Specializing in handcarved Welsh love spoons, battered boots, Christmas ornaments, and dogs. Many other handcarved items available.

Mac Traynham of Floyd County became interested in handmade instruments in 1975 when he commissioned a friend build him a Gibson RB-100 copy on which to play a three finger style of Bluegrass and other experimental music . He became even more interested after commissioning Wayne Henderson to build him a Martin D-28 style guitar in 1976. Being attracted to beautiful woods and a serious player of Southwest Virginia style clawhammer banjo music, Mac built his first banjo in 1978 using recycled birdseye maple flooring that had been previously made into a door. During the late 70's and early 80's, he continued to make banjos and was part of an instrument makers seminar at the 1981 National Folk Festival. Being interested in all aspects of instrument making and playing, he visited the shops of and got tips from many of the area's renown instrument makers including Olen Gardner, Kyle Creed, Arthur Conner, Albert Hash, and Wayne Henderson. Over the years, he has experimented with classic tone designs and today is known for making beautiful banjos that have a superior tone. He most recently was a master banjo maker in the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities' 2009 Apprenticeship program.

He has been a professional custom cabinet maker since 1987. He prefers to use
local woods in a blend of traditional Shaker and modern European styles.

Mac's latest interest in raising grass-finished beef has resulted in a barter for
6 cow-calf pairs to be rotationally grazed on his grassland in Floyd County.

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

I do wood turning and hand crafted wooden items - some custom made to order. Most items are designed to fulfill a need in your home.

Contemporary Furniture, Mission-Style Chairs & Tables, Lathe-Turned Lamps, Lathe-Turned Mirrors & Clocks
Photography can be viewed at http://www.thunderstruckphotography.com

Its about quality, its about integrity, in the way I design and bild each piece. All my hardwoods are hand selected and produced directly in my studio. Each piece is 100% exclusive to my client and the result is a true

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.

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.

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

Born in the midst of the Appalachins Mountains I am a lifelong resident of Smyth County in Southwest Virginia being raised in Rich Valley and Chilhowie. I've lived at the foot of Little Brushy Mountain for the past eighteen years.
Having eighty acres of land to explore with my dogs, I have ample room to roam and think, but I'm still not sure where the idea for acorn jewlery came from. The hard mast crop of acorns in 2010 was enormous. While waling in the woods I strted filling my pockets with acorns and collected baskets fulll but the idea of what to do with them didn't come until the fall of 2011. I have tree stands on three different levels of the mountain. I don't hunt but enjoy watching all the wildlife. I must have spent too much time in the woods the day the idea of making acorn jewlery hit me like a lightning bolt. Working with acorns has brought back many wonderful childhood memories of playing for hours in the woods surrounding my home in Oak Grove. I hope you enjoy wearing Squirreley Worley Acorns as much as I enjoy making them.
Joan Worley Prater

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

Retired from the N & S Railroad, Mr. Bryant is also a Vietnam Veteran and an Evangelist. He has worked in his craft for over 40 years.

The Natural Woodworking Company designs and makes made-to-order solid wood furniture, interiors and millwork (doors, moldings, etc.) of unique design to the clients specifications, both for individuals and commercial concerns. For a complete portfolio and description, please visit our web-site.

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.

Thomas Stowe has been creating wildlife artwork for more than thirty years using Linden wood as the main medium.

Subjects are carved for shape, wood burned for texture, and panted for realism.

Over the years, artwork ranging from basic feather pins to intricate life-sized woodcarvings have become desirable and collectible.

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.