“I feel that I was born to create. I love it when my art inspires a memory or an emotion and leaves the viewer feeling good.” Carolyn is a native of Mebane, NC and an award-winning artist who has been drawing and painting since she could hold a pencil. She began studying art many years ago, … [Read more...] about Carolyn Bell
Artists
Earthtone Pottery
My pottery career is comprised of two phases – (1) mid 1980s-early 1990s and (2) 2016-present. In the mid-1980s, I learned my trade as a student and studio assistant to Marie Summers. During this time period, I also took an influential workshop with Barbara Gonzales, the great-granddaughter of … [Read more...] about Earthtone Pottery
Begin Again Toys
We’ve been designing toys and crafting play for a long time. Over this time, we’ve seen mountains of battery powered gizmos, gadgets, and fads go by. As parents, we are all sick of cheap plastic, theme songs, sound chips, and fads that end up ignored after just days. We believe in creating great … [Read more...] about Begin Again Toys
Tedi Thompson-Magrini
Tedi Thompson-Magrini is a transplant from Northern Virginia. While she has always loved art and working with her hands, her formal training is in education and management. Shortly before taking an early retirement from a career in high education, six years ago, she discovered alcohol ink. The flow … [Read more...] about Tedi Thompson-Magrini
Dahliallama
Artist Christina Ramsey enjoys exploring a wide variety of subjects ranging from the natural world to pop culture. Christina’s creative toolbox includes acrylic painting, photography, digital art, printmaking, sculpture, and jewelry. Regardless of the artist’s subjects or medium, her unique, … [Read more...] about Dahliallama
Pivirotto
I grew up in the PNW surrounded by nature. I then moved to NC and eventually received by degree from UNC in Studio Art and Biology. After college I lived in Montana in Glacier National Park and in Colorado. I get most of my inspiration from nature and the places I've lived and visited. I also spent … [Read more...] about Pivirotto
Mark’s Woodcrafts
Mark Davidson is an IT Professional by trade, but has been scroll sawing as a hobby for over 20 years. While many woodworkers are starting to use computer controlled equipment such as Lasers or CNC, he still cuts all of his items by hand on a scroll saw. In 2017 he was awarded a ribbon at the … [Read more...] about Mark’s Woodcrafts
Exceptional Woolies
I'm Susan Puckett and I've lived in Burlington since 1981. I am a retired early intervention specialist, working with children with special needs for 30 years. I have always been a crafter. I grew up with parents who were constantly making things and an older sister who was an artist from the … [Read more...] about Exceptional Woolies