Old School Inside

Kauffman, Justin

Kauffman Fine Furniture

Furniture

As a period formal furniture maker, Kauffman’s intention is to build furniture inspired by the designs of authentic period pieces and to impart to those pieces a beauty that can be admired and enjoyed, and a functionality that can be appreciated for generations. Kauffman’s hope is that his furniture, having been built with time-tested, period joinery and embellished with period carving, inlay, veneer, and other decorations, will emulate the quality, lasting appeal, and value of furniture from the 1700s and early 1800s. Lastly, that his furniture craftsmanship, conscientiousness, humanity, and dignity will be easily recognizable to those who own it.

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

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.

Shriver, Alison

Paper

After earning a BFA in Graphic Design/Photography at MICA, I worked in TV Graphics & Ad agencies in Balto.MD, Los Angeles, CA & London, England.

Inspired by a collection of early family silhouettes, I began creating silhouette collages incorporating antique papers with my original ideas.
When creating an original, I hand cut a silhouette as a main subject and juxtapose it with relevant maps, stamps, antique ledgers & letters, beach collections, fossils, leaves, branches, wax seals etc.

I have created silhouette collages of many different subjects, including sailing ships, antique chairs, tables, dog breeds, cats, tea pots, pitchers, tureens, sea life, birds, butterflies, farm animals, horses, presidents & famous peoples silhouettes.

I have been creating, exhibiting & selling my original art around the world for nearly 30 years.

My work continues to evolve each year which is extremely rewarding.

Kid Friendly! Kids participate in the Colonial custom of sealing wax. There are a large selection of seals to choose from and kids choose a design that appeals to them. They impress the seal into a puddle of hot wax, with their signature and date, and make a memento of the Fair. Antique seals, letters and large ledger are available to view.

http://www.alisonshriver.com

Hollick, Michele

Fiber/Textiles

I have been making floorcloths for over thirty years. For many years I was one of the judges and later the chairperson for SALI (Stencil Artisan League, now IDAL) and their certification process. We would jury each applicant’s work at our annual convention. Many applied but few passed the rigorous test.

Stenciling is my passion. Each time you lift off that stencil I am amazed at what happens. I particularly love the work of the early stencilers and have been fortunate to tour homes here in New England that have original Moses Eaton and Rufus Porter work. In the past I have been recognized in Early American Life and the top 200 Craftsmen. My work appears in many magazines and books about decorating homes from the late 1700-early 1800’s. I participate in many shows like the League of NH Craftsmen and sell to places like Colonial Williamsburg.

I have done work for the Franklin Pierce homestead here in NH, and Harriet Beecher Stowe house at Bowdin College.

https://stenciledfloorclothsbymichele.com

Jeffords, Barbara

Mixed Media

Art has been a part of my life since I was a child watching my father paint. He instilled a love of the beauty of nature and the simple things in life that mean so much to all of us. I have been painting professionally for around twenty years. Growing up in a rural setting with farms and glorious beauty of the seasons is what inspires my paintings. It’s fun to bring the beauty of the countryside and maybe an untold story of an old house or barn to life! I always have a story in mind behind the landscape and people in my pictures. My hope is that my artwork will bring you to another place. A place where you can feel the breeze in the fields, the comfort and warmth of another time and the contentment of. “Home”.

Kid Friendly! Children can watch Barbara as she shows them how to take basic shapes and turn them into animals.

https://www.facebook.com/Barbara-Jeffords-22509489452/?ref=page_internal

Mihills, Cheryl

Fiber/Textiles

I create original pictures using a miniature needle and a single strand of cotton thread producing a series of approximately 1200 loops and stitches per square inch. My technique creates intense detail, surface texture, depth, and a sense of motion.

The technique was used on a larger scale for punched rugs in the 1800s. It was also used on a smaller scale for folk costumes.

I will be demonstrating the technique on a miniature rug.

http://www.fiberarts.us

Ratcliffe, Kathie

Nine Patch Studio

Fiber/Textiles

I create miniature quilts inspired by 19th c. quilts. Using the most effective elements in the design and color of 1800s. pieces, I stitch intricate miniatures adding my contemporary interpretation. Each is a complete, backed quilt of cotton fabric, hemmed by hand. Quilt tops are sewn using traditional sewing-machine straight stitching and hand techniques such as straight stitching, cutwork applique, English paper piecing, and foundation piecing. I make my patterns and fabric choices based on my study of 19th c. textiles and quilt construction techniques, thus preserving and validating the early works of artistic expression. Quilts range from 6 to 13 inch squares and rectangles, about 1:12 scale, some with as many as 1,200 tiny pieces. Current work reflects the change in style from early chintz quilts to the bold graphics of later and current times. All quilts are presented archivally framed in wooden frames.

http://www.ninepatchstudio.com