Augusta University will hold its Holiday Maker’s Market on November 14 at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will feature handcrafted items created by university students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Products will include art, jewelry, woodwork, 3D-printed designs, home goods, soaps, and food.
Registration for vendors is open exclusively to members of the Augusta University community, and participation is free. Organizers encourage interested creators to sign up early to secure a spot.
“Augusta University is proud to support our homegrown entrepreneurs this holiday season,” said Tina Baggott, interim executive vice president for Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development at AU. “Our students, alumni and employees are exceptionally talented, and we are thrilled to provide a venue to showcase their talents while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across our campus and community.”
Many of the featured items have been produced in The Garage, the maker space located in the Shaffer MacCartney Building at the Cyber Center. Offerings will include laser-engraved designs, 3D-printed figurines, and custom prototypes.
The Garage provides access to prototyping and fabrication equipment for AU students at no cost, while community members can purchase memberships for access to facilities and services such as group events, workshops, and sessions with a maker space specialist.
“At the Holiday Maker’s Market, we celebrate the spirit of innovation within our own communities, championing student, faculty, staff and alumni entrepreneurs as they share their creativity, passion and purpose with the world,” said Lynsey Steinberg, director of innovation with AU’s Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation team.
