Gretchen Schroeder

Gretchen has had penchant for creative as far back as she can remember. Gretchen’s love for the arts has grown as she continued to further her talent. She has studied under Mitch Lyon sat the Delaware Center fort the Contemporary Arts (DCCA); Colleen O’Donnell and Pavel Efemoff at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA). Gretchen was also a working apprentice for Selma Bortner, Professor Emeritus, of Bucks County Community College.

Gretchen believes while creating she must draw on visualization and use all five senses.
Gretchen is a native of Bucks County, having graduated from Pennsbury High School, Bucks County Community College and Rowen University with a degree in Music Education and Conducting.

Barry Hantman

I have a BFA in ceramics/ jewelry from the Philadelphia College of Art, MFA in ceramics/ jewelry making from the Tyler School if Art. Taught in the Fine Arts Dept at Adrian College. Have exhibited extensively in juried exhibitions at the New Hope Arts Center, Hunterdon Art Museum, West Windsor Arts Council, Princeton Arts Council, Ellarslie Museum, Grounds for Sculpture. I have been creating art since the mid 1960’s in mixed media assemblages, fused glass, plexiglass assemblages. My creations are in several private collections.

Debroah Homa

I began painting more seriously the last few years, and like a natural subject matter.

Alvin Lavoie

Retired chemist, active amateur potter/photographer.

Image of lady walking away in an abandoned WW2 storage bunker at Peaks Island Maine.

Liza Pollner

Liza returned to the wheel at Earth Center Pottery 4 years ago after a 20 year break. She enjoys making simple, functional forms that feel good in your hands. Always drawn to glazes that mimic the outdoors, she typically uses earth tones on her work.

She is constantly amazed by the process each piece goes through. Most people only see the finished pot, but Liza sees the magic in the hidden journey and stages from a ball of clay to a functional piece.

Barbara Gartner

I live in Churchville, Bucks County. I have always been interested in Art and Design. Although I have no formal training I enjoy experimenting in different mediums.

This painting depicts a Barn on Spencer Road in Ivyland.

Ann Rodgers Brown

As a young child, my grandmother and mother taught me to knit. And I knit for many years with fiber. When I discovered an article online about how to knit and crochet jewelry with artist wire, I was hooked!

Individually crafted from simple wire weaves to whimsical embellishments. Using pearls, gemstones, shell and glass, I often strive for a randomness that gives the appearance that surprising little treasures washed ashore accidentally tangled in a shimmering net.

Patrick Budd

Pat Budd has been chasing light in the United States and Europe for the past 30 years. His affair with photography began with a stint as a newspaper photographer between college and law school. He has had a number of solo exhibitions in Bucks County, Philadelphia, Vermont and New Jersey and has been a featured photographer in One Trick Pony, a Philadelphia poetry magazine. Much of this was accomplished as an avocation, playing second fiddle to his career as a Legal Aid lawyer in Trenton. Now retired, he is looking forward to further adventures with his wife, Janice, as life permits. He lives in Bucks County with Janice and Emmma the dog. His son, Ian, lives in Vermont with his wife, Heather and grandchildren Kirra, Grayson and Taliesen. His daughter, Aleta, lives in New Hope.

Mary McDermott

Since I retired I picked up a paint brush and have not stopped. I enjoy painting nature as there are limitless beauty to capture.

Leigh Ferello

Leigh is an artist and educator whose practice centers on material exploration, process, and transformation. Rather than adhering to a single medium, she’s drawn to systems, traditions, and techniques—such as faux papermaking, Suminagashi, Kintsugi, and sculptural forms—that emphasize experimentation, repair, and the quiet intelligence of materials.

Conceptually, Leigh is interested in impermanence, accumulation, and the poetic potential of repetition. Her work frequently begins with simple actions—layering, breaking, mending—that evolve into objects and surfaces shaped by both intention and chance. Process is treated not merely as a means to an end, but as an integral part of the artistic journey. Her teaching and practice are united by a belief that meaning emerges through making, curiosity, and sustained attention to the physical act of creation.

While still active as a graphic designer, Leigh has enjoyed being an art educator in Bucks and surrounding areas for six years and believes that art should be accessible to all.

Marina Fortouna

I was born and raised in moscow,russia. It is a city full of history, beauty and inspiration. From a young age i’ve been deeply passionate about creativity and arts. Whether it’s painting, crafting or experimenting with new artistic styles, i find joy in bringing ideas to life through visual expression. Art isn’t just a hobby, it’s a part of who i am and im always exploring new ways to create and grow as an artist.

Natalia Levina

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Barbara Konschak

stained glass artist since 1989. Taught by the late John Keegan. I strive to bridge the gap between hard, cold glass and the soft, inviting textures of a living garden. I am driven to push the traditional boundaries of stained glass by exploring three-dimensional forms. I find inspiration in the moment where light, color, and depth converge to create a sensory experience that feels truly organic

Marcia Jaffe

After a career in Health Care, Marcia Jaffe has returned to her roots and love of producing art during the last year. Having been brought up by a mother who was an artist, Marcia has had previous exposure to oil painting and watercolors as a child. She is currently exploring different art mediums.

Renee Hall

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Janice Schroeder

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Jennifer Miller

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