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Laughing Moon Pendulum Clocks: Whimsical Folk Art in Motion at Smith Galleries  There’s something instantly uplifting about a piece of art that refuses to sit still. A painted figure swings, a small element dances, and suddenly a room feels more human — more playful. That’s exactly what we love about the newest arrival at Smith Galleries: Laughing Moon pendulum clocks, a collection of kinetic folk art created by Terrie Floyd (pictured above) and Richard Floyd.  Art that moves (and why it matters) Laughing Moon describes their work as “classic action pieces,” a phrase that nails what these clocks do so...

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO There’s a quiet belief shared by many serious craftspeople: if you work with natural materials, you learn to value them. In a previous Smith Galleries feature, we described that impulse plainly—deep down, many makers are conservationists. They notice what others might overlook, and they can’t stand to throw away something useful. That mindset is at the center of Dickinson Woodworking. Aaron Dickinson, originally a furniture maker, began creating kitchenware as a way to use leftover wood from the furniture shop. It’s a simple origin story, but it reveals something important: using reclaimed or leftover material...

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE UNPACKING Dear Friends of Smith Galleries,     We’re delighted to share a beautiful new arrival in the gallery — a fresh selection of hand-blown glass by artist Ron Mynatt, owner of Callahan Mountain Glass.     Ron’s work is shaped by fire, breath, and decades of experience. His pieces glow with layered color, graceful form, and the unmistakable character of true handmade craft. Each work is one-of-a-kind, created individually at the furnace.     This new collection includes: Sculptural vases Color-rich decorative pieces Functional art for the home Unique forms inspired by nature and...

  Smith Galleries has featured the wheel-thrown flameware pottery of Terry Silverman for many years. Handmade by Terry since 1973 at his one man studio, The Pottery Works, this cookware suits the needs of everyone in the kitchen, from the gourmet chef to the everyday cook. Flameware is safe to use directly over a gas flame or an electric burner as well as in the oven and even the microwave.These pots provide an even heating surface and continue to hold heat long after they have been removed from the oven or stove-top. Pots are dishwasher safe and can be cleaned...