Art of Critter Ridge

We will be at Calico Arts and Crafts show March 18-19, 2023 in Moultrie, GA. I have some new gourd art for sale.

New gourd art pieces I just finished.

Join us at the Apple Blossom Festival May 7th and 8th. we will be doing blacksmith demonstrations all weekend.

Make plans NOW to joins us April 23 & 24 in Downtown Troy Alabama for TroyFest 2022!!

Adding basketry to the top of my gourds. The gourds are wood burnt with coloring.

Join us at the Pine Log Arts and Crafts Fair in Rydal GA this weekend, September 9-10. It is held on the grounds of the United Methodist Church camp. http://www.pinelogumc.com/special_events/craft_fair

Burnt Whisker Forge

Another collaboration with Gourd artist Judy Zeigler of Art of Critter Ridge.

Join us at "A Blooming Affair at Hamilton Gardens" on Lake Chatuge on April 29-30. There will be great arts and crafts. John and Lance will be demonstrating the blacksmithing. Judy has many new gourd art pieces, including night lights.

John and Lance will be teaching at John C. Campbell Folk School January 15-21, 2017. There are still a couple of openings in the class. Great opportunity for beginners and intermediate level students.

Burnt Whisker Forge

A great weekend so far at the Pine Log Arts and Crafts Show with Judy and John Zeigler of Art of Critter Ridge. We will be back tomorrow from 11-5.

Come join us at the Seafood Festival in Young Harris, Georgia, June 3-5. We will have 3 generation demonstration the blacksmithing. There will be outstanding artists and crafters, plenty of seafood, and great music. Visit the website for a list of vendors, entertainment, etc. www.northgeorgiahighlandsseafoodfestival.com.

John completed this custom chicken cooker. I am sure Mike will cook many great meals on his new smoker.

Mountin Gourd Gathering

Jody and I will be teaching at the Mountain Gourd Gathering. The gathering offers quality fellowship and great people that share their excitement and vast knowledge about gourds. Come join us.

www.mountaingourdgathering.weebly.com The sixth annual "Mountain Gourd Gathering" will be held in Cedar Mountain the third weekend (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) in August, and it is getting close. Make plans today to attend . Location...

Recently, finished this piece.

I have been coiling these new designs. I call them "Reflections"

Snowmen night lights. I'm making them to sell at the Holiday Fair at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, SC on December 3-5, 2015. Come check them out, as well as many hand forged iron pieces.

We had a great location on the corner of Fourth and Alexander Streets.

www.townscountyherald.net

Mason Mitcham, the staff writer for Towns county Herald, wrote a very nice article about our family. Check it out at http://www.townscountyherald.net/pdf/tch09-02-15Front1.pdf. The picture was taken at the Young Harris Art Fest last weekend. The article is continued on page 10A.

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Join us this weekend at the Heritage Festival just south of the square in Blairsville, GA.

John with his new toy. Just need to get the power to it.

John will be demonstrating the blacksmithing and Judy will be teaching 2 classes at the Mountain Gourd Gathering. Check out the website at http:mountaingourdgathering.weebly.com/ for more information and additional classes.

The ornaments will be available at the Young Harris Art Fest on August 29 & 30 in Young Harris, GA.

Come join us this weekend at the Butternut Creek Arts and
Crafts Festival at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA. It is a great venue under the trees and next to the creek.

We will be in the lodge at Unicoi State Park near Helen, Ga for the Woods and Water Craft Show. Come see us.

A family collaboration. The gourd lamp shade is by Judy, the base by Lance, and John made the dogwood finial on top.

Ferns and Butterflies

John going to the blacksmith shop for the day. He only fell once going down the hill.