During Vermont Open Studio Weekend, artists open their workspaces to share their tools, equipment and inspirations. Whether in small towns or at the ends of back roads, studios are interesting places to visit because they reflect the dynamic yet organized process used to design and produce a finished work of art. Small galleries, and art centers that take part in this event, show a unique collection of hand made and local artwork, including special events and exhibits.
Artisans Hand is acting as an Information Center where you can pick up an Open Studio Weekend tour guide now. Several of our artists are participating in the event and you can get a preview of their work at the gallery before you plan your tour.
Here's the lowdown on who's participating:
#19: Jean Meinhardt/Meinhardt Design - Hand-thrown porcelain pottery, microcrystalline glazes. Richmond.
#30: Deborah Holmes/Deborah Holmes Art - Watercolors, giclee prints and acryla-gouache paintings. Bristol.
#84: Amy Hook-Therrien - Detailed paintings of the natural world. White River Junction.
#97: Anne Made/Anne Davis - Bold and colorful paintings. Barre.
#98: Kip Sabens Woodturning/Kip Sabens - Turned Wooden Bowls, Local Wood. Barre.
#105: Mike Sullivan/The Mud Studio - Clay Gallery and Education Center. Waterbury.
#115: Kelly McMahon/May Day Studio - Quirky paper goods, letterpress, bookbinding. Montpelier.
#116: Elissa Campbell/Blue Roof Designs - Handbound books, journals, artist's books. Montpelier.
#118: Steven Bronstein/Blackthorne Forge - Functional and sculptural, contemporary ironwork. Marshfield.
#132: Matt Seasholtz/Seasholtz Glass Design - Blown glass bowls, vases, weights. Johnson.
#133: Marion Seasholtz/Wind's Edge Studio & Happy Dog Hand Dyed - Quilts, pillows, hand dyed clothing, banners, windsocks. Johnson.
For more information about Open Studio Weekend, please visit the Vermont Crafts Council’s website.