Wheel-thrown Pottery

by Alan Burslem

We use pottery on a daily basis. A vase, a plate, a bowl.... But have you ever actually seen this ancient art form comes to life? Together, a lump of clay, the spinning wheel, and the potter’s skillful hands create a classic piece of art. After being dried, fired, and glazed, the final product is a delightful object of hand-crafted pottery that’s functional for your home.

Hand-Built Shaker Boxes

by William Richardson

Crafted using single sheets of marbleized and richly-grained wood, William’s Shaker-style wares are created using thin strips of wood which are bent, wrapped, and braided. His decorative boxes, jewelry chests, trays, and baskets are instant Americana heirlooms.

View William Richardson’s artist showcase page.

Papermaking

by Cyndi Mylynne, Double Vision Studio

Most artists prize their work; Cyndi beats it up. This paper artist will share the messy process of creating paper art by beating plant fiber to a pulp, soaking it in water, and dying it with pigments as you watch. To use the handmade paper in her abstract artwork she stamps the sheets with found objects including gears and fossils to create texture and impressions.

View Cyndi Mylynne’s artist showcase page.

Ironforging

by Nick Vincent

It’s incredible to watch the artist bend, shape and twist steel heated to 2,000° F. Working with the same tools used for centuries by the blacksmith – a hammer and anvil – Nick Vincent creates unique metal works with intricate patterns.

Copper Spinning

by John Akkus

Metal shavings fly as John uses a metal spinning lathe to shape and stretch the metal into functional forms. He then etches intricate designs into the copper and brass jewelry, decorative plates and vases, candle holders, keepsake boxes, and ornaments.

View John Akkus’ artist showcase page.

Wheel-thrown Pottery

by Allen & Helen Weichman

Clay spins on the Weichmans’ well-worn potters wheel as they demonstrate how a simple lump of clay can be magically transformed into functional stoneware, including bowls, plates, tea pots, mugs, and vases.

View Allen & Helen’s website.

Scarves and Shawls

by Kali Basi

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Stone Sculpting

by Marty Silverman,
The Fountain and Sculpture Garden

A master of the traditional craft of stone carving, Marti demonstrates using a hammer and chisel to carve contemporary designs from raw stone slabs. At the Festival, he will work on pieces in various stages of completion including sculptures and fountains.

Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls & Spoons

by Bob DeWitt

Bob will share the historic art of hand-carving and how be brings art into the kitchen as he demonstrate how he works with graining and imperfections in wood to create rustic serving utensils, bowls, and cutting boards using only a mallet and chisel.