Susan Babine, of Dancing Moon Pottery in Goffstown says, “I try to re-create textures that you might find in nature. This tea set has taken on an organic, plant-like texture. The shape is almost whimsical, which to me captures the sense of humor and spontaneity found in nature.” Photography by John W. Hession

This wall hanging in turquoise and cobalt was handcrafted by Marie Wiggins, whose other fine arts and crafts are on display and for sale in the summertime at Marie’s Passion, Harbor Gallery in Sunapee Harbor. Photography by John W. Hession

Harry Besett of the Vermont Glass Workshop in Hardwick, Vermont, made this hand-blown vase and flowers. Besett found his inspiration from the flower allergies he and his wife (and fellow artist) Wendy have. These glass flowers stay beautiful throughout northern Vermont winters. Photography by John W. Hession

This basket is part of Bedford artist Lynn Goldberg’s Buried Treasure series, which incorporates mountain laurel to create the handle and anchor the reed ribs. “On this framework, I weave in a tapestry fashion, incorporating a variety of fibers, beads and natural materials. Each design is unique and evolves as I work,” Goldberg says. Photography by John W. Hession

Christopher Sherwin, of Sherwin Art Glass in Bellows Falls, Vermont, colored this pair of pastel “Goldwing” lovebirds with rich, powdered glass; hand-rolled them in cobalt-blue glass frit to create a feathered look; and adorned them with twenty-three-karat gold foil on each wing. The bird is then completely encased in clear glass. Photography by John W. Hession

Jordana Korsen’s love of blowing glass inspires her to create fun and unique pieces such as this goose beak pitcher with a red lip wrap. Korsen, of Korsen Glass/The Glass Hammer in Harrisville, complemented the soothing classic turquoise with a pop of red, making this a unique and fashionable piece. Photography by John W. Hession

“This piece of stoneware is hand-decorated using a technique called slip trailing, where liquefied, colored porcelain clay is drawn onto the surface before firing,” says artist Steve Zoldak of Portsmouth. He creates each piece honoring traditional and historical ceramics, and then adds a contemporary edge for today. Photography by John W. Hession

Teresa Taylor, of Salty Dog Pottery in Barnstead, formed these dishes from slabs of stoneware clay. “Each plate is hand-drawn, -carved, -textured and -painted with an assortment of colorful clay slips and fired in a salt kiln to 2300ºF,” Taylor says. The dishes are decorative, functional and perfect for serving. Photography by John W. Hession

Nathan Macomber’s iridescent glass bowl captures the light and reflects the ever-changing colors of the sea. Macomber’s studio—Macomber Glass in Conway—is always open to the public, and visitors can see his ongoing projects and glassblowing skills. Photography by John W. Hession

Iris Minc, of Purple Sage Pottery in Merrimac, Massachusetts, has had a deep connection with creating pottery since her first experience with clay in college. These pots are inspired by the natural way clay moves and can be formed, which adds organic elements to her work. Photography by John W. Hession