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| Chair Caning Pat Long Barnwell, SC Pat learned to cane from Ms. Izzy. She was at a tractor show with her husband and had nothing to do. She sat down under a tent to wait and started watching an older woman cane a chair. Finally Ms. Izzy asked her if she wanted to try it and she did. When Ms. Izzy finished the chair, she turned it over to sign it and told Pat to sign it also, since she had helped make it. The idea of having her name on something so uniquely made gave her such a thrill, that she went home and starting caning her own. (With a little more help from Ms. Izzy) Pat also taught herself to make baskets! Cooking Phil and the French Country Inn Cook Book and The French Captured completely Cree Forman www.thefrenchcountryinn.com Cree remembers playing under the quilt frame at the church while her mother quilted with the other ladies. She has always liked to create things with her hands. She taught herself how to crochet. As a writer and crocheter, she says she is a perfectionist. Cree became a writer at the age of 69. She wanted to complete the book her husband started before he passed away. Food Products: Ray Campbell Bee Keeper Ulmer, SC Ray is a USC graduate and is retired from the Auto Parts business. He has lived in Allendale County for two years now. Ray has only been making honey for one year. He was taught by the Aiken County Bee Keepers Association. He starts out by smoking the bees, which calms them down and then he uses an extractor to get the honey out of the frame. Etching Allen Black Barnwell, SC Allen is a self-taught artist. He uses a computer and a sandblaster. He has etched on stainless steel, granite, chrome, mirror, and glass. He has won the Clariant Blue Ribbon for some of his work. His most popular work is glasses with names on them for weddings. He likes to practice the art of juggling in his spare time. Fiber Arts Gwendolyn Amstutz Craftsmen Olar, SC Gwendolyn was taught to sew at a very young age by her mother. She says it was part of her growing up process. Her grandmother lived to be 102, and was an avid quilter. Gwendolyn is a member of the Mennonite Community and takes care to do an excellent job on all items she makes. The proceeds are going to fund international adoptions. The fate of all parentless children is something dear to her heart. Debbie Jackson Clegg Craftsmen Pomaria, SC Cree Forman Crocheter, Author ( Please read bio under Cookbooks) . Phylis Thomas Herring Felting & Stained Glass (Please read boo under Glass) Karen Hope Fiber Arts Hampton, SC Karen's mom taught 4-H and she made her learn how to sew when she was 8. At the time she did not like sewing, but later learned to love it. Karen designs her clothing to be reversible to allow for more versatility. Karen was raised in Hampton County and attended USC-Salkehatchie. She went on to get her degree in Pharmacy and now resides in Goose Creek with her husband and son. Esther Manuel Quilter, Crocheter, Soap Maker (Please read bio under soap maker) Fairfax, SC Ernie Stevenson Crocheter Allendale,SC Florist Faye Cochran Allendale, SC Faye feels that hands on is the best teacher of all and she tries to make things that she would want. She has been arranging flowers for over 40 years. Faye has taken several floral design courses. She has also branched out to jewelery making. Folk Art James St. Clair www.affordable-african-american-art.com www.freewebs.com/paintsaint www.spiritsanctuary.com Acrylic Painter Yemassee, SC Also known as "The Saint", James is an award winning South Carolina Low Country artist. Many of his paintings depict the rich heritage and culture of the Low Country and the Sea Islands. Saint's visual stories tell tales of work, humor and adventure. He primarily paints with acrylics on many surfaces, including canvas, paper, clapboard, Masonite, wood and even newspaper. James learned to paint through a mail-order class while he was in school at Howard University. He also studied law at Seton Hall. Saint's works hang in private collections nationwide. Locally his work can be seen at the South Carolina Artisans Center, Walterboro, SC, the Salkehatchie Arts Center in Allendale, SC, and numerous other galleries in South Carolina. Rev. Johnny Simmons http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/onlocation/showcase_lo cations.html Mixed Media Early Branch, SC Johnny Simmons grew up on St. Helena Island. He has been interest in art from a very young age. When he returned from a tour of duty in the US Army, he married and became a pastor. He continued his artistic efforts, by capturing his life experiences and philosophical beliefs through his work. Johnny likes to use bright colors and works with pine and driftwood. He also uses wood burning techniques in his paintings. He is a Gullah artist in the true sense of the word. Jeanette Weismann Acrylic Painter Barnwell, SC Jeanette was born in New York. She moved to Myrtle Beach in the 70's. After she retired, she moved to Barnwell, SC, for a little peace and quiet. Jeanette has been painting for over 30 years. She is self-taught, but has taken some classes and learned some techniques from books that were given to her because they were written in German. Since she is of German descent, she is particularly interested in Folk Art. This type of painting derives from the Nobility. They had very ornately carved wood furniture that the peasants could not afford. So they created reproductions with paint. Glass Phylis Thomas Herring Stained Glass, Painter, Felter Bamberg, SC Phylis began painting in 1980 as a form of relaxation. Her desire to bring life to a blank canvas has become a lifelong passion. Campbell Frost was the artist who most influenced Phylis in her painting. Several years ago Phylis took a stained glass course and has been hooked ever since. Phylis is a member of the Arts Council of Bamberg County and was just elected to serve as treasurer. Sycamore,SC Jewelry Kathie Bauer Lilburn, GA Creativity came from both sides of Kathie's family, starting back in the early 1900's. Her grandfather made baskets from oak trees that he had split himself. Her grandmother and mother taught her how to sew, embroider, and crochet. Making jewelry was just an extension of those early age crafts. Kathie is a self-taught artist, with many hours of iinternet research, reading books, watching videos, and asking lots of questions. Her trademark item is her "Prayer Bracelet". She also enjoys sewing, cake decorating, and embroidery. "We are only limited by the scope of our imagination". Faye Cochran Allendale, SC (See Bio. under Florist) Bailey O'Neal Ellis Greenville, SC I have always had a passion for jewelry and when I inherited a set of vintage jewelry cutting saws and tools from my great- great uncle, I started making jewelry. I use old metals, like brass and silver, stones, and old jewelry pieces to make my one of a kind pieces. I like to use beads with a muted color palette because I feel they reflect something real about life in this old earth. My theme is simplicity. Lee Sauls Allendale, SC Nora Smith Williston, SC Nora came across her craft quite by accident. She was wearing a bracelet she had made and her co-workers liked it so much that they asked her to make them one. Needless to say, something she thought of as a hobby became an obsession. Nora uses a lot of imagination, and her inspiration comes from the people who love her work. She calls her work "Wearable Art". She uses genuine Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. Nora is a full time Certified Pharmacy Technician at Bamberg County Hospital. Guy Suter Barnwell, SC Guy has been making detailed wire wrapped jewelry since 1998. He attended jewelery school in Selma, Alabama where he completed courses in gemology, jewelry repair, casting and diamond setting. Guy uses precious gemstones and natural materials. His jewelry is encased in sterling silver and 14K gold-filled wire. He creates his own designs and will create custom jewelry upon request. Knives Dan Cannady Allendale,SC Dan Cannady was employed with Westinghouse in Hampton when he saw a book on "How to Make Handmade Knives". He decided to give knife making a try and has succeeded beyond his expectations. He has completed over 3745 knives. Mr. Cannady has found knife making to be a continuing learning experience. He makes a wide variety of hunting and fishing knives. He also makes kitchen cutlery and a few folding knives. Wayne Hendrix Allendale,SC Miniatures Sondra Knight Barnwell, SC For Sondra, the creative juices started flowing at the tender age of four, when she made her first dolly bib. Sondra comes from a family of creativity, from carpenters to a Grandmother and Mother who sewed everything from clothing to furniture. As a young girl, Sondra started making miniature doll houses and furniture from old scraps of wood. She is multi-talented: sewing, making teddy bears, trompe l' oeil on furniture, sculpting and building small pieces of furniture. Painting Helen "Ladybyrd" Byrd Glass Painter Round-O, SC At the age of 60, Ladybyrd started on a new journey in life. While watching Donna Dewberry on TV, she was inspired to try her hand at painting. She traveled to Atlanta, Ga. where she took a seminar given by Dewberry and became a certified "one stroke" teacher. Flowers are her favorite subject to capture using the "one stroke" method. Ladybyrd paints on a variety of objects such as windows, goblets, plates, mail boxes, flower pots, salt shakers and glasses. .Monikue Cooper Folk Art on Wood Furman, SC Elsie Lewis Fogle Orangeburg, SC Elsie has been painting for over 40 years. She attended Savannah School of Art & Design. She learned a lot of techniques from various artists, including Zita Melon. Elsie feels that the most important effect of her pictures is the emotion one feels while viewing them, and hopes they make people feel happy. Jim Harrison www.jimharrison.com Acrylic Painter Denmark, SC Jim is well known for his rural Americana scenes and his extensive work with the Coca-Cola Company. Jim is at his best in taking the varied images of his beloved South Carolina and turning them into pictures that are constant reminders of his state. Harrison's home and gallery are located in the center of the state in tiny Denmark, SC. Tara Keel Mixed Media Kline, SC Tara is a life-long resident of Kline. She is a self-taught artist in the medium of pastels. Tara enjoys painting wildlife and scenes that depict the orderly and tranquil aspects of nature. Tara is also a pianist and Christian vocalist. Rebecca Kowalewski Acrylic Painter Estill,SC Rebecca was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has been living in SC for 45 years. When she was in her twenties she started wood burning with her mother. In 1991 , she started painting. She is a self-taught artist. Rebecca learned a lot about painting from books and watching PBS. She found out you never know if you can do something until you try and you never stop learning. She is still learning and enjoying every minute! Pamela Leoniak Acrylic Painter Barnwell, SC Pamela graduated from Millersville University where she majored in fine arts. Ever since childhood, she has enjoyed drawing and painting. In college she had several professors who stressed creativity rather than technique. Pamela gets her inspiration from her enviroment. She lives in the country and tries to incorporate the feeling of peacefulnes. "Think of your life as a blank canvas where you can create your masterpiece". Barbara Lindsley Acrylic Painter Hampton,SC Barbara was nine years old when she first found her love for painting. As a child she would go to Kitty Hawk, NC for vacation. Willie B. Addison, the owner of the cottage she stayed in, was an artist. Barbara was inspired and encouraged by her. They would go to the sawmill and get masonite boards to paint on. She first started with oils and now she has added acrylics. Barbara paints on canvas and wood. Carol Maxwell Decorative Painting Bamberg, SC Carol is a true southerner. She was born and raised in Bamberg, SC. She has never wanted to live anywhere else. There is no place like home. Carol has been painting for 25 years. She is also a teacher and teaches Science education. Carol likes to spend her vacations on the beach with her husband and two sons. She is an avid reader. Beverley Means Watercolor Columbia, SC Roger Padgett Water Colorist Fairfax,SC Roger prefers to paint his Low Country scenes in water colors. He is a self-taught painter and has been painting for many years. Music is another form of art that Roger likes to use. He is a member of a band that gets together on weekends and plays for special events. Sharon Taylor Padgett oiloriginals.com Acrylic & Oil Painter Allendale,SC Sharon has been painting for over 30 years. She studied art at Jacksonville University and with modern Italian artist Livio Valentini at the University of Aiken, SC. She also trained with the late Zita Mellon of Allendale, SC. Sharon was a former newspaper reporter, illustrator and photographer. She has won numerous awards from the SC Press Association. She is represented by galleries in SC and in GA. Mrs. Padgett is past-president of the Aiken Artist Guild. Joanne Phillips Acrylic painter Hampton, SC Joanne was born and raised in Fairfax, SC. She has been painting for five years. She began with art lessons in Walterboro, SC. Joanne has always wanted to paint since she was a little girl, but did not have the opportunity to take lessons until she was older. She loves painting and detail work. Jeannie Sineath Acrylic Painter Islandton, SC Jeannie was born on a farm in Walterboro, SC. Living in a rural setting for so many years has given her inspiration for her artwork today. She has only been painting since 2003, but has been crafting for about 30 years. She is accomplished in creating floral arrangements and making decorative wreaths. Some of her favorite crafts are made from receyled itmes such as used light bulbs, old bottles, and scraps of various materials. Her latest passion is gourd painting and crafting. Her motto: Try it, even if you think it's impossible. You may be pleasantly surprised. Carole Lawson Timmerman Painter Irmo, SC Carole has been painting for over 33 years. She took her first painting class when she was nine. After she graduated from high school, she wanted to go to art school, but her Dad didn't think that was practical. When Carole's youngest child started kindergarten, she took watercolor classes at the local recreation center. She has taken several work shops since then. Carole is a member of "Seven Oaks Art Guild" and South Carolina Watermedia Society". Betty Sandifer Wetzel Painter Bamberg,SC Betty was born and raised in Denmark, SC. In exchange for piano lessons, she was taught how to paint from her neighbor in 1968. Oil painting is her favorite medium, with watercolors her second. Betty also is skilled in the almost lost art of dried pressed flowers. She is a member of the Orangeburg League of Arts. Sidney Zemp Acrylic, Oil, & Pastel Painter Bamberg,SC Sidney is a self-taught artist. He realized he had a gift for drawing and began to study every art medium. The result has been many beautiful portraits and landscapes in graphite,oil and pastel. Photography Jennifer Bowers Hilda, SC Over the years Jennifer has had many careers including working for the National Park Service, camp counselor, file clerk, archery instructor,cake decorator, professional scout, United Way director and teacher. After leaving the US Navy in 1991, Jennifer moved to Hilda, SC where she spends her time taking care of her family and working with her photography. Christin Holiday Allendale, SC Christin began taking photos while working at her hometown newspaper in N.C. She moved to S.C. in 2000. She became fascinated with the ability to tell a story with photographs. She has earned several photography awards for her photos. Her preferred subjects are those that showcase the beauty of South Carolina's lowcountry. Daniel McDonald Johnson Allendale, SC Daniel is a self-taught photographer. He has had a few short courses and seminars. He has learned a lot from on the job training as a newspaper writer and photographer. Daniel has been interested in taking pictures ever since he was a teenager. Susan Roberts susanrobertsphotos.com Edisto Island,SC Susan became interested in photography as a hobby some 25 years ago, but soon found her photos illustrating magazine articles and books about boating, one of which sh co-authored. Since coming to the Low Country, she has been focusing her lens on both details and broad vistas to capture extraordinary moments in light and time that celebrate the natural beauty, culture and history of the southeast. Susan is a juried artist at the South Carolina Artisan's Center and has become a regular exhibitor at regional art shows. Rebecca Scheffler Allendale, SC Rebecca is a student at USC Salkehatchie. She enjoys photography in her spare time. Rebecca is involved in taking care of hurt wild animals. She keeps them in her back yard and nurses them back to health. Joe Topper Allendale, SC Joe graduated from the York Academy of Art School. He set up a photography studio in Allendale. He was a photography instructor at USC Salkehatchie. After closing his studio, he worked with Allendale County EMS. Ann Currie Williams Orangeburg, SC Murphy Winn Estill, SC Murphy has had an active interest in nature since childhood. After retiring from the military he took a photography class. Upon completion of the course, Murphy studied everything he could find on nature photography. Murphy has won the 2009 25th Palmetto Sportsman's Classic SC Wildlife Magazine photography Contest. Pottery Trevor Foster Hampton,SC Trevor has been a potter for over 20 years. He attended the American School of Craftsmen in Rochester,NY, where he studied ceramic chemistry. After several years of teaching and running an artist co-op, he began his life's adventure of production pottery and sculptor. His inspiration comes from observing his surroundings and his studies of cultures around the world. Jada Gray Bluffton, SC Sandra Wright Pottery, Mixed Media Walterboro,SC Originally form Chillicothe Ohio, Sandra has been drawing from the time she was a small child. Her work has won top awards in local shows, and has appeared in "The Devil's Millhopper", a poetry magazine. Her works hang in many private collections in the United States and as far away as Japan and Germany. Sandra began painting in 1977. She began making pottery in 2004. She also dabbles in wood burnishing and wire-wrapped jewelry. She has utilized her art background by teaching and now owns a screen printing business. Quilts Rose Loadholt Olar, SC Rose was born in White Pigeon Michigan, but she says she got to the south as fast as she could. She moved to SC when she was 15 years old. Rose learned to sew in Home EC class in high school. She took a quilting course at USC Salkehatchie over 20 years ago. Since then she has become a member of the Carolina Craftsmen and Salkehatchie Arts Center. In her spare time, she likes to run marathons. Eleanor Jones Edwards Martin, SC Eleanor grew up "under" the quilt frame at her grandmother's quilting bees. Quilting was not only a tradition in her family, but also in her community. She has been quilting for 12 years. During her childhood, her grandmother taught her a lot about quilting. Since 1995, she has taken classes periodically. Her quilts are machine pieced and machine or hand quilted. She likes the idea that her quilts are "one of a Kind". She calls them "Peace Quilts- Heirlooms for Generations". Esther Manuel Quilter, Crocheter, Soap maker (Please Read her bio under Soap making) Fairfax, SC Toiletry Esther Manuel Soap Maker, Quilter & Crocheter Fairfax, SC Esther was born and raised in Martin SC. When their house burned down, they moved to St. Mark, S.C. She grew up on a farm, where she learned her skill of soap making. Esther makes her lye soap the old fashioned way - in an iron pot over a fire. She say she is just an old time country girl who wants to keep what her mother and father taught her alive. Woodcraft Ben C. Pendarvis Orangeburg, SC Ben is a life-long resident of the South Carolina Low country and spent his childhood in Allendale, SC. Woodworking has been a hobby for him while he practiced medicine as a pediatrician. The hobby became serious when he discovered the lathe and became an active participant in the Palmetto Association of Wood Turners in 2000. James Renew Barnwell,SC Stacy Jeanette Rohr Walterboro, SC With the desirer to find an interest that would involve her more in her husband's woodworking shop, Mrs. Rohr began searching for an outlet that would give her that tie, but would also prove self-satisfying to the artistic side of her personality. After attempting a wood carving class that put her in danger of losing her fingertips, she tried her hand at a wood-turning class in 2002. A week later she bought a lathe, encroached on her husband's workshop and has been turning ever since. Harold Crook N. Augusta, SC Harold graduated from Washington School of Art, and also attended Rhode Island School of Design. He has been turning wood for twenty years and painting for thirty years. It takes six to eight weeks for the wood to dry and finish turning, he then paints some of them and seals them. Each bowl is unique and cannot be duplicated. Annette Khatena Allendale,SC Arts and crafts has been a passion for Annette ever since she was a little girl. She has learned her craft through independent studies. Embossed metals, Paper collage, printmaking, and fabric printing are some of her mediums. Writing Brenda Smith Barnes Estill,SC Brenda was born and raised in the South Carolina Low Country. Her first novel is "Corner Drug Store". Brenda has a God-given gift for knowing and understanding people. Her other writing experiences consist of journals that she has created for her children and grandchildren. Brenda currently resides in Estill, SC, with her husband, David. She has three children and three grandchildren. Ken Burger Charleston,SC Ken has been writing a nationally acclaimed sports column for The Post and Courier in Charleston, SC, for 20 years. He was born and raised in Allendale. Alice Cinnante Mt. Pleasant,SC Alice teaches art and music at historic Mount Pleasant Academy. She has served as Teacher of the Year, has earned National Board certification, and holds a Master's degree. She grew up in Allendale, SC. She plays guitar and has released 2 CD's. Patricia Catoe Flint Williston, SC Patricia has always had an active imagination and writing became a natural outlet. She has been writing for over 20 years. Her goal is to bring the lives of other ethnic groups into each story line. She enjoys placing her settings in unusual places and intermingling history into the story line. Bertha Folk Allendale, SC Bertha says she has always had a passion for reading She has taught first grade for over twenty years. She decided to write children's books because she believes that children should enjoy reading while learning. . Shiela Martina Walterboro, SC Shiela has been a children's librarian for over 10 years. She is a member of the South Carolina Storytelling Network. Ms. Shiela, as she is more commonly known, also enjoys singing and acting. She enjoys every aspect of sharing stories to children of all ages. |
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