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 closer to the event. 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 (studio numbers will be coming soon):

• Steven Bronstein/Blackthorne Forge: Functional and sculptural, contemporary ironwork. Marshfield.

• Elissa Campbell/Blue Roof Designs: Handbound books, journals, artist's books. Montpelier.

• Deborah Holmes/Deborah Holmes Art: Watercolors, giclee prints and acryla-gouache paintings. Bristol.

• Kelly McMahon/May Day Studio: Quirky paper goods, letterpress, bookbinding. Montpelier.

• Jean Meinhardt/Meinhardt Design: Hand-thrown porcelain pottery, microcrystalline glazes. Richmond.Kip Sabens Woodturning/Kip Sabens: Turned Wooden Bowls, Local Wood. Barre.

• Matt Seasholtz/Seasholtz Glass Design: Blown glass bowls, vases, weights. Johnson.

• Marion Seasholtz/Wind's Edge Studio & Happy Dog Hand Dyed. Quilts, pillows, hand dyed clothing, banners, windsocks. Johnson.

• Mike Sullivan/The Mud Studio: Clay Gallery and Education Center. Waterbury.

For more information about Open Studio Weekend, please visit the Vermont Crafts Council’s website.