Directory of Artists and Artisans
All listed are working artists and artisans with work for sale;
these pages provide a brief bio and a sample of their work. |
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All images, copyright the artist, 2003-2008.
All rights reserved.
Use or reproduction is strictly prohibited without expressed written
permission.
Click on each image to enlarge the photograph for better detail. |
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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. |
claysculpture pottery
Madeline Gallo
20 Washington St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020
518-885-6302
mgallo91@nycap.rr.com
www.claysculpturepottery.com |
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Claysculpture Pottery offers hand building and
wheel throwing classes for adults and children in a friendly and
creative environment. All levels of experience are welcome.
Class schedules are flexible. Call or email for more information. |
Metal Art for the Garden
James Saracino
Galway, NY 12074
315-429-3661 |
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James Saracino creates metal sculpture from found
objects and other metals. These sculptures range in size from
several inches to several feet and are appropriate to accent gardens,
yards, and porches. Some can be placed indoors as well. |
Artistry in Wood
William O'Donnell
PO Box 946, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-683-2122
surrealist@adelphia.net |
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"I was amazed at the artist's ability to evoke the weight and smooth
texture, satin surface of a well-worn leather coat, from the pucker of
the pockets and the sag at the shoulders to the quilted plush of the
lining. The addition of the hanger, zipper pull and cell phone only
enhance the masterful illusion of 3-D object reality. My
congratulations to this artist for fashioning a work that is not only a
technical tour-de-force, but a witty inversion of the" found object"-i.e.,
an ordinary object sculpturally 'found' within a block of wood. Well
done!" Dr. Jefferson Harrison, Chief Curator, Chrysler Museum of Art,
Norfolk, Virginia |
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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Storytellers |
Memere-Catherine Charron-Manuele
Huletts Landing, NY 12841-0100
518-499-2053
Contact
Catherine |
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Memere-Catherine Charron-Labier is a storyteller
of family stories and legends passed own from many family generations.
The stories at times taught morals, and many are North American
versions of ancient stories first collected in medieval Europe.
Ms. Charron-Labier is available for festivals, schools, colleges,
societies, museums, etc. |
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 |
Lucky Stone Studio (Feltmaking)
Robin Blakney-Carlson
21 Cooper St.,
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-796-3480
robinfelt@luckystonestudio.com
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Robin Blakney-Carlson is an instructor, feltmaker and fiber artist producing
functional and non-functional, one-of-a-kind garments and artworks in a
variety of felting techniques. This ancient textile form presents
exciting possibilities to combine color, texture and dimension in a very
tactile process. Fiber, soap, moisture and friction are just the
starting point for feltmaking. Inspiration can emerge from the most
microscopic forms to an expanse of sky or a memory. Robin has been
felting for thirteen years, indoctrinated by her sister, internationally
known feltmaker and instructor, Polly Stirling. Feltmaking classes are
taught in her new Lucky Stone Studio on the second floor of the Troy
Shirt Factory, 21 Cooper St., Glens Falls, NY. Please contact Robin for
class schedules and information. |
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. |
Kris Gregson Moss
2 Pinecrest Dr., Queensbury, NY 12804
518-792-9316
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,
2003-2008. |
