April 2023

Friends,

Spring is in full swing and the streets of Historic Downtown Greensboro are filled with energy and excitement! There’s always something to do and explore in our wonderful hometown. We're proud to call Greensboro home and we encourage you to head on out and see for yourself why we adore this place so much!

Our team at Genuine Georgia is ready to assist you with finding the perfect treasure while sharing the wondrous stories behind our artists 

and their artwork! For inquiries, be sure to call us at 706-453-1440. We’re happy to check availability, pricing, pick-up options, shipping, and more. You can also email us here.

Sharing the creations of Georgia's artisans brings me sincere joy.  Thank you for your continued support of Genuine Georgia. As always, I welcome you to come in, explore, and take in the magic and beauty of our artisans work for yourselves. 

Until next time,  

Cynthia Smith, Owner 

Genuine Georgia Artisan Marketplace

Book Signing

Charles W. Bowen

Author of historical romance novel, Paladin

Charles W. Bowen, author of historical romance novel, Paladin, which is Book 1 of the Wars of Matt Tower Series - Augusta’s Fighter Ace, will be signing his new book at Genuine Georgia this Saturday from 11am-3pm. Bill Baab, Augusta author and historian, remarks “Charles Bowen has hooked me good. His style of writing is smooth. His introduction of the romantic side is sneaky and caught me off guard. He has all the fighter jocks’ slang down perfectly…. His first book is historically factual, fictionally amusing and entertaining.”

Artist Demonstration

Leonard Jones

Tin Folk Artist

Renowned Folk Artist, Leonard Jones of Lincolnton began painting at age 12. His paintings of people and scenes depict the fun side of everyday living, some from memories of growing up in Georgia. Leonard will be showing off his incredible talents under the tents next to Genuine Georgia Saturday, 11am-3pm!

Artist Demonstration

Cheryl White

Weaving

“I look forward to meeting each of you Saturday, at Southland Jubilee, as I demonstrate on my loom at Genuine Georgia. I have stocked the store with a wide variety of styles of woven dishtowels and hand towels so the selection is wonderful.” -Cheryl White.

Cheryl will be demonstrating her work inside of our store from 11am-3pm during the Southland Jubilee.

Learn To Call Turkeys

Bernie Moore

Turkey Caller

Bernie Moore, of Athens began designing turkey calls over 10 years ago for friends and fellow hunters. He has taught classes in Georgia for youth and adults alike about the art and science of scouting and hunting wild turkeys. The calls are handcrafted using native woods. Come by the tents next to Genuine Georgia from 11am-3pm to meet Bernie, learn how to call turkeys and have fun too!

Crafting Twig Vases

Sid Taylor

Woodworking

Sid enjoys creating his twig vases out of thrown away branches and fallen wood from his neighborhood. To him, they represent the many patterns of local hardwoods and become even more appealing when displayed with grasses, twig and flowers. Sid chooses to leave the bark on the vase so the true nature of the wood can be enjoyed. Come by the tents next to Genuine Georgia from 11am-3pm to meet Sid, and experience him creating his magnificent twig vases!

Enameled Copper Jewelry

Peggy Martin

Moonvine Designs

Peggy uses a wide range of fabrication and metal-working techniques in creating her organic jewelry. “We feel challenged to master these skills and learn new ones to translate inspiration into wearable art,” says Peggy. Peggy will be inside Genuine Georgia from 11am-3pm during the Southland Jubilee. Come on by to meet Peggy and see her beautiful pieces from Moonvine Designs.