Pottery

Ben Coffin

Born and raised right here in Guthrie, Benjamin Coffin has worked with his hands all his life.
Raised in the famous Granny Had One restaurant, Ben decided to become a chef, eventually opening his own successful catering business under the same name as his family's restaurant.
Though he stays busy with his successful local business, Ben sits on the board for several nonprofits in Guthrie, including the Guthrie Art Center, and somehow finds time for his hobbies of pottery, beekeeping, and travel, having already visited five continents!

Ben's passion for pottery began four years ago. He loves to throw clay because it helps him relax and mentally disconnect--he considers pottery his getaway from the stresses of everyday life, and finds peace and satisfaction in creating beautiful vessels. His favorite pieces include his exquisite lidded vases and earthy-toned bowls. After taking a class at the Art Center a few years ago, Ben fell in love with the community there and decided to become involved by teaching classes and helping breathe new life into the Center. 

Fibers of My Soul

Treka Wenner

Treka has loved art her entire life - from drawing and painting to pottery and jewelry making. As an adult, she has continued to explore new art forms. Her first dive into fiber arts was with crochet and knitting. Then, in 2019, she discovered felt-making and was immediately drawn to the meditative nature of the art form. She has come to love working with natural fibers, creating beauty from the ordinary and sometimes unexpected. She also enjoys giving cast-off items such as remnant fabrics or vintage wooden containers, as well as found objects from nature, new life by upcycling them into her fiber art pieces. Whether needle-felting a three-dimensional sculpture or wet-felting a "wool painting," she feels there is something magical about making solid structures and fabric from wool fiber. 

Hand Sewing & Pottery

Martha Miller

Martha Miller and her husband, Jeff, have been married for forty-seven years. They have three children and four grandchildren and have resided in Guthrie since 2003.

Martha has been an avid hand sewer since her children were young, specializing in projects made from wool and wool felt. Over the past twelve years, she has developed a deep passion for glassblowing, creating an extensive range of works that span from delicate Easter eggs to large rondels and other intricate forms.

Encouraged by fellow artist Ben Coffin, Martha began exploring pottery four years ago, initially working on the wheel before transitioning to hand building, where she discovered her true artistic voice. She now teaches all hand-building classes at the art center and serves on its board as treasurer. In partnership with Ben, she oversees the center’s daily operations, contributing her time, skill, and dedication to nurturing Guthrie’s vibrant arts community.

Fuse Glass Artist

Ro Scarbrough

Ro Scarbrough is a Fused Glass Artist with 8 years of experience both creating and teaching the art form.  With a background in public relations, marketing and photography, she has an eye for creating visually pleasing pieces with the ability to guide new students in design and form. Initially, she was self-taught then evolved into in person education with some of the masters of the glass fusing world. Her passion is teaching new students aged 8-80 and watching as they embrace this versatile and mysterious art form.

Content Strategist

Gloria Treadwell

I have always carried a deep love and curiosity for handmade art. There is something sacred in the soul and hands that create beautiful things—truly a gift from God.

I create many forms of art, and each piece is a reflection of peace, tranquility, and my connection with the Divine. When I create, I feel centered, focused, and close to God—I can hear Him more clearly in those quiet, creative moments.

These beads and stones are just one expression of that journey. They are peaceful to make and lovely to look at, and I hope they bring a bit of beauty and serenity into your day.

Blessings to all of you who create beautiful things, and to those who cherish them.

Seamstress & Designer

Christina Kimbrell

Christina Kimbrell, the creative force behind Kitty Katastrophe Couture, is a seamstress and designer specializing in vintage-inspired fashion with a flair for fantasy. Raised in a family where creativity was lovingly stitched into every seam, Christina learned to sew at a young age under the guidance of her mother and paternal grandmother. Halloween costumes and handmade outfits were annual traditions, sparking a lifelong love of craftsmanship and theatricality.

Inspired by the elegance of old Hollywood films and the visionary designs of Edith Head and William Travilla, Christina brings a cinematic touch to everything she makes—from pinup dresses and Midcentury modern ensembles to whimsical adult Disney princess gowns and cosplay pieces. Her designs are infused with personality and heart, often featuring hand-drawn felt appliqués and intricate embellishments that turn garments into wearable art.

Largely self-taught, Christina has also honed her skills through Bernina workshops and hands-on experience in costume and stage design during college. Her work has earned ribbons at the Oklahoma State Fair and been featured by one of her favorite pattern designers on social media, a testament to both her skill and distinctive aesthetic.

At the heart of Kitty Katastrophe Couture is a simple mission: to make every client feel like royalty. In an age of mass production and fast fashion, Christina’s designs stand out as timeless, lovingly tailored pieces that celebrate individuality and the lost art of bespoke craftsmanship. Whether you’re channeling your inner pinup, princess, or performer, Christina is ready to be your fairy godmother—one stitch at a time.

Mixed Media, Watercolor Artist

Susan Smith

Susan Smith is a mixed media, watercolor artist from Guthrie, OK. Surrounded by creativity her entire life, Susan grew up in a family that was always creating! Today you will find Susan dabbling in polymer clay & resin sculpting, but her true love has always been watercolor. Using bright colors and influences from her time spent living in the UK, you will notice her whimsical style in every piece.

Alcohol Ink Artsit

Kim Harrison

Although Kim Harrison has been an artist all of her life, she discovered alcohol ink about 12 years ago. Painting with the inks still excite her. Alcohol inks come in vibrant colors that are irresistible. Kim paints on Yupo paper, which is a plastic paper. It is a very forgiving paper, while most watercolor papers are not. 

Kim has been realistic artist all her life.  In fact, she can’t remember a time when she wasn’t drawing or doing something creative. She focused on watercolor and pastels for years.

Kim took art classes all through high school, but didn’t pursue a career in art for years. While her children were taking private art classes with Evelyn Diffendaffer, Kim rekindled her love of art.  She has also studied with Dwayne Taylor and Cletus Smith. When she discovered alcohol ink, she taught herself different techniques with the inks. 

Kim considers herself an alcohol ink artist but still loves to experiment with watercolor and graphics.

Old School Brooms

Bob & Deb Bozarth

Bob Bozarth created “OLD SCHOOL BROOMS”. He learned his broom manufacturing from his father at a very early age.  He learned all the steps in creating and assembling straw brooms.

After retiring, Bob pulled some really old equipment together and started converting a space at their home into a broom shop, here in Guthrie Oklahoma. He dyes his broomcorn, prepares the handles and creates useful as well as beautiful brooms for everyday use. He then influenced his wife Deb to put her own spin onto craft style brooms.

The hobby has been an enjoyable outlet for their creativity and pleasure.

Leatherworking

Carolyn Hawkinson-Pruett

Carolyn Hawkinson-Pruett grew up an only child in
an era before the internet, so her creativity
abounded. She won her first award as a middle
schooler in the adult thread crochet division of the
local county fair.
Carolyn has melded her passion for teaching and
her love for leatherworking to form Hawk's Nest
Creation. Welcome to the Nest, where you're sure
to find something to tickle your tail feather.
Carolyn and her family live in Canadian County
where she enjoys cooking international cuisine in
her free time.

Painter

Karen Quinlin

Since I was quite young, I have been drawn to creating- drawing, painting, needlepoint and sewing. I began painting back in 1994 on my own, using instruction books. I did just a handful of paintings but had to give it up for several years. I was able to begin again in 2011 when my husband gifted me with painting lessons for Christmas! I have never stopped and absolutely love painting. I see it as a form of relaxation and a release from the norms of life and work. While I have done many paintings with Oil on Canvas, I now create mostly with oil on Birchwood. My favorite things to paint are things in nature, especially birds!! I do

commission work as well and have done many dogs and cats for people. I hope you enjoy my art, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to

be in this gallery!!