Type of Work: Artisans

Artist Louisa Wright teaching an art class in Long Lake

Louisa Austin Wright, 58, a mixed media artist and instructor with a shop/gallery/workspace in Long Lake, teaching class. 2016. Long Lake, NY. Photo courtesy of Louisa Austin Wright. Listen to the clip for Louisa on the market for art, how family and nature influence her work.

Wayne Lincoln restoring a player piano in Lisbon

Wayne Lincoln restoring a player piano in Lisbon

Wayne Lincoln examining a player piano in the Lisbon Historical Society’s museum. Wayne has been repairing player pianos for over forty years in the Saint Lawrence County area and beyond. Photo taken by Amy Feiereisel in 2017. For the full story on Wayne Lincoln and his mission to save old instruments, check out the full […]

Metalworking from Winged Camel Metalworks in Pierrepont

MaryAnn Spavins-Owen in her shop, Winged Camel Metalworks. She and her husband, John Malcolm Owen, have been making metal pieces and sculptures for over forty years from their home studios. Pierrepont, NY. Photo taken by Amy Feiereisel in 2017. For more on Winged Camel Metalworks, read the full story here.

Beekeeper Works on Hive Boxes near Bucks Bridge

Beekeeper Works on Hive Boxes near Bucks Bridge

In preparation for the spring nectar flow, beekeeper Mark Berninghausen works on hive boxes on Route 310 near Bucks Bridge. 2018. Bucks Bridge in Saint Lawrence County, NY. Photo taken by Christopher Lenney of the Watertown Times. Photo submitted by Mark Berninghausen.

Martin Bregg puts apples into a grinder in Norfolk

Martin Bregg puts apples into a grinder in Norfolk

Martin Bregg puts apples into a grinder in Norfolk. This is a stage in the process of making apple cider, which he sells locally. Photo by Amy Feiereisel. 2017. Norfolk, NY. Check out our story on the cider business here.

Employees in front of Sunfeather Soaps in Parishville

Employees in front of Sunfeather Soaps in Parishville

Employees of Sunfeather Soaps in front of the sign at their Route 72 location near the village of Parishville. Founder Sandy Maine is third from right. Parishville, NY. Check out our story on Sandy on her soap business.

Sandy Maine and Sunfeather Soaps in Parishville

Sandy Maine and Sunfeather Soaps in Parishville

Sandy Maine, owner and founder of Sunfeather Soaps, with rows of soap. 1980s or 1990s. Parishville, NY. Photo courtesy of Sandy Maine. Check out our story on Sandy on her soap business for more information.