Ann Freels
Ann Freels is a full-time craft artist, author and member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. She has been making corn shuck dolls and exploring natural materials in craft since 1975. She is devoted to the creative process of craft, and especially the alchemy of transforming raw, natural materials into new forms. She dyes the natural dried corn shucks by hand, then rolls and ties them into the doll figures, using a variety of natural materials and repurposed objects to embellish the dolls. Anne’s dolls represent her imaginative notions of folklore, legend, myth, and earthly and celestial entities, as well as traditional Appalachian themes. Because of her interest in keeping corn shuck doll craft alive, Anne teaches workshops and classes, and has authored an instructional book on the craft: “Making Colorful Corn Shuck Dolls.” You can find her work at various craft galleries and shops in the southern Appalachian region.
Herbal Lady
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Herbal Lady: Paula- Poppy Herbal Lady The flower nectar of the poppy intoxicates bees, and the opium from the plant is used to make important painkillers. The seeds are added...
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Appalachian Shaman
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Appalachian Shaman- the Shaman uses his connection to nature to heal man and womankind. He carries treasures from the Appalachian Mountains and from the sea to help him on his...
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Woodswoman
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Woodswoman- She is of the earth and lives the three fold way; your deeds will come back to you three times as strong, so intend no harm. She carries gifts...
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Priestess
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The Priestess- When this archetype is awakened, the full power and wisdom of earth, water, air and fire are activated, creating a life in alignment with spirit and these elemental...
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Woman & Girl
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Woman & Girl- Whether they are mother and daughter, auntie and niece, grandmother and granddaughter, friends, or you and your inner child, these feminine souls walk and dance together to...
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