Augusta University hosts Holiday Maker’s Market at cyber center

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University hosted its Holiday Maker’s Market on Friday at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center.

The event featured handmade crafts, jewelry, soaps, food and other items. Most of the products were made in the cyber center’s maker space.

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“Everything from a pet bakery to one of our students learned what’s called rug tufting in our makers’ space. Now she’s developed a business where she is selling those rugs here at the Holiday Maker’s Market event,” said Lynsey Steinberg, director of innovation.

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