Stacy Kelly

Botchlet, Heather

The Springerle House

Heritage Foods

My joy and goal in my work is to preserve and spread the knowledge and enjoyment of
traditional springerle cookies to others. I do this through making the cookies, cookie mold casting, handpainting ornaments made from the cookie molds, teaching cookie making classes, and lecturing on the history of springerle cookies.

The tradition of pressing painstakingly-carved designs into food goes back many centuries in the human story, and in nothing is it expressed so beautifully and deliciously as in springerle cookies. Enfolding life’s joys, setbacks, triumphs, and whimsies into intensely-flavored cake-like pillows, these little morsels are truly edible art and I am still – after 27 years – enamored of them

www.thespringerlehouse.com

Pittman, Jessica

Buddy Leather

Leather

Our work is a celebration of craftsmanship, sustainability, and timeless design. Using both new and vintage leather, we create timeless pieces of leather artistry that can be passed down to future generations.

The design process begins with an exploration of the materials at hand—vintage saddles, bridles, halters and reins. Each piece is carefully inspected to utilize the aspects with the most character. By repurposing these pieces of personal history, I believe that honors and commemorates the many memories created between horse and rider. Each saddle is a blank canvas, waiting to be reimagined. After design, it is then brought to life as a handbag to be used and loved for many years to come. We enjoy working to restore and repurpose tack into something fresh and beautiful, giving new life to items that might otherwise go to waste.

We also create unique items utilizing newly tanned leather. From wallets to belts, handbags to home decor, the utmost care is taken to produce the finest of accessories.

Our goal is not only to create accessories that are practical and durable but also to craft objects that carry an emotional connection and a sense of individuality. Each leather bag or accessory is a one-of-a-kind piece, meant to be cherished and appreciated for its artistry and sustainability. As we continue to experiment with textures, shapes, and techniques, our commitment remains to producing leather goods that transcend trends and endure through time.

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Sutherly, Julia & Dansereau, Mallory

Sycamore Spring Clothier

Fiber/Textiles

www.SycamoreSpringClothier.com

We are a proud women-owned small business, comprised of four friends who all share a deep love of the art of sewing, and the meaning to be found in studying the garments of the past. Our mission is to provide well-researched, appropriately designed, and beautifully made 18^th and early 19^th century clothing to individuals, historic sites, educational institutes, and businesses.

Our expertise is in re-creating colonial North American men’s and women’s civilian clothing of the years between 1750 and 1825. Our clothing is patterned, cut, sewn, and finished in our homes using materials related as closely as possible to those found in 18th and 19th century extant period clothing. Our team focuses on finding unique fabric – vintage, when possible – made of natural fibers and in colors and prints that are representative of the time periods we are portraying. Many of our items are hand-finished, as preserving and proliferating historical, hand-sewing techniques for future generations is a keystone of our company. Our unique fabric stock, documented period construction techniques, and hand-finished details make all our pieces one of a kind.

Spangler, Donna

Fraktur by Donna Selfridge Spangler

Paper

I became interested in the historic art of Fraktur as a hands-on way to blend two core interests in my life – art and history. The traditional designs of the 1700s are my inspiration.

To help ensure our traditional arts continue, I demonstrate at 18th century events, such as Landis Valley Museum and Fort Loudoun Market Fair. For many years I have been recognized as a Master Artisan by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and am listed in the Artisan Directory of Early American Life Magazine.

Fraktur has become, for me, so much more than art and history.

www.pafraktur.com

Oliver, Amy

Monkeytown Pottery

Clay

I love to draw on pots. I throw pots on the wheel with emphasis on form and function and when these pots are leather hard, I mix up and apply, a variety of colored slips to the pots. Once I have done this, the pot becomes my canvas. I usually look at the pot and try to spot an image of something with my imagination, just like one can look at clouds and start imagining images. Once I spot something, whether it’s a turtle, a tree or a bird, or anything else I can imagine, then the picture usually fills itself in, and in a sense I just draw what I see. My pieces tell a story and have some recurring characters like owls and tortoises, they portray in essence, moments in time.

I have been a potter for 30 years now, beginning my journey at James Madison University with my first ceramics class when I was 21. I was lucky to Apprentice with Hawksbill Pottery, during and after College. I moved to Loudoun county in 2001 and officially opened Monkeytown Pottery in 2005, where I make pots and teach others how to do so.

All my pots are food safe and functional, I fire an oxidation to cone 7.

www.MonkeytownPottery.com

O’Donal, Elaine

Tatted Webs

Fiber/Textiles

This artist has been making homemade tatted lace for almost forty years. Her designs go from traditional doilies and shawls to more modern household decorations and wearables for the ever changing customer preference. Over the years she has participated in several craft fairs along the East Coast and New England. You will not find another with her technique and creativity when it comes to lace making.

TattedWebs.com

Lavorgne, Maureen

The Rams Horn Connection

Fiber/Textiles

As so many businesses begin they begin with our parents. And with that being said mine began with my mother. My mother and father raised sheep. Romneys to be exact. Romneys have beautiful wool. Perfect for spinning and weaving.

What a talented and amazing spinner and weaver she was. She made beautiful coats, sweaters, jackets and more. She named her company Rams Horn Wool. She sold them at art and craft shows and did very well.

One day she decided to make little sheep from wire and wool to display the wool. Oh what a hit they were! So much so that she employed my two sisters who lived nearby and even my father to make these little fellows. Since I lived too far away she she said to start my own company. And so was born The Rams Horn Connection and that was 40 years ago.

This has been a craft of love for me. I trained my daughters on how to make these and now I am training my granddaughters. So hopefully 4th generation will start up. There are no tools used to make these just our hands and wire and wool.

Whimsical Woolies

Hicks, Connie

Thicket

Mixed Media

My passion has always been nature.

My wreaths and baskets are handforaged from natural materials.

I’m always in the forest searching for wild grapevines, wisteria and bittersweet and wildflowers.

Each basket and wreath is unique and handcrafted.

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