Visit our rustic gallery of chainsaw art, located in an historic Amana barn, and take home a treasure that makes you smile. From whimsical to realistic, each carving is unique and handmade onsite from recycled logs. Enjoy the current inventory of bears, eagles, critters, signs, and more. Chainsaw artist Bobby Ward is usually available to discuss the carvings that speak especially to you. Custom orders are also possible. Live creations add fun to your shopping experience. Find us on Saturday from 9am-5pm. By appointment during the week. Read more...
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Owner Chris Davies and her staff invite you to experience Heritage Designs, a destination for quilters, stitchers and those who love the needle arts. Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework was established in 1976 and is located in a renovated old granary built in 1895 in the heart of historic Amana. With 14 foot ceilings, the space is perfect for showcasing the shop’s HUNDREDS OF SAMPLE PIECES that are sure to inspire your creativity. In addition to being a full service quilt shop with nearly 4000 fabrics, you can find a full line of supplies for counted cross-stitch, punchneedle, embroidery and Read more...
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Something for everyone! Creative Colony has whatever style you’re looking for, country to Americana, primitive to contemporary. You’ll be amazed at the diversity of our handcrafted products. We carry items for your home; furniture, framed art work, flower arrangements, quilts, baskets, pottery, kitchen wares, hand-woven rugs, and soy candles. We have unique gift ideas; soaps and lotions, fused glass and stained glass, whimsical signs, garden art and pet accessories. For the personal touch; we have jewelry, hand-woven scarves, stylish purses, appliqued t-shirts and sweatshirts. Our children’s room offers doll clothes, wooden toys, bibs, blankets and small treasures. No matter what your Read more...
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Amana furniture, designed and hand-built in the Colonies since the 1850’s, has an enduring reputation for high quality and timelessness. The Amana difference is a focus on craftsmanship, using century-old building methods that have been passed down for generations. Today, these standards are still applied to our exceptional heirloom-quality furniture, clocks, and home décor. Meticulous care is taken in matching wood grains, testing durability, and expert finishing to enhance the wood’s natural beauty. Many locally made gifts also available. Our craftsmen are both designers and builders, and turn their experience, passion, and know-how into pieces that expertly blend heritage craftsmanship with modern Read more...
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The Gallery On Main is an artist collective featuring the work of over 30 spectacular local artists. We offer a fusion of fine art and traditional Amana folk art. Our products include fine woodworking, quilts, original paintings and sketches, art prints, crochet toys and hats, handmade jewelry, baskets, brooms, and many more high-quality, handmade items. The Gallery On Main is run and operated by the Amana Arts Guild, an arts organization that offers classes, events, and other avenues for cultural enrichment in the Amana area. We welcome visitors to our gallery to view and shop our wide selection. We also Read more...
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Visitors to Amana often arrive with a preconceived notion of Iowa as a flat expanse adorned solely by endless cornfields. Yet, upon arrival, they are greeted by rolling hills adorned with lush textures that have inspired vibrant landscapes and portraits by renowned artists like Grant Wood. Amana’s community is dedicated to preserving its rich artistic heritage. The Amana Arts Guild actively recruits and supports blacksmiths, coppersmiths, broom makers, and tinsmiths, breathing new life into the traditional trades of the region. At this pivotal moment in its history, Amana faces the challenge of balancing innovation with tradition to uphold the expertise Read more...
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The Michele Maring Miller Studio Gallery features the works of watercolorist Miller and her two daughters’ photography and mixed-media work. Experience the Amana Colonies through the brush strokes and lens of this talented family. The gallery also features pottery from Cedar Falls artist Jim Kerns. Be sure to visit our West Amana location in the old West Amana Church, open Friday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information, visit our updated website, www.maringmillergallery.com Read more...
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Catiri’s Art Oasis was established in 2001. Ithiel & Jenise Catiri decided to move to the beautifully wooded rolling hills of Amana to establish a life, creating & selling their artworks. Over the years, the gallery has rapidly evolved to its present location nestled in the historic village of Main Amana, Iowa. Located in the historic Noe’ Haus and displaying over 100 regional artists works, it is a true art oasis. We are all about promoting the arts! We just can’t imagine life without art! We want to share that excitement with everyone! Catiri’s Art Oasis has a passionate team Read more...
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Schanz Furniture & Refinishing is a small family owned business located in South Amana. We specialize in creating custom built furniture as well as repairing & refinishing your old furniture. Our showrooms offer a nice selection of handcrafted furniture and handmade wooden gift items as well as brooms & baskets. This father & son business has been making furniture since 1966! We uniquely design furniture to fit our customers needs so they can feel confident that they are getting exactly what they want. Each craftsman selects and matches his own wood, and then cuts, glues, and assembles each piece from Read more...
