Yankee Magazine Spotlights New England Artisans

The January-February 2019 issue of Yankee visits with gifted artisans in each New England state

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Jan 19, 2019, 11:00 ET

DUBLIN, N.H., Jan. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yankee magazine, the iconic publication covering the best of New England, spotlights 10 gifted artisans from across New England who are pushing boundaries as they transform classic materials — stone, metal, wood, clay, fabric — into truly singular work. For "The New Makers," featured in the January/February 2019 issue, Yankee home editor Annie Graves visited these creative New Englanders in their studios and reveals how they put a modern twist on time-honored techniques.

"New England has long been known for the enduring artistry of its craftspeople, and the artisans you'll meet in the pages of Yankee are proof that this heritage is in good (and very skilled) hands," said editor Mel Allen.

  •     Portland, ME / Forjstone Woodworking & Metal Fabrication: Forrest Stone creates custom wood and metal fixtures for breweries and restaurants around the state.
  •     Winterport, ME / Addie Peet Design: Addie Peet is keeping alive the traditional art of painted floorcloths with contemporary painted designs.
  •     Eddington, ME / Jeremy Frey Baskets: Hailing from seven generations of Passamaquoddy basketmakers, Jeremy Frey is famed for weaving award-winning intricate ash baskets.
  •     Woodstock, VT / Farmhouse Pottery: James and Zoe Zilian use clay mined in Sheffield, MA, to spin the pottery and dinnerware that have gained a following among high-end chefs and celebrities.
  •     Shelburne, VT / Orchard Steel: Bladesmith Moriah Cowles has been forging knives since 2009, pairing expertly crafted blades with elegant handles of black walnut, cherry, mahogany and other carefully chosen woods.
  •     Lowell, MA / John Francis Designs: Woodworker John Welch is known for clean, unfussy designs—spoons, serving boards, etc.—and custom pieces that draw chefs and stylists.
  •     Pawtucket, RI / Tanya Monique Jewelry: Tanya Monique Crane uses metalsmithing, enameling, and other skills to create designs that are a dramatic synthesis of sculpture and jewelry infused with history.
  •     Pawtucket, RI / Balanced Design: Textile designer Melinda Cox specializes in fabrics made from eco-friendly materials and featuring bold patterns inspired by the likes of Calder and Rothko.
  •     Littleton, NH / Linny Kenney Leather: From rugged knife rolls to Japanese design–influenced aprons to bags trimmed with Peruvian cintas, Linny Kenney crafts leather goods inspired by her travels.
  •     Bridgeport, CT / Ruben Marroquin Art & Weaving: Ruben Marroquin's sculptural, 3-D woven artworks are a mix of craft and artistry that captures the imagination.

To read the story, please visit: https://newengland.com/today/living/new-england-artisans

SOURCE Yankee Magazine