Directory of Artists and Artisans
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Pottery/Sculpture |
Wilfred's Woodcraft
Wilfred Charbonneau Jr.
33 Dorsman Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-371-3709
wcharbo1@nycap.rr.com
www.antlersculpture.com |
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My love of nature inspires unique and interesting
works of art made on a scroll saw. My primary canvas is moose antler and
the occasional piece of unique wood. Antler is such a natural
media to work with that one can almost feel its energy. My goal in
my art is to allow one to escape into the piece, if only for a moment,
and take them to a place they may have been or wish to be, as I do while
experiencing the joy of their creation. I feel this type of art
brings a little bit of the outside, inside, and allows ones imagination
to take over. I have done commissioned pieces that have a much
more special meaning to the owner. Commissions allow me the joy of
tapping into someone else's artistic vision and creating a tactile image
of their art. I am the current chairman of the Northeastern
Woodworkers Scroll Saw Guild and give scroll saw presentations and
instruction throughout the Capital Region. |
Sharon Blakemore Kingsbury
733 Route 20, Rock City Falls, NY 12863
518-309-3568
sharesculpture@yahoo.com
www.sharesculpture.com |
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Sharon is working in original one-of-a kind sculpture. Most
of the ceramic work is Raku, sagger, or salt fired. Based on the
human form, they are very expressionistic and textural. She had
her first museum show at the Trenton City Museum, Trenton, NY in 2008.
Share has her M. Ed. and teaches art and ceramics in her studio. |
Richard R. Jones
Kattskill Bay, NY 12844
richard@jonessculptures.com
www.jonessculptures.com |
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Mr. Jones started creating metal sculptures in 1971, but in 1991 he
added wood sculpting and now does more wood than metal. Mr.
Jones' metal sculptures, both indoor and outdoor, are made from
bronze, brass, steel and copper. They are brazed with silver and
vary in size from table size to wall hangings 27 feet in length.
Some sculptures are kinetic sculptures, designed to move with the
wind. His wood sculptures are created from exotic woods or
native soft and hard woods and reflect nature and birds.
Using simplistic lines and curves to reveal each bird's
characteristics, Mr. Jones' interpretive wood sculptures reflect a
negative space concept with nature and birds. His innovative
approach has won him acclaim at the Ward World Wildfowl Carving
Championships in Ocean City, MD, winning First Place - Best in Show
and Best in Category - Interpretive Wood Sculpture in both the Novice
(1992) and Intermediate Divisions (1993) and Second Place in the World
Division- Interpretive Wood Sculpture in 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2006.
He won Third Place-Interpretive Wood Sculpture-World Division in 2005
and Second Place in the Masters Division- Interpretive Wood Sculpture
2005 and 2006. In 1995, he won First Place - Best in Show and
Best in Category at the New England Wood Carving and Wildlife
Exposition in Cromwell, CT. He has, also, shown at the very
prestigious 2001 Birds in Art Show at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art
Museum, Wausau, WI. He is a recipient of the 2007 LARAC
Individual Artist Grant funded by the New York State Council on the
Arts and the Rivendell Foundation. He is a member of the Society
of Animal Artists and received the "Award of Excellence" at the 47th
Annual Art and the Animal Show in 2007 at the Wildlife Experience in
Parker, CO. His sculpture entitled "Color in the Canopy-Hyacinth
Macaw" was on the 2007-08 National Museum Tour. His piece
entitled "Dressed for Courtship" was accepted for the 48th Annual
Society of Animal Artist's 2008 Art and the Animal Show, held at the
Neville Museum, Green Bay, WI. |
Wayne Smith
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0095
wsmith2@nycap.rr.com |
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Wayne Smith makes wheel-thrown functional work with particular care
taken with form and surface. The wheel-thrown forms are often
manipulated and altered after throwing. His interest is in
evolving the form, developing surface treatments, and exploring the
limits of that forms functionality. |
Clay Concepts Pottery Studio and Gallery
Dolores Thomson
71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-744-2002
clayconcepts@yahoo.com
www.clayconceptspottery.com |
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Clay concepts offers pottery classes for children and adults.
Learn to throw on the wheel or hand build with clay to create
functional and decorative works of art. Call or email to receive
a class schedule or for more information. |
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Specialty Items |
Sassy Lassy Suds
Jessica Blankenbeckler & Diane Gardner
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-636-3546 |
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Sassy Lassy Suds is a mother and daughter soap crafting team from Warren
County, NY. It began as a hobby in mom's kitchen and soon the demand
for soap grew just from family and friends. All soap is individually
hand-poured into the molds, using only quality
ingredients, essential oils and butters. There is no chlorine or
detergents used any of our products. All soaps are 100% organic and
environmentally friendly. All soaps are vegan EXCEPT the goats' milk
bars. All soaps are made of all natural products. We wouldn't want to
put harsh chemicals on our skin, so we would never use them in any of
our soaps. Our soaps are very long lasting bars and lather extremely
well, even with hard water. Sassy Lassy Suds Soaps takes bulk orders as well
as special orders. Sassy Suds Soap is currently available at Ridge St.
Coffee Company, LARAC Shop, Lake George Silvermine, Something
Different Hair Salon, and Warrensburg Coffee Room. |
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Storytellers |
David J. Pitkin
PO Box 690, 6315 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY 12817
518-494-5990
pitkinaurora@aol.com |
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Retired history teacher David Pitkin has authored four books of
researched ghost stories and has become a popular regional storyteller
who mixes history with mystery. He has just published his first
novel, The Highest Mountain: Death & Life in the Adirondacks. |
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Textiles/Fabric and Fiber Arts |
Florafauna Textile Studio,
LLC
Robin Blakney-Carlson & Anna Poulos
The Shirt Factory,
71 Lawrence St.,
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-223-0374
robin@florafaunastudio.com
anna@florafaunastudio.com
www.florafaunastudio.com |
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Florafauna Textile Studio, LLC offers workshops, natural fibers and
supplies for feltmaking, natural dyeing, smocking, embroidery, fabric
embellishing, and couture sewing techniques. |
Greentree Quilts
Susan Brent
Ravena, NY 12143
518-756-2649
www.greentreequilts.com
suebrent@yahoo.com |
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Greentree Quilts are lovingly crafted, reasonably priced, durable,
usable works of art. Motifs range from
whimsical adaptations of traditional patchwork patterns to nature
inspired original, one-of-a-kind designs.
Custom work is a specialty to commemorate life's events. Pieces range in
size from small wall hanging to bed
quilts. Many innovative techniques are used including photo transfer and
hand dyeing. Pillows, clothing and
other products also available. |
Running Ridge Studio
Diane Burk
8 Church Hill Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-3166
Contact Running Ridge
www.runningridgestudio.com |
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All of Diane's designs are
original and hand hooked by her with 100% wool yarn and the finest
backing materials. She takes great pride in creating a high
quality product. With proper care they can become heirlooms to
last many years. She would love the opportunity to incorporate
some of your ideas and interests to help you personalize your rug or
wall hanging. All of her designs can be put into kit form or you
can purchase the design printed on monk's cloth or Scottish burlap if
you prefer. Please call or email for pricing and details. |
Crazy as a Loom Weaving Studio
Hilary Cooper-Kenny
3835 State Route 4, Kingsbury, NY 12839
ragrugs@crazyasaloom.com
www.crazyasaloom.com |
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Crazy as a Loom Weaving Studio is a dream come true for weaver Hilary
Cooper-Kenny. On antique floor looms, she creates one of a kind
rag rugs, turning by products of the textile industry, mill ends,
selvedges, sock loopers, and recycled blue jeans into functional and
beautiful floor coverings. The studio is always open to visitors.
Weaving instructions are available, as well as weaving weekend retreats.
Labyrinth on premises. Custom rug orders always welcome. Visit the
website for lots more information.www.crazyasaloom.com and
www.crazyasaloom.blogspot.com |
Kris Gregson Moss
2 Pinecrest Dr., Queensbury, NY 12804
518-321-6599
www.KrisGregsonMoss.com
kris@krisgregsonmoss.com |
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Kris' love of nature and desire
to see all the details has led her to do the same thing with fabric.
She looks for pattern and movement, luster, and all the hues of color.
The fabric is her inspiration with all its minute intricacies which are
then accented with stitches, beads, stones, and other
embellishments. When building with fabric to create the shapes and
forms, Kris is working to get the fabric to get up and dance. In
addition to her two and three dimensional art, she loves teaching in her
own studio where students can take classes in fabric collage, painting
with fabric, squiggles and (reverse appliqu้ technique). |
Linda Van Alstyne
Middle Grove, NY 12850
518-882-1096
vancampt@earthlink.net |
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Linda Van Alstyne, Feltmaker, creates fiber fantasies by layering color,
texture and found objects, making masks, collages and artful wearables. She is available for group presentations about her sculptural feltmaking
techniques in relation to historical feltmaking. She is also available
for feltmaking instruction to groups or on a 1:1 arrangement. Lindas
feltmaking appears in two recent publications: Uniquely Felt, Storey
Publications; How we Felt,
Interweave Press. |
Mary Ward
262 Death Rock Way, Whitehall, NY 12887
518-480-9231 to leave a message
marywardquilts@yahoo.com |
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Quality creative design, beautifully blended
colors, and innovative use of traditional quilting skills give Mary's
work a unique style. She makes wall hangings, table runners,
quilts and other home accessories. To contact Mary, send a note or
postcard to the above address. |
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All images, copyright the artist, 2003-2009.
All rights reserved.
Use or reproduction of the artwork displayed on this site is strictly
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