The following information is a selection of Open Studio Weekend events. For more information, go to the Vermont Crafts Council’s Website at www.vermontcrafts.com. Because of recent severe weather, please check with the website before attending to keep abreast of any schedule changes:



Rutland County

Bob Gasperetti, Furniture Makers - Bob Gasperetti. Handmade custom furniture, original and reproduction. 848 South End Rd., Mount Tabor. (802) 293-5195. Traveling south on Rte 7, go 2.1 miles past the main intersection into Danby. Turn left onto South End Rd. Traveling north on Rte 7, go 2.3 miles past the entrance to Emerald Lake State Park and turn right onto South End Rd. On South End Rd we are 0.9 mile on the right.



067 Solon/McCarthy Gallery- Matt Solon. Julianne McCarthy. Landscapes, horse portraits, townscapes, still-life. 57 School St., West Pawlet. (802) 325-3235. From the junction of Rte 315 and Rte 30, travel northeast on Rte 30 for 6.2 miles. Make a sharp left into Pawlet Village, onto School Street. #57 will be on your left.



MF Paintings- Madeleine Fay. Paintings, oil, watercolors, pastels, landscapes. 153 Dodge Rd,, Belmont. (802) 259-2654. From the center of Belmont, at the general store and post office turn onto Healdville Rd and travel exactly 0.25 mile until Dodge Rd. Turn right onto Dodge Rd. Ours is the first house. From Rte 103 (exactly 5 miles north of the traffic light in Ludlow), turn left onto Healdville Rd and travel 3.6 miles. Turn left onto Dodge Rd. Ours is the first house.



Branch Brook Hollow - Robert Beardmore. Wood carvings of animals and birds, bowls, tables. 278 Branch Brook Rd., Mt. Holly. (802) 259-2727. On Rte 103 in Mt. Holly, take Healdville Rd. across from Harry’s Restaurant. Take the second left after the railroad tracks onto Branch Brook Rd.. Go to the second house on the right, #278.



Maya Zelkin Pottery- Maya Zelkin. Functional, wood fired stoneware and porcelain. 116 Coldham Rd, Shrewsbury. (802) 492-2045. From Rte 103 in Cuttings- ville, turn onto Town Hill Rd. Travel 1.8 miles to intersection with Lincoln Hill Rd and turn right. Go 3.9 miles to Cold River Road and turn left. Travel 0.2 mile to Upper Cold River Rd and turn right. Travel one mile to Coldham Rd, and turn right. The studio is at the second driveway on the right. From Rte 7 south of Rutland, turn onto North Shrewsbury Rd. Travel one mile to Cold River Rd and turn right. Travel 7 miles to Upper Cold River Rd and turn left. Go one mile to Coldham Rd and turn right. Studio is at the second driveway on the right.



Nature’s Turn, LLC- Gerry Martin. Woodturned bowls and vessels. 998 Lincoln Hill Rd, Shrewsbury. (802) 492-2244. From Rte 7, drive 3 miles south of Rutland to the junction with Rte 103. Turn on Rte 103 and travel southeast for 2.8 miles and turn left on Lincoln Hill Rd. Continue 1 mile over crest of hill and turn right on to private drive for 996 and 998 Lincoln Hill Rd. Shop is 0.25 mile straight ahead.



Peter Huntoon Watercolor- Watercolor paintings and limited edition prints. 17 Studio Lane, Middletown Springs. (802) 235-2328. From Rutland, take Rte 4 west to exit 6. Take a left past Price Chopper onto 133 south. Stay on Rte 133 for 9.7 miles to Haley Rd (gravel) on right. Go 50 yards up Haley Rd and turn right onto Studio Lane. House/studio is on the left, green with covered front porch. From Middletown Springs, head east on Rte 133/140 towards Rutland for 1 mile. Find Haley Rd on the left.



Pizzazz Pottery - Caren Helm. Working pottery studio, wheel throwing demos. 647 Rte 4A, East Fair Haven. (802) 265-2145. From Poultney or New York state, take Rte 30 north to Castleton Four Corners. Go left (west) and travel for 3 miles. Look for the silo on the left. Studio is the barn behind the farmhouse. From Rte 22A, go south into Fair Haven and turn left after McDonald’s onto Fourth St. At the end of Fourth St, go straight through the 4 way stop. Go one mile. Look for the silo on the right and find the studio in the barn behind the farmhouse.



Farrow Gallery and Studio- Susan Farrow, Framed collages from found metal. 835 Main St. (Rte 4A), Castleton. (802) 468-5683. From Rutland travel west on Rte 4. Take exit 5. Turn onto Rte 4A West into Castleton village. Go past the general store and diner. The Farrow Gallery and Studios are on the left in an old yellow converted church.



Lucinda Sayre - Oils, encaustics, landscapes, nature, still life. 3095 Scotch Hill Rd, Fair Haven. (802) 265-2129. In Fair Haven at the intersection of Rte 4A and Rte 4, follow the signs for Rte 4 east. When you get to Rte 4, continue past it over the bridge. Go north for about 3 miles. The studio driveway is on the right.



Chaffee Art Center. Painting, mixed media, sculpture and weaving. 16 South Main St., Rutland. (802) 775-0356. The Chaffee is located in a Queen Anne Victorian mansion directly on Rte 7 in Rutland, between West and Center streets, and across from a park with a white gazebo. There is a sign on the street and an “Open” flag out front.



Ann McFarren- Ann McFarren. Original Vermont scenes, oil, watercolors. 56 Terrill St., Rutland. (802) 773-2197. In Rutland driving west on Rte 4, (Woodstock Ave) turn left onto Lafayette St. by Beauchamp and O’Rourke Pharmacy and go two blocks. Turn right onto Terrill St. and find me at the first house on the left with gallery sign on the porch. From Rte 7, take a right onto Rte 4E and go to the next light. Turn right by Beauchamp and O’Rourke Pharmacy and go two blocks. Turn right onto Terrill St. and find me at the first house on the left.



Richard A. Wiedmann- Vermont scenes. 10 Brentwood Dr., Rutland. (802) 775-4899. From Rte 7 in Rutland, turn onto Rte 4 east, Woodstock Ave, and travel about a mile to Stratton Rd (Steward gas station on the corner). Turn right onto Stratton and travel 0.3 mile to a three way stop sign. Turn left onto Hill Pond Rd. Turn immediately right onto Victor Place. Take next left onto Sharon Drive. Go past Combination Pond to Charter Hill Drive. Follow the road to the left. Take the second road on the right, Brentwood. The fourth house on the right will be #10.



Shattuck Studio and Gallery - - Carolyn Shattuck. Printmaking, collage, handmade books. 193 Patricia Ln., Rutland. (802) 775-6661. Coming from west or south, take Rte 4 towards Rutland to Rte 7N. Turn right at Woodstock Ave./Rte 4. Travel 0.8 miles and turn left onto Hillside Ave., cross stop sign at North St. Ext. and continue to the end. Jog right, then left and take a right onto Patricia Ln. #193 will be the last house on your left.



Brandon Artists Guild - Site B. The Granary. At this location, many artist’s studios are featured, including Coliene Moore and Linda Durkee. 29 Union St., Brandon. (802) 345-6614. From Rte 7 traveling north, turn left onto Union St and travel to the building just over the railroad tracks on the right about 2 blocks.



Judith Reilly Gallery, Fabric Artist. Judith Reilly. Unique “fabric paintings”, prints, notecards, accessories. 24 Conant Square, (Rte 7), Brandon. (802) 247-8421. Traveling north on Rte 7 through downtown Brandon, my gallery and studio are in the large white house on the left, 150 yards past the Mobil service station. If traveling south on Rte 7, we are on the right, 50 yards past the post office.



Washington County

Roxbury Arts and Crafts - Jane Pincus and others. Paintings, photographs, pottery, many workshops. 1642 Roxbury Rd, Rte 12A, Roxbury. (802) 485-8428. Traveling on I-89 take exit 5, turn west toward Northfield and go 3 miles down the hill, cross over Rte 12 onto Lovers Lane. Travel for 0.5 mile, turn left at its end onto Rte 12A, and continue about 6 miles south into Roxbury. From Montpelier, take Rte 12 south through Northfield to Rte 12A, just past the Norwich University, and continue to Roxbury.



Flint Brook Pottery - Deborah Van Ness. Handthrown, functional stoneware pottery. 1904 West Hill Rd, Roxbury. (802) 485-4209. From Rte. 12A in Roxbury, turn on to Warren Mt. Rd. Go 0.3 mile and turn left on Webster Rd. Wind along 0.6 mile until road ends at a fork where you turn left on Carrie Howe Rd. Take an immediate right on West Hill Rd. Go 1.8 miles on West Hill to my studio - #1904 on right with natural siding, red roof.



196 Josh Axelrod Photography - Josh Axelrod. Fine Art Photography. PO Box 34, 324 Webster Rd., Roxbury. (802) 485-7788. Also showing at this location: Linda Berg Maney - Linda Maney. Colorful, interesting, abstract paintings. 434 Webster Rd, Roxbury VT 05669. (802) 485-8056. From Roxbury Village, head west on Warren Mountain Rd. for 0.4 mile. Make a slight left on Webster Rd. and continue for 0.4 mile to #324. The studio is on the right.



Greenway Studio and Gallery - Paintings, Drawings, Botanicals, Calligraphy. 421 South Main St., Northfield. (802) 485-8373. From I-89 take Exit 5 towards Northfield on Rte 64 West. Turn right on Rte 12 (Main St.). Pass Norwich University on your left. Turn right on Noridge St., then make the immediate right turn into the parking area (the gallery is located on the corner of Main St. and Noridge St. - #421 South Main St.).



Moosewalk Studios and Gallery - Gary Eckhart and Roarke Sharlow. Watercolor paintings, photography, and giclee prints. 200 Orion Rd., Warren. (802) 583-2224. Travel on Rte 100 to Warren. Turn onto Lincoln Gap Rd., opposite Country Motor Cars. Travel west on Lincoln Gap Rd. for 2 miles to our studio/gallery sign, hanging on a mailbox. At the mailbox, make a right turn into our driveway.



Golden Daisy Quilts - Cuc Huynh. Handcrafted quilts, runners, handbags. 3240 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield. (802) 496-6718. From Rte 100 in Waitsfield village, take Bridge St. that turns into East Warren Rd after crossing the covered bridge. Go 1.5 miles, pass the Round Barn on your left, continue on E. Warren road for 1.7 miles. After the dip, Sherman Rd is on your left, and our driveway is the next one on your right. Drive down the long driveway and find the studio straight ahead in the Green Yurt!



Vermont Festival of the Arts - Beverly Kehoe, Valley Arts Foundation. Paintings, photography, sculpture, demos, crafts. 5031 Main St, Waitsfield. (802) 496-6682. Take exit 9 on I-89 and turn toward Rte 2. Turn south onto Rte 2 and follow to its intersection with Rte 100. Turn right onto Rte 100 and travel south to the town of Waitsfield. Pass Mad River Glass Gallery and go 0.8 mile.



Mad River Glass Gallery, Blown and Cast Glass - David and Melanie Leppla. Hand made art glass. 4237 Rte 100, Waitsfield. (802) 496-9380. Traveling south on Rte 100, go 5 miles past the intersection of Rtes 100 and 100B into the town of Waitsfield. The gallery is on the left, about .25 mile past Mad River Garden Center and is set back from the road across from mailbox # 4237. Traveling north on Rte. 100, continue into Waitsfield and past Bridge St. The gallery is 0.25 mile further on the right.



The Naked Potter - Luke Iannuzzi. Raku and stoneware pottery, workshops, classes. 1460 Main St, Waitsfield. (802) 496-9935. Traveling north on I-89 take exit 9 and turn toward Rte 2. Take a left onto Rte 2 and travel to its junction with Rte 100B. Turn right and go for 6.8 miles to its end at Rte. 100S. After this go 1.5 miles and find us on the right. Traveling south on 1-89, take exit 10 and follow Rte 2 through Waterbury and turn right onto Rte 100.



*205 Sans Souci Studios - Carrie Rouillard. Original wearable paper mache masks. 48 Franklin St, Barre. (802) 476-5699. On I-89 take exit 7 and travel straight off the exit through three sets of traffic lights. Take the Barre exit and travel to its intersection with Rte 302. Turn right and go 0.5 mile. Turn left at the first stoplight, Elm St, and go through the flashing yellow light, up the steep hill and immediately bear to the right onto Franklin St., to No. 48.



206 L. Koehler Pottery Leslie Koehler. Majolica glazed terracotta earthenware. 781 Holt Rd, Plainfield. (802) 454-7711. Take Rte 2 to Plainfield Village. At the blinking light, turn down a short hill into the village. Go straight past the fire station and take the left fork onto Maple Hill Rd. At the top of the hill, take a left onto Holt Rd. Travel about one mile and find the house and studio on the left.



Blackthorne Forge - Steven C. Bronstein. Functional and sculptural, contemporary ironwork. 247 Gilman St., Marshfield. (802) 426-4222. Studio location: 3821 Rte 2. We are 2 miles west of Marshfield on Rte 2 in the large yellow barn on the left, or 6 miles east of Plainfield on Rte 2 on the right.



208 Fred Varney - Stained glass panels, lamps. 1632 Marshfield Rd, E. Calais. (802) 456-1003. Traveling north on Rte 14, just as you reach the top of the hill and enter E. Calais, turn right onto the Marshfield Rd. This road looks like the driveway of a white church. Continue up the hill past the cemetery and through the 4 way intersection with East Hill and Max Gray Roads. Our driveway is the next one on the right, just before the crest of the hill.



Vermont Floorcloths and Fiber Arts - Sandy Ducharme. Handpainted canvas rugs, hooked wool rugs. 849 Ducharme Rd., Marshfield. (802) 563-2745. Hillcrest Adirondack Furniture - Richard Ducharme. Outdoor furniture, chairs and gliders. On Rte 2 in Marshfield, turn left at Rte 215 go about 2.5 miles past cemetery on right and Lower Cabot Greenhouse on the left. Take a left onto Ducharme Rd. Studio and workshop are one mile on the left. Fiber studio in house and furniture workshop on lower driveway.



Green Mountain Hooked Rugs - Stephanie Krauss. Traditional hand hooked rugs, classes. 2838 County Rd, Montpelier. (802) 223-1333. On I-89, take exit 8 and travel through 3 sets of traffic lights. At the fourth set of lights, turn left onto Main St. Travel on Main St. straight through the town center and take the first right off the roundabout. Continue north on Main St that will become County Rd. and go for 4.5 miles from the center of town. I am on the right in a white house, about 0.75 mile past the turn for Thistle Hill Pottery.



Thistle Hill Pottery - Jennifer Boyer. Functional stoneware pottery, brushwork decoration. 95 Powder Horn Glen Rd., Montpelier. (802) 223-8926. Go north on Main St. in Montpelier, 4 miles from middle of town to the corner of Powder Horn Glen Rd. Turn right, and take the first driveway on the left.



Art Tiles - Janice Walrafen. Handmade tiles, murals, sculptures. 170 Cherry Tree Hill Rd, East Montpelier. (802) 223-1242. Traveling east on Rte 2 from Montpelier, look for a left hand turn onto Towne Hill Rd. At the top of the hill turn onto Cherry Tree Hill Rd. Turn into the driveway of the third house on the right, a big white house with green trim, gambrel roof and a fenced in yard. Studio is located in the main house, not the red outbuildings.



Blue Roof Designs - Elissa Campbell. Bookbinding, paper crafts. 846 Gallison Hill Rd, Montpelier. (802) 229-1342. On I-89 take exit 8 to Montpelier. The exit merges into a road that becomes Rte 2. Continue on this highway, with the city of Montpelier and the river on your left, until you come to a traffic circle. Take the second exit onto Rte 2, and travel 0.3 mile to Gallison Hill Rd. Turn left at the Kia sign onto Gallison Hill Rd and go 0.8 mile to the studio on the left in a gray house with blue trim, #846.



Pete Talbot - Illustration, cartoons, comics, cute monsters. (802) 917-1531. Frank Woods Landscape, figurative painting, mixed media. 8 Clarendon Ave, Montpelier. (802) 461-5345. Studio location: 104 Main St, 2nd floor, Montpelier. On I-89 take exit 8 onto Memorial Drive and travel 1.8 miles to the fourth set of traffic lights. Take a left onto Main St. and travel straight through the lights at the center of town. The studio is located immediately on the left on the second floor, entrance between Rivendell Books and Miller Sports.



Vermont Hand Crafters, Inc. Alumni Hall Gym, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier. (802) 872-8600. Take exit 8 from I-89. Go straight through three traffic lights and turn left onto Main St at the fourth. Turn right onto East State St at the next light and follow to the T in the road. Alumni Hall is straight ahead with parking in the lot to the left of the hall.



Hunger Mountain Arts - Ira Sollace, Woodturning.*Cindy Griffith, Pastel, Oil Painting and fiber sculpture. 580 West Hill Road, North Middlesex. (802) 229-4326. Head north on Main St in Montpelier to the roundabout exiting onto Spring Street, then turn right onto Rte 12 heading north. Travel about 5 miles to Shady Rill Rd (Rumney School Sign) on the left. After 1.5 miles, turn right at Story Rd for about 0.5 mile then bear right onto West Hill Rd and find us on the left after 0.6 mile.



Jayne Shoup - Pastel paintings, landscapes, florals. 263 Center Rd, Middlesex. (802) 223-0100. On 1-89 take exit 9 which leads to Center Rd. If traveling south, turn left, if traveling north, turn right and go 1.1 miles to my studio.



Ann’s Weavery, A Fiber Arts Gallery. Looms, rugs, yarns, weaving instruction. Camp Meade, 961 Rte 2, Middlesex. (802) 522-7666. On I-89, take exit 9, Middlesex/Waitsfield. Follow signs to Rte 2. Go left on Rte 2 and travel 0.2 mile to Camp Meade on the right housing Red Hen Bakery & Cafe, and Ann’s Weavery.



Montpelier Mud - Michael Sullivan. Functional pottery. 961 Rte 2, Middlesex. (802) 224-7000. Follow the directions to Ann’s Weavery above and find us to the right of the Red Hen/Ann’s Weavery building in the Camp Meade complex.



Jeremy Ayers Pottery - Jeremy Ayers. Colorful, high-fire, stoneware, pottery or daily use. 18 Elm St, Waterbury. (802) 363-3592. From I-89, take exit 10 to merge onto VT-100 S toward Rte 2 and Waterbury. Turn left at the T onto N Main St. At the Alchemist Brewery, turn onto Elm St. We are the yellow house at the corner of Elm St. and Randall St.



Axel Stohlberg - Paintings, sculptures, drawings, assemblages. 5 Stowe St Waterbury. (802) 224-7801. The shop is just off Rte 2/Rte 100 in Waterbury. On I-89, take exit 10 to Rte 100S. At the intersection of Rte 2, turn left and follow to its intersection with Stowe St, on the left. Turn onto Stowe St and find my studio on the right.



Ziemke Glassblowing Studio - Glenn Ziemke. Colorful contemporary blown glass. PO Box 327, 3029 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Ctr. (802) 244-6126. Studio located on Rte 100, 3 miles north of I-89 exit 10. We are on the left side of Rte 100. Look for a large Ziemke Glassblowing Studio sign.