Meet Our Artisans

Functional stoneware, decorative raku, handspun wool, knitted items, and woven items - all by Fiona Zahnke.
Baskets by Coleen Zahnke. Pottery: mid-range stoneware and Raku
Fibers: spinning (both 2 ply and Navaho 3-ply and novelty yarn), weaving, knitting, felting, twining rugs and mats

Carol Yopp has been painting in oils for 45 years. She paints all wildlife, specializing in the North American species. She has a series of paintings based on endangered wildlife and supports the protection of those animals. Her focus and expertise on birds and ducks was enhanced by her 10 year experience as premier artist for “Old Virginia Decoy.”

Debbie Grim Yates keeps up her full time business in her home studio in beautiful Konnarock Va near Whitetop Mountain. Like most potters,Debbie quickly became addicted to the clay. Her love of the work and resulting quality of finished pottery has caused her business to grow each year. She works primarily with stoneware clay,making “wheel thrown” and “slab built” functional and decorative pottery. Be sure to check out our music at http://www.acousticheritage.com

I made unique designs that I design myself. I take pride in my work and I really enjoy it.

Sue Woods specializes in homespun creations including Christmas ornaments, pillows and rag jackets with frayed raw edges. She has designed and creates a variety of snowmen, patchwork pillows with handstitiched inspirational quotes, angels, Santas, dolls and more. Sue also does one of a kind, custom-made items.

All work handcrafted in a smoke free home. Bunka work has been professionally framed. All work is unique and crafted with love.

The Mischievous Carrot Farm specializes in creating handcrafted Eco-Friendly products for you and your home. We use recycled fibers and textiles. All components/ingredients are of the highest quality. We are always creating something new so check with us often! Today's favorite new item? Our little stuffed birdies. They are sure to make you smile. Created with recycled textiles, and embellished with real Swarovski crystal eyes, and turkey feathers that are from Virginia turkeys.

I hand paint miniatures of birds, animals and plants on bone, antler and synthetic materials. These are then set in sterling silver as pins and pendants. Often the jewelry pieces open and have a Biblical inscription inside that relates to the subject of the piece. I hope to communicate the intricacies of Nature and the amazing way that each part is a reflection of the Creator.

My artwork is varied in style and medium. I do representational and surrealistic paintings in oil or acrylic. I also work with fiber in quilting, and clay in sculpture. I prefer the more imaginative as opposed to the purely realistic. Computer generated artwork and photography are tools that are utilized in producing some of my work.

My work is functional high-fired porcelain ceramics. My passion is to make pieces that are visually engaging for the user in addition to functioning seamlessly. I enjoy using dark-colored slips over the porcelain clay body and glazes that are varied over the pot. I seek to infuse my work with a sense of movement; the soft stroke of the hand giving comfort and thanks through use.

Theorem painting - A specialized overlay stenciling.

Children & adult designed and handmade aprons by Linda Weider. Styles in mother/daughter, country, special occasion, tailored, sweet -- using quality fabrics, 100% cotton. All aprons fully lined. Adult size fits most: children's size range from ages 3-11.

To order call: Linda Weider, 276-644-1543

Although my background is in drawing and illustration, I also find pleasure hand-building in clay. Quilts, textiles, patterns, birds, butterflies, and children are my sources of inspiration. In my clay work, I enjoy the tactile nature of the process creating items to be used and touched by the owner. In my drawings I am intrigued by narrative and story. All my work is designed to delight and inspire the viewer.

Handmade soaps using the cold and hot process methods, lotions, scrubs, hand poured soy candles that are made in small batches. My products are vegan based and I love to use Goats Milk in my body lotions and soap bars. Resourcing local ingredients when available to do so. Create my very own fragrance oil blends, tinctures and infused oils for majority of my handmade goodies.

After having seen stained-glass jewelry, I was able to utilize my stained glass class knowledge and produce earrings, pendants, chokers and bracelets.

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