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In the southwest corner of New Hampshire in the small town of Winchester, Rhonda researches, records, preserves and reproduces authentic historical patterns using early American decorative techniques on furniture and other home accessories. Her specialty is 19th Century bronze powder stenciling and freehand techniques as well as decorative wood graining. For the past 35 years, she has combined her love of antiques and art by developing her skills in the decorative arts, specializing in bronze powder stenciling, freehand bronze and gold leaf. Rhonda has studied with master craftsmen as well as conducted independent study and research at museums such as Winterthur, The Farmers' Museum, Historic New England and Old Sturbridge Village. She shares her love and knowledge of this craft with children as well as adults by lecturing and teaching her craft. In her studio and on her website you will see reproductions of 19th century designs. These designs are stenciled on furniture, trays, wooden boxes and other home accessories. She especially enjoys working with interior designers and clients to create custom designs and unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Her work has been
displayed at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH and Restoration
and Renovation Boston. She has taught and demonstrated her craft
at The Windsor Institute in Hampton, NH. In 2008, Early American
Life selected her as 'One of America's Best' & listed her in 'The
Directory of Traditional American Crafts'. Rhonda is also a member of the
Historical Society of Early American
Decoration. |
