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Artisans in The Litchfield Hills

What are the marks of a true artisan? Superior quality and hand craftsmanship; exceptional detailing and style; small-scale or individualized production; and…passion! Artisans design clothing, jewelry, furniture, pottery, and more with a skill and pride that elevate their custom creations to collector status. The Litchfield Hills abound with notable artisans of every kind – each with a personality all their own. Here are a few standouts (for a real treat, visit their studios and showrooms):

Ben Wolff Pottery in Goshen Ben Wolff Pottery in Goshen

Ben Wolff Pottery in Goshen

Following in the footsteps of his father, Guy Wolff, Ben has established himself as an accomplished artisan in his own right, creating handmade pottery for the home and garden using a wide selection of clays, glazes and finishes – each one on a potter’s wheel.

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DBO HOME in Sharon DBO HOME in Sharon

DBO HOME in Sharon

Dana Brandwein and Daniel Oats embrace the perfectly imperfect variations that subtly reveal the artists’ hands in ceramics, lighting and furniture, celebrating the tactile and aesthetic pleasures that come from filling your home with things that cultivate wellbeing.

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Dumais Made in Bantam Dumais Made in Bantam

Dumais Made in Bantam

Exceptional handmade lamps, furniture, objects, and accessories crafted with care, intended to live alongside you. Each piece reveals its story, reflecting the collective of individuals who made them – their interests, ideas, inspirations, and personalities.

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Greenwood Glass in Riverton Greenwood Glass in Riverton

Greenwood Glass in Riverton

Utilizing historical techniques to create products of expressive design, including stunning blown glass, finely crafted wood furniture, hand-forged iron, bronze, stainless steel fabrication, stone fireplaces, and more.

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Guy Wolff Pottery Guy Wolff Pottery

Guy Wolff Pottery in Bantam

Finding one’s way as a truthful craftsman in different projects and clays, searching to understand what makes old pots so vital, so alive, and so good. “Welcome to Wolff Pottery.”

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Ian Ingersoll in West Cornwall Ian Ingersoll in West Cornwall

Ian Ingersoll in West Cornwall

This contemporary guild of craftsmen designs and fabricates exceptional quality furniture, one piece at a time. Their intention is to take the process from what exists today and guide it to where it should be tomorrow, bringing the same joy to others that they experience in the making.

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Jane Herold Pottery in West Cornwall Jane Herold Pottery in West Cornwall

Jane Herold Pottery in West Cornwall

Serving up classic beauty with good dishes for good food, crafting custom dinnerware for chefs and individuals. Jane’s exquisite tableware can be found in restaurants throughout the country.

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Lauren Brinkers in Cornwall Lauren Brinkers in Cornwall

Lauren Brinkers in Cornwall

Hand-made, hand- painted footwear, leather goods & jewelry – works of art that move with you! Lauren’s shoes are crafted from buttery-soft leather, selected and sourced by the artist herself, and painted with eco-friendly dyes in limited-edition mixed palettes.

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Malikzada Pottery in New Milford Malikzada Pottery in New Milford

Malikzada Pottery in New Milford

Creating functional, decorative, elegant pottery glazed in hues that reflect the earth's rich, natural palette, inspired by ancient techniques, now expertly and lovingly realized by this seventh-generation Afghan master potter.

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Richard Heys Woodturning in Litchfield Richard Heys Woodturning in Litchfield

Richard Heys Woodturning in Litchfield

Creating one-of-a-kind wooden bowls, vases, lidded vessels, and sculptures that allow the wood to speak its history, revealing interesting or intriguing patterns of grain, color, density, and natural defects.

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Troy Brook Visions in Litchfield Troy Brook Visions in Litchfield

Troy Brook Visions in Litchfield

Exquisite custom handcrafted fine art furniture emphasizing pure forms and clean lines, allowing each tree to tell its own story, forged by the inspiration nature supplies

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Woodbury Blacksmith & Forge in Terryville Woodbury Blacksmith & Forge in Terryville

Woodbury Blacksmith & Forge in Terryville

Boasting 44 years of experience, Chris Bowman combines traditional techniques with modern innovation in forging, welding, architectural metalwork design, and custom hardware fabrication to create one-of-a-kind gates, railings, stairs, tables, chandeliers, fireplace screens, and accessories that elevate the beauty of any home.

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Woody Mosch Cabinetmakers in Bethlehem Woody Mosch Cabinetmakers in Bethlehem

Woody Mosch Cabinetmakers in Bethlehem

Exceptional handcrafted furniture and cabinetry in the traditional styles and construction techniques of 18th- and 19th-century cabinetmakers. Through his skillful use of hand tools, Woody has reproduced many antiques, creating furniture that convincingly replicates the look and feel of the originals.

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