SJ Pottery
Susan and Joseph have been making beautiful
redware pottery in their Missouri studio since 1988. Chosen by Early American Life as one of Americas top traditional Craftsmen, their redware is handcrafted art based on traditional design. Functional art to be used in and to enlighten your daily rituals and life. Lead free and dishwasher safe. This is American art that you can use everyday.
 NEW Kim Klingaman is an Early American Life Artisan who makes historical reproduction rugs. All of the rugs are hand sewn and created from hand dyed wool. Her work is most meticulous in every way. She also designs her own patterns and teaches classes at her shop Springhouse Primitives. Kim lives in Zoar Ohio with
her husband Tom and
a variety of critters.
Creator of early inspired dolls, .Angela is among the noted artisans listed in the Early Amiercan Life directory. Angela's life has been devoted to art. She creates in the early style by studying 1800's dolls and most of all her work is done from photo's of early dolls and interesting people from that period...famous or not. Says Angela: "I so love my work and I am so fortunate to be able to do what I do and know that it brings joy to the many kind people that tell me so."
Pam Gill's wonderful needle art was discovered in a small art shop in Waynesville Ohio. Her appreciation for early American art, especially textiles, pincushions, sewing birds, sewing pockets and roll-ups, crewel embroidery, and canvas work, inspired Pam to try her hand at re-creating these beautiful items. Most of Pam's work is exact reproduction from museum photos of 18th and 19th century textiles.. Many of these meticulous reproductions of historic hand sewn items require months to create. Welcome Pam Gill.
Susan Mackey Tunnicliffe maker of an eclectic mix of decorative arts inspired by 18th and 19th century artisans. Susan makes silhouettes, watch, spice, candle, and pipe boxes along with a line of cement architectural items and garden ornaments. She pays particular attention to surface finishes, texture, color as well as detail. I discovered Susan's outstanding work deep in the heart of Amish Country in Berks Country, Pennsylvania.
Judy has been creating handwoven pieces for 26 years. Through the years her works have been displayed in "The White House", won awards for Best of Show and many other honors. Weaving free-handed at her loom, colors, designs and sizes vary, but all are in the traditional flavor, each one is unique. Judged "one of the Best Craftsman" in the United States by Early American Life magazine as well as featured in Colonial Homes, County Home, Country Living.
Rug hooking developed in North America along the Eastern Seaboard in New England in the United States. Rug-hooking has been popular in North America for at least the past 200 years.
One of the most devoted to this craft
is also one of my best friends Louise Teitjen. Time honored techniques, endless hours,
fine wool hand dyed colors bring forth truly wonderful work that I am proud to offer in my Artists & Artisans Store.
Jackie’s work has been in the Metropolitan Museum of Folk Art in New York. She has been featured in Early American Life’s “Directory of the Best inAmerican Artists” for over 20 years. Due to the great demand for her paintings, Jackie began offering
limited edition(50 or less) prints of her watercolor paintings
of Virginia is a master of the colonial art of chalkware molding. The term chalkware refers of ornamental objects made with natural mineral gypsum. These molded pieces begin with an original sculpture. Each one is then handpainted, distressed and antiqued
Nationally recognized for their wood art pieces. Old tin barn roofs become wings for hand carved eagles and crows. Keeping the creative spirit of yesteryear alive in
the art of today.
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 New . . .artisan. Barbara Melotto makes her home in historic New Haven Connecticut. New Haven was founded in 1638 by English puritans. Today it's home to Yale. From this historic setting, Barbara fulfills a lifetime love of sewing, stitching, creating. She creates whimsical little Teddy Bears. Some made from cashmere, some German mohair. Nearly a century ago Americans gave birth to the Teddy Bear. Today still, we love these authentic members of true Americana. Welcome Barbara and her hand crafted Teddy bears.
Peter Koenig. Master American craftsman. Painter. Woodworker. He creates museum quality 18th and 19th century trade and inn signs. Peter spent many years experimenting with materials and techniques to achieve this high level of representation. He uses both new and aged wood, found objects, such as old shutters, doors, box lids, etc., when appropriate. Koenig’s artistic ability and attention to detail allows him to create a finished product appearing to be an original period piece. Peter Koenig’s art is nationally recognized, Early American Life directory favorite four years in row.
 Her work speaks for itself. Kim is a most talented doll maker. Her dolls are all hand sewn from mostly early antique fabrics, occasionally fabrics that look aged. She creates other original items including extremely interesting amish cloth animals, rag stuffed using 19th century snips of quilts with seeded cotton batting. Kim's meticulous detailing, her charming sense of old, makes her a most welcome addition to our roster of American Artists & Artisans.
Will Kautz began his artistic training as a boy. His father, William Charles Kautz, was a fine artist in New York. He remembers sculpting marble beside his dad. Will's art has been displayed at the Museum of American Folk Art, the Shelburne Museum, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He has been chosen by Early American Homes magazine for its annual Directory of America's Best Traditional Craftsmen, and is a juried member of traditionalfolkart.com.
Sharon Ascherl grew up and still lives near one of America's most treasured waterways, The Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Her grandfather was farmer, jack of all trades, Chesapeake Bay oysterman.
Sharon's paintings tell the story of simpler times. Daily chores, family, church, community the rich tapestry of everyday life. Sharon is listed in the Early American Life Directory. Her Maryland Crabfest was picked for the AARP calendar. Also recognized as emerging artist of 2009 Garden Artfest in Maryland.
Carol Weatherman lives in a growing little town of Mustang, Oklahoma. It is just west of Oklahoma City. Carol is a self taught artist. Her focus is early wool hooked rugs creating pieces in a wide variety of sizes portraying animals, pictorials and floral. She dyes and cuts all the wool used in her creations. Careful consideration is used when dyeing to reproduce the warm muted and drab hues of the traditional rugs. She has been hooking rugs and creating patterns for over twelve years, truly loving when an idea becomes a finished rug, but says nothing is more rewarding than when a customer finds a piece perfect for their home.
Carole O'Neill lives in the fabled Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania area. Chadds Ford, former home of the late Andrew Wyeth, is renowned for inspiring art and artists, and Carole is indeed inspired. These original paintings are warm, expressive, reflecting a loving style evolved over thirty years. Carole's work sells in Brandywine Valley, soon they will soon be in demand. I am thrilled to be able to offer them in my Artisans Store.
Over many years, the redware pottery of Gregg Shooner and Mary Schooner has found a place in private collections and museum shops all across America and abroad. Featured in magazines and
newspapers, this redware remains unrivaled in its unique interpretation of rare antiques.
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