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Anne Freels
Primary Medium Mixed Media/Other
Secondary MediumCraft Category Not Indicated
Description of Work Handmade corn shuck dolls depicting my imaginative notions of seasonal, ethnic, celestial, ethereal, whimsical and traditional Appalachian themes.
Chapter East
Company/Business Wingshuck/Annie Egypt Herbals
Website http://wingshuck.etsy.com
Artist Statement
Anne is a full-time craft artist who has been making corn shuck dolls 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.
In addition to her corn shuck artistry, Anne also produces her own line of natural skin care products, Annie Egypt Herbals. She began by experimenting with making her own soaps 25 years ago, and has since added face and body creams, anointing and massage oils, and other products good for body and soul. All of her products are made in small batches using all-natural vegetable oils and pure essential oils. She claims her products “Won’t make you beautiful; they will keep you beautiful!”
Anne is a full-time craft artist who has been making corn shuck dolls 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.
In addition to her corn shuck artistry, Anne also produces her own line of natural skin care products, Annie Egypt Herbals. She began by experimenting with making her own soaps 25 years ago, and has since added face and body creams, anointing and massage oils, and other products good for body and soul. All of her products are made in small batches using all-natural vegetable oils and pure essential oils. She claims her products “Won’t make you beautiful; they will keep you beautiful!”
Artist Details
- Craft Teaching
- Making colorful corn shuck dolls
- Retail Artworks
- Wholesale Artworks
- Commissioned Artworks
- Demonstrates Craft/Artwork
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