Andrew Pearce works in the office at his manufacturing facility and showroom in Hartland, Vt., on April 12, 2017. Pearce started the business in 2014 in Bethel, Vt. The company made 8,500 bowls last year. (Valley News – Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.