Craft Fair Vendors for 2008
Arden Bardol
Polymer Artist
Jewelry and Accessories
Anna Biggs Designs
Hand Carved Sterling Silver Jewelry
Local Wilmington artist Anna Biggs takes her inspiration from nature and architecture. She hand sculpts all the silver and gold elements of her jewelry creating a finished product which is sculpture to wear.
www.AnnaBiggsDesigns.com
Jennifer & Paul Boget
Watercolor Paintings & Prints
Jennifer D. Boget, PWS, KWS, a professional watercolorist, paints realistic landscapes and botanicals. Her style has evolved from a love of luminous, joyful color, and a desire to communicate her fascination with nature’s intricate designs and light patterns. Her award-winning paintings have been selected for publication in book, calendar and card form and is exhibited and collected internationally.
Elisabeth Jönsson Brown
Handwoven Fashions
My handwoven fashions have a timeless classic look. They are well tailored. Custom orders available.
Alan & Maria Burslem
Clay
I make a wide range of functional and sculptural pottery. Clay is such a versatile material that after thirty-four years I am still fascinated!
Karen Cantlay/Tansy Threads
Unique, Custom Made Linens for the Home
Artist/designer Karen Cantlay has been designing and sewing table linens and other home décor accessories for the discerning customers’ home since 1996.
She has worked with textiles most of her life, collecting interesting and unusual fabrics and trims from around the world to incorporate into her pieces.
She also does custom work using fabrics from her own large collection or using a customer’s fabric. She only works with the highest quality fabrics and trims and her designs reflect various cultural themes and motifs. She offers an informal line of table linens as well as a more formal line of one of a kind pieces. Her wall hangings and Christmas tree skirts become heirlooms with time.
www.tansythreads.com
Steven Datz/Ryefield Ceramics
Pottery
Delaware potter, Steve Datz, draws inspiration from life experiences and strives to incorporate sensual stimulus in all the pieces he creates. “I take a look at what is around me and try to reflect that sensory input back out through my pottery.” His mission is to provide a vehicle for people to feel good about themselves, their surroundings and others through clay. The artist creates both decorative and functional pieces including his signature line of double walled vessels.
www.ryefieldceramics.com
Joy Davis Jewelry Designs
Contemporary Sterling Silver Jewelry
I design and create art-to-wear contemporary sterling silver jewelry. My unique designs range from the whimsical and fun to boldly dramatic. My studio is in the historic village of Arden, Delaware.
Bonnie & John Dobmeier/Frog Park Herbs
Gourmet Herbs
For the past 32 years Frog Park Herb gourmet products have been prepared by Bonnie & John Dobmeier from their original recipes using the highest quality fresh ingredients with no added salt, sugar, extenders, preservatives or other additives. Our mixes are easy to prepare and have recipes included in the packaging.
www.FROGPARKHERBS.COM
Margery Erickson
Handwoven Clothing/Silver and Glass Jewelry
Most fiber is hand dyed and hand woven into one of a kind fabric. The clothing is designed to look and feel good. Fused glass and silver are combined into jewelry to accent clothing.
http://user.pa.net/~opal/
Reggie Farmer Coppersmithing
Traditional and Contemporary Hand Hammered Copperware
My work is hand hammered copper weare made from 16 gauge sheet metal. I use the ancient techniques of bossing, where the metal is hand hammered into hardwood stumps; raising, where the metal is hammered over forming heads and dollies; and the shot bag, where the metal is hammered into a leather bag filled with shot or sand. Next the metal is planished (smoothed) on an air powered planishing hammer to remove the shrink and stretch marks. Then the surface of the metal is left as raw copper or prepared with a buffed-mirror, satin, brushed, or hammer toned finish. Through extensive research and experimentation I have developed patination techniques where the metal is treated with various chemicals to produce exotic combinations of colors, patterns, textures and finishes. Finally, the piece is sealed with acrylic lacquer to protect it. Blending ancient metal forming techniques with modern technology I produce unique one-of-a-kind works of art.
Sally Finch
Sara’s Country Chocolates
Hand dipped chocolates and other candies of pure fresh ingredients creatively presented.
Arlene Finocchiaro/Deanna Finocchiaro
Handcrafted Jewelry
Our creations reflect our love for color, texture, and balance of forms embellished with earthy shapes. The creation process is a marvel. Hands and mind touching materials generates never before seen objects.
Wearable art forms a personal connection between the artist and the client. A part of the spirit and style of the artist bonds with the person wearing the artist’s creations. It is very complimentary to the artist to enhance one’s personal embellishments.
Sharon Fox
Quillows (Pillows Open to Quilts)
www.foxcraftquillows.com
Carolyn & Gil Freitag
Carolyn’s Baskets
Leslie Bowman-Friedlander
Decorative Fiber/Quilts
I create one of a kind and limited edition wall hangings using cotton fabrics which I dye myself. I also have a line of small quilted purses appliquéd with various whimsical designs.
www.bowmanfibers.com
Olga Ganoudis
Jewelry
www.OlgaGanoudis.com
Judy Hagen/2nd Time Designs
Metal Sculptures
Lou and Judy Hagen make sculptures from recycled metal. The shape of metal is reborn when imagination gives it form.
www.2ndTimeDesigns.com
Harmony Weavers Guild
Hand woven & Hand knit items
Mike Harrison
Harrison Cabinetmaking
Small chests and boxes traditionally crafted using hand cut dovetails and compass inlay typical of the 18th century.
Ed & Colleen Herman
Bears & Boards
Handcrafted original design teddy bears. Corian cutting boards, cheese boards, lazy susans, serving platters.
Jean Heytler
14K Goldfill, Sterling, Stone & Raku Jewelry
Jamie Hickey/Audrey Hatfield
Jewelry
Our pieces are bold, distinctive and an artistic accent to one’s outfit. We exquisitively design and craft semi-precious jewelry comprising of a wide variety of stones, fresh water and shell pearls and sterling silver.
Karen Hill
Jewelry
Handmade glass beads combined with original sterling elements creating whimsical and elegant wearable art.
www.HillandHill.com
Pam Horstmann
Painted Threads
I have been weaving for the past twenty years, creating hand woven scarves and one of a kind clothing. I combine a variety of weaving techniques with knitting to produce my unique garments.
My main focus is a painted warp technique where I paint the warp threads before I weave the fabric. The interplay of colors creates an interesting design effect in the fabric.
Gordon & Lynne Hubbard
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Our jewelry is of a classic style using natural stones, china shards, shells and fossils.
Cagla Inselbag
Cimi Fused Glass
www.cimifusedglass.com
Grace Mahanes
Antique Button Jewelry
Lovingly, I assemble charming, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, such as bracelets, broaches, watches, earrings, necklaces and cufflinks. I use original, antique buttons (mostly from the 1800’s), vintage watch parts, antique coins, keys, and vintage typewriter keys to create each individual, elegant, miniature work of art. Although the findings are newly manufactured, my intricately detailed components are authentic, not reproductions. Each is a piece of history. Recycling at its best!
www.gracefultouch.us
Joe Mattson/Mile Marker 53 Glass
Blown Glass
Ramona T. Maziarz
Natural Scenes in Pen & Ink
My name is Ramona Maziarz and I am a self taught pen and ink artist. Nature determinedly leaves no place empty or untouched; trees, weeds, flowers, insects and creatures living their lives entwined. It’s that tangle of life I like to observe and ink. My endeavor is to explore and find the small things lost in this busy world and to ink them in an engaging way.
I have won ribbons and prizes for my images and have exhibited these pictures in fine art festivals along the East Coast and in museums. If you wish to meet me personally you may see my schedule and read the stories behind my artwork by
visiting: www.ramonamaziarz.com
www.ramonamaziarz.com
Tom Mumper
Woodturner
I have turned 114 different kinds of local wood, from Ailanthus to Zelkova. Wood color, figure and other characteristics add to the challenge and satisfaction of creating a showpiece that looks like it came from a tree!
Daphne Nadler
Hand made Handbags
100% hand made handbags, made from fine Italian tapestries one of a kind or in limited edition.
www.HandbagsbyDaphne.com
Stacey Naughton/Chris Naughton/Just Bead It
Fused Glass Beads and Wire Wrapped Flatware and Glassware
www.justbeadit.com
Susan Nonn
Hard Shell Gourds
Using hard shell gourds, I create functional birdhouses, bowls, and seasonal items. I enhance the gourds with dyes and embellish them with beads, grasses, and other natural materials.
www.gourdlady.com
Susan Pillay
Children- Infants Handpainted Wearable Art
Susan Pillay has been designing and painting clothing since 1978. She uses only natural fabrics of the finest quality which contain no chemical additives and are completely biodegradable. The paints which she uses are non-toxic, washable fabric dyes, which are not harmful to babies and children. Her designs are whimsical and playful, generally portraying wildlife in its natural surroundings.
www.susanpillay.com
Anna Polonsky
Wearable Fiber
All designs are meant to go with a casual pair of jeans as well as being the perfect compliment to evening attire. I feel about my clothing as an art to wear and enjoy.
www.annapolandesign.com
Rick Reis & Deb Reis/Reis Renditions
Woodworking, Jewelry & Basketry
Our useful and beautiful artwork mixes multiple medias to create unique gifts and decorations. Our items include clocks, desk accessories, frames, and jewelry, which combine different natural wood and rocks. We also produce Nantucket style baskets made out of reed or colored fishing line with hand made bases and handles.
www.reisrenditions.com
Faith Rosenblatt/Gimme Faith Design
Jewelry and Knitwear
All pieces are handmade original work using sterling silver, 14k gold filled, fresh water pearls, semi-precious gems and Swarovski crystal.
www.gimmefaithdesign.com
Dan Shultz
Scroll Saw Items
Dan is an artist local to Lancaster County. He has been practicing and perfecting the art of fretwork for over 22 years. His passion for woodworking has been inspired and fueled by the influence of his father and grandfather, craftsmen themselves. Dan offers handmade quality keepsakes and personalized gift items at an affordable price.
John Shultz
Sundials
www.shultzsundials.com
Marlene Sontchi
MARZBAGZ- Handbags
MARZBAGZ is an ever changing collection of one-of-a-kind handbags. My philosophy is that a handbag should not be limited to storing and organizing necessary items. As you choose a beautiful wardrobe to reflect your personal style, it is important to remember the handbag you carry is essential to highlighting your uniqueness. I personally design and create each handbag using fine fabrics, creative embellishments, and unique textures.
www.marzbagz.bravehost.com
Pat Staby
Pat Staby Designs
Pillows
Phyllis Stawicki
My Santa’s
“My Santa’s” are individually sculpted from clay. I take pride in giving detail to their faces and hands, which gives each one their own personality. I love making American Old World Santa’s and Wilderness Santa’s.
Paula Brown-Steedly
Ceramics
My work continues to grow and change which keeps me excited about working. The work relates to my life with nature, horses and the passage of time. It is reminiscent of the arts and crafts movement with this relationship.
www.vaclay.com
Jeff, Noreen & Ron Taylor/Taylor Woodworks
We strive for excellence in all we do. The furniture we build is done to represent years of tradition. The theorem painting is a beautiful representative of years past.
www.taylorwoodworks.com
Marcie Tauber
Glass Art
My work with fused glass began 4 years ago and has turned into a passion. My goal is to continue to learn and explore new and creative ways of working with glass.
www.InspirationsInGlass.com
Betsey VonDreele
Textile Collage
My work has always included textiles, whether designing for liturgical uses, weaving or quilting. It has evolved, however, into small, finely crafted textile landscapes, influenced by the textures of the land and seashore. Scraps of fabric, natural materials, and yarns are frayed, folded, manipulated and then hand sewn and fused into collages which evoke the moods of the landscapes in which I live or have visited. The layers of fabric, working from the landscape’s horizon line forward, are built up to create a 3rd dimension. While my work is derived from a craft technique, it crosses the line of craft into the world of landscape art. Viewed from a distance the work is often mistaken for painting, a trick of the eye which is revealed upon close examination of the details.
Yandong Wang
Metal Works, Wall Hanging, Ornaments
One of a kind metal works. Sculptures, ornaments, pins… copper, nickel, titanium all materials are from industrial recycles means saving our world.
