Marie McConnell
I am a designer who enjoys recycling old things. I started using vintage silverplate flatware to create art in jewelry, (rings, earrings, bracelets), keyrings, Christmas ornaments, wind chimes and many other useful items. If you own silverplate (or silver) I can customize pieces to make a sentimental piece of jewelry to give to family members. I also make decorative cheeseplates, and use alcohol inks to create coasters, mini-landscapes, and jewelry. I am honored whenever someone appreciates my artwork and am proud to be a member of Round the Mountain.
Michael Gillman
I focus on building black powder accessories for the match shooter, re-enacter, black powder hunter and enthusiasts. I am currently making powder horns and powder measures per order. I have a small inventory on hand. I have the ability to make small, medium and large horns and mild wood working as well. Powder measures are made based on the amount of black powder grain you request it to hold. I was born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia. I am a 9th generation Southwest Virginian. My 7th great grandfather was the first superintendent of the lead mines in Fort Chiswell arriving in 1761 at the request of John Chiswell. I am also descended from premier gunmakers Jacob Shaffer and the Honaker family of Wythe and Pulaski Counties of the early to mid 1800s.
John Alexander
Raised in the mountains of Virginia when self-sufficiency was the norm, the Alexanders have been making traditional mountain brooms and poplar bark baskets for over 40 years. The brooms and baskets retain their functionality while at the same time reflecting the personalities of their makers. Our mission is to clean up the earth one sweep at a time.
Mitch Holt
I do wood turning and hand crafted wooden items - some custom made to order. Most items are designed to fulfill a need in your home.
Michele Tuell
Quilting; Together my mother Faye Thompson and I machine piece our quilt tops. She has a long arm quilting machine that she quilts our quilts on. We also make lap quilts at our church Chilhowie Christian Church for the patients at the cancer center at Johnston Memorial Hospital that are taking treatments. We are members of the Wolf Hills Quilt guild.
Daryl S Lee
Creating handbuilt furniture using mortise and tenon and dovetail joints. Lathe work includes lamp bases, honey dippers, and tops.