May your New Year Sparkle and Shine!   Happy New Year to all our friends from the Walpole Artisans.  We look forward to seeing you in the coming year.

blown glass icicle by Chris Sherwin

2012 Artisan Tour Wrap-up

The Walpole Artisans have wrapped up another successful studio tour.  Lots of fun was had by all as you can see from these photos.  Thanks to all who attended and supported local arts in their community!

 David Howell in his studio at 250 Old Keene Road in Walpole (photo by Medora Hebert).

Carolyn Kemp and Jeanette Lovett shared David's studio along with Darren Honey below.

Jeanette's dog Riley comes for a visit.

The whole crew at Old Keene Road.

Now over to Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont.

Randy Hicks was a new participant this year.  He can be seen hard at work demonstrating his wood carving.   Racheal Scott and Mary Anne Knapp's work can also be seen here.

Also at Bridge Street were Donna Lund and Alan Palmer.

Viewing Joe Beer's watercolors

Chris Sherwin at work in his glass blowing studio at Bridge Street

Another studio dog!   Rosalita keeps Chris company at work.

Now let's head on up to Barnett Hill Road to see Bill Shannon's beautiful woodworking studio with a gorgeous view of the Connecticut River Valley.  Joining him this year is Judy Stalus with photography, jewelry and hand knitted items.

Hope you enjoyed our tour...see you next year!