Owner + Artist
Hi! My name is Grace, and I am a high school junior and the artist behind Studio April Showers. Creating art has always been something that I have loved to do. I draw inspiration from many subjects including nature, food, art and anything that catches my eye. I'm also a dancer and passionate cat lover.
Established in 2020, Studio April Showers was born amidst a global pandemic. It was a wonderful new beginning for me during such a strange time. Much like the saying “April showers bring May flowers,“ this shop was the good that grew from bad times. With Studio April Showers, I aim to take the joy I experience through my work and share it with others. I make all of my pieces to be unique and long-lasting, and many are one-of-a-kind. They come in a wide range of styles, shapes, and sizes, and I hope that there will be a piece that is perfect for you and will bring you happiness. If you have any questions or want to make a special inquiry, please contact me via Etsy (StudioAprilShowers), Instagram (studio.aprilshowers), or email(studio.aprilshowers2021@gmail.com).
At the beginning of the pandemic, I had a lot of extra free time. During this time, I decided to play with some old clay I had from a kit from elementary school. I was inspired by the many amazing artists I followed on Instagram. I started by making little cakes and following tutorials I found on Youtube and Instagram.
After months of making earrings, I finally decided to start an Etsy. I created my business under the name Broken Lightbulb Crafts becuase I couldn't think of any ideas, hence a "broken" lightbulb. I learned how to manage my Etsy shop and the ins and outs of online shopping and shipping.
As I continued to run my business and create new desgins, I began to find my style and decided to rebrand. I designed my own logo, business card, and earring backing card.
After over a year of online sales, I was finally able to sell in person. I planned for this event for months and it was one of my best experiences in my business ever. It was very different than selling online and I loved being able to interact with my customers in-person.
Over the summer, I atended many markets and popups in local communitites. I had popups at Golden Hour and markets in Albany, Walnut Park, and more!
Now not only can you find Studio April Shower earrings online and at in-person markets, they are also available at local stores! You can find Studio April Showers at 1250 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (Golden Hour) and 2505 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 (SoSo Supermarket).