Directory of 2024 Exhibiting Artists
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Elie Abdelahad
Colette Anderson Mimi Antonetti Anthony Arkus Lisa Arkus Jane Axman Pam Bartl Chandler Beatty Sara Binder Juree Cain Larry Downey Denise Drummond Mark English Karen Fitzpatrick Laura Gardner Pamela Gifford Laura Gooley John Gulyas & Maryann Posch Amy Hahn |
Lana Heckendorn
Rocky Holland Dawn Johnson Christina Krautz Gregg Kristophel Kalpana Lehman Deborah Moyer Jack Northrop Jack Paluh Ellen Paquette Gene Pembroke Debbie Penley Craig Peterson Krysta Robinson Jill Roue Rachel Stine Kaylee Taylor Robert Vrboncic Amanda Wolf Francine Zajac |
Saturday June 22 10-5
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Note: No dogs are permitted in the park, ref. Borough DOg Control Legislation 78-2. Exception for Certified Service Dogs.
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Pamela Gifford
Sherman, NY Most of my creations are functional stoneware pottery. My process includes a lot of surface design, which includes handmade stamps, twigs, flowers, pieces of wood, and lots of colorful glazes. I live in a very beautiful wooded area and bring a lot of that environment into my pottery. I love what I do, and I hope that is evident within each piece I create. |
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Lana Heckendorn Carlisle, PA Texture and feel is an important component of the functional porcelain pots I create. In addition to the hand-drawn patterns, I consider smoothness, weight, and balance to drive the finished feel. While no two pots are identical, I aim for consistency when repeating a style. I search for proportions that feel ‘right’ in the hand; I want them have a weight appropriate to their function. The drawing on my work is not intended to illustrate nature, but to activate the 3-D space, and create a field for glazing, where I use layers of color. This layering gives a sense of depth to the surface, with anticipated and controlled melting and movement. |
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Krysta Robinson Kane, PA I handmake and glaze functional and decorative ceramic pieces. I love making custom pieces and finding the perfect fit for someone's space. I use many techniques to create my work including wheel throwing, hand building and slip casting. For pieces that are round, I make them on a pottery wheel. After thrown, those pieces are flipped once dry enough and the bottoms are hand-trimmed. For hand-built pieces, I roll out slabs of clay and cut out walls, piecing them together to create the finished form. I’ve been slip casting for about a year, creating pieces from plaster molds. I use earthenware and stoneware clay bodies to create my work. All of my glazes are lead-free and non-toxic. |
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Amanda Wolf Pittsburgh, PA I create functional pottery made of porcelain. Each piece is wheel-thrown and decorated with nature-inspired designs. The designs are hand-painted, stamped, sprig molded, and carved onto the surface of the clay. Each piece is fired in an electric kiln and fired to cone 6 oxidation. Each piece is microwave and dishwasher safe. |
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Francine Zajac Washington, PA My pottery is wheel-thrown and altered using carving, texturing, and slip trailing. I use a wood ash glaze on the surfaces of my work. Designs from art nouveau period inspire my ornamentation. |
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Pam Bartl
Chambersburg, PA Jesamie Handwovens creates elegant, well-tailored garments and accessories from washable cotton yarns for women, men, and children in sizes petites to plus. Working on seven fifty-inch-wide looms, each set up with a different color way, master weaver Pam Bartl handweaves the fabric, thread by thread. Each piece is woven as a work of art. After being woven, the fabric is cut off the loom, preshrunk, dried, pressed and then placed on the cutting table, where each section of the piece is cut individually. The garment edges are serged, and it is then constructed. |
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Debbie Penley Sugar Grove, PA I create most of my work by felting wool, either with a needle or with soap and water. Needle felting, or dry felting, involves taking a special needle with tiny barbs and stabbing it into a ball of wool which then tangles the fibers and helps them hold together and form a shape. Pieces can be “stitched” together in this way without any actual sewing, and various fibers can create textures mimicking fur or hair. Wet felting is the process of laying out fibers on a flat surface and wetting them down with some soap and water before gently rubbing them. The agitation eventually causes the fibers to come together in a permanent manner and felt is created. |
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Jill Rouke
Erie, PA The collection of scarves uses a variety of very fine threads, including tencel (lyocell), silk, bamboo, cotton blends, modal, and even recycled pop bottles! All of the scarves, notecards, bracelets, and keychains are handwoven. The scarves and notecards are woven on a 12 harness floor loom. For some scarves, I hand paint the warps with dye. I have begun using Japanese Bengala mud dyes to dye the warp threads of some scarves. The bracelets are woven on a small tapestry loom or taken from woven samples. The keychains are woven on an inkle loom and made from cotton or nylon. |
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Rachel Stine
Oil City, PA Most of my creations begin as linocut block prints on canvas. The process involves drawing a design, transferring it to a linoleum block, and then hand-carving each block. Once the fabric is printed by hand, it becomes a canvas for a variety of tote bags, zip pouches, and accessories, all meticulously sewn by me. Additionally, some pieces are crafted using resist dye techniques. Utilizing natural dyes and employing shibori techniques, I create diverse patterns on the fabric. In every step of the creative journey, from the initial design concept to the final stitch, the process is a personal and artistic endeavor undertaken solely by me. |
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Karen Fitzpatrick Great Valley, NY My own photographs, solder sculpting, metal, wood and tumbled glass are combined with traditional stained glass. Recently, I have done some pieces without starting with a pattern, but rather with freelance cutting and assembling. |
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Amy Hahn
Cambridge Springs, PA I use a variety of nippers and cutters to control the shape and scale of each piece of glass. Starting with a large piece of stained glass I cut it down to a 12" x 12" piece, then into 1/3" strips. I nip the strips with a wheeled glass nipper into my signature brush-stroke shape. The process I use to make the paper for my background is the traditional way, using a mold and deckle and drying it on a felt pad. I make several kinds of paper using different base pulp. Once the paper is dried, it is ready to dye and marble. In a large bath of water and sizing, ink is floated on top. Once the colors are laid down, I use various tools and implements such as rakes, combs, and styluses in a series of movements to create more intricate design. |
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Kalpana Lehman
Carlisle, PA My lampwork captures nature and movement. Each piece is created with soda-lime glass and is kiln-annealed. Lastly, each piece is embellished with sterling silver wire and findings. |
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Colette Anderson Kane, PA In my work, I use silverware, copper and brass sheet and wire. My tools include an arbor press, drill press, band saw, and grinder with wool wheel. I use a Dremel with a flex shaft and various attachments. Three types of vises, various hammers, pliers, and files are a must. The arbor press bends the metal elements as well as flattening spoon bowls. Forks are held in the bench vise, where I bend the tines. My soldering supplies are four different temp solders, fluxes, and a few supports, depending on the configuration I've designed. The order in which I work is important, so as not to weaken the metal or melt a former solder joint. |
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Mimi Antonetti
Zelienople, PA Completely self-taught, I was inspired by a Byzantine necklace that was a gift. In researching methods and materials used, I realized armor also gave the wearer confidence. I realized I wanted to make modern day armor for the everyday battles we all face. In a nod to my science background, I started subjecting various metals to flame and electricity. On any given day I can be found flame-painting copper or anodizing titanium and niobium to incorporate into my pieces. Temperature and humidity play a major role in the final outcomes of both flame and voltage, so every piece is truly one of a kind. |
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Sara Binder New Berlin, PA Time spent in nature inspires my designs. I often use my own photographs as reference for my designs. My jewelry is created using various hand-fabrication metalsmithing techniques including, but not limited to, piercing, forging, chasing, and soldering. My works are primarily copper, with sterling silver and other metals used for contrast and interest. I also use found objects (keys, watch faces, etc.) and gemstones to create fun designs. My pieces are thoughtfully-designed to be durable and comfortable to wear. I take pride in crafting quality pieces that customers can enjoy for years to come. |
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Laura Gooley
Erie, PA My jewelry designs are inspired by nature and are made from natural brass and copper, hammered and cut to show the beauty in these natural elements. I use various metal stamps for textures on metals, and I experiment with patina on brass and copper. No two are ever alike! All items are lead- and nickel-free, hypoallergenic, and safe from toxic chemicals - fully embracing the beauty of nature into safe, organic, wearable art. |
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Gulyas & Posch
Cleveland Heights, OH We design, fabricate, and finish every piece of our one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry. The process of actually making our work begins with selecting the proper gagues of sterling sheet and wire to bring our unique designs to life. Using traditional metal smithing techniques, we cut, shape, hammer, and solder the silver. Each piece is accented with gemstones, gold, or enamel and receives an oxidized finish. In addition, we may also feature a complex technique of drilling through a stone and riveting another mounted stone onto that cabochon, then setting that entire layered piece into a bezel setting. |
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Christina Krautz
Greensburg, PA In my home studio, I meticulously handcraft sterling silver jewelry, from clasps to ear wires, using only the finest stones, primarily turquoises. Each piece begins with the stone, guiding its unique design. Through hand-sawing and soldering with an acetylene torch, I assemble each creation, utilizing native-made stamps for hand-stamped pieces. Stones are custom-fit into handmade bezels, and every piece is meticulously formed and finished with various hand tools. Similarly, my enamel pieces undergo meticulous hand fabrication, with multiple kiln firings over hand-fabricated copper. Finished with handmade sterling silver findings, my creations embody quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. |
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Deborah Moyer
Warren, PA Natural elements and the subtle variations of a hand-wrought design are a common occurrence in my handcrafted jewelry. Silhouettes from nature are often inherent to my designs, as well various semi-precious gemstones. I work with various metals, i.e. sterling silver, copper, brass, and bronze. Each design is cut out of sheet metal using a handheld jeweler’s saw. Texture is made using hammers, metal stamps, various other hand tools, concrete, stones, and many other items that will leave a mark in metals. Components are soldered using an acetelyne torch and silver solder. Patinas (coloration) are carefully painted into the details and on the piece to create contrast. Each edge, corner, and surface is carefully finished. |
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Kaylee Taylor Olean, NY Mixed Metals art jewelry is inspired by nature using precious gemstones and various metals, from copper to sterling silver to gold. I use a wide variety of traditional metalworking tools in each of my hand-fabricated pieces. |
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Elie Abdelahad
Easton, PA Our original, innovative designs are created and hand-cut, then made into patterns. We use chemical-free naked cowhide and embossed leathers. Our artisan bags consist of bold colors, concepts, and functionality. |
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Dawn Johnson
Monroeville, PA I work with inks and acrylics on synthetic paper, gessoed wood, or treated standard canvas. These are applied with brush, squeeze bottle, and pen. |
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Lisa Arkus
Galeton, PA As a self-taught artist, I use my own techniques to create my art, including using both brushes and my fingers to apply my paints. I also use found objects to create textures on paints. |
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Chandler Beatty Conneaut Lake, PA I use acrylic paints, applying techniques with a brush and airbrush. My subject matter is everything that deals with nature. I create framed, two-dimensional paintings. |
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Denise Drummond
Bradford, PA I enjoy depicting nature scenes and wildlife using pencil or watercolor on paper. I also use white birch bark and/or saw palmetto tree bark as a canvas for unique watercolor paintings of landscapes and wildlife, which are then matted and framed in shadow box frames. |
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Laura Gardner Angelica, NY I create original oil paintings, and my subject matters include still life, landscape, and street scenes. |
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Jack Paluh
Waterford, PA My chosen medium is oil on canvas, where I utilize vibrant colors to explore the depths of nature’s beauty: winding paths through forests, hidden creeks, expansive skies, wildlife in their natural habitats, sweeping vistas, and the ever-changing panorama of our seasons. Using the technique of Plein Air Painting, I venture into the outdoors to capture specific lighting and color temperatures. These small paintings become my color notes, and I frequently use them to bring larger paintings to life in my studio. The richness of oil paints provides me a broad spectrum of colors and a longer drying time, allowing for adjustments and refinements as I capture nature onto canvas. |
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Ellen Paquette
Warren, PA I paint unique animal portraits, primarily of endangered species, in the style of the Northern Renaissance. I employ both heavy body and fluid acrylics on durable gessoed panels that allow for a meticulous building up of many thin layers of paint and extreme detail. Because I work on such a small scale, rarely larger than 8" x 10", I make every square inch count. Prior to beginning a portrait, I spend focused time on research by browsing through books of Renaissance art and absorbing imagery and information about my animal subject. |
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Craig Peterson
Blairsville, PA I create my work using coffee, watercolor, and pens. My artwork focuses on the outdoors and ranges from landscapes to animals and birds. My original paintings are done on watercolor paper that I mount on poplar boards and protect with Dorland's Wax Medium. |
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Jane Axman
Johnstown, PA Through my photography, I strive to capture the beauty of natural places and the spirit of wildlife and natural subjects. I hope to foster a deeper awareness and appreciation for the fragile natural environment that we must cherish and protect. I produce my photographs using high-quality archival materials. I offer prints on fine art paper, metal, and canvas. I currently shoot with high resolution full frame digital SLR cameras, and a wide assortment of lenses from 18 mm wide angle landscapes to 500 mm intimate wildlife portraits. l always shoot totally manually, as I require complete artistic control of my images. |
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Larry Downey
Waterford, PA I produce my original Fine Art Photography on metal and hand-sculpted flagstone, which includes hand-painting to finish.The stone's surface features are used to enhance the composition, and each piece is unique. |
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Rocky Holland Kane, PA I capture scenic and wildlife photography from Alaska to Maine, in addition to showcasing the Allegheny National Forest areas. With over fifty years of nature photography experience, I am constantly working to improve my craft, showcasing the scenic, birdlife, and all wildlife available for the public to enjoy. |
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Gene Pembroke Philadelphia, PA Traveling 6 months each year, I shoot film and digital in color and B&W, all 35mm. I use archival papers and do not alter images. |
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Anthony Arkus
Galeton, PA Raw materials, iron, brass, copper, and other metals are heated in coal or gas forge up to 2700 degrees F, then hand-forged into functional and non functional art. Hot brushed brass is applied as accents, and the work is completed with finishes lacquers and wax. |
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Mark English
Westfield, PA My works are primarily welded steel and/or other metals, adding glass, color, or vintage items. My materials are often imperfect, showing signs of wear, yet able to be transformed into something new. |
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Juree Cain
Pittsburgh, PA We are a multi-cultural husband and wife team based in Pittsburgh, working with wood. We create elegant, beautiful, and functional designs, Asian, Shaker, and Mid Century Modern inspired, machine- and hand-tooled, and carved, using epoxy inlays and other materials to create one-of-a-kind, unique pieces. We use locally-sourced and exotic woods. All of our utensils are food-safe. We are genuine handmade, operating in the USA, in our small home studio/workshop. |
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Gregg Kristophel
Harmony, PA My wooden kitchen utensils are functional art and are created individually using a combination of hand and power tools, a three-step sanding process, and have a hand-rubbed organic finish. I prefer to work with cherry wood for its beautiful colors and grain patters, although at times I use walnut, osage, apple, and maple. I like the fact that my customers use these utensils every day, but they will last for years and can be passed on to children and grandchildren. |
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Jack Northrop
Kane, PA Woodturning is done on a lathe. It is distinctive from most forms of woodworking because the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. There are a couple of types of turning. Spindle turning is named for the type of product originally produced such as furniture legs, spindles, pens, and some vessels. In spindle turning, the grain of the wood runs lengthwise, parallel to the bed of the lathe. In face plate turning, the grain of the wood runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Most of my bowls, platters and many of my vessels are face plate turned. I use natural edges and carving techniques to finish a piece. Many people have contributed wonderful and interesting wood (including burls) to my woodpile. |
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Robert Vrboncic
Marienville, PA Robert Vrboncic uses the same techniques as early artisans to create beautiful long-lasting custom artwork highlighting the wood grain for one-of-a-kind designs and long-lasting quality products. Future Antiquities LLC specializes in 3-D cutting boards, domestics and exotic wood jewelry boxes, sculptures, wall hangings. Bob seeks woods that include knots, unique grains, and distinctive colors to achieve a beautiful result. Each individual piece is hand carved and assembled to emphases the desired effect. After assembling, the pieces are sanded to a smooth finish. The final step is to coat the products with the appropriate finish to ensure polished look and safe use. The end results are beautiful unique artwork. |
