MEET THE ARTISTS
Artisan Alley is home to a vibrant collective of makers, dreamers, and storytellers. ​
Each artist brings their own unique craft, passion, and perspective —
from pottery and painting to woodworking, textiles, jewelry, and beyond.
Together, they transform our hidden alleyway into a treasure trove of creativity.
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Explore their stories below and discover the heart and hands behind every handmade piece.
A & A Cinnamon Creations
Mount Airy, North Carolina
A & A Cinnamon Creations specializes in all-natural, handmade pieces crafted with applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves. Each creation is thoughtfully made to bring warmth, nostalgia, and a cozy touch to any space.
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A & M Selfcare
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Luxury, handmade self-care for your everyday life. From rich body butters and lotions to irresistible perfumes, candles, and beard oils, we help you look good, feel good, and smell amazing. Thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and long-lasting scents. Treat yourself or someone you love.
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Facebook: AM Selfcare
Website: www.aandmselfcare.com
A Pane In My Glass
Clemmons, North Carolina
Tom Callahan
Creator of colorful stained glass work often using re-purposed glass items as a focal point. Many works have a three dimensional element that sets them apart from traditional flat glass panels.
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Adazir Designs
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Christina Rizada
I make durable, waterproof, origami jewelry using various materials.
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Facebook: Adazir Designs
Air & Spirit
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
At Air & Spirit, we love gemstones, and we're so excited to share our passion with fellow gemstone lovers. We believe in purposeful craftsmanship, designing each bracelet to align with your energy.
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Facebook: Air & Spirit
Instagram: @air.and.spirit
Amanda Goins Art
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Amanda Goins is a self-taught artist based in Mount Airy, who creates whimsical acrylic, watercolor, and ink artworks. Growing up in rural West Virginia she was immersed in nature, and began drawing at a very young age. The beautiful flora and fauna that inspired her then, have remained her main creative catalysts.
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Facebook: Amanda Goins Art
Instagram: @amandagoins_44 Website: amandagoinsart.wixsite.com
amusebeads
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Glenda Edwards
I make handmade glass beads (lampwork) and handmade jewelry as well as metal work, bead weaving, bead embroidery, and bead mosaic.
I am inspired by nature and am drawn to color combinations and geometric patterns.
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​Instagram: @amusebeads
Angelic Blooms
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Waynette
Handmade gentle colors and cozy details. My macrame’ angels and fuzzy wire flowers made to spark joy , and reminders of love and protection.​​
Art By Kaye
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Kaye Bishop McCann is a highly talented artist known for her expressive style and thoughtful attention to detail. Her work reflects a deep passion for creativity and craftsmanship, resulting in pieces that feel both inspired and timeless.
Asbury Solutions
Mount Airy, North Carolina
I make custom 3d-printed novelties and parts. I focus on practical, every day needs. This includes automotive parts, lawn and garden, retail displays, hunting, trinkets, ornaments, and more. I've worked with CAD and animation software most of my life, but my 3d-printing phase started with a small part for my wife's broken blender. It's great to be able to solve problems and produce time and money-saving products. As a craftsman, I am inspired by God who is the ultimate source of creativity.
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Website: asburysolutions.com
Barnwood Bliss Candle Co.
Dobson, North Carolina
Barnwood Bliss Candle Co. creates handcrafted candles and wax melts made with 100% coconut soy wax for a clean, cozy burn. What makes these candles special is the focus on non-toxic ingredients, balanced fragrances, and products that are safe for families and pets. Every pour is made with care to bring warmth, comfort, and a little bliss into any space.
Instagram & Facebook: @barnwoodblisscandleco
Website: www.barnwoodbliss.com
Benita’s Boutique
Mount Airy, North Carolina
I love all things fiber. I enjoy the camaraderie between fiber enthusiasts. There is a place in my heart for knitting, crocheting, and sewing. Whether I am teaching knitting or crocheting, the enthusiasm between students is awesome.​​
Brian Anderson
State Road, North Carolina
I retired 26 years ago and woodworking was one of many hobbies I pursued. My woodworking included many pieces of furniture and many other wooden craft projects. In 2012, I started turning a lot of bowls using many woods and laminating different woods in the same bowls. In most cases, a bowl design is created based on the way the various grains come out while turning. Very few bowls are the same.
Boards & Moore
Fancy Gap, Virginia
Several years ago we started with resin coasters. That developed into making charcuterie boards and filling the natural cracks with resin. From there we started making tables. I also enjoy sewing, quilting, and embroidery.
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Brenda Moore
Breeze Pottery
Mount Airy, North Carolina
My name is Bri Beasley, and I’m the ceramic artist behind Breeze Pottery. I create a wide range of pieces—often guided by wherever my inspiration takes me—but I especially enjoy making clay earrings, bowls, luminaries, and lamps. My work is heavily influenced by the ocean and coast, inspired by my upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina. Today, I live in Mount Airy, NC with my husband, our son, and our two pups, and I absolutely love calling it home.
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Facebook: Breeze Pottery
Instagram: @breezepottery
Chris Wishart
Fancy Gap, Virginia
I am a Chef by trade but always admired my mother’s painting and drew my inspiration from her style and work. I enjoy painting abstracts in both acrylic and oil with emphasis on colors from nature and gardens.
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Facebook: Chris Wishart
Instagram: @wishartchris2
Debbie Culler
Ararat, Virginia
My artwork is a humble attempt to illustrate-with much admiration -the beauty of God's Handiwork. Nature's complexity and intricacy are beyond our comprehension. His fields, skies, seasons with amazing colors, everywhere and everyday!!!
Designs by Donna
Cana, Virginia
I enjoy doing wood crafts, painting signs, making jewelry, and souvenir apparel, etc for Mayberry.
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Facebook: Designs by Donna
EDEN + ASH
Mount Airy, North Carolina
I’m Kelly, a North Carolina native and Mount Airy transplant, and the founder of Eden+Ash. Like many people, I started searching for natural remedies I could truly trust—products made without harsh chemicals or ingredients that didn’t feel right. That search eventually led me to create my own. Eden+Ash is built on simplicity, care, and the belief that wellness should be approachable and honest. I’m grateful to share what began as a personal journey with a growing community.
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Facebook: Eden + Ash
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Flaw’d Artistry
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mixed media with a focus on charcoal, Retired Veteran Army And Navy.
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Facebook: Tony Schramm
Flora Ridge Art Works
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Fur and Feathers From the Farm
Cluadville, Virginia
Nicole Reynolds
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Homesteading and living off the land. I love making handcrafted fur purses and guineas fowl and duck earrings.
GIDDY GALLERY BY JENNIFER SNOW
Florida
I love to create art that makes people feel things. I love playing with multi media and really pushing the boundaries of traditional art. I especially enjoy commissions and creating other people's views and visions. What can I create for you?
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Website: jennifer-snow.pixels.com
Hampton Holler Farm
Lowgap, North Carolina
We are a small family farm that raises dairy goats and other animals. We use the milk from our goats to make small batch artisan soaps. We strive to provide a quality product for our family, friends and community!
Facebook: Hampton Holler Farm
Instagram: @hamptonhollerfarm
Website: www.hamptonhollerfarm.com
Hand Forged Items/RICK SEAL
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Deciding that blacksmithing had always interested me and that my great great grandfather and great great great grandfather had also created unique items, I decided to create not only utilitarian objects but art also pleasing to the eye.
Facebook: Rick Seal
Handcrafted By Scott's Woodworks
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Danny Scott of Handcrafted by Scott’s Woodworks transforms raw lumber into one-of-a-kind creations full of warmth and character. With an eye for detail and a love for the craft, he builds pieces meant to be used and treasured. Honest wood. Honest work. Timeless results.
Izzy’s Wild Art
Claudville, Virginia
Izzy Beasley is inspired by nature, Spirit, women, and the sacred connection between the three. She believes that visual art is a medium that can reach experiences that can’t be defined by words. She uses her art to explore the spiritual nature of the human experience. Letting her art serve as a tangible reminder of that deep, dwelling place within us all.
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Facebook: Izzy Beasley
Janet Carosella Photography
Mount Airy, North Carolina
I’ve traveled across the U.S. and Europe, using my lens to connect with people and places—whether strange or serene. Every photograph is a chapter in my personal journal, reminding me that even in difficult times, beauty and meaning persist. Photography helps me move forward while honoring the past, and I hope that spirit comes through in every frame.
Joyce's Thread Art
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Specializing in hand-stitched embroidery, I bring texture, detail, and a love of slow craftsmanship to every piece.
John Falls Design
Fancy Gap, Virgina
John Falls started painting in his youth and enjoys landscapes and wildlife. His preferred medium is acrylics. He attended the Colorado Institute of Art and had a 25-year career as a graphic designer and art director. Having recently relocated to Virginia, John and his wife, Marilyn, have immersed themselves in nature. They cannot believe how lucky they are to be in such a beautiful place with such nice people. John has also illustrated a cookbook written by Grant Reid.
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Facebook: John Falls
Website: thegalleryhwc.org
Ketchum's Shop
Mount Airy, North Carolina
My name is Josue and I go by Sway, which is easier for most people. I enjoy creating mini 3" x 3" canvases with Pokemon on them. There's so many different kinds of Pokemon today and I enjoy sharing my paintings with both, the Pokemon and Art community. I enjoy meeting new people through my art and hearing their stories.
Kitch’N Stuff
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Lisa Blevins is the creator behind Kitch’N Stuff, a line of vibrant, bohemian-inspired “kitchen bling.” She transforms everyday kitchen utensils into colorful works of art using beads, wire, and her signature playful style. Designed to add joy and personality to the home, Lisa’s pieces make memorable gifts and delightful displays.​​
Mark Gibbs Studio
Winston Salem, North Carolina
I am a Winston-Salem based artist creating paintings using various mixed media techniques. My paintings are primarily portraits of old cars, as well as other modes of transportation. I use line and color to explore the juxtaposition between reality and memory. I am influenced by things that are old and forgotten; relics and antiques. My paintings are a depiction of those things lost to time, and a symbol of how they are remembered.
Melm's Top Shelf Pottery
Knoxville, Tennessee
I am Melissa Malone and growing up, I've always loved creating. After moving from Columbus, OH to Sevierville, TN in April of 2022, I got my home studio set up and started pottery full time in August of that year. My work is all created with function and finish in mind. All my materials are made in the USA, and at the finished stage, all pottery pieces are microwave, dishwasher, and food safe.
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Facebook: Melm's Top Shelf Pottery
Website: melmstopshelfpottery.com
Patty Blev Photography
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Hello! My Name is Patrick (Patty Blev) I am a local photographer that has always admired the natural beauty of Mount Airy, and is willing to reach the extra heights and lows to capture that beauty!
Facebook: Jon Patrick Blevins
Paintings by Cheryl
Mount Airy, North Carolina
For 27 years, Cheryl Tolbert nurtured young minds through her in-home daycare, where creativity was encouraged. Daily art time became a cornerstone of her teaching, as she inspired children to explore color and self-expression, all while quietly holding onto a dream of one day returning to her own canvas. That day has arrived. With her grandson now off to school, Cheryl has lovingly closed her daycare and embraced the next chapter of her life: full-time artist.
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Facebook: Paintings By Cheryl
Pendleton Artistry
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Becky is a passionate creator whose heart lies in the history and feminine tradition of the fiber arts. Using traditional methods to create timeless pieces feels like fostering a connection to all of the women who came before and sharing her work out into the world is an invitation to interweave your own story into the generational tapestry of fiber and femininity.
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Facebook: Pendleton Artistry
Instagram: @pendleton.artistry
Website: etsy.com/shop/PendletonArtistry
Rosie Bolin
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Rosie is a Mount Airy artist who chases joy in every piece. Some of her most endearing and whimsical paintings are of "Mayberry." She also enjoys painting still lifes and fantastical creatures.
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Facebook: Rosie Bolin - Artist
Roberta Raye
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Roberta Raye is an author, artist, and jewelry maker whose work reflects creativity, heart, and storytelling. A true beautiful soul, her pieces are inspired by connection, imagination, and the joy of making something meaningful.​
Ryan Bono
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Ryan Bono creates handcrafted pieces from natural wood, highlighting its unique textures and forms.
Repurposed with Love
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Annette Rogers of Repurposed with Love transforms vintage silverware into beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry and keepsakes. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted, giving forgotten treasures a new life and story to tell.
SHELLY KELLY
Port Richey, Florida
Hi, I’m Kelly and I create unique sea urchin and air plant art inspired by the beauty of nature. As a Tampa, FL native, I grew up near the water and have a deep love for all living things. My passion for travel and the natural world drives me to craft pieces that bring the serene energy of the ocean and vibrant life into your space.
Stitch and Snuggle
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Stitch and Snuggle Crochet And Art, a local Mount Airy NC small business established in 2021. With 20 years of combined experience we strive to create cute, snuggly, and custom creations for all ages one stitch at a time!
Facebook: Stitch and Snuggle
Stew ART
Lewisville, North Carolina
My passion for Mother Earth became the primary focus in my art process. Within the last ten years, I have been creating glass on glass mosaics through using old picture frames, vintage jewelry, bicycle gears and chains, scrap glass that I purchase from local glass artists, bottle glass and vintage cut glass. My goal is to make beautiful and unique artwork by repurposing as many items that I can.
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Facebook: Nancy's Paintings
Station 1978 Firehouse Peanuts
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Station 1978 Firehouse Peanuts of Mount Airy North Carolina is a First Responder owned business providing fresh roasted peanuts and all natural peanut butter. We were voted best new business in 2021 and have been nominated for Best Made in North Carolina in 2024 and 2025. We give back to the community by sponsoring educational programs for Fire and EMS services in Surry County.
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Facebook: Station 1978 Firehouse Peanuts
Staat’s Bakery
Dobson, North Carolina
The best granola on planet earth. Hand crafted, small batch, top shelf, with no additives, preservatives, or dyes.
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Facebook: Staat's Bakery
Website: staatsbakery.com
Sandy Gwyn Embroidery
Mount Airy, North Carolina
My embroidery business was created out of a love for craftsmanship and meaningful details. I believe that embroidery should be more than a decoration- it should tell a story. What sets my work apart is the personal attention to detail given to each order from font and thread selection to perfect placement and finish. Every piece is made to be cherished, not mass produced.​​
SoDandy
Greetings
Mount Airy, North Carolina
SoDandyGreetings is a charming handmade craft business specializing in unique greetings cards, notepad covers and our newest addition Blind Date With A Book. I have always loved sending cards to friends and family and wanted to add my own personal touches. I use high-quality paper and supplies and love spending hours in my craft room creating new and exciting items.​
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Facebook: So Dandy Greetings
T Rae Artpeace
Mount Airy, North Carolina
I am an abstract fluid artist. I create one of a kind fluid art & Mixed Media art in my home studio. I have found my passion & peace in the flow & freedom of Fluid art. I am inspired by nature & colors & shapes everywhere.
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Facebook: T Rae Artpeace
YouTube: T Rae Artpeace
Tip Tup Ewe
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Thanks to my neighbor, in 2022, I started my needle felting journey. I fell in love with the creative freedom and fuzzy texture! If I can imagine it, I'll attempt to needle felt it! Each piece is always one of a kind!
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Facebook: Tip Tup Ewe
Instagram: @tip.tup.ewe
The Hook Nook
Mount Airy, North Carolina
My name is Gitte Strauss. I was born and raised in Germany but have been in the United States for 43 years. I started crocheting to give me something to do during the evening hours. I make hats, scarves, fingerless gloves, headbands, shawls, blankets, tops, slippers, dishrags, bottle holders, and anything else I can find a pattern for. I also create some patterns on my own or modify existing patterns to serve a certain purpose. I often experiment with different yarns and color combinations to make every item unique. ​​
Turnwright Pens and More
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Linda Vaught
As a lifelong educator and graphic designer, I enjoy creating out of wood. I've been learning wood working for 3 years and especially enjoy interacting with fellow woodcrafters and the public.
V&L Candles
Ararat, Virginia
Dona Shelton hand-pours candles that bring warmth, light, and a touch of magic to any home.
Woodshop Mark Allen Design
Greensboro, North Carolina
I have been working in Woodwork for 50 years and I believe I have found a niche in small items like banks, night lights, 3D replica buildings of historical places, tic tac foe, and many other unique items that you will not find anywhere else.​
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Website: www.woodshopallendesign.com
