Artisan Gallery

A few pictures of my collage and mixed media pieces.

I have been working in glass since 1986. I was initially awed by the beauty of stained glass as a living medium which changes throughout the day. I design and craft panels for the window as well as bowls and plates.

My name is Charles Cheek. I am an archaeologist and potter. My main areas of professional interest are the Mayan culture of Mesoamerica and urban historical archaeology. I had a long-term interest in pottery as an archaeologist. What can pottery tell us about the past and the people that used and made the pottery? How did they make the often gorgeous forms and decoration? Then I team-taught a class on archaeology and ceramics with a ceramics instructor at a small university and became interested

My work focuses on easy-to-wear, contemporary designs, using a variety of different materials and geometric shapes. Current work includes coiled wire necklaces with beads that I make from straight wire, pewter and stone necklaces and bracelets, kumihimo woven necklaces, multi-strand necklaces, beaded brick stitch woven earrings, shaped wire earrings, plus a large variety of other earrings. All earrings have sterling silver earwires. I also offer a bead restringing service.

Greeting cards with photos glued on the front. Coasters with photographs.

I make colorful fused glass and chainmail jewelry and home decor. My work is all about color that will brighten your day and will have your friends asking, “Where did you get that? I want one too!”

I’m a self- taught jewelry artist. I started Cathy’s Custom Jewelry in 2003. My hand crafted designs are made using silver and gemstones. I select stones based on their shape, color and natural beauty which draw me in and encourage my senses. I use a number of different techniques and tools to mold and shape the metals and to create elements for my designs. I also use cast, purchased or reclaimed objects as part of my designs. Those elements help make each piece unique.

I create textile art for your home: pillows, table ware, and kitchen goods. I focus on sustainability and unique design, incorporating vintage and salvaged fabrics, natural dyes, and hand stitching.

I have been a woodcarver and cabinetmaker for nearly 50 years. Largely self-taught, I began relief carving as a hobby in school, and have since combined carving with traditional joinery to produce a variety of tables, desks, cabinets, boxes and mirror frames.

Accessories for Tea & Travel

Unique beaded glassware, tableware, and wine accessories

I make studio furniture in my workshop in Great Falls, VA. Working in native Virginia hardwoods such as walnut, cherry, and oak I create unique, one of a kind, pieces that are both artistic and functional. My style ranges between Arts & Crafts to Mid-Century Modern. On this website you'll see some examples of my work but I would be happy to meet with you personally to design the perfect piece for your home.

Anne Alden knits scarves for warmth and decoration. Many are statement pieces that will be the envy of your friends. They are not your grandmother’s scarves.

Artist Statement-Brenda Reagan
I do glass fusing and forming using glass powders, crushed glass, and specialty sheet glass. I use controlled high temperatures in an electric glass kiln with many layers of glass and sometimes multiple firings and many, many power tools! I use a variety of glass inclusions, colors with layering, and textures. Every day I enter my workshop to create - is like opening presents on Christmas morning! So many things to play with! So much color! Oh, where to start!

Handweaving has been a part of my life since the early 70s. It combines my love of crafts with my background in art history. I became totally absorbed and tantalized by the possibilities that weaving offers during weaving workshops at the Mannings and the Brooklyn Museum Art School. Weaving combines texture, pattern, and color in ways that are not possible in other media. I enjoy the challenge of weaving traditional or modern patterns, often combining them in an individual piece.