Mountain Arts District Artists

Maggi uses a variety of media to show the versatility of expression in the visual arts.

While the mediums Seth works with vary greatly, the majority of his work hinges on illustration and storytelling.

Felting Artist (wet felting) I was first introduced to felting in 1993 at an Augusta Heritage Center class with Beth Beede. It was love at first sight!

Scottie’s ceramics are made for everyday use in the home, office, kitchen and for the table.

The RCDA is the lead economic development organization for Randolph County. Our purpose is to promote, develop, and advance business prosperity and economic welfare in Randolph County, support existing business, and provide maximum opportunities for employment to our citizens. The RCDA also operates the WV Wood Technology Center which provides workforce development training, opportunities to entrepreneurs through affordable access to industrial equipment and incubation, and computer, woodworker, and safety training to private individuals and hobbyists. Find the RCDA at: 10 11th Street, Elkins, WV 26241 Contact RCDA at: 304-637-0803 or kris@randolphwv.com To learn more visit: randolphwv.com or wvwoodtech.com

Madalyn Humphrey was born and raised in Elkins, WV.  She is a D&E graduate and former VISTA worker. Madalyn is currently the Director of Elkins Main Street, where she uses her skills to build community and develop the downtown economy. Her passion has been dance, more specifically, Irish dancing, since she was a child.  Currently, she, along with Lori Goux, is a Dance Director for the Appalachian Ensemble. She also has been the choreographer for performances at the Old Brick Playhouse.

The purpose of the Mountain Weavers Guild is to: 1) promote friendship and understanding among its members, 2) assist members in the pursuit of spinning, weaving, dyeing, and basket making through education, discussion and programs, and 3) to share our crafts through demonstration in the community. If you are interested in fiber arts, we invite you to join the guild or to attend one of our programs. The guild meets the third Saturday in January, February, March, April, June, July, September, and November, with a Christmas gathering in December. You can find us demonstrating at the Augusta Heritage Festival in August and the Mountain State Forest Festival in October. You can also attend one of our classes, taught by experienced textile weavers and guild members, and learn the craft of weaving for yourself! To learn more about the guild, to see our program schedule and recent events like us on Face Book at Mountain Weavers Guild. The Mountain Weavers Guild is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of West Virginia.

This small independent business specializes in the restoration and sales of fine musical instruments including banjos, guitars, mandolins, and members of the violin family.

Each basket gives me the opportunity to do something totally different than the last project and the detail in each basket or tray brings me much joy.

Katy McClane has been drawing, painting, and playing flute since childhood. She has always drawn inspiration from both music and visual art.

Jewelry, Multi-Media, Hand Carved Antler

While the mediums Seth works with vary greatly, the majority of his work hinges on illustration and storytelling.

Realistic watercolor paintings and whimsical pottery

When Sarah is not teaching, or planning art lessons, she enjoys doing anything creative: painting, drawing, sewing, gardening, cooking, traveling, etc.

Kathryn is a juried Tamarack artist and a signature member of WV Watercolor Society.

Each basket gives me the opportunity to do something totally different than the last project and the detail in each basket or tray brings me much joy.

“Living slowly,foraging,cooking,canning,hunting and fishing our way through Appalachia.”