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Amazing Artists
CAMP CRAFT
Meet Lindsay
Camp Craft is a nature-inspired creative studio where artists of every age are encouraged to explore their creativity, build confidence, and connect with their community. Located a short walk from beautiful Gracely Park in downtown Simpsonville, we offer classes ranging from sensory-friendly experiences and kindergarten readiness crafts to seasonal projects and nature-themed classes. Every session is designed to be hands-on, welcoming, and fun.
Camp Craft was founded by Lindsay, an Upstate local and lifelong crafter with a passion for helping others express themselves. With a background in customer service and event planning, as well as training in neurodivergence, Lindsay brings both professional skills and years of artistic experience to create an approach that’s inclusive and intentional. Come get your hands messy and let your imagination run wild.
Blackbird Music Academy
Meet Julie
I am the owner/instructor of Blackbird Music and started playing around with music at the age of 4. My parents used to take me to concerts and would play vinyl records by various legendary artists and that inspired me to play the piano and start singing.
I started performing in bands at the age of 16 and learned guitar and bass along the way. I decided to turn my passion into a career and got my degree in Music from Atlanta Christian College, focusing primarily on vocal performance and coaching.
Originally from New York, I moved to Greenville and in 2017 I opened Blackbird Music Academy. I teach students of all ages how to master the Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Voice! When I am not busy teaching I like to spend time with my husband and my dog, exploring, traveling or watching the Yankees game.
Gerri Hyman Art
Meet Gerri
I am a painter and a creator residing in Simpsonville, SC. After 15 years of running a successful business selling reproductions of my coastal art to retailers in the US and Caribbean, I decided it was time to focus on painting pretty much full-time and give up the daily grind of running a wholesale business.
I rediscovered my love for painting and creating and have found that abstract painting is my passion. My abstract art is brilliant with color, interesting shapes, and patterns. I also enjoy painting lots and lots of paper
to use in collage pieces. It’s a tedious process but I am always pleased with the results!
I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina and taught elementary school art for several years. I continue to teach children and adults privately. I am married to Gary Hyman and we have 3 sons, 2 daughters
in law, and a grandson.
Pamela's Pots
Meet Pamela
I have been involved with pottery since 1998 acquiring a professional craft: clay degree early on. I have lived across the US, traveled abroad, and found each area an inspiration to my clay creations. My work is viewed through invitation and announcements via my digital mailing list.
THE ESSENCE OF QUOLOR
Meet Athelius
Born in Wichita, Kan., Athelius D. Pearson is a product of a family of 12 brothers and sisters. Being raised in an industrial farm town limited his exposure to the arts. However, in his late 20s Athelius established an interest in visual art and began to explore self-expression using varying mediums. It is through this exploration that he established his signature styles of 2D work, which include oil and acrylic on canvas and polished copper.
Athelius's subject matter reflects African American History, early jazz culture, family, African culture, and life in the abstract. His body of work has been viewed at several galleries and spaces, which include but are not limited to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Jazz Festival New Orleans, and the Annual Essence Festival.
