Children's Activity

Kauffman, Justin

Kauffman Fine Furniture

Furniture

The zenith of furniture design and style in America was the last half of the mid-18th century and early 19th century. The designs of that period were based on Greco-Roman architecture and proportions, which had been, and since have been, tested by time and nature to be of enduring appeal and beauty. The embellishments and decoration were the accomplishments of refined and highly skilled, competent, and often visionary craftsmen. I find the beauty, appeal, skill, and vision of those craftsmen and their creations to be inspiring, desirable, and unsurpassed even today. Therefore, I study what they have left us and I try to emulate them-often in reproduction work, but always in spirit by creating pieces of timeless beauty, exceptional quality, and conscientious craftsmanship.

http://kauffmanfinefurniture.com

Aylward, Michael

Aldie Glassworks

Glass

The portfolio consists of large stained glass windows, utilizing traditional technique and craftsmanship. Each window is designed from colorful and vibrant portraits, using art glass as medium. Detailed borders frame and enhance the color scheme. Each piece is displayed with a large free-standing frame.

aldieglassworks.com

Rochford, Grace

I have always been interested in history and early American crafts. Through this interest, I became acquainted with the historical American floorcloths. I enjoy demonstrating and educating the public about this craft. During the last 12 years, I have made these canvas products for my home as well as for sale. My first piece, a large 8ft. rug is still in my front hallway. Many of my designs are inspired by the colonial canvases, although I create my own designs and have created contemporary items. My products begin with natural heavy cotton canvas. This canvas is stretched and coated with primer, artwork done and protective coats applied. The final step involves creating a folded under and glued hem. In addition to participating in many shows, I have produced many and varied custom pieces, including historical reproduction pieces. I have also worked with interior designers and have taught numerous floorcloth production workshops.

http://www.designsbygrace.biz

Kriebel, Donna & Ted

Mixed Media

Original folk art paintings are done on gessoed board using acrylics. A series of glazes seal the paintings and a shrink coat is applied to create cracks (the aged appearance). Oils are rubbed in to define the cracks. When dried, the shrink coat is washed off and a series of varnish coats are applied. the paintings are then placed in hand-grained and frequently lettered frames.

Wagaman-Donough, Barbara

Barb Wagaman-Donough and Bob Donough design and create wooden game boards in Lancaster Co. Pa. Ridge Hollow Game Boards began in 1986, due to both an interest in playing game boards and a passion for the history and design of antique game boards.
Barb earned a BA degree in Fine Arts/Design in 1977. Her painting is greatly influenced by her Pennsylvania German heritage. Bob is a skilled stone mason and wood worker and appreciates the craftsmanship of colonial game boards.

Each board is handcrafted and hand-painted on wood, using milk paints, acrylics or oils. The game is antiqued and varnished. Antique reproductions represent those that were simple and homemade and others by skilled carriage and sign makers Folk art designs are Barb’s original designs.

Demonstrations include painting of a game board and the history of board games, particularly those played in colonial America. Clay marbles can be made and one or more games are set up for children of all ages to play.

http://ridgehollowgameboards.com

Kara, John & Carol

We work in an individual studio where we use hardwoods and laminations of hardwoods to make the items. The baskets are a spiral cut, burls are bevel cuts, and shapes are individual bevel cut done on a band saw.

http://karawooddesigns.com

Darr, Richard

Mixed Media

At The Parsonage Handmade Soaps, our goals are:

1. To strive for excellence in the soap making process
2. To make objects that enhance the life of the user
3. To know the origins of our materials and to use sustainable resources whenever possible
4. To make a long-lasting product using materials and processes which do not harm the makers, our customers or the environment
5. To deal with our customers, suppliers and each other in an ethical and fair manner
6. To foster, utilize and pass on skills that enhance our craft
7. To enjoy and relish the process

parsonagesoap.com

Wolf, Susan

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.