Artisan Woods

Artisan Woods

Product/Service

We offer a large variety of contemporary woodcrafts handcrafted by nearly 80 local and national artisans. Most of our woodcrafts are functional gift items such as kitchen utensils, desk accessories, puzzles, vases, jewelry boxes, wine accessories, cutting boards, and much more. We also sell furniture in the size you need made in Viola, WI. We have everything from a spinning top to an Ed Wohl cedar lined blanket chest made from white oak paneling reclaimed from the Capitol remodeling project in Madison. We hope you enjoy browsing in our two rooms for that perfect gift or accessory.

Buying Local

Buying local often means you get to talk to or have access to the owner. That translates into great customer service. We identify with and support other locally owned businesses. Giving to local charities is an annual tradition. Functional, artistic woodcrafts made by local woodworkers will always be a part of what we offer.

History

Artisan Woods opened in Madison in 2003 in order to provide a shop where customers could purchase quality handcrafted woodcrafts. We relocated to Mt. Horeb in the summer of 2006. I grew up near the U.W. Arboretum, and often played around trees. When I discovered the joy of going to Art Fairs, I saw what woodworkers could create with pieces of wood, and that amazed me. I noticed local galleries offered few woodcrafts, so I got the idea to open a wood-only gallery specializing in functional gift items. I started out with fewer than 30 artisans, and now have close to 80 from all over North America as I begin my sixth year. Many customers ask me if I make everything in my shop. I just point to the cutting board above the door that I made in the 7th grade and say "No, I am not a woodworker, but I did make a cutting board once. See?" This always gets a laugh.  
 

Website Credits

DBL is a project of WI Partners for SustainAbility. Web site design by Sandhill Studio. Web site development by Andy White Web Works.