Scott Schlapkohl
Godfrey, IL

Each of my turnings is a unique functional piece of art.  I find the wood for my pieces by scavenging trees damaged during storms or removed by their owners for various purposes.  I recycle these trees to display their beauty in a new way. Each piece of wood has inner secrets hidden deep inside, which I uncover at my lathe.  Some pieces of wood are meant to be simple bowls, while others become elegant pieces of art.  My pieces highlight the wood’s natural beauty and are as much a joy to hold as they are to see.

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Amy Poos
Edwardsville, IL

Twice Baked Arts is owned and operated by Amy Poos. I tend to create things that can be used. My favorite pieces play on a form, like a bottle shape, to create functional pieces that are also amusing. I also love to discuss food, to cook, and to plan dinner parties, so my design thoughts gravitate towards dishes and housewares. Twice Baked Arts is a combination of my love of glass, my need to create, and my belief in recycling, with a nod towards my obsession with food.  My family and friends might think I am a little strange when I show up at their houses with a bin to take their recycling away. But it's fun to see bottles in new shapes, and I get a sense of satisfaction from keeping these items out of the dump. Since I started working with recycled bottle glass, I have learned many things including: always wear safety glasses, sometimes accidents turn out to be your favorite projects, and my mom eats a lot of applesauce. 

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