Another Top Seller - Meet Claire Vohman

Here's a few details about one of our quirkier exhibitors, Claire Vohman who lives in Decatur, GA.  We love you Claire!!

I always wanted to be an artist. And sometimes I stop in amazement that I ACTUALLY AM!!
I live in GA (born here), but moved to NC when I was 18 (Appalachian State for some major partying)... then back to GA...then to Colorado for some College (partying actually)...then back to GA... went to the Portfolio Center for Graphic Design... then to SC for a graphic design job at Goudelock and then some freelancing and working for the

Westlake Group (quit drinking finally)... then back to GA (did the Landmark Forum which was eyeopening)... quit graphic design, started making art (age 35)... then back to SC (living on a lake, oh and with a brief stint in Nashville)... then back to GA... then to AZ (Flagstaff & Camp Verde)... then back to GA... (taking bets on where I'll end up next)

Right now I live on a lovely 20 acres in Decatur GA with a muscadine vineyard, chickens, woods, and lots of bamboo. My dogs and cats love it too. I have loved art as long as I can remember and love to create, it's my favorite thing to do... I have ideas all the time! I did study graphic design, but not painting or drawing. I just like to create in any way that strikes my fancy. Mostly I've been backwards painting on

windows, which suits me as I have always been able to write backwards with my left hand. (I write forwards righthanded... and paint lefthanded) I do use both hands together when I'm juggling. Free demonstrations daily.

Meet Jackie Chapman - Potter and Top Seller

Jackie Chapman of Douglasville, GA has been Top Seller at the Christmas House for several years running. Sooo we thought you might like to know more about her.

I have always been fascinated with pottery.  After taking classes from a dear friend, I purchased a kiln and some clay in 2000 and started a journey that would be more fulfilling than any other media with which I have worked.  

My husband of over 35 years loaned me some space in his workshop to set up my studio that eventually turned into an addition to the building.   We enjoy spending time working and developing ideas together.  He is a very talented taxidermist and woodworker and is currently turning handcrafted pens and duck calls in his spare time.  He keeps my kiln firing and helps me with exhibiting my work as well as providing moral support! 

My pottery is a little different in that I bring a crafter’s background to the pieces that I make.  I find it difficult to make a plain piece of pottery.  It has to have something attached to it!  Each piece has its beginnings in a 25 lb. bag of stoneware clay and is hand built or hand thrown and then decorated with flowers, leaves, birds, frogs, turtles and glazes. 

Here are our 2013 Exhibitors

Here are the 2013 Christmas House Exhibitors.  Have a sneak peek at what they will be bringing!

Ven#	First	Last	Description
10	Donna	Anderson	bibs, dog bed jackets, bow olders, hats,  doll blnkts, doll slpng bags, aprons, doggie wipes, doll bathrobes, walker bags hooded doll ponchos, doll clothes
12	Amy	Bennett	tabletop trees, center pieces, ornaments, cans, tiles, pots, fleece snowman
26	Garnie	Bethea	jewelry, key fobs, dragonfly pins, tissue holders
25	Brenda	Biberdorf	fused glass, bowls, plates, dishes, coasters, pendants, clocks
32	Linda	Brackner	candles
21	Anne	Bray	pottery
13	Cully	Burnet	jewelry, bath scrubs, felted bowls, hats, handbags
72	Julie	Campbell	painted glassware
19	Charlotte	Canup	quilling - framed & ornaments
14	Deborah	Carmody	Bonchos for babies/children
58	Barbara	Carruth	flavored pecans
85	Nancy	Carter	fire strts, tiles, signs, hats, pnted ltred ornmts, jewelry, edibles, pchpit/angel ornmts
16	Jackie	Chapman	pottery
45	Robin	Chism	jewelry
18	Carol	Collins	jewelry, books, handbags, ornaments
35	Larry	Cronkite	pens
70	Bart	Crowe	glass, necklaces, windchimes, wine bottles, PMC jewelry, ornaments, painted glass stemware, stained glass, scarves
88	Tonya	Crowe	jewelry
63	Chris	Curschmann	drink coozies, swiffer covers, clean mitts, scarves, hats, cowls, hnd warmrs, socks
23	Vicky	Doll	bird houses, bird house wind chimes & ornaments, garlands
41	Becky	Filer	furniture, edibles, crocheted toys, fimo jewelry & ornaments
37	Sharon	Foster	bead & wire flowers & wreathes
71	Peggy	Fowler	ornaments, jewelry trees, floor lighted angels
49	Sheila	Gilbert	ornaments, tags, cards
29	Judith	Giroux	knitted, crocheted, sewn
69	Lori	Goodliffe	pottery, jewelry
73	Linda	Gould	lighted blocks, bows
53	Wanda	Guinn	beaded/wire wrapped serving pieces
64	Bonnie	Hall	Mason Jar birdfeeders, wine bottle hummingbird feeders
96	Marjorie	Handley	totes, placemats, pillow cases, towels, gift bags, purses, wallets, cosmetic bags
31	Jimmy	Hopkins	metal art
97	Corinne	Horton	magnets in tins
33	Melody	Jordan	edibles, knitted items, potholders, puppets, casserole carrier, elves
66	Deborah	Karwisch	cookies, Nativities, puzzle mugs, bus card holders, earring holders
36	Faye	Kingsland	jewelry, fork story, bookmarks, novelty stocking stuffers
27	Diane	Kovach	steam punk jewelry
38	Jennifer	LeCroy	shawls, runners, baby blankets, ornaments, photo holders, bracelets
75	Freida	McLendon	gourds, ornaments, holiday decorations
52	Kathey	Miller	soaps, body butters
40	Rose Marie	Mitchell	ornaments, pins, plaques, snowman poppers, friendship icicles
44	Elizabeth	Mobley	pet treats, lighted bottles, glass jewelry
34	Betty	Nolan	hats, scarves, yo-yo vests, belts, neck/ hand warmers,
43	Mariella	Owens	pottery
84	Jan	Pagel	stained glass, ornaments, standing angels, sun catchers, bull dogs, wreaths
47	Vee	Pittman	tabletop trees, decorations, denim pockets, baby bibs
48	Maggi	Pope	edibles, ornaments
24	Steve	Pritchard	turned wood
55	Mirella	Reily	origami animals
59	Lois	Robertson	Florals, edibles, aprons, scarves, shawls, pillows, toys, table runners, pot holders, note cards
50	Martha	Sandlin	mosaics, paintings, ornaments
65	John	Schumacher	furniture
51	Patricia	Scott	wreaths
46	Gail	Secord	jewelry
77	Theresa	Stephens	ornaments, stockings, tree skirts from vintage textiles
62	TJ	Taylor	bath - The Bath Bakery
54	Tracey	Townes	paper - scrapbook albums
56	Jill	Turner	jean jackets, foldable totes, pillowcases, aprons
60	Pat	Vidal	jewelry
22	Claire	Vohman	magnets, prints, pillows
17	Karen	Walker	knitted shawls, hand warmers, hats
67	Trish	Warner	toys, novelties
30	Sharalene	Wheeler	lotions, soaps, gift sets
81	Penny	Wilkerson	candies
80	Cathi	Woodard	scarves, aprons, blankets, hats, hair bows
83	John	Wright	organic honey, body glow