The Signature of Excellence

The League of NH Craftsmen celebrates the “spirit of the maker” by encouraging and promoting the creation, use and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional hand craft. The League represents the signature of excellence in fine craft, through the work of its juried members, and its rigorous standards for self expression, vision, and quality craftsmanship.

Spirit of the Maker Demonstrator Series

The League of NH Craftsmen recognizes and honors its juried members who, by demonstrating their craft, educate and inspire members of the community. Our craftsmen will be demonstrating in each retail gallery. Follow the schedule and be a part of this exciting program by attending the demonstrations, meeting the craftsmen, and seeing how fine crafts are made. Check each retail gallery webpage for times.

2011 Demonstrators

November 5, 2011 Naomi Lindenfeld: Pottery	Hanover Retail Gallery

November 12, 2011 Linda Sten: Pottery	Nashua Retail Gallery

December 3, 2011 Walker Boyle: Metal (annual ornament)	Meredith Retail Gallery

Thank you to our previous Spirit of the Maker Demonstrators

Lynn Adams, Enameled Jewelry

Art Anderson, Wood Carving

Judith Copeland, Glass
Jack Dokus, Metal
Sharon Dugan, Baskets
Deb Fairchild, Beaded Jewelry
Elaine Fuller, Clay
Victor Joos, Rug Hooking

Sandy Luckury, Braided Rugs

Ritvaliisa Ojanen, Bead Weaving

Michele O'Neil Kincaid, Fiber
Hethre Larivee, Glass Framework
Micheline, Gourds

Carrie Cahill Mulligan, Knitting
Kathleen Peters, Felting
Tinka Pritchett, Scarves
Wen Redmond, Fabric Painting
Peggy Roth, Annual Ornament
Paulette Werger, Metal

John Whiteside, Acoustic Guitar Making

Carolyn Wright, Felting

Learn more about our juried members and their signature of excellence

"My use of color and the geometric shapes of my braided rugs are my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Sandra Luckury

"Creating functional pieces with unique forms and textures is my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Linda Sten

"Building acoustic steel-string guitars that fit the player's hands, style, and soul is my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member John Whiteside

"Capturing a bird’s spirit and personality in our realistic carvings is my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Ira Frost

"Fiberart with exceptional quality & exquisite detailing is my mark of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Carrie Cahill Mulligan

“An ongoing debate between whimsy and elegance, the technical challenge of translating textile inspirations into glass, and a passion for deeply saturated color are my signatures of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Judy Copeland

“Heirloom ash splint basketry with grace and elegance is my signature of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Sharon Dugan

“Creating original jewelry pieces that are dynamic expressions of color and sculptural form is my signature of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Lauren Pollaro

“Contemporary design using bold form and color is my signature of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Mark White

“Graceful, functional work created with skill, care, and love is my signature of excellence”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Peter Bloch

“Layering different materials, textures and colors with a powerful narrative is my signature of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Luann Udell

“Paying close attention to the shapes and repetition of nature is my signature of excellence”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Kathleen Dustin

“Showcasing nature's beauty in glass is my signature of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Chris Sherwin

"My fluid, graceful patterns and decorating techniques are my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Paula Barry

“My distinctive combination of multiple abstract shapes and colors is my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Susan Pratt-Smith

"My use of color is my signature of excellence."
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Nathan Macomber

“Simple elegance for the body and the home is my signature of excellence.”
Click here to learn more about Juried Member Paulette Werger