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made dulcimers, liked the idea of a co-op that would give him space both to display his wares and to work on instruments. But the concept of a joint shop and gallery never worked out to everyone’s satisfaction and that part of the dream was dropped when Shroeder left.
Inadequate space for display of both antiques and a complete line of natural food products led to the departure of Rae Haase and Mary Selles as well.
From Crisis To Crafts
"It all happened at the end of one week. We were down to two members,” Peter recalled. “We didn’t know what would happen to the shop.”
What happened was the final evolution of Rush River into a true arts and crafts gallery. Peter got on the phone and started calling local craftspersons that he knew, trying to arrange a meeting for that very night.
Washington potter June Jordan was there as was a couple from WoodvHJe who were weavers, potters, and woodworkers. From Madison came blacksmith Nol Putnam and his wife, potter Ann Friend Clark. They all opted to join Rush River as did nationally acclaimed quilter Ginny Beyer, a resident of Alexandria who owns land in the county, and artist Barbara Bockman. also a weekend Rappahannock resident.
Of that core group, the Kramers, Jordan. Bockman and Beyer remain today as* participating members of the cooperative.
A second category of membership was added recently. Since the building was first purchased in 1974. equity had built to the point where new members had to put up a sizable down payment in order to join, Peter explained:
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