Small Business Saturday at Lowe Mill A&E
Saturday, November 26, 2022
11am – 7pm
Shop Small and show your support for local businesses! Every artist and maker at Lowe Mill A&E is a local small business. Each studio participating in Small Business Saturday will have something special, so be sure to make your way through ALL we have to offer. Be sure to checkout the Artist Demonstrations happening throughout the day, and don’t miss Cattyshack’s Small Business Caturday happening in the First Floor Connector. This is a great time to get a jump start on your Holiday shopping list and help your community at the same time!
RailRoad Rooms
Railroad Room 1– Guadalupe Pottery Studio
I will have pottery making and wheel throwing demonstrations plus cookies and cider.
Railroad Room 4– Pizzelle’s Confections
We will have samples of our drinking chocolate all day along with other complimentary treats. We will also have all of our holiday items available.
First Floor South
Studio 103 – SPARKLE Studio
SPECIAL: With the purchase of any inkle, tablet, or rigid heddle loom get a gift certificate for 2 FREE hours of weaving class. ($40 value)
MAKE AND TAKE: Choose your gemstone beads and make your own intention bracelets for just $10 each. From noon until 4 pm or until supplies run out.
Studio 115– PB Surrealism
I am a photographer and mixed media artist. I’m offering $15 straight photography photoshoots for 15 minutes and 15% off merchandise and artwork.
Studio 118 – Corinna Nicole Art, Swarm and Murmuration Art
Shop newly created ornaments, earrings, and pendant necklaces just in time for the holidays! Plus, receive 20% OFF all reproductions!
Studio 126 – Susie Garrett & Robert Perrella
Glass – Colored Pencils – Metals – & More
10% Off Select Items
Studio 127 – Studio 127
$15 off Gift Certificates for $30 and up
Second Floor South
Studio 267– Charismata Boutique
We will be starting our Christmas Season after Thanksgiving and will have 20% off purchases $10 or more.
Third Floor South
Studio 308– Artimaps, David Nuttall
Three ways to get a discount code for any Artimaps fictional map clothing item (print-on-demand, so you order online and it is delivered direct to you):
1. Buy any map print
2. Post an Artimaps tagged photo
3. Visit my studio wearing any map clothing
Studio 310– Mary Anna Brown Mixed Media
All $25 earrings will be 2 for $40.
First Floor North
Studio 1034– Rafael’s Table
Rafael’s Table will be offering 20% off on all Kitchenware, Kitchen Decor, and Cookware. It’s the perfect time to shop for Santa’s favorite chef!
Second Floor North
Studio 2000 – Aplin Artworks
Aplin Artworks will have stained glass art and gift ideas for the season. Will be featuring mosaic and fusion glass work. There will be a drawing for a $35.00 gift certificate.
Studio 2001 – Anyaberry, LLC and The Theatre of Fashion
From 3:00 – 5:00 you can create a fashion illustration collage for fun and for a chance to win the Theatre of Fashion T-shirt.
Studio 2027 – Art by Anjuli
Hats are for sale $20 a piece. Greeting cards special 4 cards for $10. Face painting for $5, $10 or $15
Studio 2038 – ChromAddict
The studio will be full of great gift ideas including original art, ornaments, cards, pendants, buttons, and more PLUS 20% off reproductions. While you’re here, join my email list or post a selfie from the studio to be entered into a drawing for a $35 gift certificate.
Studio 2042 – Sunshine Studio
I will have 20% off select items in my shop, and everyone who makes a purchase will get the chance to spin a prize wheel and they can win a free item from my shop! I’ll be open 11-7 on small business Saturday
Studio 2054 – Denise DeKemper
I’ll have handprinted Christmas ornaments as well as a wide variety of cards, prints and original art, including wearable art – great for gift-giving. Small Business Saturday Specials: Ornaments and hand painted bandana size silk scarves 4/$50 (reg. $15) and 54” hand painted habotai silk scarves $22 (reg. $32). while they last. Ornaments and bandanas may be combined for discount.
Studio 2069 – Ravenwood Meadery
Ravenwood Meadery will be fully decked out for the holidays, kicking off the return of the super popular hot mulled mead, and debuting the long awaited bottles of ‘Orange Spice’ limited edition holiday mead. Mead is the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water, yeast, and a variety of of other ingredients such as fruit, spices, and flowers. Ravenwood is the first and only meadery in North Alabama, and the only the second in the State.
Studio 2073 – Dragon’s Forge Cafe
We will run a limited time drink special that is a European style hot cocoa with marshmallows on top. We blend together espresso chocolate and milk chocolate with heavy cream for a decadent treat. Perfect for dipping and shopping!
Cattyshack inc. presents Small BUsiness Caturday
Demonstrations
Noon – 1:00 PM
Studio 2054 – Denise DeKemper Art
Silk painting
Studio 106 – The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Free cigar box guitar lessons for teens & adults. No experience is required. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire lesson and learn about 10 songs. Loaner guitars available. No obligation–just come learn how easy it is to make a joyful noise!
Noon – 4:00 PM
Studio 103 – SPARKLE Studio
Come check out traditional forms of fiber arts as we spin fiber into yarn on a spinning wheel. We will also have inkle, tapestry, and rigid heddle looms set up for you to play on.
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Studio 326 – Pyewacket Press
I will be demonstating printmaking 1st and making a journal 2nd.
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Railroad Room 1 – Guadalupe Pottery Studio
Pottery making / wheel throwing
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Studio 106 – The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Free cigar box guitar lessons designed just for kids and their parents. Lasting about 15 minutes, you’ll hear a little bit about the history of these instruments, learn how they are made, the science behind the sound (including why they all sound different) and then you’ll get to play on one of our loaner guitars. No obligation–just come learn how easy it is to make a joyful noise!
1:30 – 12:00 PM
Studio 326 – Pyewacket Press
I will be demonstating printmaking 1st and making a journal 2nd.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Studio 107 – Melty Space Case
Encaustic painting history and demo
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Railroad Room 1 – Guadalupe Pottery Studio
Pottery making / wheel throwing
Studio 326 – Pyewacket Press
I will be demonstating printmaking 1st and making a journal 2nd.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Studio 2038 – ChromAddict
Fur and eyes with colored pencils
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Studio 326 – Pyewacket Press
I will be demonstating printmaking 1st and making a journal 2nd.
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Railroad Room 1 – Guadalupe Pottery Studio
Pottery making / wheel throwing
