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2022 Demonstrating Artisan

Foster, Jackson

September 7, 2020 by [email protected]

J. Foster Historic Signs

ARTISAN-SEAL
Landmark Artisan

Wood

Jackson Foster is a maker and painter of trade & tavern signs in the tradition of 18th and 19th-century artisans. His research of historic people and places is the rationale for the majority of his signs. His background in history, design, lettering, and woodworking provides the basis for creating authentic interpretations of early American signboards. He uses reclaimed wood–some boards date to the 1700s–and period-style hardware including
blacksmith-forged hanging irons, nails, and hinges—all making for unique signs in which no two are alike. He continues to refine his craft through research of early American artisans, typographic styles, painting practices, and joinery techniques. Each sign purchase comes with a framed, historic description providing research and background information.

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Filed Under: 2021 Demonstrating Artisan, 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Children's Activity, JW Churchyard, Landmark Artisan, Wood

Yang, Mary Z.

September 1, 2019 by [email protected]

Mary’s Designs

Jewelry

Professionally trained for jewelry designs and enamel artist/goldsmith. One-of-a-kind enamel cloisonné jewelry, original in design, handcrafted with 24k yellow gold wire, fired at 1500°F, set in 14k yellow gold, hand fabrication, with precious stones. We have developed our own techniques and processes with fantastic color results. Yang owns copyrights of the work. Eight awards were received in 2022.

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Filed Under: 2021 Demonstrating Artisan, 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Children's Activity, Jewelry, Old School Outside

Rochford, Grace

August 21, 2018 by [email protected]

Designs By Grace

Mixed Media

Rochford has always been interested in history and early American crafts. Through this interest, she became acquainted with the historical American floorcloths. She enjoys demonstrating and educating the public about this craft. During the last 13 years, she has made these canvas products for home as well as for sale. The first piece, a large 8ft. rug is still in her front hallway. Many of designs are inspired by the colonial canvases, although she creates original and contemporary designs. The products begin with natural heavy cotton canvas. This canvas is stretched and coated with primer, artwork done, then a protective coats applied. The final step involves creating a folded under and glued hem. In addition to participating in many shows, Rochford has produced many and varied custom pieces, including historical reproduction pieces. She also worked with interior designers and have taught numerous floorcloth production workshops.

DesignsByGrace.biz

Filed Under: 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Children's Activity, Fiber-Textiles, Landmark Artisan, Old School Outside, Waterford Craft School Instructor

Kara, John

August 16, 2017 by [email protected]

Kara Wood Designs

Wood

ARTISAN-SEAL
Landmark Artisan

Kara Wood Designs has been creating wonderful woodwork for over 20 years. All of the shapes and patterns are original designs done by John Kara. The business started in the early 1990’s and consisted strictly of collapsible baskets. Years later, John got the idea to angle-cut different shapes such as angels, trees and crosses. We work in an individual studio where we use hardwoods and laminations of hardwoods to make the artwork.

KaraWoodDesigns.com

Filed Under: 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Bond Street Barn Field, Children's Activity, Landmark Artisan, Wood

Wolf, Susan

July 18, 2017 by [email protected]

Gourds by Suzanna, LLC.

Mixed Media

My love for gourd art stems from my horticultural interests coupled with my desire to produce a functional as well as decorative product. To briefly describe my work, I pencil a design onto a gourd surface which is used as a template to carve or wood burn the design. To carve, I use woodworking tools, called gouges. By varying the size of the gouge and the position and length of the cut I achieve different designs. On occasion I relief carve with a power carver. After carving I embellish with dyes, acrylics, metallic rubs or patinas. I also use pine needles, sliced walnuts, brass knobs.

I am originally from Lancaster, PA. After receiving my Ph.D. in Biology from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, I moved to VA in 1988 to conduct research at the UVA, Charlottesville, VA and subsequently at a VA Tech Research Station in Winchester, VA. In 2004 I left research to start Gourds by Suzanna LLC . I am currently self-employed and work out of my home in Toms Brook, Virginia.

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Filed Under: 2021 Demonstrating Artisan, 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Children's Activity, JW Churchyard, Mixed Media

Smith, Andy

June 15, 2017 by [email protected]

Andy Smith Watercolors

Paper

Andy Smith has been a full-time watercolor artist for 36 years. He loves painting antiques and the 1800’s time period and finds his subjects by traveling and sightseeing at historic areas. He loves light and the way it transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary.  Andy’s paintings start with a hand-drawing which gives them an intimate feeling.  He paints every day, creating fresh paintings and only prints two pieces a year, which retains the integrity of his original paintings.

AndySmithArtist.com

Filed Under: 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Old School Outside, Paper

DeWitt, Robert & Dominique

June 11, 2017 by [email protected]

ARTISAN-SEAL
Landmark Artisan

Wood

Our work is inspired by traditional American treenware with a contemporary design sense. Over the years, we expanded our work to include a variety of kitchenware and now custom furniture for the whole house. We use local, regional, and salvaged hardwoods, always keeping in mind sustainable forestry practices. Many of our pieces are made from trees harvested from our property.

DeWittWoodworking.net

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Bognar, Tom & Carole

June 10, 2017 by [email protected]

Callaway Colonials

ARTISAN-SEAL
Landmark Artisan

Mixed Media

Having an interest in history and art, the Bognars have combined both decorative and utilitarian items from gourds-Folk Art Gourd Pottery. Throughout history there are many references to gourds. As the world’s oldest pottery, they have been used for their functionality as containers of all sorts worldwide. During the fair they will explain the background and historical use of gourds and the preparation of them through cutting and cleaning. A gourd that is planted one year, dries for months, and is ready for use the following year is a unique interest to the public.

The techniques used on their work includes: carving, watercolor, paint, pen & ink, dye work, and wood burning. Our line consists of bowls, baskets, jugs, vases, canisters, pockets, clocks, and pitchers. Designs are inspired by historical motifs, botanical/nature, graphics, and seasonal.

Bognars gourd work has been featured in magazines, television and part of other quality art events.

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Filed Under: 2021 Demonstrating Artisan, 2022 Demonstrating Artisan, 2023 Demonstrating Artisan, 2024 Demonstrating Artisan, Bond Street Barn Field, Children's Activity, Landmark Artisan, Mixed Media

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