Peggy Martin Peggy Martin surprises us again with her creativity. Whimsical Bells and Birdhouses are inspired from Peggy’s need to comment on the state of the world through smiles and giggles! The characters for the Bells are fashioned from everyday people and events, adding humor into each. Her useable birdhouses are so wonderfully colorful, they […]
Kay Lovingood With a paint brush, wood burner or drill in my hand, gourds have become my main artistic outlet. I enjoy the individuality of gourds – each a different size and shape, with it’s own unique marking. I was hooked when the first gourd I ever saw was shaped like a duck! Enjoy my […]
Moonvine Designs (Peggy Martin & Gary Adams) Peggy and Gary of Eatonton use a wide range of fabrication and metal-working techniques in creating their organic jewelry. Metals used include silver, copper, bronze, and brass. Etching, fabrication, fold forming, soldering, fusing, mill pressing, patination, enameling, riveting, stone setting, and heat treatment are among the techniques used […]
Melissa Anderson Melissa Anderson is a traditional White Oak Basketmaker. She learned her skills from Joe Dennis who was taught by his father, a former slave. With over 90 years experience between them, they continue this craft by harvesting the wood themselves, preparing the strips and weaving her baskets in the traditional way. These baskets […]
Sherry M. Lovelace For years, Lake Oconee’s natural resources have inspired Sherry to create. She searches for native materials, adding feathers, mosses and lichens to her wreaths. Driftwood found along the shore of the lake magically become porch trees. The Primitive Map of Lake Oconee is humorous with landscape scenes added for interest. Sherry’s art […]
Aaron Heisler Creating works of art that are functional pieces of art from metal has always intrigued Aaron. Even as a child he loved to draw, carve and build. Today, these skills have the added value of providing a living. There is a deeper level of enjoyment now in the creative process and he cannot […]
Holly Parker Holly’s love for gourd art began when she discovered that gourds, growing naturally, express their own version of organic beauty. Once dried and meticulously cleaned, she adds special dyes and other finishes so that the gourd takes on an intense, leather-like surface. She carves only when surfaces or form suggest improvement. Each gourd […]
Betty Ann Dye Just Wick Candles The Dye family has been crafting candles by hand since 1971 by always using the finest components and paying close attention to detail. They use the best quality North American made wax, wicks, and dyes to generously scent each candle with only one scent – gooseberry. The size and […]
Andrea Wheeler Andrea discovered the joy of primitive art early in life as she developed her sewing skills. She uses coffee-dyed materials to add to the historical nature of her one-of-a-kind primitive characters. Her dolls, angels, animals and more are cherished not only for their historical correctness, but also for their innate beauty. “I think […]
