Covered Bridge Primitives

Covered Bridge Primitives Always having had a desire to create from my imagination, I dabbled in the art of oil painting when I was a child. I was in love. Kathryn Wrona

Located at 4 Whitcomb Road in Swanzey, NH, Covered Bridge Primitives specializes in hand-painted works, in both primitive and folk art styling, as well as 100% handmade soaps & beeswax creations. As a married adult, I was seeking a way to stay home with our sons when they were young without abandoning my creative self. Oils required too much “waiting” to dry, so I began playing around with acrylic

paints. My foray into self-taught painting has resulted in Covered Bridge Primitives. From my humble beginnings in 1985, I have worked diligently to develop my own unique and specialized techniques for painting, aging and finishing. Most paintings are done on wooden surfaces, but occasionally Iʼll venture into the arena of painting on glass or metal. My penchant is for designing primitive and folk art pieces. I have a special love for yesteryear, apparent in my home decor antique and unusual pieces. My dream was to eventually publish some of my original artwork, as well as to open a brick and mortar gift shop. In 2004, I began publishing original work, and eventually have been published in three national magazines. With the help of my husband, we also designed and opened a gift shop which is full of my offerings, as well as my handmade soaps, bath and body products, and poured beeswax creations. Our shop is located in Swanzey, New Hampshire. I have been married since 1977 to Mike, my perfect match. We have raised two sons, Daniel and David. We have since welcomed two beautiful and delightful granddaughters, Isabel and Elizabeth. We feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family. Please enjoy browsing through my website and learning about all of our products. I welcome any comments and questions you may have. I appreciate you taking the time to take a look, and perhaps Iʼll see you sometime in our gift shop.

Memorial Day is a dedicated time to reflect on and honor the memory of the men and women who never returned home, paying...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day is a dedicated time to reflect on and honor the memory of the men and women who never returned home, paying the ultimate price in service of our country.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the fabulous moms out there! Put your feet up, relax, and enjoy your day--whatever your pla...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the fabulous moms out there! Put your feet up, relax, and enjoy your day--whatever your plans!

Happy May! Still life always intrigues me . . . so here's one of my favorites. Americana Pottery, 9 x 12", $47.00
05/03/2026

Happy May! Still life always intrigues me . . . so here's one of my favorites. Americana Pottery, 9 x 12", $47.00

A hand-painted peaceful rural setting--grazing sheep and a wonderful barn. Seven shaker pegs are mounted along the botto...
04/26/2026

A hand-painted peaceful rural setting--grazing sheep and a wonderful barn. Seven shaker pegs are mounted along the bottom of the piece. Use them for keys, candles, or use your imagination! Measures 16" x 8-1/2". $46.00

This hand-painted piece depicts a typical rural New England Main Street. Measures 21" x 7" and has a thin black frame m...
04/19/2026

This hand-painted piece depicts a typical rural New England Main Street. Measures 21" x 7" and has a thin black frame mounted around the edges. $48.00

Memorial Day is coming up soon. Celebrate with this wonderful painting which displays the pride and appreciation we have...
04/12/2026

Memorial Day is coming up soon. Celebrate with this wonderful painting which displays the pride and appreciation we have for our country's service members past and present. Measures 8" x 10-1/2". $42.00 A wonderful any season decoration!

These are sweet little raised panels painted with different primitive scenes. Each measures 7-1/2” x 5-1/2” and comes wi...
04/04/2026

These are sweet little raised panels painted with different primitive scenes. Each measures 7-1/2” x 5-1/2” and comes with the mini metal stand. Each sells for $25.00

This is a great piece for those more narrow walls often beside doors or windows. Measures 22” x 9” and sells for $48.
03/28/2026

This is a great piece for those more narrow walls often beside doors or windows. Measures 22” x 9” and sells for $48.

Peaceful painting of the rural countryside in its own frame. Measures 21” x 7” and sells for $48.
03/21/2026

Peaceful painting of the rural countryside in its own frame. Measures 21” x 7” and sells for $48.

03/20/2026
Another new idea . . . wooden square tissue boxes painted on all sides. The winter motif has a very happy snowman on one...
03/07/2026

Another new idea . . . wooden square tissue boxes painted on all sides. The winter motif has a very happy snowman on one side and a saltbox house on the other--filling the other two sides with winter pines. The all season motif sports some cat-o-nine tails with dragonflies on the remaining sides. $38.00 each.

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4 Whitcomb Road
Swanzey, NH
03446

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(603) 358-6376

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