Our mantle was created by Lee Walker, who built the front door and hanging
bed at the 2009 DIY Network Blog Cabin in the nearby Preserve at Little Pine.
bed at the 2009 DIY Network Blog Cabin in the nearby Preserve at Little Pine.
Local Craftsman
RiverDance has been blessed by the works of many local craftsman. Western North Carolina is
renowned for the richness of their creations. One of the groups that is driving the craft
renaissance here is "HandMade in America", (828) 252-0121 which focuses on community
development by encouraging the rich crafts heritage of the Appalachians'. HandMade publishes
a number of resources for those looking to get connected to the local crafts movement. There
are several of these that we have used in our wanderings, the first "Handcrafted Home
Furnishings & Design Elements" has been a great resource for us as we have been
furnishing RIverDance. Some of the descriptions about the artists who we have incorporated
into RiverDance came from that book. The second is a series on " The Craft Heritage Trails of
Western North Carolina" that lays out a number of day trips and studio tours.
RiverDance has been blessed by the works of many local craftsman. Western North Carolina is
renowned for the richness of their creations. One of the groups that is driving the craft
renaissance here is "HandMade in America", (828) 252-0121 which focuses on community
development by encouraging the rich crafts heritage of the Appalachians'. HandMade publishes
a number of resources for those looking to get connected to the local crafts movement. There
are several of these that we have used in our wanderings, the first "Handcrafted Home
Furnishings & Design Elements" has been a great resource for us as we have been
furnishing RIverDance. Some of the descriptions about the artists who we have incorporated
into RiverDance came from that book. The second is a series on " The Craft Heritage Trails of
Western North Carolina" that lays out a number of day trips and studio tours.
The tile work inset into Lee's mantle is the creation of Tzadi Turrou
From the Handmade book
Media: Clay
Specialty: Specializing in Arts & Crafts style tiles, but can accommodate any style. Selling
individual tiles as well as custom one-of-a-kind work for kitchens, fireplaces and bathrooms.
Galleries: Gallery of the Mountains, Asheville;
TRAC Gallery, Burnsville and Spruce Pine;
TRC Crafts, Highway 81 South, Celo;
The Arch, 1020 Merrimon, Asheville, NC;
Crimson Laurel, Bakersville, NC
Professional Affiliations: Toe River Arts Council, Toe River Crafts
Shows: Arts & Crafts Conference, Grove Park Inn, TRAC Studio Tours
305 Hickory Hill Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-675-4241
From the Handmade book
Media: Clay
Specialty: Specializing in Arts & Crafts style tiles, but can accommodate any style. Selling
individual tiles as well as custom one-of-a-kind work for kitchens, fireplaces and bathrooms.
Galleries: Gallery of the Mountains, Asheville;
TRAC Gallery, Burnsville and Spruce Pine;
TRC Crafts, Highway 81 South, Celo;
The Arch, 1020 Merrimon, Asheville, NC;
Crimson Laurel, Bakersville, NC
Professional Affiliations: Toe River Arts Council, Toe River Crafts
Shows: Arts & Crafts Conference, Grove Park Inn, TRAC Studio Tours
305 Hickory Hill Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-675-4241
Another example of Tzadi's work at RiverDance.
A Set of Bar Chairs created by Madison County resident Tom Donahey.
From the Handmade book, "In a one-man shop, Tom Donahey make adult
and child-sized chairs, rockers and stools from native Western North
Carolina wood (usually red oak). His pieces can be used at table, counters
or bars. Seat options are fiber rush, Shaker tape, of hickory bark. He also
make scale-model chairs that are sculptural works of art, suitable for
mantel, desktop, shelf or small table. Donaheys furntiture is funtional,
durable and comfortable. The design is timeless."
From the Handmade book, "In a one-man shop, Tom Donahey make adult
and child-sized chairs, rockers and stools from native Western North
Carolina wood (usually red oak). His pieces can be used at table, counters
or bars. Seat options are fiber rush, Shaker tape, of hickory bark. He also
make scale-model chairs that are sculptural works of art, suitable for
mantel, desktop, shelf or small table. Donaheys furntiture is funtional,
durable and comfortable. The design is timeless."
Twig table in the Great Room created by Todd Barrow at Fiddlestix Gallery
in Mars Hill NC.
"I design and create one of a kind elegant rustic art including beds, lamps,
mirrors, sideboards and most requests. The best description would be
Appalachia meets Adirondack. I use White Birch, Poplar, White Pine and
other natural materials, as well as and imported and natural shed antlers to
create unique art in the Great Camp tradition. ", Todd Barrow .
in Mars Hill NC.
"I design and create one of a kind elegant rustic art including beds, lamps,
mirrors, sideboards and most requests. The best description would be
Appalachia meets Adirondack. I use White Birch, Poplar, White Pine and
other natural materials, as well as and imported and natural shed antlers to
create unique art in the Great Camp tradition. ", Todd Barrow .
A gorgeous piece by Desmond Suarez of Sabbathday Woods (828)
235-9444, in Canton, NC. We found the piece at a very charming gallery,
Twigs and Leaves in Waynesville, NC.
From the Handmade book, "Desmond Suarez, a second-generation
furniture-maker and designer, hand selects Appalachian hardwoods and
uses traditional joinery with fine hand-rubbed finishes. He makes furniture
from his own original designs that are inspired b the Shakers and the Arts
and Crafts movement. His heirloom-quality pieces are clean and light in
design and include bedroom and dining room furnishings, occasional
tables, vanities, office furniture, clocks, mirrors, and more. His pieces are
sold under the name Sabbath-Day Woods."
235-9444, in Canton, NC. We found the piece at a very charming gallery,
Twigs and Leaves in Waynesville, NC.
From the Handmade book, "Desmond Suarez, a second-generation
furniture-maker and designer, hand selects Appalachian hardwoods and
uses traditional joinery with fine hand-rubbed finishes. He makes furniture
from his own original designs that are inspired b the Shakers and the Arts
and Crafts movement. His heirloom-quality pieces are clean and light in
design and include bedroom and dining room furnishings, occasional
tables, vanities, office furniture, clocks, mirrors, and more. His pieces are
sold under the name Sabbath-Day Woods."
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