Donna Polseno has shown her work in museums and galleries all across America for 35 years. Her work is featured in dozens of books and publications and is acclaimed for its unique use of color and form. Her sculptures are likewise found published in many books and have been featured in museums in America and Italy.

I make homespun pillows with custom embroidered sayings and decorate with buttons and embroidered flowers. I also knit scarves using different kinds of yarn.

As a local and self-taught photographer, I enjoy capturing the beauty of this area with an inspired and intimate knowledge gained from a lifetime of observation living here in the Appalachian Mountains. My observations are captured and translated through the use of digital media and a discerning eye for thought provoking photography.

Tom produces wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware which includes face pots and other functional and fanciful pieces.

Our studio is open nearly every day year round, but call or email ahead to let us know when you would like to visit.

Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Historian Thomas D. "Tom" Perry, grew up in Ararat, Virginia, near Civil War General J. E. B. Stuart. A Virginia Tech graduate, where he studied under well know Civil War Historian James I. Robertson, Jr., Perry is the author, editor or publisher of over thirty books on regional history in southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina.

I have been making jewelry since 2007, when I took a class at a local bead store and was hooked. My love of jewelry dates back to my childhood. I was always interested in beautiful objects and as I grew older, I began to pay more and more attention to the way things are put together. My jewelry uses techniques that are new, as well as those that date back many years. Having the beauty of Southwest Virginia as a backdrop serves as a constant source of inspiration.

Marilyn Peacock has been creating unique stained glass designs for more than twenty years. Her working studio in historic Abingdon, Virginia serves as a retail outlet for her creations, from sun catchers to one-of-a kind works of art; it also serves as a classroom for her many students.

Free estimates are available for custom orders and repair work. Come visit this unique glass studio and see artisans at work at this age old craft.

David & Brigette Payseur teach in their studio in Woodlawn, Va. The classes are $25/2 1/2-hr. class or $15/1-hr class, incl. supplies.

Mon.-Sat.
Lessons are formed to the student and their needs. Age ranges from 5 to 100.

Acrylics, ceramics, gourds, clay, glass, 3-D projects, fabric paints, Art-related field trips. The Gingerbread Art Show is created by the classes & displayed at the Galax Public Library.

My work reflects a variety of influences from nature. I like for my work to be functional so that the interaction of the person using it completes the piece. My main work is in clay but I also paint in oils, acrylics, and watercolor.

I consider drawing the root of all of my endeavors as an artist. If I am not drawing with an implement, then I am drawing with my eyes. And as subject matter goes, there is nothing more lovely or challenging to interpret than the human form, to capture the beauty of everyday body language that says “I am human.” Body language that says “I am resting”...”I am tired”...”I am proud”...”I am a powerhouse”...”I am maybe a little sexy.” I do not have a studio so contact me and we'll set a time when we can meet.

My pottery reflects the local landscape, which is filled with fields and forest. The forms and glazing refer to natural features and phenomenon -- including forest, fog, mountains, and meadows -- but are always dictated by quality and function. This produces fresh, lasting designs with natural, unique detail.
Modern tableware and artful home decor. Fresh, down-to-earth pottery.

Woodworking became a hobby to me after retirement and I was influenced by my oldest brother, Jerry, and a good friend who is a woodworker in WV. I've enjoyed making a few pieces of furniture but have enjoyed more making nice writing pens and pencils of local woods especially but also of exotic woods from overseas. It has been a pleasure to give many of my pens to family and friends and I hope they will be a good investment for others.

Original stained glass art. Commissions welcome. Contact artist directly at 540-961-1367 or nortonarts@comcast.net. For pictures see home.comcast.net/~nortonarts.

I began woodturning out of a fascination with the infinite variety and beauty of wood, including its imperfections. I make bowls, hollow forms, lidded boxes, and platters. My pieces are generally decorative rather than utilitarian. I sometimes use surface texturing and carving, and now I am experimenting with color.

Handcrafted Soaps and Bath Products from the Heart of Appalachia.

Hand-dyed, hand-spun yarns; woven scarves, shawls, baby blankets and bags; Saori weaving; felted and beaded ornaments; Kumihimo braided jewelry.
Spinning is my passion. I love blending colors and seeing the fibers transformed by my hands and the wheel. My yarns are unique, and there are rarely more than a few skeins of each colorway.

I painted over 800 originals in all sizes, largest 5 x7 feet. I have been showing my art in Germany, als at Liechtenstein Studio in NYC. I grew up in Bavaria, Germany. I put positive intentions for the view of my art consciously into every dot I paint.

After retiring from the federal government, I have pursued a lifelong love of woodworking. I enjoy making detailed scrolled magnets from quarter inch hardwood. I also enjoy making solid wooden birds from various woods with imaginative stands and bases. I also do wood turning and make writing pens.

I am from Tannersville, Virginia, a small valley in Tazewell County. I began weaving baskets after retiring from teaching elementary school. I use natural dyes and materials to create beautiful and functional baskets.