Glass          Clay          Wood          Fiber          Metal

Bringing together history, tradition, and vision
 



For thousands of years, artisans have been working with glass, clay, wood, fiber, and metal to create works both practical and decorative.  The finest household goods are handmade from sustainable materials and garner attention as pieces of art.  When searching for pieces to build your home, decorate a room, or for your personal use, look for quality materials and craftsmanship passed down through the ages.  Solid hardwoods, pure linens, cottons, and wools, heavy and noble metals, porcelain, and blown glass are just a few of the hallmarks of fine artisan-made goods.

 
  Glass         
It glistens, gleams, reflects, and shines.  The versatility of glass can be seen from mundane windows of a house to vibrantly colored blown glass vases.

Keywords:  Stained Glass, Blown Glass, Hot Casting, Hot Sculpting, Cut Glass, Lead Crystal

Works:  stemware, glasses, mirrors, beads, windows, lamps, paperweights, bottles


  
  Clay     
Like most craft, what began as practical and necessary has now become an expression of form enhancing function.  For thousands of years, clay was used in brick making and in domestic applications such as pots, plates, and bowls to store food.   
 
Keywords:  Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain, Ceramic

Works:  vases, bowls, plates, pots, tile, sculptures, jugs, churns, teapots, cups, pitchers

     		 
  Wood      
With the many available woods, each with its unique grain, the possibilities are endless for creating works from wood.

Keywords:  stain, grain, whittling, carving, Windsor, Mission, Shaker, Duncan Phyfe, mortise-and-tenon

Works:  furniture, sculpture, cabinetry, toys

    		 
  Fiber      
Fiber has an important place in history and the present.  From cloths used to wrap mummies in ancient Egypt to intricately patterned tapestries hanging in The Vatican, fiber, like all objects in craft, shares and practical and decorative heritage.

Keywords:  linen, merino wool, cotton, needlepoint, embroidery, crewel, knitting, crochet, cut, drape, weaving

Works:  garments, tapestries, rugs, blankets, dolls, baskets, purses, sacks, sails   


 
  Metal

From the Bronze Age to today, artisans have worked with metal to create jewelry, tableware, sculpture and adornments.

Keywords:  soldering, welding, blacksmith, forge, silversmith, wrought iron, hammered

Works:  jewelry, sculpture, gates, fences, silverware, door knockers, buckles, clocks, pitchers, candlesticks, bells, ornaments, tea service, furniture