Local Artists Participate in Open Studio Weekend
Gary Eckhardt painting near his Moosewalk Studios which is located on beautiful Lincoln Gap Road.
The Vermont Crafts Council’s 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend takes place on October 1st and 2nd, from 10am to 5 pm. Over 130 artists are participating state-wide and the Mad River Valley is well represented with seven studios open to the public. Check out this convenient driving loop of the open studios in our area – just follow the yellow signs! It’s a perfect excuse to tour the spectacular Mad River Valley as the foliage colors reach their peak.
Most Vermont artists and artisans work in studios close to, or in, their homes. Many small galleries, and art centers also take part in this event, showcasing a unique collection of hand made and local artwork, including special events and exhibits. Here are our local artists that will be taking part;
Bette Ann Libby
Bette Ann Libby is a painter a creator of ceramic shard mosaics and sculptor & ceramic artist for 50 years. She has created many community mosaic murals
Luke Iannuzzi’s pottery studio is located on the scenic East Warren road in between the villages of Waitsfield and Warren.
Luke Iannuzzi Pottery
Raku art and dinnerware sets. From Warren Village, head north up Brook Rd. Brook Rd becomes E. Warren Rd. The studio is located on the east side, just past the cemetery after Roxbury Mountain Rd. 5711 E. Warren Rd, Warren VT 05674. (802) 839-9650.
Moosewalk Studios and Gallery
Gary Eckhart and Roarke Sharlow create watercolor paintings, photography, and giclee prints. 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. 200 Orion Rd, Warren VT 05674. (802) 583-2224.
The Mad River Fiber Mill gives visitors the opportunity to see wool production and a chance to purchase the final product too.
Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill
At Susan Snider unique mill you’ll be exposed to weaving, yarn, fiber mill, wool. From the north, travel on I-89 south to exit 10, Waterbury, Stowe and follow Rte 100 south through Waterbury into Waitsfield. Mad River Fiber Mill is about 0.25 mile south of the intersection of Rte 100 (Main ST) and Rte 17. From the south on I-89 exit 9, follow Rte 100B through Moretown straight onto Rte 100S to Waitsfield. We are on Rte 100, Main St. calberti492@gmail.com
Carol Dallas Studio
Carol’s interest in art began as a collector. She now enjoys painting iconic New England scenes, and feels passionate about her pursuits.
Earth and Fire is the current exhibit at Mad River Valley Arts’ Festival Gallery.
The MRV’s hub of the Arts current exhibit at their Festival gallery is Visions In Oil. It features 22 professional artists each painting in a different style, all with oil. Located at the Village Square Shopping Center, 0.5 mile south of the center of Waitsfield on Rte 100. 2 Village Square Rte 100, Waitsfield VT 05673. (802) 496-6682
Blockhouse Studio
Our local community pottery studio and artisan shop. Located in the Village Square Shopping Center on Rte 100 in Waitsfield. We are in the northernmost end of the shopping center, in the blue building.5031 Main St, Waitsfield VT 05673. (802) 496-9508.
Blockhouse Studio is a community pottery studio and artisans shop located in Waitsfield right near the Mad River Valley Arts Festival Gallery
Mad Women in the Attic
Elga Gemst created fresh, original, metal and stained glass. Her studio is in downtown Moretown Village across the street from the Moretown post office and immediately south of the Moretown Village Grocery. Unit 1, in the apartment building, will be well marked. 1104 Rte 100B, Moretown VT 05660. (802) 496-4614.
Sprout Industry Designs
Kelly’s studio space is part of Elga Gemst’s studio i Moretown.
Jeremy Ayers Pottery
Click here to see all 130+ artists and galleries participating throughout Vermont. In the studio, you can see how the artist works. You see the fabrics that have not been chosen for the quilt or the work that is experimental. There too, are the artist’s specialized equipment and tools. Many artists will have demonstrations, work not available in the gallery and special sales.
