The crafters will be at Rockome creating from 10 until 6 every Wednesday thru Sunday, from May 7 thru September 30.  Stop by and see them at the crafter's hall, they are happy to answer questions.

Barbara Alberts, soap and wirework: Barbara uses the same recipes to make soap that her grandmother did.  Using spices and other natural ingredients, she can make a variety of fragrances.  It takes her around 3 hours to make a batch of soap on the open fire.  Some of our older visitors might remember their family making soap like this. See some examples of her work!  Barbara also does wirework art.  It’s an interesting craft that Barbara hopes to expand on this summer.  With wire she can make animal feeders, wine racks, mobiles and do custom work as well.

John Gettinger, glass artist: John has been working in glass for some 30 years.  He originally began in college and his interest has grown since then.  It takes him a good hour to do an average size piece.  Although glass blowing is the best know form of glass art, John uses many other processes too.  The glass he uses has to be heated in excess of 1000 degrees in order to soften it enough to work with it.

 

Thomas Makosky, wood carver: The process Tom uses is called chip carving.  He cuts decorative geometric shapes into the wood.  Tom has been carving for over 10 years.  It takes 3-4 hours for an average piece up to a week for the truly complex pieces.  Tom designs the decorations himself, making each piece unique. Learn More!

Tom Ward, coppersmith: When he was young Tom learned his trade from his father.  He still uses the tools his father purchased from a retired metal smith in 1942.  Tom enjoys hand making pieces from solid sheets of copper. Learn More!

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