Living history & rare crafts
Bring an eighteenth-century slate stonecutter to the party
Pumpkintown Primitives / J. David and Renee Gillespie
David and Renee Gillespie bring living-history demonstrations to special events. Their unusual repertoire includes eighteenth-century slate gravestone carving, portrait-miniature painting, ancient and colonial spinning, and paper marbling; the presentation can be tailored and period tents may be arranged.
Current location note / listed area: South Carolina
Private-event candidate requiring wedding inquiry. Slate carving is advertised as a professional demonstration or lecture, not a guest carving lesson. Confirm historical theme, props, space, travel and available formats; paper-marbling classes are a separate option.
Public-source research · 2026-10-30 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
Original research sources
- https://pumpkintownprimitives.com/pumpkintown-primitives
- https://pumpkintownprimitives.com/contact-us
Documented state connections
Geographic evidence is retained historical research, not current service availability.
- South Carolina · based
The current contact page identifies David and Renee Gillespie and South Carolina, United States; their service page expressly offers customized demonstrations at clients’ special events.