Something in the designs reminded me immediately of those brilliantly incised, cuneiform patterns found in Waterford crystal. As it turned out, she and her husband had indeed designed in crystal, specifically for the internationally known Steuben Glass Company a creative division of Corning Glass. Far to the northwest in the distant reaches of the river, the wind is rising, high in the trees with the song of a woman keening. Birch smoke braids from a neighbor's chimney. I am aware that this time of early winter is a time of disclosure in this very old place.
Today is a good day to work in wood.
We have our studio some distance from the house, and the walk is a pleasing space and a calm interlude. For the most part, all our work is carried out in it. With high ceilings and generous light, it houses many aspects of our lives. We are designers and craftsmen, using a variety of materials. Working mainly for industrial and church clients, we design silver, bronze, crystal, porcelain and wood, as well as church vestments and paintings.