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Richard Heys
Sculptural Wooden Objects
Decorative and utilitarian wooden bowls, vases, lidded vessels, and sculptural objects on the lathe and/or by carving. His work aims to reflect both the skills of the craft and an aesthetic response to the character of the wood. Most of the wood he uses comes locally from storm-felled or otherwise unwanted trees.
Click here to view Richard Hye's website.
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Diane Louise Paul
Diane Louise Paul Leather
For the first time in the Cass Gilbert Carriage Barn, Diane Louise uses vintage leather-making tools to craft a range of fine-quality leather accessories and household items, including belts for men and women, leather buckets and baskets, sleigh bell straps, and dog leashes and collars.
Click here to view Diane Louise's website.
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Debbie Thornton
KOKOONS Jewelry
Creates one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry influenced in design or technique by the ancient cultures of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Byzantium. Components are made of hand-alloyed gold, sterling silver, pearls, precious and semi-precious gems, and hand-painted cloisonn? enameled pieces.
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Robert and Kay Shaeff
SpringHouse Peddler
Replicate or adapt traditional folk art designs for redware that is both decorative and functional, including platters, trenchers, bowls, cookie jars, lamps, and storage canisters, the majority of them food and dishwasher safe. As with the other artisans, the Shaeff's are experts in the multi-step processes of their craft- in this case, to incise or mold designs, apply color and glazes, and fire and finish the pieces.
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Pamela Dalton
Scherenschnitte
Created in the tradition of early American paper cutting popular in the Pennsylvania Dutch regions of this country in the early nineteenth century, Dalton's original designs are influenced by popular historical themes: patriotism, biblical and religious motifs, and scenes from rural life.
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Randi Jane Davis
RJD Landscapes
As a painter, Randi examines objects and their surroundings, transferring her impressions to the canvas in fluid, gestural strokes. Her paintings have been described as beautifully serene and tranquil. Woven into each scene is a luminescence created by balancing light, color, and shadow.
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Kathleen McDonald
Holiday House Treasures
Kathy specializes in classic American chalkware, ornaments and ornament boxes. When she started creating chalkware she noticed the similarities between her antique chocolate molds and the chalkware that she saw. Each piece is hand cast and painted using historically accurate colors.
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Barbara
Nussbaum
Barbara Morris Designs
Distinctive, limited edition pieces employing delicate and simplistic designs. Each piece combines skilled craftsmanship and an intricate collaboration of color and texture.
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Peggy Thomas
The Pottery
About her art Ms. Thomas said, "Whether a bowl, a plate, a mug, a vase, or a smiling egg separator, each is glazed with the intent of capturing a fragment of Nature's imaginative palette. The happy faced egg separators wearing winning grins are not only endearing; they actually separate eggs!".
Click here to visit Peggy's website.
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Ashley Garland
Ashley Garland Floor Cloths and Painted Floors
As a young apprentice to her artist grandmother, Ashley learned the process of creating floor cloths at the age of 13. While studying under her grandmother she was even mentioned in Country Living Magazine. "I'm a true native of New England. I would not want to live anywhere else. I reside in the 'Quiet Corner' of Connecticut." Each rug is handmade with care in her home studio. Click here to visit Ashley's website. |
Heidi Howard
Heidi Howard Tavern Signs
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reates trade and tavern signs in the style of 18th and 19th century New England sign painters. Each sign is handcrafted from 100 to 200 year old boards, painted, lettered by hand, and aged to resemble its antique predecessor. Boards and molding are assembled with antique hand-cut nails.
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Karen Hill
Jeweler for the Contemporary Goddess
Creates one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces of jewelry that incorporates glass beads and sterling silver that are bright, whimsical, elegant, and timeless. Her inspirations include Tai Chi, nature, and the beauty that surrounds us.
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Lynda Hennigan
Sailors' Valentine
Modeled after nineteenth century valentines, Lynda designs all kinds of unique mosaic works to cover these octagonal boxes using seashells and glass. These are traditional in style were originally purchased by sailors as souvenirs as tokens of love for his wife or girlfriend.
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Kathie Ratcliffe
Nine Patch Studio
These miniature quilts are inspired by traditional nineteenth century designs. These geometric designs are both rich in history with a modern twist.
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Debbie Gioello
Painter
Utilizing different mediums and techniques, Debbie is
influenced by shape, form, harmony and color so evident in nature and life. Her visual and emotional experiences are transformed and creatively expressed in her art work.
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