Meet The Team

Teresa is the owner and founder of ReTwist-T. Born and raised in the Midwest, and an avid learner, Teresa continues active careers as a Physical Therapist Assistant, Health & Wellness Coach, and Cosmetologist. It was her desire to reignite the creative fire in her family that led to establishing ReTwist-T, a sweet little fine art and repurposed goods shop. Her hand-crafted, rustic chic mixed media creations were met with astonishing success until, in 2019, she was able to open her first brick-and-mortar location in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Today, along with her growing team of local artists, artisans and curators, Teresa continues to explore the creative process while promoting health and well-being.

Teresa serves her community as a River Arts, Inc. Board Member, Aperi Animam Board Member, Member of the Sauk-Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the George Culver Library Board Member, Optimist Club Member and on the Social Justice & Equity Initiative.

Denise is a photorealistic artist working primarily in acrylics. Inspired by the country views of the Midwest and her own growing passion for visual expression, she uses natural textures, such as wood, for the base of her creations.

Due to her dedication, versatility and focus throughout her career, Denise is accomplished in many forms of visual arts practices. Her expertise in directing photoshoots, designing marketing and tradeshow materials, and preparing visualizations of engineering prototypes provides the backbone for the art direction  and furniture design she now provides as an important component of the ReTwist-T Studios.

As a Studio Artist, Denise continues to participate in numerous Gallery Presentations and Art Exhibitions, with works held in a number of private collections across the Midwest. She invites you to stop by and share her artistic vision within the Galloway Gallery space  at ReTwist-T. 

Ron's childhood love of farming, the windblown days of bailing hay and tinkering in the toolshed, have undeniably  influenced his lifelong passion for natural materials, country living, and the intricacies of machinery.

Ron is a certified Industrial Maintenance Technician with expertise in welding, wiring and hydraulics. Now retired and taking a break from the blue prints and schematics, he is pursuing his creative passions: breathing life into his antique Case DC tractor and woodworking. Ron's custom framing skillfully accentuates the artistic reflections from the Galloway Gallery and his R&D furnishings are finished with a functional flair that can only be found at ReTwist-T!

AJ is a determined 10-year old pursuing his dream of owning a business. He began by watching soap making tutorials and then practiced his art with his first soap making kit! He enjoys shopping for new soap molds and selecting the colors, scents and shapes. AJ is on the Autism spectrum and making the product for his Aloe Vera Soapery is a really good sensory experience. His favorite soap scent is Bubblegum and his favorite soap to make is his army man soap! AJ is very excited to be a part of the ReTwist-T Team!

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Audrey is a young entrepreneur who is excited to begin her creative journey! Currently honing her craft making beaded bracelets, she also specializes in braided friendship bracelets and Holiday ornaments and gifts for kids! Audrey joins us from Spring Green WI.

Stacey is a busy lady who works as a high school counselor, is married to a combat-disabled medically-retired Recon Marine, is a recent grad school grad, a cancer survivor, and a mama of two! This doesn't stop her from tapping into her creative side as a favorite form of self care, allowing her to renew her desire to bring happiness to others! Stacey joins us from Wisconsin Dells WI.

A family-centered art and woodworking team, Dozer Designs, in collaboration with Jacquelyn's Creations, join us from Michigan.

Jessica has enjoyed a love of painting for many years inspired by watching her grandmother paint on china. Her passion has since grown to include molding, firing, and painting ceramics in her home studio! Jessica is able to remain versatile in her creations, with everything from lighted pieces, soup crocks, mugs, and even bird baths! Jessica joins us from Sauk Prairie WI.

Mary is a watercolor and mixed media artist who is inspired by flowers, color and nature, and especially enjoys creating whimsical floral pieces in her home studio.

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“Learning to paint with watercolors

has been life changing for me.

It brings so much joy!

I encourage everyone to try painting.”

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A teacher and author by trade, Mary has always sought ways to incorporate her creative heart into her work. Her business, CareMore Creative Life Services, opened in 2017. In this capacity she is able to provide care, friendship and art activities for seniors in their homes. Her newest venture, “Painting on the Porch”, began in 2020  as an outreach program at her home, where she shares the joy of painting with the children in her neighborhood. Mary joins us from Mazomanie WI.

Meteor, Wisconsin native Peggy Prilaman Marxen recounts her family's farming life in her book "The Farm on Badger Creek: Memories of a Midwest Girlhood. Her tale traces the journey of her settler ancestors to the modern day. This labor of love is a celebration of the hardy people who carve out a life in our rural communities. Peggy joins us from Middleton WI.

Rita and Linda are a team of curators seeking out the cute, quaint and quirky! Their finds range from artsy to vintage, and everything in between, but no matter what appears from their most recent haul it is guaranteed to be a fun surprise! These crafty curators join us from the great state of Michigan.

Emily is a scientist by day and works in a self-proclaimed "candle lab" by night. Her brand centers around creating products that bring a little extra whimsy to someone's day! In her spare time she fosters dogs (just adopted out her 6th one), and explores our beautiful state on hikes with her husband. Emily joins us from Sauk Prairie WI.

Tanya supports ReTwist-T with many Graphic Design needs and Special Events. Her creative specialty is in textiles and fabric arts. Born and raised in the Midwest, Tanya graduated from University of Northwestern with a degree in Business Management and Herzing University with a degree in Graphic Design. An aspiring author and pianist, she is always looking for opportunities to connect stories and inspire creative perspectives.

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Tanya has served her community as a Sauk-Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Promotions Committee Member, on the Sauk-Prairie Police Commission, Friends of the George Culver Library Board Member, and Optimist Club Member.

Angelica is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Madison, Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor's degree in Art and Design from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul.

Through the undergraduate Fine Arts program Angelica worked as a Teaching Assistant, curating for department shows, assisting with permanent collection management, as well as the installation and deinstallation processes in the gallery spaces on campus.

Currently Angelica works as an Art Instructor and freelancer.

Kris has a passion for home and family and focuses her craft on creating high-quality goods for infants and kids, as well as fun fabric necessities for kitchen and home! She often incorporates vintage or "re-loved" fabrics into her work, which makes them truly one-of-a-kind. Kris join us from South Central Wisconsin. 

In her free time Sarah loves to shop local and holds a deep appreciation for natural and repurposed items which flows into her creation of  natural heating pads, pillows, baby blankets, swaddles, bibs, and tea towels! But, the fun doesn't stop there. Sarah, along with her husband and 3 helpful kids started a family business, Peaceful Valley Honeybee Hives! They care for their hives, process and extract their own honey, and make whipped body butter and tinted lip balm using the beeswax and honey--the end product is a natural blend of organic and fair trade ingredients. Sarah and her family join us from Lodi WI.

Country Meadow Market, LLC is a local, family business offering soy candles, melts and candle accessories. Jessica joins us from Poynette WI.

Diann has been quilting for many years and her artwork, pieced together in her home studio, incorporates a variety of designs. She strives to remain steadfast in the details of quilt making in order that future generations can continue to enjoy these icons of tradition, family and the comfort of home.

Jaci's soy candles are handmade in small batches. Each is hand poured, which means that they make the recipe from scratch with full control of all the ingredients. Jaci strives to make her soy candles in the most natural way possible, which is better for you, better for us, and better for the environment. Jaci joins us from Madison WI.

Samantha is a busy single mother, full-time paralegal, and small business owner who embraces Art as her treasured outlet. In fact, making beautiful things for others to enjoy is her primary self-care practice. A Sauk Prairie native, Samantha recently returned to the area after 25 years away! It’s true what they say – we always find a way home. 

Nan's love for the unique and whimsical began with collecting dollhouse miniatures in the 70's.  The years that followed found her and her husband pursuing careers, family, and discovering the fun of collecting life-size accessories and furniture for their many homes! Nan is excited to bring her "finds" to you in hopes that you will enjoy continuing their history as you make each "Nantique" part of your home! Nan joins us from Black Earth WI.

Welcome to a little craft obsession gone wild! Rikky skillfully brings together seemingly unlikely pieces to create beautiful and unique home goods, from wind chimes to trivets, cutting boards to trays, her natural colors and textures are a guaranteed compliment to any space. Rikky joins us from Sauk Prairie WI!

Jaclyn brings her adorable handmade repurposed vintage ornamental finds to the ReTwist-T space! From ornaments to framed seasonal art, she is sure to have your creative space looking fun and inspiring. Jaclyn joins us from Sauk Prairie WI.

Wisconsin Timberworks was founded on a passion for old growth wood and the great American barn. Visionary craftsmen, Bill and Stew reclaim the history and heritage and create one-of-a-kind

harvest tables, mantels, doors, accent beams, counter and

bar tops and more! Their goal is to pass on the history and craftsmanship of days gone by…one board and one beam at a time.

“Turning reclaimed barn wood and fallen Wisconsin hardwoods into beautiful home architectural accents and furniture for the next generation is what we do!”

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Bill and Stew join us from the Sauk Prairie Area.