Preserving the Artistry of the Past: An Exhibition of Our Custom Woodworking Pieces and the Proces

At Colonial Crafts of Connecticut, we are dedicated to celebrating the rich traditions of our forefathers through the artisan crafts of wood carving, furniture making, leather craft, blacksmithing, broom making and basket weaving. Rick's focus is on connecting people to the beautiful history of local New England handmade crafts. 

The photos below show Rick using traditional techniques and hand tools to create a 17th century desk box. These boxes played a major role in the lives of people living in Connecticut and Massachusetts in the 17th century. They were traditionally made out of oak and pine as were elaborately carved. Rick visits local museums and does reproductions of the priceless pieces of the past.