Charleston Farmer's Market, Charleston, S.C.
It's a good day simply not having to set an alarm clock. I always wake up before the alarm goes off but love, love, love not having to leap out of my warm nest.
The Farmer's Market is still in full swing and when I walked through this morning Ashley Harwood was turning the tiniest little pieces of wood on a lathe and making delicate ornaments with sea urchins. I asked how many she broke and she looked as if I had asked an odd question. Heck, I'd be snapping them off left and right and using them for fancy toothpicks. I guess that is why I am not a wood artist and she is.
They are beautiful aren't they? She makes bowls and other artwork as well and was recently featured in the Post & Courier.
Go visit at: turningnative.com
Those are beautiful. The woodwork appears to be very delicate. I would be breaking them too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it requires a very steady hand. Her final products are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey really are beautiful aren't they? If I wasn't saving all my money for something important I would have bought one.
ReplyDeleteAhh I did recognise sea urchins.. they are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteI took a wood turning class a few years back. Using the lathe to make bigger objects is very difficult - cannot imagine how she does this. So wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI visited Charleston this past April and absolutely loved it there! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteGot to head down your way and pick up an item for my sister-in-law. She wants one of the Sweet Grass baskets and I promised I would send her one this year.
ReplyDeleteI changed some settings on my computer...this is a test!
ReplyDeleteAh, it worked...not sure what I did but I could leave a comment this time. I wanted to say that I have seen this amazing young woman work at the Farmer's Market. Her work is awesome. Her urchins are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI checked the link in hopes that I might be able to mail order one, but alas it appears she doesn't sell them that way. I think they are absolutely stunning and really want to own one.
ReplyDeleteChristian - Thank you! Isn't Charleston wonderful?
ReplyDeleteBeach Bum - let me get the contact info for one of the unit clerks at the hospital. She always gives me a real good deal on sweetgrass baskets. They are so expensive.
suzie - Good! Someone else said they had trouble leaving comments. Not sure why.
Beverly - Call her. I am sure she would be happy to mail you one.
Love them-so unique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, ornaments!! They have an antique quality about them. Brilliant idea. Happy creating.
ReplyDeleteFair Winds and Calm Seas,
Deborah Leon
www.mermaidspurseseaglass.com
Wow, those are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing!!!!!! So beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are, aren't they? So delicate.
ReplyDelete"Beverley": I live in Canada and I just ordered one, so I hope you see this message. They are the most beautiful ornaments I have seen yet and so different. Ashley really is a very talented young woman. I hope she does well. Am looking forward to visiting the market next May!
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