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.

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.

Metal 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!

Furniture Making

by Richard Gordon

For Richard, furniture making is in his blood. Members of his family have been wood joiners for centuries. By applying traditional wood joining techniques Richard creates beautiful, classic furniture. For a more artsy look, his wife Ninika, hand carves and paints select furniture pieces, giving customers a choice of natural wood or painted finish. People enjoy watching something made by hand and knowing exactly what they are getting.

Woodturning

by Don Jones

Using a lathe and his knowledge of the cellular structure of each species of wood, Don creates beautiful vases and bowls from blocks of wood. The lathe holds the individual piece of wood but the artist does the actual hand-carving himself using a curved chisel called a “gouge.”

Hand Built Clay

by Michael Terra

Watch Michael create lively and whimsical creations from what begins as a lump of clay. Michael draws his inspiration from nature, his quirky sense of humor, and even from his audience. He welcomes photos of your loved ones or even a favorite target! With your help he'll create a whacky sculpture that will make everyone laugh out loud!

Painted Wood 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.

Stone Carving

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.

Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls & Spoons

by Bob DeWitt

See a wooden spoon carved from a piece of wood when Bob demonstrates the entire process. Using wood from countries with sound environmental policies is just part of what makes each spoon special. Each one is carefully carved and shaped, no two are ever alike, Bob says he couldn’t make them the same even if he wanted to. To create the smooth finish, they are soaked in water and sanded several times to reduce the surface grain. Then they are submersed in mineral oil and finally buffed with beeswax. Bob believes the spoon chooses the person, when you see this demonstration we think you’ll agree.

Forged Iron

by Tom Boone, Boone Wrought Iron

Watch Tom Boone in action as he carries on his family’s tradition of blacksmithing. Check out his booth to see his intricately finished designs of forged iron candlesticks, floor lamps, fireplace sets, and wine holders.

Basketmaking

by Tom & Nancy Sheehan

Tom and Nancy create intricate and beautifully detailed baskets using woods such as maple, hickory, and oak. Williamsburg reproductions and harvest baskets are just a few of the fine pieces they offer.

Glass Lampworking

by Shannon Norris & Erin Cartee

Watch as Erin and Sharon transform molten glass into dazzling works of art.