I build musical instruments, guitars and mandolins. I complete repairs on all types of stringed instruments, both acoustic and electric. I process all my materials that I have opportunity to. After completing the master program, I graduated from the Galloup School of Lutherie.

John does the carvings which include all birds, animals and fish which are all carved with realistic detail. He also carves caricatures, wood spirits, walking sticks, busts and masks. Patty does the chip carving which is a decorative form of carving where specific shapes of chips are removed to form a design. Her carvings and burnings include Christmas ornaments, wall hangings, trivets and decorative boxes. If you have an idea of what you would like we can do it.

We handcraft one-of-a-kind furniture from local Virginia hardwoods, such as walnut, cherry, and figured maple. We use slabs we mill ourselves, and often use trees that would end up as firewood. Our designs are simple, to keep the essence of the tree, and our pieces are finely finished, so they can fit in any decor, from rustic log cabins to contemporary homes.

Handmade 18th century furniture, showroom on first floor of 100 year old restored farm house, beds,chest, dinning tables, bookcases etc

We are Martin & Linda Garthaffner and we operate Garthaffner Creative Family Enterprises.
Originally from up north, we are now in grafted Southerners, having lived in Virginia for 35 years! Martin enjoys wood working & began making quality, period correct, functional Artisan Lanterns for the Frontier Camping Fellowship many years ago. Produced in several styles & types
of wood- these lanterns are now used by numerous Civil War re enactors, in homes, events, and festivals.Linda enjoys the more artistic side of the wood working, as in Pyrography (wood burning), painting, & decorating. As well as making jewelry, bow making, knitting, sewing, & quilting.We are both members of the James River Woodcarvers Association.

Greg Galbreath handcrafts openback banjos in Giles County, Virginia. His work is influenced by the classic banjos of the late 20th century but are made to withstand the demands of the modern musician. Using beautiful wood, clean lines and elegant ornamentation he strives to attain a rich, well balanced tone in all his instruments.

Real Wood Designs builds functional household items, including furniture. All projects are created in my studio using local wood.

Hand split and hand planned Bamboo Fly Rods made in the old time honored tradition.

I have been involved in instrument construction since the early 80s. I was privileged to meet Albert Hash and spent three years learning as much as I could concerning wood selection, body style, finishes, and some old time fiddle tunes. In 2005 I was invited to participate in the National Folk Festival in Richmond, VA demonstrating fiddle construction learned in Southwest VA.

I make traditional Windsor Chairs, using mostly hand tools. I use white oak for the arms and spindles, for its steaming and bending properties. I use sugar maple for the legs and stretchers, for its strength. For the seat I use eastern white pine, for its ability to be worked with hand tools. I use milk paint for the finish.

A native of Dickenson County, Eula has been immersed in Southwest Virginia culture all her life, which shows in her work. She has been creating burnings and carvings for over 7 years, and has received many awards and much praise from local fairs. Her work can be seen at the Ralph Stanley Museum gift shop,and the Appalacian Art Center. Her husband, Larry B. Edwards, makes turkey calls and wooden bowls on the lathe.

I have been carving for 51 years. I started carving when I was a boy scout. My family has always been in wood working, blacksmithing and stone masonry going back to the 1500s. I sell my carvings through the Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC, The Moses Cone Gallery and Holston Mountain Artisans in Abingdon, Va. Each time I create an animal I want to do it in a different pose so I can learn more about its anatomy and how it moves. I try to portray animals and people as realistically as I can.

Wayne began creating one-of-a-kind wood carvings and walking sticks in November, 2003, after moving to his home atop Big Walker Mountain in Bland County, VA. A self-taught artist, he is now creating chainsaw carvings, as well as his traditional carvings.

Special pieces or projects may be commissioned by contacting Wayne directly.

Since retiring from a career in photography, I have become fascinated by the infinite variety of patterns and colors hidden inside pieces of wood.

I have been a professional woodturner for 35 years. My turnings are from wood I cut in Grayson County, Va. and are mostly made from walnut, cherry, and maple although any wood with an interesting grain pattern is fair game! I am a self-taught woodturner even though I do have a degree in Industrial Arts from Berea College in Berea, KY.

My cutting boards and baguette boards are made from wood from our farm in Glade Spring, Virginia. I enjoy working with wood to create something fun as well as functional. Each varies a bit with the natural grain of the wood. The only finish on the wood is mineral oil. An occasional good rubbing with oil will keep it happy!
The bird houses are pulled from my love of books and my imagination. The books that I use are all re-purposed and pulled from a sure end to life. They decorative and for indoor enjoyment only.

A bird carved by Bill Chrisman demands to be held. One may know the bird is made from wood and still have to touch it to make sure its feathers are not real. Attention to detail of each bird and delicate touch with paints results in a remarkably realistic bird.

I have been building custom designed furniture for 36 years and have built a wide range of styles, both original and reproductions. I use mainly Appalachian hardwoods cut, milled and dried locally. My work has been featured in Fine Homebuilding Mag. (June 2004), the Washington Post, The New York Times, Mountain Home Mag., and the Roanoke Times. I can build to fit a wide range of budgets. I enjoy working closely with my clients and making an object that meets their specific taste and needs.