loves to crochet, quilt, cross stitch and do gardening with her husband. Carolyn’s 12 year old cat, Smokey Bear Davis, Esquire, an avid fan of Toby the Shop Kitty, is the acting supervisor on the property and in the studio. See Rocky Top Wood Crafts on its Facebook Page.
AMANDA DUNCAN
Simply Adorned 79
Owner, Amanda Duncan, is a native of Cary, NC and currently resides in Holly Springs with her sons, Cullen and Tegan. Simply Adorned 79 was founded by Duncan in August 2018 and is grounded in the concept that unique jewelry can also be affordable. Using a CAD program, Duncan creates original leather jewelry designs which are cut out and engraved using a CO2 laser. The jewelry pieces are hand-dyed using water-based dyes and assembled for wear. Duncan enjoys creating styles that are accessible for individuals of all ages. In addition to online retail, Simply Adorned 79 jewelry can be found in boutiques throughout NC as well as listed markets and events.
Pam Spurrier
An Original By Pam
Pam Spurrier and her husband, John, moved to Swepsonville, NC, in December 2016, from Columbia, SC, where they had made their home for over 42 years. Pam attended Nazareth College (BS Mathematics) and the University of Missouri (MA Statistics). Although not formally trained in art, she has always been crafty; as a child, she learned to crochet, knit and sew from beloved aunts and cousins. When their daughter left for college in 2000, Pam decided it was time to pursue a lifetime interest in painting. Her passion is silk painting. Besides silk, her favorite mediums are watercolor and colored pencil. Pam is a certified One Stroke instructor and teaches classes in glass painting and silk painting. Pam continues to improve her artistic talents through workshops and professional organizations. She loves to try new techniques and to apply them “outside the box.”
Marty Highfield
Marty Originals
Marty Highfield is a North Carolina native with a degree in Textile Design from NC State University. However, since moving to the Mebane area she has been focusing more on her other "hats" as a wife, mother, artist, crafter and sewer. She does pencil portraits and pen and ink artwork in which the prints are sold at Impulsive Creativity, but commissions for original art are welcomed. She also enjoys getting back to her textile roots and creating cute creatures, fun pillows and other home decor out of fabric and notions. A wide variety of her creations are found at Impulsive Creativity and you can check out her on Instagram @martyoriginals.
Chris Hamblen
Weathered Cottage Designs
Chris is a woodworker who gets out into the shop as often as he can while also trying to balance life as a husband, father of three, and pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He got into woodworking in 2015 by building a headboard out of pallet wood just to see if he could do it, and after that experience he found that he loved the many nuances of the craft. He enjoys designing projects and problem solving all the issues that will inevitably come up as a project takes shape. He also enjoys the feeling of satisfaction when a project is done well or the warmth of a mistake fueled fire when the project doesn't go according to plan. Either way, a day making sawdust is a good day. You can see more of Chris' work on the Weathered Cottage Design Facebook page.
David Bermel
Basement Art Designs by Davie B.
Living in Mebane for 21 Years, Davie B. is a Healthcare Professional with a passion for painting and music and making people happy. Davie paints primarily in watercolor and oils. Genres includes, florals, waterfowl and cubism (or whatever tickles his fancy). Dabbles a little in Jewelry. Living in Mill Creek with his wife and 5 grandchildren.
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My first pottery class was in 1968 at Sandhills Community College and I went on to complete my B.S. at Appalachian State University in Art Education and my M.S. at UNC-CH in Therapeutic Recreation. After various twists and turns professionally in the world of mental health and substance abuse, my hands continued to stay in clay. I retired in 2015 and now find myself with more time to explore form and function on a new level. As one who believes in bringing art to the community, I enjoy teaching pottery to all age groups - children at the Last Fridays Street Fair in Hillsborough and at the Orange County Senior Center. It is also a privilege to have my wares at and share space with the other artists at Impulsive Creativity.
BONNY ROOZE
Redbud Fiber Arts
I am Bonny Rooze; the heart, soul and hands behind Redbud Fiber Arts. I am primarily a knitter, but I also love working with color and texture in many other forms: fabric, ribbon, buttons. I knit for pleasure, to make lovely things, to give handmade gifts, to share my passion with other and through that, to relieve tension. There is nothing more satisfying than choosing a project with someone else in mind, watching it come to life through your efforts, then presenting it and seeing the recipient's reaction.
I grew up in MA, went to school in PA, and moved to NC over 20 years ago. My children were born here. My roots are set and I have found vast, welcoming communities of support around my craft here in the south (including Impulsive Creativity, of course!) I'm not sure the locals would agree, but I feel like a NC native now.
TRUDY THOMSON
I am drawn to rhythms and patterns found in the natural environment. This appears in many forms: the ripples and waves of water, the effects created by the ebb and flow of surf on sand, the wispy appearance of fire, the swirls of clouds, the flutter of leaves on trees, the multifaceted shapes of buds and flowers, the feathered wings of birds. These themes are expressed many different ways in my fabric works.
My fiber work also results from the use of organic materials born of the earth. Threads for fabric are spun from silk worms, grown from cotton, or sheared from sheep. My dyes and marbling on silk have a translucent quality. The imagery of the marbled pieces is diffuse and organic. Patterns result from manipulating colors of paint dropped on a viscous surface; the resistance of water allows patterns to emerge; repeatedly dying one panel results in cross currents of color and form.
ANGELA THORNTON
Kritterz
I have lived in Burlington for most of my life. I have a hubby, a 22 year old son, and two large fur babies. I have a day job in which I am part of a finance team for an educational publishing company. But when you get right down to why I started my Kritterz- here it is, I love, love whimsy!!! Anything that makes you smile, wonder, and want to create. I started off making sock animals, because let's face it- there are so many awesome socks out there the possibilities are endless. I also noticed that when I went to craft shows, there wasn't a lot there for kids(even though they were being dragged to these things by their parents) So, I came up with a cool spin on some basic patterns, showed them to my brother who is great with branding, and he said, " these are great, go to shows and see how you do!" My Kritterz were born! As for my needle felting, those started with making a gift for friend's birthday! From there they have evolved from my imagination and wanting to make people smile. I love that they can be the perfect gift for the one you have no idea what to give.
MARY SUE SCHIER
Mystic Art
MARY SUE SCHIER is a retired project manager who now turns her time and talents to acrylic fluid art through her business, Mystic Art. She enjoys the creative challenge of learning new techniques in fluid art and creating paintings in a variety of sizes. Mystic Art can be found at several art and craft shows throughout the area. When she is not creating art or at shows, she spends her time with her family and beloved Sheepadoodle Mollie.
"ACRYLIC FLUID ART not only provides a creative outlet, it has become my meditation as well. Working with only paint, the canvas, and my imagination I am free to utilize color and movement to create mesmerizing artwork. With the growing number of fluid artists across the world, the collaboration and creativity continue to change and enhance my artwork."
LINDSEY GIBSON
Lindsey is a new mom, who crafts as both hobby and income. She has a degree in English Literature and Language. Lindsey has an infant son, two dogs, and two bunnies to round out her family!
While searching for the perfect mobile for her son, she discovered a perfect felt mobile that was too expensive. This spurred her to make her own, and then carry on creating mobiles for others as well. Currently Lindsey creates felt mobiles, garlands, and ornaments, sews tote bags, makes organic beeswax wraps, and paints. Crafting and up cycling are among her passions, with a focus on sustainability.
Blunder Stumble
This power couple brings their different mediums together to help to grow stronger together as artists! One does metal sculptures (Brian), and the other does pour paintings (Jamie).
At first glance, these mediums don't have many similarities, but in reality the way you work with them is similar! For both, you have to get them to a state where they flow easier so that you can work with them better.
For pour painting, you add things to acrylic paint so that they can flow across the canvas to make stunning and completely unique patterns. Then for metalworking, you need to super heat a metal to connect all the other pieces to create the piece of art you want it to be.
You have to get both mediums "melty" to get them to create wondrous works of art. Get to know this couple and they will melt your heart just like with their work!
SKP Ink
Sarah and Drew created SKP Ink in 2018. Their motto? "Bad Jokes by Good People" and to be honest, they really live up to be some really amazing people. This husband and wife duo are the powerhouse behind SKP Ink. Their work is handmade from start to finish; drawn by Sarah, coasters made by Drew, hand sealed, hand cut, hand folded, everything! They create everything in their home, "more of a factory than a living room"! From cards to coasters, magnets and button pins, they have a little something for everyone.
Oh, and the "SKP" is Sarah's initials! Nice way to bring it all the way around to the beginning.
