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Allegheny Treenware

Artist: Susan Jennings

Thornton, WV

etsy.com/shop/AlleghenyTreenware.com

My husband Stanley and I met in the coal mines of West Virginia. When the mine we worked at eventually closed, we were forced to pursue other means of income. Through trial and error, we eventually found our calling when customers took a liking to the treenware we crafted. Only West Virginia hardwoods are used in our production process. Every piece is hand shaped, making every utensil one of a kind. All of our products are finished with a mixture of mineral oil and raw linseed oil. We recommend occasionally oiling our utensils, simply rub down liberally with olive or mineral oil and let sit overnight.

Russ Riggle

Company: Possum Products LLC

Newcomerstown, OH

www.possumproductsllc.com

Russ makes fun wooden toys including airplanes, trucks and trains, that are made to be played with.

Jay Hostetler

Athens, OH

Hostetlerwoodstudio.com

As a boy, Hostetler would split his free time between exploring the dense Appalachian forest that surrounded his hometown of Athens, Ohio and at his father’s art studio. Inspired by the magnificence of his forest playground, he’d sit on the floor of the studio and paint and carve a series of trees out of the cypress wood his dad had delivered from Florida. His 45-year career in the guitar industry kept him tied to woodworking. It was at the tail end of that career that his wife suggested he turn some Christmas trees. Little did she know that taking her up on the suggestion would re-ignite his interest in sculpting trees that started at age 7.

Thomas Zano

Company: Windsor Works

Pomeroy, OH

Thomas began woodworking around 1978 as a hobby, in the 1980’s he began making Windsor chairs. He enjoys using highly “figured” woods of exceptional grain character and combinations of contrasting yet complimentary woods. In addition to boxes and vessels, he makes a variety of Windsor chairs, stools, tables and other furniture – future heirlooms built with attention to detail.

Michael West

Athens, OH

His product line includes, but is not limited to: artistic, natural edge and utility grade wood bowls, platters, cutting boards, salt & peppermills, treenware-rolling pins, spoons, spatulas, spurtles, and flippers. All wood used in creating his products is harvested from storm damaged trees or responsibly reclaimed logs. 

 

Mike Krall

Columbus, OH

Mike has a passion for different woods and loves to bring out their beautiful distinctions in his bowls and pens.