thomas ward

At Skipping Stones Studio we work with natural glacial stone and river rock to create cabinet knobs, pulls, and doorknobs. We are a working art studio creating functional art for the home or yard. We are located on our rural property in the heart of a recreational paradise in the northern panhandle of Idaho. Sandpoint is surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains and nestled on the 111 miles of shoreline of pristine Lake Pend Oreille. Every process of our stone craft is a delight. First the hunt and careful selection of each unique stone, made to your specific needs or wants. We acquire permits and are very conscious of maintaining the integrity of Mother Earth. Hiking and canoeing we search for the perfect conditions where water and shore meet to naturally tumble the stones into the shapes and sizes we desire. Next, the creative process begins by transforming stones into functional art, that’s the fun part and it doesn’t stop there! Finally these beautiful glacial stones find their way into your home to inspire a zen element of harmony and balance. Earth elements are necessary Feng Shui in a home to hold physical energies which promote good health and inspire tranquility.