Vendors call Harbor District Market home
Published 6:46 pm Friday, January 10, 2020
- BAKERS DOZEN: When it comes to cakes, pies and gourmet breads, it’s hard to beat Val’s Gourmet Baked Goods. Owner Valerie Jackson and her husband, Arthur Jackson, pictured, tag team the baking and running the shop at the market. (Matt Debnam/Daily News)
It’s no secret that there are plenty of treasures to be found at the Harbor District Market in Washington. But behind every one of those treasures are people — talented craftspeople, bakers and makers who pour themselves into their creations. They’re passionate, creative and talented, and visitors can see their works in person at the Market, located at 140 W. Main St. in Washington.
ART TO WEAR: In addition to her deep love of animals, Dottie Walker creates colorful designs to wear, carry and display, painting on silk, working in nuno felting and pulling monotypes.
FAMILY BUSINESS: Quilts, fabric creations and more are the specialties of Cathy Travis, pictured, and her mother, Anita Hunt. The two are the owners of Maws Country Creations.
BELHAVEN MADE: IBX Soaps owner Betsy Dodson crafts a variety of soaps, skin care items and laundry soaps and brings them to market from Belhaven.
PATRIOT WORK: Retired U.S. Army First Sgt. Thomas Davis, of Chocowinity, shows his patriotism with hand crafted wooden American flags, also creating wooden cutting boards, home décor and furnishings.
SWEET TREATS: Homemade fudge and a variety of candies are all for sale at Main Street Sweets, owned by Laura Miller, pictured right, and Pam Moreau. Lillian Bridgeman, pictured left, staffs the antique glass candy counter.
TRADITIONAL WORKMANSHIP: A familiar face at the Market and in Washington in general, Sam Taylor’s handmade stools and tobacco stick stars are easily recognizable to Washington natives.
PLASTIC FREE: Nicole and Sean Modlin staff the Bear Grass Soap Company stall at the Harbor District Market. Each bar comes in a small, handmade cloth bag bearing a design and Bible verse.
MULTITALENTED: Lelani Nichols, owner of Where’s The Wine?, combines specialty beverages and distinctive wine art at her corner spot in the Market.
WOOD MASTER: The newest vendor at the Harbor District Market, Mickey Harris crafts boxes from various types of woods, ranging from the typical to the exotic. He brought 18 different types of wood and 11 variations of maple with him to the Market.