Gretchen Geromin and Lauren Merlo work as a team, collaborating on unique, handmade boards and signs with original wood burned decoration. They are local artists who create their work from local materials, using wood from downed trees. This year, in addition to their charcuterie boards, they are making flower presses and bluebird houses.
Lauren has been working with wood for over forty years, creating beauty and comfort for area homes. He brings his expert eye, fine craftsmanship, and a keen attention to detail to his work. Using his finely-honed carpentry skills, he makes cutting boards and signs that show the rich character of the wood.
Gretchen has been creating art and riding horses since a very young age and wood burning since she was ten years old. She still has her first wood burning tool. Gretchen’s original wood burned art completes the boards that Lauren makes. Her herons, owls, frogs, sunflowers, roses, birds, fishermen, mice, horses, and dragons enhance each piece.
Gretchen and Lauren’s art is beautiful and useful, made in harmony with the environment.
