MEET OUR TEAM
Anna + Luis Tovar
OWNERS
ANNA is the maker of linocut prints, drawings, paintings, and stationery
Email: anna@dimehandmade.com
Instagram: @annatovar
LUIS is the maker of all of the DIME-exclusive candles
Email: luis@dimehandmade.com
Anna and Luis have a lot of history with The DIME Store. Anna has been selling her art at the store since it opened in 2013. She and Luis were both members of the co-op for many years, and Anna was also on staff for several years. They have now been the proud owners of The DIME Store since 2021 and are overjoyed to be providing you with high-quality handmade, small-batch, and independently designed goods.
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SAVANNAH KURKA
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
EMAIL: savannah@dimehandmade.com
INSTAGRAM: @savviestudio
Savannah’s ability to teach and coordinate classes has been such a gift to the store and to the creative community in Denton and beyond.
Savannah is also the owner, designer, and maker behind Savvie Studio here in Denton, which is a laser-cut studio producing home goods, plant accessories, and jewelry.
SHAWNA SMYTH
PROCESSING MANAGER
INSTAGRAM: @shawnasmythstudio
Shawna is a spreadsheet and logistics master. She leads out in getting all of the new products ready for you to purchase and makes sure that everything is prepped for smooth shipping. She has been working with The DIME Store for more years than we can count, and if you come in to shop, you’ll be sure to recognize her by her signature rainbow hair.
Shawna is also a stationery designer, bringing you the punniest and sun-shiniest variety of products. She wants to make it easy for you to “share more happy” with her simple and joyful collection of cards, stickers, enamel pins, and prints.
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DIANA BARNS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Instagram: @dianabarnspottery
Before Diana joined our staff as our resident photographer and videographer, she was a member of our co-op for several years.
Diana’s pottery has been a staple in the store since we started carrying it, and we consistently have a hard time keeping it on the shelves. Each piece is handcrafted on her wheel and designed with both functionality and beauty in mind.
ALLIE BIDDLE
WEBSITE MANAGER
INSTAGRAM: @allie.biddle
Allie has been a steady source of creativity, support, and wisdom during her time at The DIME Store. She has been on staff for many years and works on a little bit of everything!
Allie is an artist and designer inspired by traveling, memory, nature, and finding moments of calm, which is portrayed beautifully in her work.
MADELYN GRAYS
SALES ASSOCIATE
Instagram: @artworkbymadelyn
Madelyn is the newest addition to the team, and she fits in perfectly.
When she isn’t working at the store, Madelyn is in her studio producing incredible photo-realistic oil paintings.
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