Below are descriptions of and directions to each of the 2025 studios and participating artisans, including links to Google Maps. For a map of all studios please go to the map page.

If you would like a printed version of the map you can download a pdf file here. Artisans Studio Tour map (pdf)
You can also go directly to a google map listing that includes all 24 studios. Artisans Studio Tour Google map.

* Studio has a zero-step entry
** Studio has a zero-step entry plus an accessible bathroom

NORTH REGION


Studio 1  Phineas Rose Studios
1112 Graves Mill Road, Madison, VA 22727, (540) 948-4248

Ninika Gordon displays her latest precious metal and gemstone jewelry designs. Richard and Alec Gordon will display handmade wood furniture. Ruchi Gupta’s vessels carry poems and light, merging joy and reflection with form and function.

Directions: Take Route 29N approximately 20 miles to Madison County. Turn left on Route 230 Wolftown/Hood Road (Sheetz on corner). Go 4 miles to Wolftown. Turn right on Route 662/Graves Mill Road. In 1 mile, driveway is on the right. There is a sign that says Phineas Rose Wood Joinery/Gordon. Google Maps link 


Studio 2  Noon Whistle Pottery
328 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973, (434) 985-6500

Holly Horan offers pottery in shades of sky blues and earth browns. John Pluta presents his harmlessly peculiar sculptures.

Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29N 13 miles; turn left on Rte 33W. Continue 5 miles; turn right on Business Rte 33, which turns into Main St. Shop is 1.5 miles on left. Google Maps link 


Studio 3 Things Clay and Wool
2945 Mclane Rd Charlottesville, VA 22911, (434) 987-1438

Abigail Treece is a multidisciplinary artist. She makes functional ceramics and tufted pillows and rugs.

Directions: From Charlottesville, take 29N for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Burnley Station, then immediately turn right onto Watts Passage. In 0.8 miles turn left on Mclane Rd. The studio is located at the green house in the middle of the cul de sac. Google Maps link


Studio 4   Mud Dauber Pottery *
4225 Earlysville Road, Earlysville, VA 22936, (434) 973-7943

Suzanne Crane is experimenting with new clay bodies and decorating techniques since Hurricane Helene wiped out the company that was her source of clay for more than 25 years. Tom Clarkson displays functional and decorative vessels of white stoneware. Laurie Duxbury shares her love of color in showing her finely woven scarves. Becky Garrity makes pots for everyday use including lamps—all aesthetically pleasing and functional!

Directions: From Charlottesville: Take Route 29N to Airport Road, turn left. At the roundabout, take the third exit to head south on Dickerson Road. At the next roundabout, take the first exit to head north on Earlysville Road. Studio is 0.4 miles past Earlysville Auto on the right. Google Maps link 


Studio 5 The Muddy Rabbit Pottery *
640 Spring Lake Drive, Earlysville VA, 22936, (540) 212-3535

Shari Jacobs creates wheel-thrown porcelain and stoneware pottery with a rustic, yet refined, aesthetic. Katie Maloney displays collectable and functional animal-inspired ceramics.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Follow directions to Mud Dauber Pottery; just past Mud Dauber, keep left onto Buck Mountain Road. In 1.8 miles, turn right on Markwood Road; in 1.3 miles, go left on Spring Lake Drive. The house is 0.2 miles down on the right. Park in driveway or on the road. Google Maps link


Studio 6   Ringadal *
4699 Catterton Road, Free Union, VA 22940, (434) 962-8505

Susan Skalak crafts artistic felt wool coats and shawls from farm-produced fiber. Cindy Liebel presents a collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry, including her signature hoops.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Go west on Barracks Road to Hunt Country Store and take a right onto Route 601. Go 4.2 miles to Free Union. Take a right onto Buck Mountain Road and go 1.6 miles to Catterton Road. Go 1.6 miles to mailbox 4699 and take a right into the drive past the black gates. Google Maps link
 

Studio 7   Blaise Gaston **
686 Fairhope Avenue, Earlysville, VA 22936, (434) 973-1801

Blaise Gaston builds beautiful, sensuous furniture and the occasional staircase. Jan Elmore creates mixed media, wall-mounted sculptures featuring domestic hardwoods and copper. Nancy Ross’ pottery, primarily wheel-thrown and then altered, is functional art for daily use.

Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29N to Hydraulic Rd (Rte 743); turn left at light. Go 1.7 miles; turn left at Earlysville Rd (Rte 743). Go 0.7 mile to Woodlands Rd (Rte 676); turn left. Go 2.3 miles to Reas Ford Rd (Rte 660); turn right. Go 1.3 miles to Bleak House Rd (Rte 662); turn left. Go 0.5 miles to Fairhope Ave; turn left. Google Maps link 


Studio 8  Laura Vik Pottery
2410 Brook Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 422-2227

Laura Vik's pottery incorporates wheel and hand building techniques, often enhanced through alteration and texture.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Take Route 250, to the Hydraulic Road Exit and turn right onto Brandywine Drive. At the stop sign, continue straight (road becomes Greenbrier Drive). At the next stop sign, take a left (remains Greenbrier Drive). Take the next right onto Brook Road. Laura Vik Pottery is the 2nd house on the left. Park on the street. Parking is available at the top of the driveway.
Google Maps link 

 

CENTRAL REGION

Studio 9   Inleaf Studio
721 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 882-1569

Lotta Helleberg shares nature-inspired wall hangings, handmade artist books, and other fiber-related objects. Patrick Gibson creates contemporary functional ceramics.

Directions: From Rte 250 in Charlottesville, take the Park St. exit, go south towards downtown for 0.3 miles; look for the first house on the right hand side, after First Baptist Church. Parking is available on Park Street and adjacent streets. Continue to building at the end of driveway. Studio is on the second floor. Google Maps link 


Studio 10 Formia Design **
420 E. Main St. Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 981-8389

Mia van Beek, a master goldsmith, creates contemporary jewelry in precious metals and gemstones, inspired by her Scandinavian heritage. Susan Haas will display blown glass pieces that recall your favorite day at the beach.

Directions: On Downtown Mall of Charlottesville, 420 E. Main St. (in between 4th and 5th street SE). Park 1 hour free at 550 East Market St. garage. Google Maps link


Studio 11 Gabriel Ofiesh *
908 East High Street, Charlottesville VA 22902 (434) 295-9038

Gabriel Ofiesh makes 18k gold and silver jewelry with both faceted and cabochon gems, as well as his patented Orbit collection.

Directions: From Rte 250 in Charlottesville, take the Park St exit south toward downtown. At the stoplight at Park and High, take a left. At the next stoplight, take a left to continue on High St. The studio is one block down High St on the right, at the corner of High and 9 1/2 St. Google Maps link


Studio 12 Atomic 1183
1023 Carlton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 242-7761

Jeffrey Stricker will show handmade benches and tables featuring metal and wood. Krissy Maier creates one-of-a-kind bags using leather sustainably sourced from furniture company remnants and vintage leather belts.

Directions: From downtown Charlottesville: Take Avon Street south. Turn left on Hinton Avenue, then left on Carlton Avenue at Mas restaurant. Studio is on the left, next to Peacock Auto Service. Park in lot or on the street. Google Maps link


Studio 13   Malleable Studios *
1304 E. Market Street, Suite T, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 466-4042

Tavia Brown's industrial yet delicate jewelry accents your daily life with beauty and an edge that celebrates your grit. Alejandra Gonzalez creates contemporary jewelry defined by organic forms, quiet elegance, and balanced compositions. Rani Morris creates whimsical fine jewelry inspired by travel, nature, and historical design. Steve Palmer’s ceramic work is a nostalgic journey back to the wonder of childhood, a time when imagination knew no bounds. Trained in traditional metalsmithing techniques, Danielle Stevens creates one-of-a-kind jewelry with intricate details. Materials are hand selected, and gemstones are ethically sourced.

Directions: From Rte 250 in Charlottesville, turn on High St (Rte 20S). At stoplight, take left on Meade Ave. At next light, turn left on E. Market St.; studio is in brick building on right. Park at rear of building. Walk up ramp of loading dock to fourth door: “Malleable Studios.”
Google Maps link


Studio 14 Howe Pottery
210 18th St. Charlottesville, VA 22902, (828) 553-6481

Stuart Howe makes floral decorated functional pottery in porcelain and stoneware.

Directions: From Rte 250 in Charlottesville, turn on High St. (Rte 20S). Go left at light on Meade Ave. At next light, turn left on E. Market St; Take third left onto 18th St. Studio is located in the backyard. Google Maps link


Studio 15 Short 18th Studio
1510 Short 18th Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 242-5813

Mary Cassell makes functional and decorative wares from local clays with studio-made, traditional cone 10–12 glazes.

Directions: From Route 250: Turn south on High Street. Go left at light on Meade Avenue, left on Chesapeake, left on 18th Street. Best not to enter Short 18th by car: It is a dead end with no turnaround. Park and walk (300 yards) from 18th to the end of Short 18th Street. Google Maps link


Studio 16   Serpentine Studio
1909 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 284-1927

Ninni Baeckstrom exhibits unique stoneware sculptures and pottery, often incorporating mixed media.

Directions: From downtown Charlottesville: Follow East Market Street for 1.5 miles. Serpentine Studio is in one of the historic brick houses at the end of East Market. Parking is available at the Woolen Mills Chapel and there is limited street parking in front.
Google Maps link 

SOUTH REGION
 

Studio 17   Mary Beth Bellah, Quilt Artist *
1855 Arrowhead Valley Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (434) 409-9213

Mary Beth Bellah incorporates traditional and non-traditional materials in her unique 3-dimensional and wall-hung art quilts. Cathy Trammell displays and demonstrates the Native American craft of pine needle basketry.

Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 29S toward Lynchburg. Approximately 3 miles after I-64 interchange, turn left on Rte 745 (Arrowhead Valley Rd). Go 1 mile, studio is on left. Parking available at top of driveway or along grassy area in meadow. Accessible entrance in the back. Google Maps link 
 

Studio 18    Pettigrew Woodworks **
2435 Rock Branch Lane, North Garden, VA 22959 (804) 363-6189

Pettigrew Woodworks shop is filled with both functional and decorative pieces crafted from local woods. Nancy Kochli will display both functional and artistic baskets.

Directions: From Charlottesville take Rte 29 south towards Lynchburg; 7½ miles south of I-64 turn right on to Rock Branch Lane (Rte 801). Follow signs and take gravel drive to the studio; park in grassy area along drive. Cars with handicap tags may drive directly to the studio, which is handicap-accessible, including the restroom. Google Maps link

Studio 19   Tye River Pottery
1289 Falling Rock Drive, Amherst, VA 24521, (434) 263-4065

Kevin Crowe will display functional pots fired in a 7-day anagama firing.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Take Route 29S through Lovingston and Colleen. Turn left on Tye River Road (Route 739). Cross the Tye River. In approximately 3 miles, turn left on Falling Rock Drive. Pottery is 1.2 miles on the left. NOTE: GPS may not be completely reliable. Watch for house number 1289 and look for the Tye River Pottery sign and large pot at the end of our driveway. Google Maps link


WEST REGION


Studio 20   The Barn Swallow *
796 Gillums Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903, (434) 979-4884

Janice Arone makes wheel-thrown functional vessels, as well as sculptural pieces for everyday use. Mary Ann Burk offers porcelain and sculptural stoneware inspired by forms and patterns found in nature. Liz Hanson hand-makes fine sterling silver and 18k gold jewelry.

Directions: From Charlottesville, take Rte 250W, go 2.5 miles past Ivy, turn left on Rte 682 (Gillums Ridge Rd.), then immediate right into parking area. Google Maps link
 

Studio 21 Sunset Farm Studio*
5026 Jones Mill Road, Crozet VA 22932 (434) 242-0113

Sarah Tremaine makes naturally dyed, eco-printed, nuno-felted, and hand-painted garments and accessories. Cathy G. Vaughn displays copper collage totems, mirrors, and leaf portraits, and enamel buttons, slides, and ornaments.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Take Route 250W; in 3 miles, bear right at Route 240W toward Crozet. At the 4-way stop, turn right on Crozet Avenue/White Hall Road. In 2.1 miles, turn right on Jones Mill Road; 1.2 miles to studio on left. Take the gravel drive, park in the field to the right of the driveway and come to the garage building. Google Maps link


Studio 22 Williamson Wood **
5623 Sugar Ridge Road, Crozet, VA 22932, (434) 960-1882

Fred Williamson shows his latest greenwood turned bowls, both functional and artistic.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Go west 12.5 miles on Barracks Road (Route 614) to White Hall. Bear left at The Piedmont Store and Post Office onto Sugar Hollow Road (Route 614). Go 2.3 miles. Cross one bridge, turn right onto Sugar Ridge Road (Route 674). Go 0.3 mile to Box 5623 on the right at the top of a small hill, blue with red cardinal painted on it. Google Maps link


Studio 23 Petite Buzz Farm
4855 Fox Mountain Road, Crozet, VA 22932, (434) 953-9600

Liz Buckner-Yordy creates botanically printed leather journals, accessories, and textiles—honoring nature through craft. Harry Moxley produces experimental yet functional wheel-thrown pottery using wood-fired, oxidation, slip, and raku techniques.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Take Bypass US-250 West; turn right onto Barracks Road and continue 11 miles to Browns Gap Turnpike. Turn left. Proceed 3.8 miles and turn right onto Fox Mountain Road. After 0.4 miles, turn right into the parking lot.
Google Maps link


Studio 24 Cedar Hill Studio and Gallery
2415 Pine Garth Run, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 295-7979

Frank Shepard’s art is the resinous remains of fallen and decayed pine trees that have been transformed into unique sculptures.

Directions: From Charlottesville: Take Barracks Road, which turns into Garth Road, to approximately 1 mile past the Foxfield Steeplechase Track. Turn right on Pine Garth Run. Go to the second driveway to the right, through the white columns. Google Maps link