Come, explore, and find the artist you’ve been looking for!

 The Artisan Directory vision

  • To be a valued resource for project managers to find makers. 

  • To create collaborative opportunities between artists. 

  • To inspire viewers to explore, exercise, and grow in their creative giftings. 

  • To be a resource for young artists to find help and apprenticeship opportunities.

Inquiries regarding this site and directory can be sent to Kris Connors at writecwc@gmail.com

Woodworking

Furniture Makers

Blake Loree – Sign up for classes!

Waco, TX

(254) 230-6336

blakeloree@gmail.com

http://www.blakeloree.com

Instagram.com/blakeloree_/

 

Miciah Connors

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

 

Craftstead Furniture – Custom Furniture and
Antique Restoration

Waco, TX

(254) 262-6554

Email – info@craftsteadfurniture.com
Site – CraftsteadFurniture.com
Instagram – CraftsteadFurniture

 

Mark Borman

Waco, TX

(254) 855-2728

Email – mark@homesteadheritagefurniture.com
Site – Homesteadheritagefurniture.com
Mark’s Gallery

 

Anz Craft

Waco, TX

(254) 366-2654

Email – timothybanz@gmail.com

 

Philip Lancaster – Furniture / Cabinets / Small Woodworking Items

Waco, TX

(254) 722-7923

Email – philip@homesteadfieldtrips.com

http://www.texascoffeetables.com

Phillip’s Gallery

 

Stan Beckworth – Commissioned custom designed, handmade furniture ( 40 years experience)
—Commissioned carvings
—Creative custom design drawings
—Hand-tool joinery woodworking teacher
—Home remodeling and design (local)

Waco, TX

(254) 315-0233

Email – beckworthhandworks@gmail.com

 

Richard Torres

Buda, TX

(512) 775-6030

Email – rtorres827@gmail.com

Furniture Restoration

David McCormick – (Chair caning repair, wicker, rush, splint, danish cord and shaker tape.) 
Nickelsville, VA
(276) 248-1782
mccormickcrafts@gmail.com
Instagram.com/mccormickcrafts

Craftstead Furniture – Custom Furniture and
Antique Restoration

Waco, TX

(254) 262-6554

Email – info@craftsteadfurniture.com
Site – CraftsteadFurniture.com
Instagram – CraftsteadFurniture

Instrument Makers/ Repairs

Ray Loree – Piano Tuning, Moving, Storage, Repair and Restoration (Acoustic and Digital)

Waco, TX

(254) 715-8436

Email – ray@homesteadpianos.com

Ray’s Site – homesteadpianos.com

Pyography (Wood Burning)

Joel Miller

La Valle, Wisconsin

(254) 723-7969

Email – davidholifield98@gmail.com

 

Miciah Connors

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

Wood Turners

Miciah Connors

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

Wood Crafts

Eric Stanton – Antler backscratchers, Cheese presses, Soap molds, Mesquite Charcuterie Boards,  Mesquite candle logs

Waco, Texas

(254) 548-3468

stantonek@gmail.com

Eric’s Gallery

Boat Builders

Miciah Connors

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

Custom Fine Woodworkers

Anz Craft

Waco, TX

(254) 366-2654

Email – timothybanz@gmail.com

 

Miciah Connors

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

 

Blake Loree

Waco, TX

(254) 230-6336

blakeloree@gmail.com

http://www.blakeloree.com

Instagram.com/blakeloree_/

 

Richard Torres

Buda, TX

(512) 775-6030

Email – rtorres827@gmail.com

 

Mark Borman – Custom woodworking and interior shutters

Waco, TX

(254) 855-2728

Email – mark@homesteadheritagefurniture.com
Custom Furniture Site
Mark’s Gallery
Custom Shutter Site

 

Mason Carlson – Woodworking

Waco, Texas

(254) 366-6586

Email – mpcarlson92@gmail.com

Toy Makers

Joseph Clarke

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544


joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com

Timber Craft – Timber Framers

Hearth Outdoors – Timber frame and cabin restoration.
New timber frame barks, trusses and cabins. Classes and timber kits.
Custom gazebos, pergola’s and timber outdoor spaces

Waco Tx

(254) 227-2002

Email – seth@heathoutdoors.com
Site – hearthoutdoors.com
Instagram – Hearthoutdoors

Metalworking

Welding/ Fabrication

John Luker – Metal art, Metal fabrication, Steel engineering

Nickelsville, VA

(276) 594-9777

Email – moccasinridgefarms@gmail.com

Jim Polich – Star Fence and Gate has been building fences for 29 years, so there is no fence project that we cannot accomplish. Over the years, we have expanded into general welding and structural welding, as well as general construction repairs and asphalt and concrete repairs. For the last 20 years, our specialty has been facility maintenance with Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.

Southwest Virginia and Central Texas

(512) 738-7827

Email – jim@starfenceandgate.com
www.starfenceandgate.com
Jim’s Instagram

Russell Carlson – Metal art, wrought iron, plasma cnc, handrails, staircases and custom fabrication

Deary, ID

(208) 669-3009

Email – russ.nwiron@gmail.com

Pewter Casting

Miciah Connors

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

Coppersmiths

Joe Quinones – Custom turned copper lamps

Waco, TX

(254) 717-0682

Email – joeq@loneslice.com
Joe’s Instagram
Joe’s Youtube
Joe’s Site – www.loneslice.com

Blacksmithing (Axe & Knife making)

Heritage Forge – Custom Knives, Pans, BBQ sets, Custom ironwork, Axes.

Waco, Tx

(254) 227-2002

Email – info@homesteadheritageforge.com
Site – homesteadheritageforge.com

Fiber Crafts

Weavers

Yohannah Klingensmith

La Valle, Wisconsin

(608) 610-8066

Email – linenworks25@gmail.com

Eileen Scollan – Knitter, weaver, spinner, crochet and embroidery.

Waco, TX

(254) 723-0714

Email – eileen.cottagecrafts@gmail.com

Seamstresses/ Tailors

Mary Luker

Nickelsville, VA,

(276) 594-6765

Email – Marylukersewing@gmail.com

Yohannah Klingensmith

La Valle, Wisconsin

(608) 610-8066

Email – linenworks25@gmail.com

Hanah Loree – Clothing alterations

Waco, TX

(254) 495-8323

Email – hanahloree@gmail.com
Site – clothingalterationsserviceswaco.com
Directions

Spinners

Gail Gardner – DIY Wool fiber spinning, dying, and knitting kits for sale. They can be made into something useful, such as a hat, fingerless mitts, no-show ankle socks, or a neck cozy.

Waco, TX

(254) 716-2710

Email – heritagefleece.51@gmail.com

www.HeritageFleece.com

Yohannah Klingensmith

La Valle, Wisconsin

(608) 610-8066

Email – linenworks25@gmail.com

Quilters

Needlecrafters

Rose Connors – Embroidery

Nickelsville, VA

(276) 594-6307

email – fernsandflowers@icloud.com
Rose’s Gallery Link

Carmen Casanas– Crocheting, knitting, crossstitch

Waco, TX

(860) 399-7817

Email – cleanheart1962@gmail.com

 

Eileen Scollan – Knitter, weaver, spinner, crochet and embroidery.

Waco, TX

(254) 723-0714

Email – eileen.cottagecrafts@gmail.com

 

Deborah Titus  – Crocheting and Knitting

Waco, TX

(518) 496-4161

debbiesmiles2014@gmail.com

Apple Photos

Broom Makers

Ernest J Garvin – Broom corn brooms

Waco, TX

(254) 366-2266

Email – ejggarvin@gmail.com

Painting

Canvases

Daniel Anz – Landscapes, commissions, and classes

Waco, Texas

(254) 722-8989

Email – daniel@evangellife.com
Daniel’s Instagram

 

David Holifield

La Valle, Wisconsin

(254) 723-7969

davidholifield98@gmail.com

 

Joel Miller – Acrylic Paintings

La Valle, Wisconsin

(254) 723-7969

Email – davidholifield98@gmail.com

 

Joshua Stewart – Cowboy/ranch art, Southwest landscapes.

Waco, TX

(254) 366-0671

Email – joshuastewartfineart@gmail.com

Joshua’s Site

 

Rachel Scarbrough – Fine Watercolor Paintings

Waco, TX

(254) 366-8966
Email – rachelpaintswatercolor@yahoo.com

Rachel paints watercolor – Facebook

Kelly Beckworth –

– Award-winning member of the Central Texas Watercolor Society
– Texas Bird series: 14 birds at present
– Commissioned watercolors, ink and wash architectural paintings, pet portraits, etc.
– Watercolor lessons

Waco, TX

(254) 495-5354

Email – beckworthhandworks@gmail.com

Murals

Joseph Clarke

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544


Email – joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com

 

Joshua Stewart – Cowboy/ranch art, Southwest landscapes.

Waco, TX

(254) 366-0671

Email – joshuastewartfineart@gmail.com

Joshua’s Site

Illustrators

Rose Connors – (Pen and Ink, and Watercolor)

Nickelsville, VA

(276) 594-6307

email – fernsandflowers@icloud.com
Rose’s Gallery Link

 

Pottery

Potters

Brazos Clay – Vases, dishes, mugs, custom pottery, slip casting and jigging

Waco, Tx

(254) 227-2002

Email – brazosclay@gmail.com
instagram (brazosclay)

 

Jennifer McCormick – Classes and custom work. 

Nickelsville, VA,

(276) 248-1587

Email – mccormickcrafts@gmail.com

 

David Holifield

La Valle, Wisconsin

(254) 723-7969

davidholifield98@gmail.com

 

Mason Carlson – Pottery

Waco, Texas

(254) 366-6586

Email – mpcarlson92@gmail.com

Sculpture

Kris Connors – Wood, Foam, Resin, Concrete, Bronze

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-0518

Email – writecwc@gmail.com

www.customwoodcarvings.com/

Kris’s Instagram

Kris’s Youtube

 

Custom Fabrication 

Joseph Clarke

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544


joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com

 

Doug Saylor – Concrete Stone Walls

Greycliff, MT

406-223-8932

Email – doug@designsmythe.com
DougSaylor.com

Dimensional Signs/ Carved Signs

Kris Connors – Wood and HDU

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-0518

Email – writecwc@gmail.com

www.customwoodcarvings.com/

Kris’s Instagram

Kris’s Youtube

 

Joel Miller – Hand-carved wood signs

La Valle, Wisconsin

(254) 723-7969

Email – davidholifield98@gmail.com

Reed Craft

Basket Making

Waco Woven Studio – Artisan basketry, from daily-use baskets like bread baskets, hampers or egg baskets, to one-of-a-kind wall art, unique pine needle baskets or custom antler baskets. We also sell DIY kits and teach classes. We can easily collaborate for special gift baskets.

Waco, TX

(254) 722-4640

Email – wacowovenstudio@gmail.com

www.homesteadbaskets.com

Chair Caning

David McCormick
Nickelsville, VA
(276) 248-1782
mccormickcrafts@gmail.com
Instagram.com/mccormickcrafts

 

Yohannah Klingensmith

La Valle, Wisconsin

(608) 610-8066

Email – linenworks25@gmail.com

 

Craftstead Furniture

Waco, TX

(254) 262-6554

Email – info@craftsteadfurniture.com
Site – CraftsteadFurniture.com
Instagram – CraftsteadFurniture

Kathy Klingensmith – Chair caning, chair seat weaving/restoration
Apprenticeship available

Waco, TX

(254) 844-7830

Email – back2baskets@gmail.com
Forgottencraftschaircaning.com

Mosaic

Mosaic Artists

Barn Quilts

Miciah Connors – Wooden Barn Quilts

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-6321

spicewoodhollow@gmail.com

instagram.com/spicewood_hollow

Leathercraft

Custom Fabricators

Dylan McMahan

Waco, Texas

(501) 622-9960

Email – dylanmcmahan222@gmail.com
Site – Heritageleathergoods.com
Instagram – HeritageLeather

 

Elijah Luker

Nickelsville, VA

(276) 594-0307

email – elijahl.mrl@gmail.com

Elijah’s Instagram

Elijah’s Facebook Page

Elijah’s Etsy Store

 

Joseph Clarke

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544

joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com

Digital Arts

Graphic Designers

Doug Saylor

Greycliff, MT

406-223-8932


Email – doug@designsmythe.com
DougSaylor.com

 

Rebekah Lee – Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator & Printed Products

Nickelsville, VA

276-690-5033

email – mossfyremedia@gmail.com
mossfyre.com
Rebekah’s Instagram

 

Millie Bailey – Photographer and Graphic Designer

Nickelsville, VA

(336) 264-9993

Email – milliefrancesphoto@gmail.com
Site – Bymilliefrances.com
Millie’s Instagram

Product/ Package Designers

Doug Saylor

Greycliff, MT

406-223-8932

Email – doug@designsmythe.com
DougSaylor.com

 

Robin Wilson –  Packaging and Sales

Waco, TX

(254) 715-4769

Email – robin@marinartisan.com

Robin’s Site

Web Designers

Doug Saylor

Greycliff, MT

406-223-8932

Email – doug@designsmythe.com
DougSaylor.com

 

Joseph Clarke

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544


joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com

 

Millie Bailey

Nickelsville, VA

(336) 264-9993

Email – milliefrancesphoto@gmail.com
Site – Bymilliefrances.com
Millie’s Instagram

3D Modelers

Videographers/ Media Production

John Ryan Lee – (Social Media Marketing)

Nickelsville, VA

276-690-8514

email – mossfyremedia@gmail.com
mossfyre.com
John Ryan’s Instagram

Joseph Clarke

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544


joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com

Photographers

John Ryan Lee 

Nickelsville, VA

276-690-8514

email – mossfyremedia@gmail.com
mossfyre.com
John Ryan’s Instagram

 

Millie Bailey – Wedding Photography

Nickelsville, VA

(336) 264-9993

Email – milliefrancesphoto@gmail.com
Site – Bymilliefrances.com
Millie’s Instagram

Candle Making

Candle Makers

Elizabeth Tittley — Crafting 100% pure beeswax candles with organic fiber wicks. We also offer make-your-own opportunities for groups.

Waco, TX

(254) 633-9250

Email – timothy@sustainlife.org

Elizabeth’s Gallery



Jody Connors – (Beeswax Candles)

Nickelsville, VA,

276-594-0411

Email – connorsfamily97@gmail.com
Jody’s Gallery

Body Care

Soap Makers

Rainne Birdsong

Nickelsville, VA,

(817) 884-7348

Email – birdsongrainne@gmail.com

 

DeAnne Davison – Goat milk bath & body care: Soap, Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body/Room Spray, Beard oil, Roll on perfume, Lip Butter, Candles, Natural Deodorant, Dish Soap

Waco, TX

(318) 542-3176

Email – southernsisterssoap@gmail.com
SouthernSistersSoap.com
Southern_sisters_soap • Instagram

Rachel Scarbrough – Skin care products formulation, crafting and packaging. 

Waco, TX

(254) 366-8966
Email – rachelpaintswatercolor@yahoo.com
www.LaVida-Pura.com

Robin Wilson – Natural Soap and Skincare Products and Design, Bath Inclusions, Artisan Foods Development, Craft Development, Packaging and Sales

Waco, TX

(254) 715-4769

Email – robin@marinartisan.com

Robin’s Site

 

 

Production Services

3D Printing

Joshua Van der velde – 3D Printing

Waco, Texas

(254) 717-9140

Email – joshuajames1707@gmail.com

Joshua’s Gallery

 

Laser Engraving

Prism Laser Engraving – Custom engraving on leather, wood, steel, glass, plexi, stainless and more.

Waco, Texas

(254) 304-9298

Email – info@prismlaserengraving.com
Site – prismlaserengraving.com

 

Mason Carlson – Laser Engraving

Waco, Texas

(254) 366-6586

Email – mpcarlson92@gmail.com

Plasma CNC

Russell Carlson – Metal art, wrought iron, plasma cnc, handrails, staircases and custom fabrication

Deary, ID

(208) 669-3009

Email – russ.nwiron@gmail.com

CNC Routing

Kris Connors – Sign Making

Nickelsville, VA,

276-690-0518

Email – writecwc@gmail.com

www.customwoodcarvings.com/

Kris’s Instagram

Kris’s Youtube

 

Joe Quinones – Sign Making

Waco, TX

(254) 717-0682

Email – joeq@loneslice.com
Joe’s Instagram
Joe’s Youtube
Joe’s Site – www.loneslice.com

Literary Arts

Writers

Michael McGinnis – Writing: journalism, social media, blogging, marketing communications, fiction, poetry

Waco, TX

(979) 574-6426

Email – michael.d.mcginnis@gmail.com

Michael’s Portfolio

 

Joseph Clarke – Author

Nickelsville, VA

(254) 230-7544


Email – joseph.milestonetoys@gmail.com

Joseph on Facebook

www.sculpture-signs.com