Artisans
Our Artisans all live in and around Potter County, or have a significant local connection.
Each one passes through a committee which determines the appropriateness and quality of the art.
We feature an artist each month as the Star of the Month - a nod to the magnificent Dark Skies of Potter County,
and the Stargazing Field at Cherry Springs State Park.
Each one passes through a committee which determines the appropriateness and quality of the art.
We feature an artist each month as the Star of the Month - a nod to the magnificent Dark Skies of Potter County,
and the Stargazing Field at Cherry Springs State Park.
Potter County Artisan Center Members
Potter County Suds
Julie Bailey, right, with her mom.
Julie was born and raised in Potter County. Growing up a country girl in the Wilds gave her a deep appreciation of all things natural and wholesome.
Dealing with problematic skin throughout her childhood and into her adult life, she discovered the benefits of essential oils and began making her own soaps shortly after she had her first child. Julie was not able to use smell-good baby washes because she was allergic to many of them. She realized that if they weren't good for her own skin, she did not want to use those products on the beautiful skin of her babies!
Through experimentation and learning about the healing benefits of essential oils, she has custom blended the oils to focus on different skin needs. Julie uses only pure essential oils in her soaps and toiletries for their therapeutic value.
Potter County Suds is gentle, yet cleansing, as a bath soap, a face soap, shampoo bar, even for tough laundry stains. It makes shaving a pleasure rather than a chore - the glide of the razor and the lingering fragrance of the soap is a step above the traditional shaving cream. In general, Potter County Suds lathers luxuriously in all types of water and rinses wonderfully clean.
Julie Bailey, right, with her mom.
Julie was born and raised in Potter County. Growing up a country girl in the Wilds gave her a deep appreciation of all things natural and wholesome.
Dealing with problematic skin throughout her childhood and into her adult life, she discovered the benefits of essential oils and began making her own soaps shortly after she had her first child. Julie was not able to use smell-good baby washes because she was allergic to many of them. She realized that if they weren't good for her own skin, she did not want to use those products on the beautiful skin of her babies!
Through experimentation and learning about the healing benefits of essential oils, she has custom blended the oils to focus on different skin needs. Julie uses only pure essential oils in her soaps and toiletries for their therapeutic value.
Potter County Suds is gentle, yet cleansing, as a bath soap, a face soap, shampoo bar, even for tough laundry stains. It makes shaving a pleasure rather than a chore - the glide of the razor and the lingering fragrance of the soap is a step above the traditional shaving cream. In general, Potter County Suds lathers luxuriously in all types of water and rinses wonderfully clean.
Seven Sisters Quilts
Amy Bradley
Amy Bradley is originally from St. Marys, PA. She began sewing at the age of 9 and starting quilting at 16. She pieces on the sewing machine and does machine quilting but prefers hand quilting. She tries new patterns and techniques but really enjoy traditional designs.
Amy lived in Ohio for 10 years where she was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for her three sons. In northeast Ohio there is a large quilting community and Amy was a member of the Lorain County Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
She moved to Coudersport in 1996 where she grew hydroponic tomatoes and made apple cider. She later taught at Coudersport High School and then as a supervisor of special education for Seneca Highlands IU9.
Amy succumbed to a valiant battle with cancer in 2019. We are keeping her biography here in her memory, as a testament to her skill and talent as a quilter. Some of her items are still for sale at the Center.
Amy Bradley
Amy Bradley is originally from St. Marys, PA. She began sewing at the age of 9 and starting quilting at 16. She pieces on the sewing machine and does machine quilting but prefers hand quilting. She tries new patterns and techniques but really enjoy traditional designs.
Amy lived in Ohio for 10 years where she was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for her three sons. In northeast Ohio there is a large quilting community and Amy was a member of the Lorain County Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
She moved to Coudersport in 1996 where she grew hydroponic tomatoes and made apple cider. She later taught at Coudersport High School and then as a supervisor of special education for Seneca Highlands IU9.
Amy succumbed to a valiant battle with cancer in 2019. We are keeping her biography here in her memory, as a testament to her skill and talent as a quilter. Some of her items are still for sale at the Center.
Joanie’s Apiary
Joan Bradley
Joan and her husband, John, moved to Potter County permanently in 2004, from Chester County, PA. They had been vacationing in Potter County with their twin daughters, Tia and Lia since purchasing land in 1992. Their love of nature and preserving land and the environment is what brought them up here.
Just before retiring in 2013, they decided to look into beekeeping. They knew nothing about it. A beekeeping club was starting up in Coudersport so they started attending the meetings and in that spring bought their first bees. They became hooked on bees and every year enlarged their apiary and had more colonies of bees. Bees and Beekeeping is a passion for them. They love to teach other people and enjoy helping people understand the importance of bees pollinating so many of the trees, fruits and vegetables.
They purchased the bees to pollinate their own trees and gardens but then started extracting honey in 2014, and finally in 2016, started making 100% Beeswax candles. They sold their honey and candles from home, but this year took part in the Farmers Market in Coudersport.
Joan had started a 4-H club, and taught sewing, cooking, nature, wildlife, and preserving the environment. The 4-H members were equally passionate about the honey bees and took part in the 4-H Beekeeping project, and the apiary.
John and Joan have been active in the North Central Beekeepers Association and have served in various capacities.
.Potter County is home now, and they enjoy sharing the experiences here with their children and grandchildren. “ It is a beautiful place to live.”
Joan Bradley
Joan and her husband, John, moved to Potter County permanently in 2004, from Chester County, PA. They had been vacationing in Potter County with their twin daughters, Tia and Lia since purchasing land in 1992. Their love of nature and preserving land and the environment is what brought them up here.
Just before retiring in 2013, they decided to look into beekeeping. They knew nothing about it. A beekeeping club was starting up in Coudersport so they started attending the meetings and in that spring bought their first bees. They became hooked on bees and every year enlarged their apiary and had more colonies of bees. Bees and Beekeeping is a passion for them. They love to teach other people and enjoy helping people understand the importance of bees pollinating so many of the trees, fruits and vegetables.
They purchased the bees to pollinate their own trees and gardens but then started extracting honey in 2014, and finally in 2016, started making 100% Beeswax candles. They sold their honey and candles from home, but this year took part in the Farmers Market in Coudersport.
Joan had started a 4-H club, and taught sewing, cooking, nature, wildlife, and preserving the environment. The 4-H members were equally passionate about the honey bees and took part in the 4-H Beekeeping project, and the apiary.
John and Joan have been active in the North Central Beekeepers Association and have served in various capacities.
.Potter County is home now, and they enjoy sharing the experiences here with their children and grandchildren. “ It is a beautiful place to live.”
God's Country Creamery
Mark Bachman
God's Country Creamery is operated by the Bachman family - Mark, Melanie, Rachel, and Philip along with Eric and Hannah (Bachman) Peangatelli. Our operation is located in the northern hills of Pennsylvania where Mark was born and raised. From growing our own crops to keeping the milking cows clean and comfortable to making top quality cheese, we strive to create an excellent product from start to finish.
God’s Country Creamery, nestled in the peaceful Potter County hills of Pennsylvania, is a family-owned and operated dairy operation dedicated to quality, hand-made artisan cheeses.Located near the small town of Ulysses, our artisan cheeses are made right on the farm from all-natural, clean raw-milk, free from artificial growth hormones. The mountain spring water and lush green grass on the farm give the milk a delicious, fresh and sweet flavor. The creamery strives to produce a delicious quality product which inspires confidence in you, the consumer. Once you taste our farmstead cheese, we believe you will agree that our cheese just tastes better. The grass-based diet that our cows eat and the raw milk we use to make cheese yields some of the tastiest cheeses around. We invite you to take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about our operation and specialty cheeses.
Mark Bachman
God's Country Creamery is operated by the Bachman family - Mark, Melanie, Rachel, and Philip along with Eric and Hannah (Bachman) Peangatelli. Our operation is located in the northern hills of Pennsylvania where Mark was born and raised. From growing our own crops to keeping the milking cows clean and comfortable to making top quality cheese, we strive to create an excellent product from start to finish.
God’s Country Creamery, nestled in the peaceful Potter County hills of Pennsylvania, is a family-owned and operated dairy operation dedicated to quality, hand-made artisan cheeses.Located near the small town of Ulysses, our artisan cheeses are made right on the farm from all-natural, clean raw-milk, free from artificial growth hormones. The mountain spring water and lush green grass on the farm give the milk a delicious, fresh and sweet flavor. The creamery strives to produce a delicious quality product which inspires confidence in you, the consumer. Once you taste our farmstead cheese, we believe you will agree that our cheese just tastes better. The grass-based diet that our cows eat and the raw milk we use to make cheese yields some of the tastiest cheeses around. We invite you to take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about our operation and specialty cheeses.
Hamilton's Maple Products
Larry and Phyllis Hamilton
A family owned and operated farm, Hamilton's is located in the scenic mountains of Potter County Pennsylvania. They are proud to say they tap every maple tree and fill every bottle of 100% pure Pennsylvania maple syrup ourselves and have done so for the past 5 generations.
Larry and Phyllis are the fourth generation of Hamiltons to make maple syrup in Bingham Township, in Potter County.
Larry's great grandfather, Martin Hamilton, ran the operation from the late 1800s until his death in 1957. He proved his ingenuity in 1874 when he whittled a trough from a Hemlock tree for ease of transporting maple sap. The trough is on display at the sugar house today.
Larry and Phyllis took over the family operation in 1980. In 2013 they opened their seasonal pancake house. Hamilton's Maple Products is open seasonally for tours, demonstrations, and taste testing. Visit hamiltonspuremaple.com for more products and shipping, email us at hamiltonsmapleproducts@gmail.com, pr ca;; is at 814-848-9853 for more information.
Larry and Phyllis Hamilton
A family owned and operated farm, Hamilton's is located in the scenic mountains of Potter County Pennsylvania. They are proud to say they tap every maple tree and fill every bottle of 100% pure Pennsylvania maple syrup ourselves and have done so for the past 5 generations.
Larry and Phyllis are the fourth generation of Hamiltons to make maple syrup in Bingham Township, in Potter County.
Larry's great grandfather, Martin Hamilton, ran the operation from the late 1800s until his death in 1957. He proved his ingenuity in 1874 when he whittled a trough from a Hemlock tree for ease of transporting maple sap. The trough is on display at the sugar house today.
Larry and Phyllis took over the family operation in 1980. In 2013 they opened their seasonal pancake house. Hamilton's Maple Products is open seasonally for tours, demonstrations, and taste testing. Visit hamiltonspuremaple.com for more products and shipping, email us at hamiltonsmapleproducts@gmail.com, pr ca;; is at 814-848-9853 for more information.
The Aspen Lane Studio
John A. Johnson
John was lugging around "my pencil" and "my tablet" soon after he could walk.
By the time he entered kindergarten , his drawings of animals were easily recognized by outsiders. A buck he drew on a rainy day at a hunting camp in Potter County when he was eight years old, became his first wall hanger. John's talent for wildlife artistry was given a push by his ninth grade field biology instructor, Randy Cassel. After reviewing John's required field journal, he asked him how he had copied the birds and wildlife on to the pages of his journal. John replied, "I didn't copy them, I drew them while I studied them in the woods." Impressed, Mr. Cassel presented his journal to the editor of the Pennsylvania Wildlife magazine and John's journal was published in the January/February 1991 issue, John bagged his first buck while sitting on a watch carving a deer into a tree fungus. While still in high school, his artwork was used to illustrate business books by Quality Press Publishing and in business training programs. As an eight-year military veteran, he continued his art efforts and especially during his many deployments. Over the ensuing years, John pursued art as an on-again 0ff-again hobby. He drew animals on Thank You cards, wall art for friends, and other artistic work, but only when he was in the mood. In 2011, a friend received a piece as a gift and when her friends saw his artwork, they began purchasing custom projects. Soon John was contacted to draw homes, cabins, wildlife, pets, and other items they valued. One client requested note cards made from the artwork he purchased. John contracted the cards at a professional printer and soon had other orders for prints and note cards. This piqued his interest in turning a hobby into a business. Then in early 2014, he became consumed with art and Aspen Lane Studio soon followed. John's artwork is being sold in a variety of different venues and orders are coming in from many different states. Aspen Lane Studio is on the grow!
John A. Johnson
John was lugging around "my pencil" and "my tablet" soon after he could walk.
By the time he entered kindergarten , his drawings of animals were easily recognized by outsiders. A buck he drew on a rainy day at a hunting camp in Potter County when he was eight years old, became his first wall hanger. John's talent for wildlife artistry was given a push by his ninth grade field biology instructor, Randy Cassel. After reviewing John's required field journal, he asked him how he had copied the birds and wildlife on to the pages of his journal. John replied, "I didn't copy them, I drew them while I studied them in the woods." Impressed, Mr. Cassel presented his journal to the editor of the Pennsylvania Wildlife magazine and John's journal was published in the January/February 1991 issue, John bagged his first buck while sitting on a watch carving a deer into a tree fungus. While still in high school, his artwork was used to illustrate business books by Quality Press Publishing and in business training programs. As an eight-year military veteran, he continued his art efforts and especially during his many deployments. Over the ensuing years, John pursued art as an on-again 0ff-again hobby. He drew animals on Thank You cards, wall art for friends, and other artistic work, but only when he was in the mood. In 2011, a friend received a piece as a gift and when her friends saw his artwork, they began purchasing custom projects. Soon John was contacted to draw homes, cabins, wildlife, pets, and other items they valued. One client requested note cards made from the artwork he purchased. John contracted the cards at a professional printer and soon had other orders for prints and note cards. This piqued his interest in turning a hobby into a business. Then in early 2014, he became consumed with art and Aspen Lane Studio soon followed. John's artwork is being sold in a variety of different venues and orders are coming in from many different states. Aspen Lane Studio is on the grow!
Jorge Jefferds
Author
Jorge is a translator in English and German. After years of work for international companies, he decided to turn his career into the literature, a project he plans to develop through the rest of his life. Currently, he lives in Pennsylvania.
About the book: Tom Gessling is an extraordinary teenager. In spite that he does not excel at school, he has a hidden talent, which was hard to understand in the beginning by his family and loved ones. In dreams, he talks to the dead and predicts the future. In his hometown, Paradise-ville, located amidst Allegheny National Park, a series of events started to change his destiny forever, but the inhabitants will pay the highest price of this fortune.
Author
Jorge is a translator in English and German. After years of work for international companies, he decided to turn his career into the literature, a project he plans to develop through the rest of his life. Currently, he lives in Pennsylvania.
About the book: Tom Gessling is an extraordinary teenager. In spite that he does not excel at school, he has a hidden talent, which was hard to understand in the beginning by his family and loved ones. In dreams, he talks to the dead and predicts the future. In his hometown, Paradise-ville, located amidst Allegheny National Park, a series of events started to change his destiny forever, but the inhabitants will pay the highest price of this fortune.
Imagine Peace Pottery
William Moon
William Moon is a local studio potter working in Ulysses, PA. Born and raised in the area, he was first introduced to ceramics in high school and fell in love with material. The potter's wheel was what really drew him to ceramics and throwing large pieces of pottery is his passion. After a five years in the military he moved his family back to his hometown of Ulysses. In 2013, he decided to pursue his love of making pots and converted and old print shop behind his house into a studio, and Imagine Peace Pottery was born. William has been working as a full time potter since 2015. He is mainly self-taught but is also mentored by his friend, Richard Lang, a potter located outside of Alfred, NY. Most of William's work is functional, stoneware pottery, that strives to combine both beauty and art with function. When he is not busy being a "stay-at-home dad' for his son and daughter, he can be found in his studio, listening to music, turning pots.
About the pots: All of the pottery is produced on the potter's wheel, at my studio, Imagine Peace Pottery. Each piece is unique an dis produced with commercial stoneware clay and lead-free commercial glaze. Each piece is food, oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe, but hand-washing is preferred and will extend the life of the piece. Casseroles and baking dishes should be heated as the oven warms up.
William Moon
William Moon is a local studio potter working in Ulysses, PA. Born and raised in the area, he was first introduced to ceramics in high school and fell in love with material. The potter's wheel was what really drew him to ceramics and throwing large pieces of pottery is his passion. After a five years in the military he moved his family back to his hometown of Ulysses. In 2013, he decided to pursue his love of making pots and converted and old print shop behind his house into a studio, and Imagine Peace Pottery was born. William has been working as a full time potter since 2015. He is mainly self-taught but is also mentored by his friend, Richard Lang, a potter located outside of Alfred, NY. Most of William's work is functional, stoneware pottery, that strives to combine both beauty and art with function. When he is not busy being a "stay-at-home dad' for his son and daughter, he can be found in his studio, listening to music, turning pots.
About the pots: All of the pottery is produced on the potter's wheel, at my studio, Imagine Peace Pottery. Each piece is unique an dis produced with commercial stoneware clay and lead-free commercial glaze. Each piece is food, oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe, but hand-washing is preferred and will extend the life of the piece. Casseroles and baking dishes should be heated as the oven warms up.
Melonie Moon
Full Moon Jewellery
Full Moon Jewellery was established back in March of 2012. The business was created by myself, Melonie Moon, as a way to keep busy being a new mom. I took up this hobby in order to have a break and stay creative. My husband has been very supportive especially when I decided to expand my business and grow it to the level it has become. I take every day as an opportunity to improve my customer experience and better my self founded skill. I have not had proper schooling but have obtained the knowledge necessary to create items from metal through books, youtube, and trial and error. Before owing and operating FMJ I worked within the customers service field and have still been providing great customer service for the last 18+ years. I believe that a strong positive customer experience and excellent craftsmanship will be the key to keeping my little business successful.
As for the business end I do work 7 days a week creating multiple orders as quickly as quality will allow. I do rush, custom, bulk , and wholesale orders. Interested in bulk or wholesale? Please shoot me a message so we can discuss a possible business relationship. I am always looking to build and create a larger business sense so that I can expand my business more. I currently make minimalist, modern, and boho chic designs though I like my pieces to have flair in their own way. I aim to create wearable jewelry for the everyday individual who loves to express themselves.
I use traditional methods to create my product using wire, sheet, chain, and findings. I also use traditional tools such as hammers, sheers, mandrels, and stamps. I use a standard large and small butane torch to solder using only sterling or 14k gold solder. I have kept FMJ in business for a few years now and aim to keep it that way until I can no longer lift a hammer or light my torch. I am the sole creator, designer, and artist for this business I also take all of my pictures as well as take all the pictures for my husband's business. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Full Moon Jewellery
Full Moon Jewellery was established back in March of 2012. The business was created by myself, Melonie Moon, as a way to keep busy being a new mom. I took up this hobby in order to have a break and stay creative. My husband has been very supportive especially when I decided to expand my business and grow it to the level it has become. I take every day as an opportunity to improve my customer experience and better my self founded skill. I have not had proper schooling but have obtained the knowledge necessary to create items from metal through books, youtube, and trial and error. Before owing and operating FMJ I worked within the customers service field and have still been providing great customer service for the last 18+ years. I believe that a strong positive customer experience and excellent craftsmanship will be the key to keeping my little business successful.
As for the business end I do work 7 days a week creating multiple orders as quickly as quality will allow. I do rush, custom, bulk , and wholesale orders. Interested in bulk or wholesale? Please shoot me a message so we can discuss a possible business relationship. I am always looking to build and create a larger business sense so that I can expand my business more. I currently make minimalist, modern, and boho chic designs though I like my pieces to have flair in their own way. I aim to create wearable jewelry for the everyday individual who loves to express themselves.
I use traditional methods to create my product using wire, sheet, chain, and findings. I also use traditional tools such as hammers, sheers, mandrels, and stamps. I use a standard large and small butane torch to solder using only sterling or 14k gold solder. I have kept FMJ in business for a few years now and aim to keep it that way until I can no longer lift a hammer or light my torch. I am the sole creator, designer, and artist for this business I also take all of my pictures as well as take all the pictures for my husband's business. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Helene Nawrocki
Bear Mountain Herbs
Nestled in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of North Central Pennsylvania, in a log home overlooking an active beaver pond, Helene and Stach Nawrocki work in harmony crating herbal products to help heal folks, animals, and Mother Earth. Using only organically grown, heart tended herbs, their products gently assist personal health through the phases of life. Created in small batches, infused with heart and spirit, Bear Mountain Herbs energetically resonate with those on a healing path.
Helene and Stash have many years of professional nursing and years of herb related work and study between them. They have spent their lives caring for and nurturing the people, animals, birds an d plants of Mother Earth. They share their mountain home with black bear, deer, turkeys, grouse, many birds and the occasional bobcat and coyote.
Providing loving energy at their sanctuary are 2 Springer Spaniels, Emily and Rachael, and an orange tabby, PIA (beloved) jitty.
Helene left this world unexpectedly in May of 2021. She is remembered for her significant and many contributions to the Artisan Center dearly missed by all of us
Bear Mountain Herbs
Nestled in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of North Central Pennsylvania, in a log home overlooking an active beaver pond, Helene and Stach Nawrocki work in harmony crating herbal products to help heal folks, animals, and Mother Earth. Using only organically grown, heart tended herbs, their products gently assist personal health through the phases of life. Created in small batches, infused with heart and spirit, Bear Mountain Herbs energetically resonate with those on a healing path.
Helene and Stash have many years of professional nursing and years of herb related work and study between them. They have spent their lives caring for and nurturing the people, animals, birds an d plants of Mother Earth. They share their mountain home with black bear, deer, turkeys, grouse, many birds and the occasional bobcat and coyote.
Providing loving energy at their sanctuary are 2 Springer Spaniels, Emily and Rachael, and an orange tabby, PIA (beloved) jitty.
Helene left this world unexpectedly in May of 2021. She is remembered for her significant and many contributions to the Artisan Center dearly missed by all of us
Dragonfly Dreams by Amanda
Amanda Putman grew up and graduated right here in Coudersport, PA. She is a very proud wife, mother, and grandmother.
Putman states she has always been attracted to the arts, and from a very young age, found that she could draw. As much as she wanted to pursue that, becoming a mother and wife came first. Now that she is older, she is finding herself drawn to the arts again, and subsequently became a Potter County Artisan
Amanda has no formal education or training in drawing, painting, or any art. Completely self-taught, she learns something new on a daily basis. Painting is her most recent passion, and according to her family, it’s in her DNA.
Her biggest passion, however, is to make dreamcatchers. She loves to take something old and discarded, and turn it into something beautiful! She uses anything from antlers and rocks, to lace and flowers.
She has started her own business recently, named “Dragonfly Dreams by Amanda”, and truly hopes that others find as much beauty in her work as she does!
Amanda Putman grew up and graduated right here in Coudersport, PA. She is a very proud wife, mother, and grandmother.
Putman states she has always been attracted to the arts, and from a very young age, found that she could draw. As much as she wanted to pursue that, becoming a mother and wife came first. Now that she is older, she is finding herself drawn to the arts again, and subsequently became a Potter County Artisan
Amanda has no formal education or training in drawing, painting, or any art. Completely self-taught, she learns something new on a daily basis. Painting is her most recent passion, and according to her family, it’s in her DNA.
Her biggest passion, however, is to make dreamcatchers. She loves to take something old and discarded, and turn it into something beautiful! She uses anything from antlers and rocks, to lace and flowers.
She has started her own business recently, named “Dragonfly Dreams by Amanda”, and truly hopes that others find as much beauty in her work as she does!
Pam Ruane, MHS, PA-C, Ph-D
Writer
Pam Ruane is an Assistant Professor for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Physician Assistant Program. She lives in rural Potter County, PA with her husband, their sons, and a passel of finned, feathered, and furred family members. She has earned a M.S. in Health Science, Physician Assistant Studies as well as a Ph.D. in Natural Health and Naturopathy with a focus in herbal medicine. Pam is an Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and also works part-time as a Hospitalist with post-acute care, long term care, and palliative care patients. In the past, she has worked with clients as a naturopath and herbalist in Ellicott City, MD and has spent time as a clinician in pediatrics and family practice in the suburbs of Washington DC as well as South New Jersey. In her spare time, Pam writes a column titled “Mortar & Pestle” for the quarterly holistic health magazine Therapeutic Thymes, enjoys teaching adults and children about native herbs, and loves to grow medicinal herbs and wild craft sustainable native species.
Writer
Pam Ruane is an Assistant Professor for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Physician Assistant Program. She lives in rural Potter County, PA with her husband, their sons, and a passel of finned, feathered, and furred family members. She has earned a M.S. in Health Science, Physician Assistant Studies as well as a Ph.D. in Natural Health and Naturopathy with a focus in herbal medicine. Pam is an Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and also works part-time as a Hospitalist with post-acute care, long term care, and palliative care patients. In the past, she has worked with clients as a naturopath and herbalist in Ellicott City, MD and has spent time as a clinician in pediatrics and family practice in the suburbs of Washington DC as well as South New Jersey. In her spare time, Pam writes a column titled “Mortar & Pestle” for the quarterly holistic health magazine Therapeutic Thymes, enjoys teaching adults and children about native herbs, and loves to grow medicinal herbs and wild craft sustainable native species.
Steve Quelet
Musician
Steve is a singer-songwriter who hails from the Philadelphia area, and has become a favorite entertainer, locally. We love having Steve as a member, because when he plays at our open houses and events, we know we are in for a treat. He is shown here with Anne Acker, who also frequently performs here at the Center.
Two of Steve's CDs are currently available at the Artisan Center.
Musician
Steve is a singer-songwriter who hails from the Philadelphia area, and has become a favorite entertainer, locally. We love having Steve as a member, because when he plays at our open houses and events, we know we are in for a treat. He is shown here with Anne Acker, who also frequently performs here at the Center.
Two of Steve's CDs are currently available at the Artisan Center.
Catherine Snyder
Creations by Catherine
Catherine Snyder has done many things, but her current love is basket-making. A retired math and psychology lecturer, she enjoys employing insights from her college geometry class for designers when creating new basket designs. Most of her baskets are one-of-a-kind creations, while a few are tried and proven classics. Any of her baskets stands alone as a piece of functional art, but many can be combined into "families" to enhance flow about a home of office.
Thinking outside the box, whether rearing four children, homesteading, creating music, or teaching, she finds self-actualization in basket-making. With a throughly furnished wood shop at her disposal, the possibilities are endless. Her husband, Paul, designed and created her display platforms.
Catherine looks forward to conversing with basket and craft enthusiasts, as well as teaching classes in basket weaving and unit origami. One is never too old to find joy in creating functional art.
Creations by Catherine
Catherine Snyder has done many things, but her current love is basket-making. A retired math and psychology lecturer, she enjoys employing insights from her college geometry class for designers when creating new basket designs. Most of her baskets are one-of-a-kind creations, while a few are tried and proven classics. Any of her baskets stands alone as a piece of functional art, but many can be combined into "families" to enhance flow about a home of office.
Thinking outside the box, whether rearing four children, homesteading, creating music, or teaching, she finds self-actualization in basket-making. With a throughly furnished wood shop at her disposal, the possibilities are endless. Her husband, Paul, designed and created her display platforms.
Catherine looks forward to conversing with basket and craft enthusiasts, as well as teaching classes in basket weaving and unit origami. One is never too old to find joy in creating functional art.
Laurie Shear
L. Shear Fine Art
Laurie's art depicts the natural world of Potter County and rural Pennsylvania. Finding the woods to be a refuge ad place of contentment since she was a child, she tries to convey that peace, so others feel it too. Her work is realistic, and consists of landscapes, the woods, birds, wildlife and flowers, in a variety of mediums, including oils, watercolors, pastels and pen and ink.
As a young girl, her mother often had her easel set up in the kitchen, so art became a natural thing for Laurie to do. She has always painted, and majored in art history in college. She was also able to take several studio course. She went on to be a librarian, continuing to paint, but struggled to find the time. Now, as a retiree, she is pursuing art as a second career.
Laurie has won many awards for her art on a local level, and participated in juried regional exhibits. She has also be represented in galleries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Alexandria, Virginia.The most important component of her art, is the joy it gives her to show the beauty of her native Potter County to family, friends and neighbors, and those not lucky enough to live here.
L. Shear Fine Art
Laurie's art depicts the natural world of Potter County and rural Pennsylvania. Finding the woods to be a refuge ad place of contentment since she was a child, she tries to convey that peace, so others feel it too. Her work is realistic, and consists of landscapes, the woods, birds, wildlife and flowers, in a variety of mediums, including oils, watercolors, pastels and pen and ink.
As a young girl, her mother often had her easel set up in the kitchen, so art became a natural thing for Laurie to do. She has always painted, and majored in art history in college. She was also able to take several studio course. She went on to be a librarian, continuing to paint, but struggled to find the time. Now, as a retiree, she is pursuing art as a second career.
Laurie has won many awards for her art on a local level, and participated in juried regional exhibits. She has also be represented in galleries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Alexandria, Virginia.The most important component of her art, is the joy it gives her to show the beauty of her native Potter County to family, friends and neighbors, and those not lucky enough to live here.
Linda Stroh
Daughter of Margaret Sutton The Judy Bolton books, written by Margaret Sutton, were a popular girls’ mystery series for many years. The first 4 volumes were published in 1932 by Grosset and Dunlap. The series continued until 1967 and consisted of 38 volumes. Each book was "based on something that actually happened" and many were also based on real life sites. More than 4 million copies were sold and the books are still popular among collectors such as the Phantom Friends. Fortunately, some volumes of the Judy Bolton mystery series are being published again by Applewood Books and Aeonian Press. Sadly, Margaret Sutton passed away on June 21, 2001. She was 98 years old. |
Lee Trayer
Golden Bear Creations
When Berks County native, Lee Trayer, was eight years old, her mother taught her to knit. She also learned sewing, embroidery, and several other needle arts, but it was the creation of colorful and unique garments out of a string and two "sticks" that fascinated her.
Knitting was lee's way to relax during college. While she later knitted for her children and other family members, with full time employment, she could knit only occasionally. Then 15 years ago, watching a co-worker make a pair of socks, her passion for knitting was sparked once again.
As a Potter County fiber artist, Lee enjoys experimenting with colors and different types of yarns, especially natural fibers. Her work is inspired by the beauty of nature and the fabulous mélange of colors that permeates Potter County's ever-changing seasons.
Recently, Lee added painting to her artistic repertoire. Her work with acrylics on small metal boxes is mostly folk and nature inspired.
Lee is active in the community as a substitute teacher, member of the Potter County "Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug" advisory board, and tutors inmates at a local prison to help them prepare for their GED. She also helped establish a knitting, crocheting and "other hand work" group at the local library.
Lee enjoys being part of an artisan group that promotes the allure of nature. She believes that the Artisan Center is the perfect venue for expressing and representing Potter County's unique beauty.
Golden Bear Creations
When Berks County native, Lee Trayer, was eight years old, her mother taught her to knit. She also learned sewing, embroidery, and several other needle arts, but it was the creation of colorful and unique garments out of a string and two "sticks" that fascinated her.
Knitting was lee's way to relax during college. While she later knitted for her children and other family members, with full time employment, she could knit only occasionally. Then 15 years ago, watching a co-worker make a pair of socks, her passion for knitting was sparked once again.
As a Potter County fiber artist, Lee enjoys experimenting with colors and different types of yarns, especially natural fibers. Her work is inspired by the beauty of nature and the fabulous mélange of colors that permeates Potter County's ever-changing seasons.
Recently, Lee added painting to her artistic repertoire. Her work with acrylics on small metal boxes is mostly folk and nature inspired.
Lee is active in the community as a substitute teacher, member of the Potter County "Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug" advisory board, and tutors inmates at a local prison to help them prepare for their GED. She also helped establish a knitting, crocheting and "other hand work" group at the local library.
Lee enjoys being part of an artisan group that promotes the allure of nature. She believes that the Artisan Center is the perfect venue for expressing and representing Potter County's unique beauty.
Curt Weinhold
Curt Weinhold Photo
A love of the outdoors and a passion for photography combine for Curt's interpretation of the Pa Wilds as seen through his eyes, whether starry nights at Cherry Springs State Park, brilliant autumn days at Pa Grand Canyon or wildflower close-ups.
Though living in Coudersport where he raised two sons with wife Penny, Lancaster County was home for the first 27 years of his life.
Curt has been a juried artisan with the Pennsylvania Wilds since 2008 and received a Champion of the Wilds award in 2011 for contributions of time and photos to local and regional organizations. For 2013, he was the recipient of a Keystone Press Award.
Published in state and national magazines, his photographs can be found in several area galleries.
Curt travels to Arizona to Alaska to visit two sons, and many pictures later, north central Pa remains a favorite.
"Seeing the best of the outdoors in the USA only makes me appreciate what we have here in the Pa Wilds, which I chose to call home for the past 40 years," says Curt. "Here is a great diversity of wildlife, flora and landscapes. Thoreau said that 'in wildness is the preservation of the world'. I wish to add that viewing photographs of the Pa Wilds region illustrates the wildness remaining. Let the public be aware of what north central Pa. offers and people will come, appreciate and preserve. My fondest hope is that I can help accomplish this with pictures."
Photography is not about the camera, but about "being there" when weather, seasons and light culminate to allow one to capture a scene at its very best.
Curt Weinhold Photo
A love of the outdoors and a passion for photography combine for Curt's interpretation of the Pa Wilds as seen through his eyes, whether starry nights at Cherry Springs State Park, brilliant autumn days at Pa Grand Canyon or wildflower close-ups.
Though living in Coudersport where he raised two sons with wife Penny, Lancaster County was home for the first 27 years of his life.
Curt has been a juried artisan with the Pennsylvania Wilds since 2008 and received a Champion of the Wilds award in 2011 for contributions of time and photos to local and regional organizations. For 2013, he was the recipient of a Keystone Press Award.
Published in state and national magazines, his photographs can be found in several area galleries.
Curt travels to Arizona to Alaska to visit two sons, and many pictures later, north central Pa remains a favorite.
"Seeing the best of the outdoors in the USA only makes me appreciate what we have here in the Pa Wilds, which I chose to call home for the past 40 years," says Curt. "Here is a great diversity of wildlife, flora and landscapes. Thoreau said that 'in wildness is the preservation of the world'. I wish to add that viewing photographs of the Pa Wilds region illustrates the wildness remaining. Let the public be aware of what north central Pa. offers and people will come, appreciate and preserve. My fondest hope is that I can help accomplish this with pictures."
Photography is not about the camera, but about "being there" when weather, seasons and light culminate to allow one to capture a scene at its very best.
Danette Wightman
DRW Designs and 1 of a Kinds
Danette is a self-taught artist from the Genesee area. She started drawing and creating things in high school. Since then, she has worked with several mediums, creating many one-of-a-kind items over the years.
Currently, Danette's "craft of choice" is gourds, which has become her passion. Each one is its own piece, and Danette never copies any of her own work, giving each customer their very own piece of art. Her craft is growing and becoming more exciting to work with.
Danette's hope for her artwork is that everyone sees the time, love and passion she puts into each piece; and that they enjoy it and share it in their lives.
DRW Designs and 1 of a Kinds
Danette is a self-taught artist from the Genesee area. She started drawing and creating things in high school. Since then, she has worked with several mediums, creating many one-of-a-kind items over the years.
Currently, Danette's "craft of choice" is gourds, which has become her passion. Each one is its own piece, and Danette never copies any of her own work, giving each customer their very own piece of art. Her craft is growing and becoming more exciting to work with.
Danette's hope for her artwork is that everyone sees the time, love and passion she puts into each piece; and that they enjoy it and share it in their lives.
