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The 2008 RALA ArtisansEach year, the Roycroft Master Artisans meet at the Roycroft Chapel for the annual review of all RALA artisans and the selection of new applicants. This jury selects the Artisans and Master Artisans entitled to carry the Roycroft Renaissance Mark.Applications for 2009 are available. Click HERE to get yours! |
MASTER ARTISANS
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Patricia and Giuliano Deganis,
Stained Glass Inlight Art Glass 565 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-3564 E-mail: inlightartglass@yahoo.com "We make stained art glass panels, windows and lighting in the Arts & Crafts style as well as contemporary designs." |
LEATHER |
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| Ellen Chandler, Leather 3616 Hermitage Rd. Warsaw, NY 14569 (585) 786-3336 Phone & Fax E-mail: info@thehitchinpost.com "I make traditional styles of Deerskin Moccasins, Handbags, Wallets and Accessories. I also custom make coats, vests, and chaps as well as other items as designed for specific use to meet the customer's needs." |
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| Gordie Galloway, Leather 72 Castlewood Drive Cheektowaga, NY 14227 |
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| Pat Halpen, Leather 3203 Esperanza Road Bluff Point, NY 14478 (315) 536-4251 "My leatherwork is original in design, made from soft 'natural' finish leather. I specalize in functional purses, creative styles of belt bags, and small accessories." |
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METAL & JEWELRY ARTS |
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| Frank
M. Glapa, Metalsmithing 2601 West Farwell Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 Phone/Fax: (773) 761-2957 E-mail: fmglapa@earthlink.net |
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| Alburn Sleeper, Metalsmith P.O. Box 140 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-6043 E-mail: Asleep220@aol.com "I make jewelry from silver, gold and copper in the Arts and Crafts style as well as contemporary designs. I also do hand made copper accessories for the home (door plates, switch plates, desk accessories, etc.)" |
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| Robert Trout, Metalsmithing 229 Lake Road Ontario, NY 14519 (585) 265-2339 E-mail: metalsmith1@rochester.rr.com "One of the many famous Elbert Hubbard epigrams was "head, heart, hands", signifying the Roycrofter's emphasis on craftsmanship, design, and artistry in whatever was produced. As a Roycroft Renaissance, Master Artisan in Metal, I seek to promote, preserve, and perpetuate the philosophy and skills exemplified in the Arts and Crafts Movement through my own work." |
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| Ronald VanOstrand,
Metalsmithing VanOstrand Metal Studio P.O. Box 287 Holland, NY 14080 E-mail: vmstudio@verizon.net "Accessories in copper, silver, and gold for the body, home, or office. Specializing in finely chased vases, clocks, and 'one of a kind' Art Metal works." |
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PAINTING, BOOK ARTS, & PRINTING |
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| Tom Bojanowski, Graphics P.O. Box 436 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-9353 E-mail: tomboj@buffnet.net Watercolors, blockprints, litho prints and handmade frames. |
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| C.J. Hurley, Painting Portland, OR E-mail: cj@cjhurley.com |
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| Thomas Kegler,
Painting 2277 Emery Road South Wales, NY 14139 (716) 655-4271 E-mail: thomaskegler@thomaskegler.com |
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| Dorothy Markert, Screen Printing 253 Maple Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-4052 E-mail: dmarkert@dorothymarkert.com "I design and print small editions of screenprints in the Arts & Crafts style. Many of these are of stylized flowers in collectable Arts & Crafts pottery." |
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| Bob Maurer, Ink, Watercolor 3010 Parklane St. NW Canton OH 44709 (330) 316-8697 E-mail: bobmaurerartist@gmail.com |
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| Kathleen West, Woodblock Prints 159 Maple St., P.O. Box 545 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-9125 E-mail: kathleenwest@kathleenwest.com "Arts & Crafts Block Prints, spoon printed and hand colored, in limited editions of no more than 100 prints. Committed to the Roycroft tradition and Philosophy of hand production." |
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| Laura Wilder Printmaking Period Style Artwork 1068 South Goodman St. Rochester, NY 14620 585-288-1089 fax: 585-288-1089 E-mail: laura@laurawilder.com "I make blockprints depicting people engaged in old-style craftsmanship in the Arts & Crafts/Art Nouveau style, and sepia-toned intaglio prints depicting scenes from a simpler life. I also do old-style portraits on commission." |
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PAPER, FIBER, & WEAVING |
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| Kathleen Currie, Basketry 52 Stonehenge Drive Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 662-2470 |
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| Rosemarie Eshelman, Basketry 400 White Springs Road Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 781-2099 "I make free form rib construction classic shaker and original design baskets. I use natural and dyed reed with oak handles and rims. My baskets are functional works of art." |
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| Sue Mair, Paper Scherenschnitte Originals 150 Kalla Lane East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-6636 "I create original designs in cut paper. Many pieces incorporate collage and paper caste elements. Each of my designs tells a story and is inspired by stories, poems, scripture and antique motifs. Inscriptions and dates can be cut into the paper to commemorate any event." |
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POTTERY & CLAY |
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| Hans Ueckeroth, Clay Master
Artisan Emeritus "All aspects of pottery interest me. Raku, porcelain and stoneware have made many customers life long friends. My designs try to be unique." |
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| Stuart Compton, Clay | |
Christie A. Schorf-Miller, Clay |
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| Ann M. Perry Smith, Clay 130 Northledge Dr Snyder, NY 14226 716-998-0384 E-mail: perrysmith@roadrunner.com |
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| Marsha Van Vlack, Clay 678 Spring Mills Rd. Whitesville, NY 14897 607-356-3414 E-mail: vanvlack@infoblvd.net |
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WOOD |
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| Jack Bartlett | |
| Tom Bojanowski, Wood P.O. Box 436 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-9353 E-mail: tomboj@buffnet.net Handmade frames. |
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| Marwin L. Feldman, Wood 287 Getzville Rd. Amherst, NY 14226 716 839-3820 E-mail: marwini@aol.com |
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| Tom Harris, Wood Schoolhouse Gallery & Cabinet Shop 1054 Olean Road East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-4080 In residence Monday-Saturday producing Arts & Crafts period, Shaker, country furniture and accessories. Each piece is 'made the best we can' and reflects the love for the work by the artisan. |
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| Howard Lehning, Wood 173 Pratt Street East Aurora, NY 14052 |
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| Ben Little, Wood Schoolhouse Gallery 1054 Olean Road East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-4080 In residence Monday-Saturday producing Arts &Crafts period, Shaker, country furniture and accessories. Each piece is 'made the best we can' and reflects the love for the work by the artisan. |
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| Howard Miller, Wood 6463 West Tillen Rd. Boston, NY 14025 716-941-6945 E-mail: millturn@prodigy.net |
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| James M. Miller, Wood Mission Guild Studio 2299 State Highway 205 Mount Vision, NY 13810 phone: 607-433-2373 E-mail: missionguild@stny.rr.com |
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| Thomas H. Pafk, Wood 826 Center Street East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-3229 |
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| Barry
Yavener, Wood 41 Newcastle Dr. Williamsville, NY 14221 716-688-8232 Email: Barry@yavener.com |
ARTISANS
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Peggy Eisensmith, Glass Aurora Art Glass 16 Buffalo Rd East Aurora, NY 14052 716 652-2443 E-mail: AuroraArtGlass@adelphia.net |
| Christie A. Schorf-Miller, Glass Mission Guild Studio 2299 State Highway 205 Mount Vision, NY 13810 phone: 607-433-2373 E-mail: missionguild@stny.rr.com |
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| Yvonne Stoklosa, Glass 191 PoundRd Elma, NY 14059 716 655-1864 E-mail: ymsartglass@yahoo.com |
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LEATHER |
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METAL & JEWELRY ARTS |
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| Dayna Banka-Sloan, Metal Jewelry 49 Park St Buffalo, NY 14201-2020 716 883-0840 E-mail: daynabankasloan@verizon.net |
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| Leah Belknap, Bead Work 7526 State Rt. 415 N Bath, NY 14810 607-776-7749 E-mail: Volksbeads@yahoo.com |
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Denise Brucato, Metal Jewelry |
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| Eileen Delduca, Jewelry 82 Howell Street Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-319-1084 E-mail: delduca@frontiernet.net |
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| Cynthia Hand, Jewelry Amherst, NY 14228 716-574-4037 E-mail: chand@fbnr.org |
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| Irwin Franco, Jewelry 4357 Harlem Road Amherst, NY 14226 |
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| Timothy Dunn, Metalsmithing 14171 W.County House Road. Albion, NY 14411-9349 585-682-0060 E-mail: tames71@netscape.net |
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| Robert Taylor, Metalsmithing 604 Winwood Drive Birmingham, AL 35226 205-540-0388 |
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PAINTING, BOOK ARTS, & PRINTING |
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| Elizabeth Andrews, Printmaking P.O. Box 147 Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 585-278-8160 E-mail: elizabethandrews@excite.com |
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| Tom Bojanowski, Painting P.O. Box 436 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-9353 E-mail: tomboj@buffnet.net Watercolors, blockprints, litho prints and handmade frames. |
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| Diane L. Bond, Book Arts 178 Meadowbrook Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 716 662- 3525 E-mail: pdsabond@verizon.net |
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| Sam Haney, Pen & Ink 6187 Shero Rd Boston, NY 14025 716 941-9000 |
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| Linda Nagle Meyer, Text Arts 8014 Gowanda St Rd Eden, NY 14057-9660 716 992-4294 E-mail: edenscribe@adelphia.net |
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| Joe Weber, Book Arts 604 Center Street Ashland, PA 17921 570-875-4787 E-mail: joeweb@sunlink.net |
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PAPER, FIBER, & WEAVING |
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| Kristine Baker, Fabric/Fibre 95 Coleman Avenue. Spencerport, NY 14559 585-352-7124 E-mail: bakerk52@frontiernet.net |
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| Janice Brecht, Textiles 17 Huntington Ave Buffalos, NY 14214 (716) 836-8580 |
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| Rose-Ann Martin, Calligraphy 139 Lincoln Boulevard Kenmore, NY 14217 716-876-8906 |
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| Natalie Richards, Hand Embroidery 11809 La Costa Ct. Yucaipa, CA 92399 (951) 545-7451 E-mail: nataliepbt@mac.com |
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| Louise E Richens, Fibers Bradnell Ave LeRoy, NY 14482 (585) 768-7496 E-mail: Lrichens@rochester.rr.com |
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POTTERY & CLAY |
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| Tim
Eberhardt, Clay 4301 Gannett St. St Louis, MO 63116-1405 314-481-7999 E-mail: tim@newartpottery.com |
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| Linda Michalek, Clay 775 Welch Road Java Center, NY 14082 585-457-1379 E-mail: info@cathousepottery.com |
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| Mary Philpott, Clay 101 Shakespeare St Stratford, Ontario N5A3W5 E-mail: Mary@Verdanttileco.com |
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| Gary Quirk, Ceramics 1200 Euclid Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 315-475-4188 E-mail: GLQstudios@earthlink.net |
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| Gerald Grantham Smith III, Clay 130 Northledge Dr Snyder, NY 14226 716-998-0384 E-mail: Jerry@PerrySmithPottery.com |
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| Linda A. Witkowski, Clay 9054 Cinnebar Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-875-0467 E-mail: witkowskiarttile@aol.com |
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WOOD |
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| Donald Karl, Wood 736 Highland Rd Apex, NC 27523 919-362-1096 E-mail: djkarl@yahoo.com |
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For more information about the RALA artisans send us an E-mail
or write to us at the address below and we will help you the best we can.
Roycrofters-At-Large Association
21 South Grove Street, Suite 110
East Aurora, N. Y. 14052
Roycrofters-At-Large Association
21 South Grove Street, Suite 110
East Aurora, N. Y. 14052