Artists ~ Amy Cohen ~ Barrington
Artist's name: Amy Cohen
Shop name: woodeverandmore.
Facebook: woodeverandmore
Etsy: woodeverandmore
1. Tell us about your work.
My work consists of taking wood pallets and creating different types of furniture. Ranging from tables, wine racks, shelves, towel racks and signs. Specializing in furniture for small spaces as well as custom orders. Everything is handmade, one of a kind and unique.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
The reason it is called woodeverandmore is the idea that can design various creations out of wood. There are no limitations.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I have always loved creating things out of wood since childhood. Recently deciding to do something with advice from friends and family.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
The inspiration comes from being able to make something out of nothing. To recycle wood and make something someone can use in their homes. To create something simple, elegant and useful. Along with a passion for antiques and traveling to old barns in New England scavenger hunting.
5. What's your favorite item to create?
My favorite item to create are rustic and cottage chic tables.
6. What's your best seller?
The best selling item is my small rustic tables.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
I have lived in RI for 34 years and love the Easy Bay and the natural beauty along with the history of the area.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
The best place to take out-of-towners is Newport, Blounts Clam Shacka and Haven Brothers.
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
My advice for new/wannabe makers would be don't doubt yourself and do it with all your heart.
Shop name: woodeverandmore.
Facebook: woodeverandmore
Etsy: woodeverandmore
1. Tell us about your work.
My work consists of taking wood pallets and creating different types of furniture. Ranging from tables, wine racks, shelves, towel racks and signs. Specializing in furniture for small spaces as well as custom orders. Everything is handmade, one of a kind and unique.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
The reason it is called woodeverandmore is the idea that can design various creations out of wood. There are no limitations.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I have always loved creating things out of wood since childhood. Recently deciding to do something with advice from friends and family.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
The inspiration comes from being able to make something out of nothing. To recycle wood and make something someone can use in their homes. To create something simple, elegant and useful. Along with a passion for antiques and traveling to old barns in New England scavenger hunting.
5. What's your favorite item to create?
My favorite item to create are rustic and cottage chic tables.
6. What's your best seller?
The best selling item is my small rustic tables.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
I have lived in RI for 34 years and love the Easy Bay and the natural beauty along with the history of the area.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
The best place to take out-of-towners is Newport, Blounts Clam Shacka and Haven Brothers.
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
My advice for new/wannabe makers would be don't doubt yourself and do it with all your heart.
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