Artisans From Canterbury, North Hampton, Other Towns Win Awards

CONCORD, NH — The League of NH Craftsmen held another successful fair at the Mount Sunapee Resort last week, its 86th, and as part of the event, the organization award 22 artisans with excellence awards. Of the 22 winners, 19 were from New Hampshire, two were from Massachusetts, and one was from Vermont.

Here is a list of the winners and the sponsors.

Best in Semi-Precious Jewelry: Paulette Werger (Lebanon) for “X Marks the Spot” (Sponsored by Deborah Coffin)

Best in Wearable Design: Annie Frye (Contoocook) for “Malta Swing Felted Coat” (Sponsored by Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co. & LNHC Concord Fine Craft Gallery)

Best in Basketry: Peggy Thrasher (Durham) for “Triaxial Triangle” (Sponsored by Susie Lowe-Stockwell)

Best in Decorative Ceramics: Irina Okula (Ipswich, Massachusetts) for “Saggard Shard Tower” (Sponsored by the Hope Damon and George Chait Family)

Best in Decorative Fiber: Tarja Cockell (Lowell, MA) for “Upwards” (Sponsored by Skyeview Alpacas)

Best in Functional Ceramics: David Ernster (Newbury) for “Sun” (Sponsored by the New Hampshire Potters Guild)

Best in Sculptural Ceramics: Al Jaeger (Deerfield) for “Caravan” (Sponsored by the New Hampshire Potters Guild)

Best in Wood Furniture: Peter Maynard (South Acworth) for “Sofa Table” (Sponsored by the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers)

Best in Turned Wood: Claude Dupuis (Canterbury) for “Blue Diamond” (Sponsored by the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers)

Edith Grodin Best Collaboration Award: Barbara Smith McLaughlin (Stratham, NH) and Diane Louise Paul (North Hampton) for “Contemporary Concha Belt” (Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor)

Robbins-Waters-Libby Print Award: Hannah Phelps (New Boston) for “Winter Shadows Winter Birch” (Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor)

Joe Tucker Metal Award: Paulette Werger (Lebanon) for “Lily Pond Servers” (Sponsored by Nora Stevens in memory of Norman Stevens)

Stevens Glass Award: Lynn Haust (Ashland) for “Faded Memory” (Sponsored by Nora Stevens in memory of Norman Stevens)

Best in Weaving: Sarah Fortin (Mason) for “Shadow Weave Runner” (Sponsored by Harrisville Designs)

Innovation Award: Duane Martin (Newfields) for “3 Tugs Intarsia” (Sponsored by Deborah Coffin)

Best in Precious Jewelry: Tom McGurrin (Sanbornton) for “Empty Nest 3” (Sponsored in memory of Sue Willamson and Joe Goodnough by Jill and John Schiffman)

Best in Wearable Fiber: Patricia Palson (Contoocook) for “Handwoven Cashmere Coat” (Sponsored in memory of Sue Willamson and Joe Goodnough by Jill and John Schiffman)

Best in Photography: John Layton (Newbury, Vermont) for “View Towards East Rock” (Sponsored by North Country Studio Workshops)

Eleanor “Tin” Bacon Metal Jewelry Award: Susan Mulvey (Marlow) for “Bo Jangles” (Sponsored by Karen and John Sanders)

Best in Leather: Diane Louise Paul (North Hampton) for “World Global Warming Story Belt” (Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor)

Best in Art, Craft & Design: Tom McGurrin (Sanbornton) for “Empty Nest 3” (Sponsored by Davis & Towle)

Best in Sculpture Garden: Jay Aubertin (Wilmot) for “Weight of Stone” (Sponsored by Benjamin Schore)

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