Joe Morgan, owner of Northwood Gallery, is a woodworker in Essex, Vermont.

"I focus creating functional, pieces that will stand the test of time. I enjoy knowing that the products I create have a functional place in the every day lives of my customers, and the potential to be heirlooms in their own time. The things I make are meant to be used, loved, beaten up. I use natural and accessible finishes and avoid using stains, so every piece can be repaired or refinished with as much ease as possible. I also strongly embrace traditional practices and use hand tools and hand rubbed finish wherever possible.

Custom orders welcome!"

Steve Rosenblum is a woodworker and master inlay artist in Hyde Park, Vermont.

"I have had a passion for wood for as long as I can remember. Playing the cello at an early age, I loved the sound it gave. The grain, texture and colors found in different woods amaze me and inspire my imagination. The respect I have for the power, beauty and contribution trees make to our planet, drive my commitment to bringing the importance and beauty of wood alive in an artistic way.

Several themes influence my artwork. I am inspired by the designs of great cultures of the past; Egyptian, Pueblo, and Inca, and by the diversity of the human race which produced these cultures. I support conservation and the preservation of all nature's flora and fauna. I believe in recycling materials to create pieces of art that will last lifetimes. Thus, I create artistic keepsakes from people’s trees that have been downed by hurricanes, tornadoes, wind or termite damage. I also use segmentation and coring techniques to conserve valuable hardwoods while creating designs that emphasize the diversity of colors in nature. I recycle construction timbers and "found" wood from both urban and rural sites that would otherwise be thrown away. The incredibly varied shapes from nature intrigue me. Mathematical curves offer an infinite variety of forms. My art unifies these themes and offers timeless beauty.

Each piece is unique, a statement of my commitment to simplicity of design, good craftsmanship and respect for this extraordinary material. I hope that my work will be collected and appreciated as a reminder of the importance of art, and the trees from which it comes, in our lives."

Hauskaa Design is a Vermont-based, decorative company using classic shapes to house hip, fun design in upcycled materials. They use vintage shapes infused with fresh, contemporary, Nordic-inspired design to suit enlightened lifestyles. Attractive alone or in a collection, Hauskaa pieces work together in your own expressive combinations.

Treeline Terrains designs customizable wood-carvings of the mountains, lakes, and landscapes you love. Whether you are recalling your deepest powder day or missing your favorite landscape, we’ll help share your unique story.

Our process begins with locally sourced hardwood from A. Johnson Lumber in Bristol, Vermont. Nathaniel Klein planes and laminates cherry, maple, and walnut. Our mapmaker, Jacob Freedman applies his GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills to identify buildings, trails, and water bodies to highlight in our carvings. Alex Gemme operates CNC router to carve the landscape. The final product is hand-finished with linseed oil to protect and highlight the natural beauty in the hardwood grain.

“Our family has a heritage of woodworking here at Rockledge Farm. Four generations ago we operated a mail order business from the Farm, selling among other products produced, wood furniture. Today Rockledge Farm Woodworks is a small, family operated business. We are located on our 200 year old "hill farm", having converted barns for use as workshops, office, storage and Gallery .......and we still have some livestock on the farm!

Our work is either inspired by working to fulfill the needs and desires of our clients, or by the piece of wood itself in the case of the One-of-a-Kind pieces we create from unusual and distinctive "Live Edge" or figured woods. One of our barns is a storehouse of these rare pieces of wood, where they may sit for years, waiting for the moment when a piece "speaks" to us, when suddenly the proper use for that wood becomes apparent.

Rockledge Farm Woodworks also makes a number of accessories including Figured Hardwood Cutting/Serving Boards, Bowls and utensils, Jewelry Boxes, Game Boards and Tables, Bentwood Oval Ware, and many other items which may be seen at our Gallery, and in select galleries and stores around the nation.”