Studios
Nineteen studios opened their doors during the 2011 Artisans Studio Tour.
Studio 1 Phineas Rose Wood Joinery
1112 Graves Mill Road, Madison, VA 22727, (540) 948-4248
In Richard & Ninika Gordon’s timber frame workshop/showroom, they hand-make fine furniture using traditional joinery. Jo Perez will share new visions in stained glass. Make your own stained glass quilt square! Nancy Ross's pottery is both functional and sculptural with a touch of whimsy. Video demo – how to throw a pot. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29N to Rte 230W 4 miles to Wolftown. Turn right onto Graves Mill Rd (Rte 662). One mile on right, see sign for Phineas Rose Wood Joinery. From Stanardsville, take Rte 230E 7 miles to Wolftown. Turn left onto Rte 662, continue as above.
Studio 2 Noon Whistle Pottery
328 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973, (434) 985-6500
Holly Horan, of Noon Whistle Pottery, will display functional pottery slip-decorated with dots, flowers, swirls and animals. John Pluta, also of Noon Whistle Pottery, will show his clay sculptures which are flights of humor and imagination. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29N for 13 miles and turn left onto Rte 33W. Continue 5 miles and turn right onto Business Rte 33 which becomes Main Street. Shop will be 1.5 miles on left.
Studio 3 Jaeger & Ernst Cabinetmakers
4785 Burnley Station Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923, (434) 973-7018
At the renovated train depot in Burnley Station, owners Walter Jaeger and Craig Ernst will exhibit their custom design/build furniture and cabinets. Anita Whitney will display her 18K gold and sterling silver jewelry with gemstones. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29 N for 9 miles and make a left turn onto Burnley Station Rd (Rte 641). In 4.5 miles, studio is on right. From Rte 250 go north on Rte 20 for 6 miles, left onto Burnley Station Rd (Rte 641). Studio is 3.5 miles on left after crossing the railroad tracks.
Studio 4 Mud Dauber Pottery
4225 Earlysville Road, Earlysville, VA 22936, (434) 973-7943
In the renovated warehouse of the 1890’s Earlysville General Store, studio owner Suzanne Crane will show botanically themed stoneware vessels and tiles. Laurie Duxbury combines timeless weaving techniques and contemporary design to produce elegant textiles. Resident potter Becky Garrity's fine functional pottery features carved surfaces that lend an energetic quality to her new work. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29N to Airport Rd. Turn left onto Airport Rd, to roundabout. Take Dickerson Rd. (Rte 606S) from roundabout toward Earlysville Rd. At next roundabout go right onto Earlysville Rd (Rte 743). The studio is 0.4 mile past Earlysville Green Shopping Center on your right.
Studio 5 Jumping Branch Studio
854 Barracks Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 566-8562
Tom Clarkson and Cindy Hammond make functional and decorative vessels of white stoneware and porcelain. Jan Elmore, of Red Horse Studio, will display mirrors and sculpture made from hardwoods, painted wood and recycled materials. Directions: From Rte in Charlottesville’s, take Barracks Road west out of town 3.3 miles. Turn right on Barracks Farm Road and go 0.8 mile. Studio sign is on the left.
Studio 6 Sycamore Gallery
608 Preston Avenue, Unit 4, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (434) 960-4516
Todd Leback builds contemporary furniture using both solid woods and veneers. Directions: From Rt. 250 in Charlottesville turn onto McIntire Rd. Make a right onto Preston Ave. and continue under the railroad overpass. After the overpass make a U-turn (as if heading downtown). Make the next right. You will see the Moxie hair salon at the top of the hill. Go past Moxie into the back of the complex. The Sycamore Gallery is the fourth warehouse bay on your right.
Note: Studios 7 & 8 are both located in the Old National Linen Building near downtown Charlottesville.
Studio 7 Michael Keith Restoration
1304 E. Market Street, Suite E, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 979-7086
Creating furniture inspired by classic lines, Michael Keith also specializes in high-end restorations of period antiques. Working in both stoneware and porcelain, Elizabeth Krome creates functional and decorative ware for the home. Artisans will demonstrate. Directions: From Rte 250 in Charlottesville, turn onto High St (Rte 20S) at traffic light. Take next left at traffic light onto Meade Ave. At next traffic light, turn left onto E. Market St. Take immediate right into parking area. Studio is at the front of the building. Additional parking in rear of building.
Studio 8 taviametal and Martha Keith
1304 E. Market Street, Suite V, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 466-4042
In this shared jewelry studio, Tavia Brown embodies a style of elegance with an edge, creating jewelry in sterling, gold and titanium while Martha Keith works in gold, silver and niobium to create her water-inspired jewelry designs. Directions: See directions for Studio 8.
Studio 9 A. Korotky Studio
2331 Highland Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (434) 295-5057
Andrea Korotky weaves one-of-a-kind textiles on an 8-harness Gilmore loom. See display and demonstration. Trew Bennett will display wood fired pottery forms and glazed ware for tea ceremony. Directions: From Rte 250 turn onto McIntire Rd, go approx. 1.5 miles, turn right onto Cherry Ave, go 1.5 miles, turn right onto Highland Ave, look for 6th house on left. On-street parking. Please note: Jefferson Park Avenue Bridge is closed.
Studio 10 Mary Beth Bellah
1855 Arrowhead Valley Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (434) 409-9213
Mary Beth Bellah takes quilting into 3-dimensional space combining traditional and non-traditional elements. Textile artist Lotta Helleberg will show plant dyed and leaf-printed objects, such as wall hangings, artist books, bags, and pillows. Brian Rayner will display, in various stages of completion, furniture, art furniture, and sculptural creations. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29S toward Lynchburg. 3.25 miles after the I-64 interchange, turn left onto Rte 745 (Arrowhead Valley Rd.). Go 1 mile, studio is on the left. Take gravel drive to the house, park in grass along drive for easy turn-around.
Studio 11 The Barn Swallow
796 Gillums Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (434) 979-4884
Janice Arone creates objects from clay, ranging from functional dinnerware to innovative lighting and sculpture. Janice owns The Barn Swallow Gallery with business partner Mary Ann Burk. Mary Ann Burk creates etched and altered, wheel-thrown, functional porcelain. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 250W, go 2.5 miles past the town of Ivy, turn left onto Rte 682 (Gillums Ridge Rd). Take immediate right and park.
Studio 12 Greenewood Studios
5289 Three Notched Road, Crozet, VA 22932, (434) 760-4770
Dan Hunt designs and builds distinctive, one-of-a-kind furniture using traditional tools and techniques. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 250W. Bear right onto Rte 240W (toward Crozet.) Drive 1.9 miles, then turn left through open gate (chain-link fence.) Follow driveway to top of hill. Studio is the long white building on left.
Studio 13 Frederick Williamson Bowls
5623 Sugar Ridge Road, Crozet, VA 22932, (434) 823-1882
Fred Williamson will display fine greenwood turned bowls. Local logs are transformed into functional salad bowls and decorative pieces. Directions: From Charlottesville, go west onto Barracks Rd to White Hall. Bear left at Piedmont Store onto Sugar Hollow Rd (Rte 614), 2.2 miles. Turn right on Sugar Ridge Rd (Rte 674), 0.3 mile, to Box 5623 on right, blue metal with cardinal. From Crozet, take Rte 810N, 5 miles to White Hall. Turn left onto Rte 614 and continue as above.
Studio 14 Wayfarer Forge
3261 Afton Mountain Road, Afton, VA 22920, (434) 465-5993
Gerald Boggs will be forging iron into works of function and beauty. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 250W until you near the Rockfish Pass. Turn left onto Rte 6, go 0.5 mile, studio is on the right and is the only house with a red roof.
Studio 15 Judd Jarvis Studio
1203 Afton Mountain Road, Afton, VA 22920, (434) 242-7230
Judd Jarvis will present functional salt-fired stoneware pottery. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 250W. At Rte 151 turn left toward Wintergreen Resort. In 2.5 miles turn right onto Rte 6 toward Afton. Studio is 1.25 miles on the left. Take the right driveway and park on the side.
Studio 16 2 Art Studios – Gallery 161
161 Avon Road, Afton, VA 22920, (434) 825-5414
Tanya Tyree creates abstract raku fired ceramic sculpture, jewelry, and functional forms. See display and demonstration. Gary Dalton designs and makes furniture to meet clients’ unique functional and aesthetic needs. Directions: From Charlottesville, either take Rte 250W, or I-64W to Crozet exit #107 to pick up Rte 250W. At Rte 151S turn left toward Wintergreen Resort. After 4 miles, turn left onto the second Avon Rd, across from Afton Mountain Bed and Breakfast. Gallery is the first gravel driveway on the left.
Studio 17 K Robins Designs
190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920, (434) 361-2128
K Robins designs symbolic pendants, amulets and talismans in wax, and casts in sterling silver. Directions: From Charlottesville, take I-64W to Crozet exit 107. Take Rte 250W toward Afton Mountain, and then turn left onto Rte 151S, toward Wintergreen Resort. Go 8.4 miles to Rockfish School Lane. Park in parking lot. Enter through front door of Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC.)
Studio 18 Nan Rothwell Pottery
221 Pottery Lane, Faber, VA 22938, (434) 263-4023
Nan Rothwell makes a wide range of functional salt-glazed and stoneware pottery. Penny J. Sipple designs and handcrafts leather shoulder bags and accessories using soft top grain cowhide. Greg Sandage creates unique jewelry from silver, gold and unusual gem materials. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29S about 25 miles. Turn right onto Rte 6W. After 1.75 miles take the first left onto Rte 634 (Adial Rd). After 0.8 mile, take the next left onto Rte 613 (Rocky Rd). After 0.5 mile, take the next left onto Pottery Lane. Bear left at the fork. From west of Charlottesville, take Rte 250W. At Rte 151S turn left toward Wintergreen Resort. After 8.9 miles, turn left onto Rte 6E. After 3.8 miles, take the first right onto Rte 634 (Adial Rd) and continue as above.
Studio 19 Tye River Pottery
1289 Falling Rock Drive, Amherst, VA 24521, (434) 263-4065
Kevin Crowe produces functional wood-fired pots. He will be firing his wood-fired kiln during the Tour weekend. Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29S to 9 miles south of Lovingston. Turn left on Rte 739 (Tye River Road.) Go 3.5 miles and bear left at fork onto Falling Rock Drive. Go 1.2 miles to studio.