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Cornish Hill Pottery
Gogi Millner has been making pottery for over 35 years. After apprenticeship in Ireland and Connecticut, she received a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. Cornish Hill Pottery was established in 1976 moving to Wolfeboro in 1985. Handmade from start to finish in the store on Main Street, the pottery is specialized in baby and wedding plates.  569-5626.

Hampshire Pewter
The company creates pewter tableware pieces and ornaments with casting techniques used by the pewterers of the eighteenth century. Goblets, candlesticks, tankards and scenic ornaments are handcast and finished by craftspeople in the factory on Mill Street in Wolfeboro. Hampshire Pewter is sold in better gift and jewelry stores throughout the United States. 569-3430 www.hampshirepewter.com

Pottery artist, Sally Cornwell brings the natural wonders of the forest to the potters wheel. As a naturalist and teacher, Sally creates in one small scene, an entire cycle of life found in nature. From trees that provide food for small living creatures and shelter for animals to moose drinking from a fountain and quiet pool of water. Sally has been a potter for over 25 years. Her work reflects her deep compassion and understanding of NH woods and all its splendor. 569-4831

Kalled Gallery
Jennifer Kalled has been designing jewelry since she first learned her craft in Arizona in the mid-70’s. Here, back in NH, Jennifer’s skill as a designer grew until, today, her talent is nationally recognized. Her naturally acute sense of color finds expression in the unique and vibrant combinations which are the hallmark of her work. Each piece is a unique, hand-fabricated work of art which always seems to find the person for whom it was made.  569-3994 www.kalledjewelrystudio.com

Brian Stockman can be found in his studio, in the deep woods of Cannan Valley Tuftonboro. Brian has been carving since his early teens. Over the part 30 years, Brian has flourished to a master craftsman. His work has been influenced by Native American traditions and his surrounding natural world. As an expert carver , Brian is requested throughout the region to offer demonstrations and classes of his craft. His most recent carving of a Native American, can be found at the Center Tuftonboro General Store. Pictured here is a self portrait of Brian at work.

Woodworker, Steve Copplestone has been crafting fine furniture and accessories for over 22 years. He offers fine lamps, chairs, tables and custom cabinets. Steve has been a member of the New Hampshire League of Craftsmen for 20 years. He is a second generation member of the League. Both his parents were master silversmiths and painters.

Judi Lemaire is an artist who specializes in Batik Egg Decorating. Over the past twenty years, she has studied traditional designs and developed her own unique expressions using both traditional and modern methods. A juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen for more than five years, her work was presented in the April 2003 issue of New Hampshire Magazine. Judi teaches her craft in local workshops.

Brookfield Dairy. Although Jennifer Tapper’s main interest is cheesmaking, making goat milk soap piqued her interest after attending a Beginner Farmer’s workshop several years ago. It was a simple, yet intriguing process. Like cheesmaking, it seemed to be the perfect blend of science and art. Jennifer uses all natural ingredients and blends essential oils resulting in complex and subtle scents. She includes oatmeal, cornmeal, almonds, or flower petals to some soaps to add texture and their healing properties. 569-3626

Blacksmith, Richard O’Shaughnessy of Mirror Lake has a complete studio of iron work. Inspired by a demonstration at Strawbery Banke, he opened the Country Forge Blacksmith Shop in 1972. His hand crafted bellows coupled with anvil and hammer create handwrought iron products from hinges and thumb latches to door knockers and candle holders. There are numerous individuals creating hand-wrought, beautifully designed and crafted objects in the local communities. Here is a sampler of local artisans that celebrate the combination of spirit, craftsmanship, and aesthetic that go into the making of locally made objects.  569-1779

Basketmaker, Theresa L. Hlushuk, learned the art of basketmaking in 1996 and later was taught the popular style of the “oval” basket by a close friend. That year everyone she knew received a handmade basket stuffed with select items...she  knew that she had found her niche! She began designing and crafting various shapes and sizes of baskets for shows, fairs and for commission. Theresa teaches her craft in private lessons and to the 4th grade children of the Tuftonboro Central School as part of their Native American curriculum. 569-5828

Debby Cary spent two years with the Peace Corps in North Africa. While there she saw many wonderful hand wovens. Upon her return to the United States, she bought her first loom and joined her local guild to learn to weave. Now some 30 years and eight looms later, she weaves rugs, shawls and silk scarves which can be found all across the United States. Debby dyes the silk warp for her scarves with paint brushes, usually employing natural dyes in many colors. After warping the loom, she decides on the colors and pattern for the weft. Debby is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen. 569-4654.
 

Diane Kirkup is a New Hampshire based artist whose jewelry designs are the perfect blend of art and inspiration. She gives credit for her creative spirit to God who blesses us each day with the simple gifts of beauty found in nature. She designs with sterling silver, semiprecious stones, pearls, and crystals using colors and textures that are influenced with the change of the seasons. She works out of her studio located in the peaceful setting of Melvin Village, New Hampshire on picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. 544-3331.

Susan Harubin, went to work crafting a superior body care line that could be used on all skin types - including extremely sensitive skin. Her natural body care products were created out of a need for high-quality, natural and gentle solutions to body care. Sue started experimenting and creating her own moisturizers and natural and gentle sugar and herb body scrubs. The unique blends of natural essential oils add a calming and therapeutic effect to these moisturizers making them irresistable to use. 651-8976. www.zenglow.com

Sculptor and Painter, Fleur Palau has been working as a professional artist for 25 years. Fleur studied at the National Academy of Design, N.Y.C. , and the Academia di Carrara, in Italy. In 1977 she moved to Italy to live and work, remaining there until recently when she moved to Wolfeboro where she established a working studio for painting and marble carving. Fleur’s work is shown at the Millbrook Gallery in Concord, NH. 569-3158.

Richard G. Croteau has been a local wood worker and a builder for 30 years. He creates custom designed cabinets, furniture and one of a kind burl vessels. He has been a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and has shown his work through out the state. Richard also designs and lake front cottages and renovations. 569-5067.

Jennifer Nicolay  started her candle company just over a year ago after many years of candle-making research. Jennifer, a busy mom of twins, started this successful growing business right in her own kitchen. All of her candles are hand-poured and hand-decorated with pride, using the best soy wax and fragrances available. The picture on the label is hand-painted by Jennifer, of Melvin Village Bay, and many of the candles have locally-inspired names such as Winter in Wolfeboro and Camp North Woods Christmas.  www.melvinvillagecanndlecompany.com

Pat Charlton started her craft over 20 years ago when she fell in love with the Bavarian decorative art “Bauernmalerei” while living in Germany. With an untrained hand, Pat has skillfully used this art form on all kinds of home furnishings from antique furniture to large lighting fixtures. Within the past 10 years Pat applied her Bavarian decorative artwork to Christmas ornaments, many of which can be hung year-round. They are available at her home in Wolfeboro and at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen in Sandwich. 569-4648

Carefully blending an addition to the existing home, the Studio Gallery reflects 30 years of quality craftsmanship of an innovative artist. With potter’s wheel and skillful hands, Doug masterfully crafts both contemporary and traditional art forms that reflect the nuances of the time. The results of his style, evolving for nearly four decades, are shown in his pottery ware, lamps, fine art paintings, sculptures and tiled wall hangings. It is an honor to have another fine American craft artist joining the art community and opening the doors to another locally made product. 603-569-6764  www.dougblum.com

Winnipesaukee Chocolates Water, chocolate and love… these are what we wanted to bring together when we created Winnipesaukee Chocolates and it is why we have chosen to donate 10% of our profits to work towards the preservation of the lake and the area surrounding it, to help make certain that that same spirit which drew us back and keeps us here, remains strong for many generations to come. It is also why we work with local suppliers wherever possible, and sell through locally owned and independently run stores, so you can know that each time you purchase one of our chocolates, you are helping to support a strong, vibrant and spirited community in the Lakes Region. www.winnipesaukeechocolates.com
 

Debbie Hopkins has been a potter for 35 years. Her first classes were in hand building. Then she studied in Okinawa with a “Human Treasure” Potter, before discovering and moving to Wolfeboro. Over the years she has done production ware and house replicas, as well as teaching for the League of NH Craftsmen. Debbie works in redware and stoneware for the variety of color they offer. Inspiration for shapes and design comes from her flower gardens.  569-4994