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2025 Artisans

Mixed Media
Kathy Hanson
Kathy Hanson has taught art for 40 years in New Hampshire and North Carolina. She specializes in mixed media, creating collages from batik and other interesting fabrics to express her subject matter. [email protected]
Photography
The IMAGE MILL
Greg Mills photographs North Carolina from the mountains to the sea, with a focus on the Outer Banks, especially Ocracoke Island. His studio, The IMAGE MILL, located in Raleigh, offers upscale archival photography for homes, offices, and gift giving. theimagemill.com
Metal
UpCycled SpokesMan
The UpCycled SpokesMan is a husband-and-wife team from Raleigh with a passion for repurposing stainless steel bicycle spokes and vintage silverware into one-of-a-kind jewelry and home décor. 919-624-6804
GardenArtWorks
GardenArtWorks creates garden art from copper, silver, and brass—sculptures, planters, feeders, and more. Approximately 40% of the materials are repurposed. Each piece is hand-wired and each leaf is hand-cut without cookie cutting, ensuring every creation is unique. 910-728-1022
Painting
Jamie Butler (and Ruby Shearon)
Jamie Butler creates abstract acrylic paintings inspired by nature, her small farm outside Raleigh, and frequent camping trips on Ocracoke. Repeated textures in sand, patterns on shells, moon cycles, and sea life often appear in her work. [email protected]
Elizabeth Aiken
Elizabeth is an artist originally from Georgia. Growing up spending summers on Ocracoke, she fell in love with painting the Outer Banks. Now based out of Washington, NC, she gives new life to old items with paint in addition to traditional paintings and drawings. elizabethaiken.com
Leather
Milestone Bag Co.
Since 2011, Julia has been mastering the art of leathercrafting and design. Her work is now featured in over 100 stores nationwide and internationally. In 2024, she opened a storefront in Saxapahaw and began offering leathercrafting classes. milestonebagco.com
Jewelry
Hazy Art
Hazy Art creates unique copper and silver jewelry. Inspired by the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Faye’s work reflects the rustic salty way of life. Many pieces use reclaimed and recycled materials, allowing natural patinas and textures to shine through in each unique creation.
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Joy Hannan Designs
Joy crafts whimsical mermaid-themed jewelry in precious metals and genuine gemstones. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind (handmade means she use a thin jeweler’s saw, a torch, and polishing wheel). They all have names! Whimsical, detailed and fun. Got fins? Etsy.com/shop/joyhannanmermaids
Made with Love OBX
Made with Love OBX is a mother-daughter duo creating memorable jewelry using natural elements such as tiny shells, local sand, and pressed flowers. Their most popular pieces contain local sand, offering a “piece” of the Outer Banks to carry with you always.
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Mary Maveline Originals
Miniature, original watercolor paintings are encased under glass and handcrafted with sterling silver, leather and natural gemstones into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. marymavelineoriginals.com
Crystal Blackmon
Making jewelry with organic expression is an extension of the true island vibe. Crystal collects seashells and makes molds that she casts into silver, copper and bronze. These pieces are then complimented with a variety of pearls and gemstones. facebook.com/crystal.blackmon.102
Annie Grimes Williams ~ Coppertide
A North Carolina native, Annie Grimes Williams creates one-of-a-kind wearable art jewelry inspired by nature, period design movements, and color. She uses traditional metalsmithing and enameling techniques with a bold contemporary organic style. She enjoys playing with organic vs geometric forms and creating unique and interesting color combinations. coppertide.net
Sandy Toes Jewelry
Lisa Rippingale was raised in Northern Virginia by an artist mother and engineer father. A graduate of VCU with a BFA, she is now based in Kill Devil Hills, NC, where she designs and creates unique, handcrafted, swirly jewelry accented with natural stones. sandytoesjewelry.com
Fiber Arts
Westwind Tie Dye
Westwind Tie Dye is a small-batch tie-dye artist who lovingly folds and dyes each item by hand to create unique wearable art. The artist travels the Southeast, selling at music festivals and art shows. [email protected]
Ruby Shearon (and Jamie Butler)
Ruby Shearon is a self-taught textile artist who enjoys upcycling thrifted clothing into something completely different. Lately, she has been making drawstring bags from old dresses, incorporating hand-dyed fabrics. [email protected]
Glass
Karen Casey Fused Glass Designs
Karen Casey creates fused glass vases, clocks, mirrors, tables, hair accessories, and jewelry using high-fire food-safe enamels, a glass saw, and a variety of materials. Her designs range from elegant to wild and are both creative and affordable. karencaseyfusedglass.com
Karen Jefferson
Karen Jefferson has been a stained-glass artist for over 30 years. Her mixed-media work incorporates glass, resin, shells, and clay, with nautical themes inspired by the ocean, harbor, and beach. [email protected]
Other
EVE Folk Beauty
EVE Folk Beauty creates handcrafted botanical skincare and seasonal offerings that honor nature’s cycles. Each small-batch product blends plant wisdom with intention, nourishing both skin and spirit. While most offerings focus on botanical care, she also curates a select collection of vintage treasures, adding unique earth inspired elements to the experience. evefolkbeauty.com
Milk Street Soap
Warning:  May be HABIT FORMING!! Big bubbles, shower blooming essential oil blends, and skin nurturing organic ingredients. They believe in making really good soap!  Eco smart and people loving! Born on Ocracoke Island, Milk Street works hard to be the favorite of the Outer Banks! milkstreetsoap.com
Leaf Peeper Tea & Artisan Wares
Leaf Peeper Tea & Artisan Wares launched at the Ocracoke Fig Festival in 2016 and maintains a plant-inspired theme in an eclectic product line that includes original tea blends made with organic, Fair Trade, homegrown, and/or wild-harvested ingredients; homemade sweet and savory goods; and miscellaneous locally themed crafts. LeafPeeper.xyz
Pottery
Millstone Pottery
Millstone Pottery specializes in functional and decorative designs that highlight natural themes. Each piece is handmade, unique, and one of a kind. The functional ceramics are dishwasher and microwave safe. Designs stem from an affection for the local Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, as well as the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. millstonepotteryva.com
Oak Trace Pottery
Christy Eubank has been a North Carolina potter for over 25 years. She enjoys the many directions clay can take her, and primarily creates functional pieces to be used and enjoyed every day. All items are microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe. [email protected]