Hand-Built Shaker Boxes

by William Richardson

You'll be intrigued by the ability of wood to be bent into simple but elegant designs that not only have timeless beauty, but contemporary functionality when you watch Bill Richardson produce his museum quality Shaker Boxes. Using fine woods, Bill secures the hand cut swallow tail finger joints with copper tacks, just as was done in days of old.

Papermaking

by Cyndi Mylynne, Double Vision Studio

Learn how to turn natural fibers into usable paper by watching Cyndi’s fascinating demonstration. Beat the fibers to a pulp, add colored pigments, immerse the fibers in water to disperse them, pick them back up in a screen, “couch” the newly formed paper, and lay it out to dry. Sound complicated? It is. Come watch Cyndi to see exactly what it is to create one the many items we take for granted in our everyday lives.

Copper Spinning

by John Akkus

The only way to truly understand this intricate craft is to see a demonstration. John Akkus is one of a small number of hand spinners still plying what is one of the oldest trades in the world!

View John Akkus’ artist showcase page.

Mobile Sulpting

by Bud Scheffel

You'll find out that there's much more than artistic talent and a bit of wind involved when Metal Sculptor Bud Scheffel creates one of his fascinating metal wind sculptures. Learn how math and the laws of physics play a part, then watch as he takes copper sheets, stainless steel rods, brass wire and natural elements like stone and magically turns it all into a beautiful mobile in under 10 minutes!

View Bud Scheffel’s artist showcase page.

Wheel-thrown Pottery

by Helen Weichman

Pottery is part of our history and something we use everyday. But have you ever actually seen how it is made. A beautiful, smooth pottery vase actually starts from a lump of clay. Watch as the potter’s skillful hands and the spinning wheel together create a timeless piece of art. The individual pieces are then carefully dried, fired and glazed to create beautiful, functional pottery for your home.

Stone Sculpting

by Marty Silverman,
The Fountain and Sculpture Garden

Using only the stone carvers hammer and chisels, Marty creates beautiful sculptures and fountains from a variety of all-natural stone. These sculptures for both the home and garden are one-of-a-kind works of art. Watch them created in front of your eyes.

Fantasy Furniture

by Barry Leader

Furniture of the moment for the not too tightly wound! Watch as Barry shows us how he creates whimsical furniture, mirror frames, clocks and other accessories using skills he's developed over a lifetime of working as a woodcarver.