Artists are arranged alphabetically and,
when possible, we include the artists medium, home town and a brief
snippet (usually from their Website) to give you an idea of what
they do. Drop us a note to include
your favorite Vermont artist.
Ainley,
George
Fine Windsor Chairs: Perkinsville. "The Windsor Furniture from
my shop is made by the same construction techniques that produced today's
antiques which are now prized for their distinct character, beauty and
strength."
Ames,
Irene M.
Basketmaker: Derby. Operating under the name IMA Basket. "Using
the authentic basketmaking techniques of the Sweetser family, Irene
Ames produces ash baskets bearing the trademark star-shaped pattern
introduced by the Sweetser family in 1820."
Amidon,
Peter and Mary Alice
Singing, traditional dance & storytelling: Brattleboro. "Peter
and Mary Alice Amidon are versatile and widely respected performing
and teaching artists who for the past twenty years have dedicated themselves
to traditional song, dance and storytelling."
Barron,
Jacob Glassblower: Greensboro.
With Lucas Lonegren, runs the Caspian Hot Glass Studio.
Becker,
Jas.
Cabinetmaker: Wilder. Making custom, reproduction, and original design
office and home furniture.
Benoit, Norman L.
Mason, Sculptor. "Born in 1952, I am a self-taught artist in the
medium of stone, clay and marble. I am an advocate of realism and believe
in concentrating all my efforts towards creating as much realistic sculpture
as I can."
Bessett,
Harry and Wendy
Glassblowers: Hardwick. Produce a wide variety of fine glass pieces.
The Website alone is nicely done and well worth the visit.
Birbeck, Robert
Scuptor: Wells. "There is no message in my sculpture. They are
objects of sensation, not philosophical statements or social commentaries."
Bissell, Richard
Fine Woodworking: Putney. "Over the years I have developed a line
of Shaker furniture and Windsor chairs. In addition to my "standard"
line of Shaker furniture I also do a considerable amount of custom work
ranging from minor changes to standard pieces to designing and building
completely new designs."
Blakely, Corliss
Artist: St. Albans. Works in oils and watercolors.
Borter, Robert
Jeweler: Brattleboro. Borter's Jewelry studio is located in Brattleboro
and open (last we checked) Tuesday through Friday from Noon to 5:30
(or by appointment).
Boyer, Jennifer
Pottery: Montpelier. Thistle Hill Pottery, to be exact. "I make
handmade functional stoneware pottery serving pieces, dinnerware, vases,
lamps and more. I also can do wedding gift registry."
Cannon,
Jan
Pottery: Charlotte. Specializes in "Contemporary stoneware pottery
influenced by the ceramic traditions of Asia."
Cassidy, Dennis
Stained glass: Hancock. Produces "stained glass lamps, panels,
suncatchers, windows, doors, sidelights," as well as custom work,
repairs, training and more.
Chiles,
John
Glassblower: Orwell. Works with a number of different types of objects,
all very cool.
Claggett-Perine,
Marjorie
Jeweler: E. Middlebury. "Exquisite pearl encrusted ornaments in
a variety of color & fabric combinations handcrafted from virgin
materials; velvets, satins, tapestries and laces. They are filled with
satin roses or swarovski crystals."
Coburn,
Michael
Photographer: Morrisville. "Fine Art Photography Specializing in
fine art prints to the collector and living and creating in the green
mountains of Vermont." Does a lot of work with nudes.
Compton,
Robert
Pottery: Bristol. "In addition to the annual workshops held at
his studio each summer, he has published articles and given workshops
throughout the USA, New Zealand, England, Wales and Ireland. Robert's
work is in the permanent collections of the Kirkland Museum and Wood
Art Gallery, as well as, the personal collections of musician George
Harrison and hotelier Baron von Hilton."
Cook, Steven
Painter. The virtual gallery of oil paintings by Steven Cook.
Dendler,
Royce
Artist: Bristol. See the works of one of Vermont's Premier Abstract
Artists and Designer at the Sawmill Gallery.
Dennison,
Hannah
Dance, Choreography: Burlington. "I am one of a small handful of
Vermont choreographers making work for a mixed ensemble of seasoned
dance artists and fledgling performers, who don’t necessarily fit
the stereotype of 'dancer/ performer'."
Diamond, Elaine
Ceramic Artist/Potter: Morrisville. Vermont Pottery Works by Elaine specializes in one of a kind collectors pieces, which include teapots, vessels and sculptural pieces.
Dye, Sean
Painter: Saint George. "In 2000, Sean's pastels were chosen for
several national juried exhibitions including the Degas Pastel Society.
He was awarded prizes at the Sierra Pastel Society and the United Pastelists
of America shows. He was recently accepted as an associate member of
the Pastel Society of America. He is a member of The Degas Pastel Society,
The United Pastelists of America and founder of the Vermont Pastel Society."
