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WLAST Sponsors 4Information About the Studio Tour 5Artists by Medium 6-7
Maureen Alvarez - Ann Andre - John C. Bestwick 8Jan Blacka - Dale Bright - Richard Busch 9Carol Clay-Ward - Mel Croft - Ed and Claire Cutshall 10Geoff DeMark - Lori DeMark - Suzanne DeSaix 11Christine Eddy - Jill Evans-Kavaldjian - Leanne Fink 12Beth Fuller - Ute Gil - Lori Goll 13Shawn M. Grove - Jeffery Hall - Liz Hall 14Hope Hanes - Marilyn Harrington - Karen Helble 15Meredith Hilt - Jillian Holland - Patricia Taylor Holz 16Karen Hustwaite - Teresa Jardines - Kitty Johnson 17Brian D. Kirk - Bill Kitt - Yousung Largent 18Don Maloney - Harriet C. Maloney - David Mann 19Jane Mann - Amy Manson - Samantha S. Marshall 20Navigating the Tour 21MAP - center of book 22-23Bryan Mattraw - Jeff Miller - Jack Nevitt 24Elise Nicely - David Norton - Amy Oliver 25Karen Oliver - Laney Oxman - Terri Parent 26Alice Power - Kathie Ratcliffe - Kim T. Richards 27Katherine Riedel - Eric M. Scott - Libby Stevens 28Anne Stine - DaVinci Art Studio - Kristen Swanson 29Okcha TeSelle - Mark Paul Thomas - Judith Thompson 30Susan Trask - Antonia Walker - Amy Ramsey Walton 31Amie C. Ware - Karen Watson - Brian Whelan 32Jenny Wolfer - Carol Zamrazil - Digital Sponsors Listings 33
Door Prize Information 34Sponsor and Partner Advertisements 35-44
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Welcome to the 14th AnnualWestern Loudoun Artists Studio Tour!
This weekend artists across LoudounCounty open their doors for you! On thisfree, self-guided driving tour, visit the68 participating artists in their studiosand guest spaces. We celebrate our 14thyear of introducing visitors to the amazing wealth of artistic talent locatedright here in Loudoun County.
WLAST is one of the only events where the public can seelocal artists where they work, experience one-on-one interaction, and view live art demonstrations with professional and emerging artists.
Experience the Tour by talking with artists about their work,their media and their creative process. See the artwork,watch a demonstration, be inspired! Find a piece that speaksto your personal taste or a unique gift for someone special.Sign up for a class, commission a piece of artwork, or simplyenjoy the studio atmosphere.
We hope you enjoy the 14th Annual Western Loudoun ArtistsStudio Tour and we thank you for your patronage. We lookforward to bringing art to the community for many moreyears to come!
Information and Directions: Franklin Park Arts Center 540-338-7973
Round Hill Arts Center 540-338-5022
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Name (Stop number)CeramicsMaureen Alvarez (24)Richard Busch (16)Carol Clay-Ward (7)Mel Croft (14)Geoff DeMark (25)Shawn M. Grove (1)Bill Kitt (15)Yousung Largent (26)Amy Manson (19)Bryan Mattraw (2)David Norton (31)Amy Oliver (37)Laney Oxman (9)Kristen Swanson (4)Okcha TeSelle (33)Jenny Wolfer (38)
CollageJan Blacka (29)Beth Fuller (19)Karen Oliver (37)Laney Oxman (9)
Digital PaintingJan Blacka (29)
DrawingBeth Fuller (19)Eric M. Scott (21)DaVinci Art Studio (26)Antonia Walker (11)
EncausticBrian D. Kirk (27)Anne Stine (24)
Fiber ArtMarilyn Harrington (22)Kathie Ratcliffe (12)Judith Thompson (35)Susan Trask (8)
GlassLaney Oxman (9)JewelryAnn Andre (19)Carol Clay-Ward (7)Mel Croft (14)Ed and Claire Cutshall (23)Lori DeMark (25)Christine Eddy (14)Liz Hall (6)Meredith Hilt (29)Karen Hustwaite (38)Teresa Jardines (4)Libby Stevens (17)Carol Zamrazil (34)LapidaryEd and Claire Cutshall (23)Metal ClayLiz Hall (6)Teresa Jardines (4)MetalworkKaren Helble (26)Meredith Hilt (29)Jillian Holland (28)Karen Hustwaite (38)Teresa Jardines (4)Brian D. Kirk (27)Mixed MediaJan Blacka (29)Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (19)Beth Fuller (19)Liz Hall (6)Brian D. Kirk (27)Eric M. Scott (21)Anne Stine (24)Judith Thompson (35)VSA DaVinci Art Studio (26)Karen Watson (8)Brian Whelan (13)
Studio Tour Artists by Medium
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PaintingCarol Clay-Ward (7)Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (19)Leanne Fink (26)Beth Fuller (19)Ute Gil (19)Lori Goll (18)Jillian Holland (28)Patricia Taylor Holz (26)Kitty Johnson (24)Elise Nicely (24)Laney Oxman (9)Alice Power (22)Kim T. Richards (29)Katherine Riedel (10)Eric M. Scott (21)Libby Stevens (17)Judith Thompson (35)VSA DaVinci Art Studio (26)Antonia Walker (11)Amy Ramsey Walton (20)
PaperworksSuzanne DeSaix (3)Karen Watson (8)Jan Blacka (29)
PastelsHope Hanes (14)Katherine Riedel (10)Libby Stevens (17)Amy Ramsey Walton (20)
PewterKaren Helble (26)
PhotographyPatricia Taylor Holz (26)Jane Mann (29)Samantha S. Marshall (26)Jeff Miller (29)Jack Nevitt (24)Terri Parent (29)Mark Paul Thomas (32)Amie C. Ware (23)
Polymer ClayLiz Hall (6)Eric M. Scott (21)
PrintmakingSuzanne DeSaix (3)Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (19)Brian D. Kirk (27)David Mann (29)
PyrographySuzanne DeSaix (3)
SculptureCarol Clay-Ward (7)Jeffery Hall (6)Jillian Holland (28)Karen Hustwaite (38)Brian D. Kirk (27)Amy Manson (19)Amy Oliver (37)
WoodturningDale Bright (36)Don Maloney (30)Harriet C. Maloney (30)
WoodworkingJohn C. Bestwick (5)
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Studio Tour Artists by Medium
Maureen Alvarez #24 on map Purcellville Train Station
200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.chunkofhappiness.com
Maureen creates wheel thrown and hand-built stoneware pottery that is functional and decorative. She prides herself inproducing pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind. Her work is reflective of non-traditional designs created by using handmadestamps, carvings, and altered forms.
Offering on tour: Functional and decorative stoneware pottery. Refreshments.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to the
light yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.
Ann Andre #19 on map The Clay and Metal Loft
27 Fairfax Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175www.theclayandmetalloft.com
For thirty years Ann has been a goldsmith designing customwork for jewelry stores. Currently in her new business, she isdesigning affordable pieces that can be worn multiple ways,such as a pendant with two sides, or, in other words, jewelrythat multi-tasks as much as you do!
Offering on tour: Jewelry using gold, silver, copper, and/or brass set with semi-precious gems and enamel.
Directions: From Route 7 East (East Market Street), left onto Catoctin Circle SE, then half a
mile to the Virginia Village Shopping Center. Turn right just past the United Bank and find us on
the left.
John C. Bestwick #5 on map Jumbo Bottom Barrel Works
11691 Dutchmans Creek Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.jumbobottom.com
John's work includes unique, wood creations that are
hand-crafted from reclaimed wine barrels of Loudoun County,
Virginia. These pieces of work are organically beautiful,
functional, durable and created in an environmentally
conscious manner.
Offering on tour: Finished creations ranging from small (votives, wall hangers) to large
(chairs, benches, and tables). Custom orders. Snacks and refreshments.
Directions: From Route 287 travel north heading out of Lovettsville towards Brunswick. Turn left
on Purcell Road, turn left on Dutchmans Creek. Studio shop immediately on right.
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ARTIST DIRECTORY
Jan Blacka #29 on map Round Hill Arts Center
35246 Harry Byrd Highway #107, Round Hill, VA 20141www.alizarin.net
Light and contemplative images formed by serendipity from
materials that accumulate in our daily lives. Whether with a
computer, plastic bags, junk mail, or other media, Jan
composes spiritually moving landscapes of emotion and feeling.
Offering on tour: Framed and unframed collages and prints. Refreshments, demos,
and make-your-own art.
Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in the
same building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right. Parking and
entrance in rear of building.
Dale Bright #36 on map35091 Bloomfield Road, Round Hill, VA 20141
facebook.com/HuntCountryWoodTurner
For Dale, woodturning releases the natural beauty of wood.
Using a lathe and tools, he transforms a piece of tree into a
functional item or artistic creation that can be used and enjoyed
for many years. "Mother Nature has done all of the real work
and my job is to simply reveal it."
Offering on tour: Hand crafted artistic and utilitarian pieces.
Over 90% of these items are made from fallen trees in Loudoun County.
Directions: From Route 50, turn on to St. Louis Rd. (Rt. 611) northbound. Turn left on Foxcroft
Road (Rt. 626). After about 1 mile, turn left on Unison Road, then right on Bloomfield Road. In
about 150 yards, the studio will be on the left. GPS directions to my studio are accurate.
Richard Busch #16 on map17642 Canby Road, Leesburg, VA 20175
www.glenfarmpottery.com
Richard creates a wide variety of high-fired pottery — bowls,
plates, mugs, vases, wine coolers, sake sets, bird houses,
pitchers, oil jars, honey jars, garlic keepers, espresso cups, and
more — that are both beautiful and functional. All kitchenware is
safe for dishwasher and microwave ovens.
Offering on tour: Throwing demos. Tours of studio and kiln shed. Refreshments.
Directions: From East Colonial Highway (old Route 7), go south on Canby Road (Route 662)
for about 3/4 of a mile. Sign for #17642 is on the left. Go down a long (almost half a mile) drive-
way, over a cattle grate, to our restored barn that dates back to the 1840s.
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Carol Clay-Ward #7 on mapClayWard Studio
38659 Bolington Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.claywardstudio.com
Carol Clay-Ward works in a variety of mediums: oils, acrylic,
watercolor and clay. Whatever the medium, she captures the
soul, personality, and innate spark of the subject matter. "My
surroundings inspire me. Someone telling me a story can
pique my interest and the brain starts creating compositions
and designs."
Offering on tour: Ceramics and paintings. Demos at noon, weather permitting. Livemusic Saturday. Refreshments. Free rocks and fossils.
Directions: From Route 287, turn west onto Bolington Road, then proceed 7/10ths of a mile.Driveway on left. CLAYWARD STUDIO sign is directly across the street from the driveway.
Mel Croft #14 on mapMel Croft Pottery
15676 High Street, Waterford, VA 20197
Melinda is influenced by Asian arts and philosophies as well as
the Arts & Craft movement's aim of integrating art into daily life.
Her pieces range from deep richly glazed and colorful bowls
and teapots to neutral matte-finished wine bottle coolers and
jewelry that evoke simplicity.
Offering on tour: Functional and decorative pottery, porcelain
and steel mobiles, jewelry, pendant lamps. Wheel-throwing demos. Refreshments.
Directions: From Route 7, exit Rt 9 W, then turn right on Clarkes Gap Rd. Just as you enterWaterford, second house on right after Waterford sign. From Milltown Rd entering Waterford,right on 2nd St, left on Janney, right on High St. From Stumptown, left on Loyalty Rd, passWaterford Elementary, curve around Butcher's Row, take left onto High Street.
Ed and Claire Cutshall #23 on mapHunt Country Jewelers
105 E Main Street. Purcellville, VA 20132 www.huntcountry.com
Ed and Claire Cutshall are a family team that focuses on
original designs in gold, platinum, and gemstone jewelry. They
specialize in hand carved lost wax casting to create artistic
styles that range from organic filigree to contemporary design
and feature gemstones cut in house.
Offering on tour: Fine diamond and gemstone jewelry and private collection of
gemstones. Demos — try your hand at stone cutting!
Directions: From Rt 7 exit south on Rt 287 toward Purcellville. Navigate the roundabout to turn right
onto Main St. Continue through town. Hunt Country Jewelers is on the right, near the west end of
town, in the Old Town section.
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Geoff DeMark #25 on map Studio at 511
511 S Nursery AVE. Purcellville, VA 20132
Geoff works with functional forms, primarily on the wheel. Helikes to alter some of the forms by pushing, pressing, and cutting. A simple manipulation can transform surface andshape. His intent is to have the interactions with his work bevisual, physical, and functional.
Offering on tour: Experiences and treasures beyond the imagination! Sales of jewelry,pottery, demos, refreshments, and a kids' area.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville, turn south on 32nd Street (Route 690), then leftonto Nursery Avenue. Ours is the fourth house on the left. Studio in back.
Lori DeMark #25 on map Studio at 511
511 S Nursery AVE. Purcellville, VA 20132www.facebook.com/pages/Demarkwear/1394426030802422
Lori's work is inspired from designs and textures found in
nature that are a part of our everyday life. She uses
hammering and embossing to create pieces in silver, brass,
and copper embellished with glass beads, stoneware or
porcelain clay. Her ceramic jewelry is hand pressed to create
one-of-a-kind designs.
Offering on tour: Necklaces, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry. Refreshments.
Demonstrations.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville, turn south on 32nd Street (Route 690), then leftonto Nursery Avenue. Ours is the fourth house on the left. Studio in back.
Suzanne DeSaix #3 on mapDeSaix Studio
41630 Lovettsville Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.desaixstudio.com
Printmaking, papermaking, and pyrography are core processes
of Suzanne’s practice. Her work is inspired by nature and
frequently references the unintended consequences of human
actions. Her prints and drawings focus on line and composition
with minimal color. Sculptural paper pieces incorporate natural
fibers and organic fragments.
Offering on tour: Demos of printmaking and pyrography, sales of small to large works,
light refreshments.
Directions: From Route 15, north end just before Point of Rocks bridge, turn left onto Lovettsville
Road. Approximately 2 miles to gravel driveway on right. Follow to end of driveway, approximately
3/4 mile.
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Christine Eddy #14 on map15676 High Street, Waterford, VA 20197www.etsy.com/shop/OctoberGloryStudio
Christine's incredibly light but impactful pieces are both very
modern while still sporting a touch of fun retro. Working with
beautiful papers of all types and origins, she assembles yards
of fine strips to make one-of-a kind, affordable pieces that are
unusual, beautiful and comfortable to wear everyday.
Offering on tour: Statement necklaces, pendants, bracelets,
rings, brooches, earrings and barrettes. Refreshments.
Directions: From Route 7, exit at Route 9 West, then turn right on Clarkes Gap Road. Just asyou enter Waterford, second house on right after Waterford sign. From Milltown Road enteringWaterford, right on 2nd Street, left on Janney, right on High Street. From Stumptown, left onLoyalty Road, pass Waterford Elementary, curve around Butcher's Row, take left onto High St.
Jill Evans-Kavaldjian #19 on map The Clay and Metal Loft
27 Fairfax Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175www.artatgardencorner.net
Jill makes art in many different ways. Her work attempts to capture the beauty and humor of everyday situations.
Offering on tour: Block prints, mixed media works, reproductions, greeting cards, and refrigerator magnets.
Directions: From Route 7 East (East Market Street), left onto Catoctin Circle SE, then half amile to the Virginia Village Shopping Center. Turn right just past the United Bank and find us onthe left.
Leanne Fink #26 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132www.leannefinkart.com
With fearless passion, award winning artist Leanne Fink paints
unforgettable, indelible images in oils, providing the viewer with
an experience well beyond the obvious. She paints what
speaks to her heart. A solitary tree is as important to explore as
a multi-faceted cityscape or expressive portrait. She takes
commissions and teaches private lessons.
Offering on tour: Original framed and unframed paintings, framed posters, fine art
reproductions, notecards. Custom orders. Demos. Refreshments.
Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn south
onto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and
around the hill. The Center is on your left.
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Beth Fuller #19 on mapThe Clay and Metal Loft
27 Fairfax Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175www.bethfullerart.com
Beth's artwork is lighthearted, nostalgic and whimsical. She loves
to layer her art with unexpected pieces of media. Beth's work is
inspired by her love for books and story. She combines, painting,
drawing and vintage book pages to create her artwork.
Offering on tour: Original artwork (unframed/framed/mounted) and prints. Demonstration
and art projects for kids.
Directions: From Route 7 East (East Market Street), left onto Catoctin Circle SE, then half a
mile to the Virginia Village Shopping Center. Turn right just past the United Bank and find us on
the left.
Ute Gil #19 on mapThe Clay and Metal Loft
27 Fairfax Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175www.utegil.com
Ute's paintings are inspired by the rural landscape of Loudoun
County, farm animals and beautiful travel destinations around
the world. Her brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic. In
addition, painting pet portraits remains a lifelong passion for
the artist.
Offering on tour: Original oil paintings from very small to large and note cards. Oil
painting demonstrations. Light refreshments.
Directions: From Route 7 East (East Market Street), left onto Catoctin Circle SE, then half a
mile to the Virginia Village Shopping Center. Turn right just past the United Bank and find us on
the left.
Lori Goll #18 on mapLori Goll Art
401 Bicksler Square SE, Leesburg, VA 20175www.lorigollart.com
Lori is inspired by the beauty of nature and is known for pastel
seascapes that capture the ever-changing light and moods of
the sea and shores of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Lori works
with pastels, oils, watercolors, and fine art prints to render her
favorite subjects: seascapes, landscapes, birds, and animals.
Offering on tour: Original pastel paintings. Small inexpensive framed and unframed
studies and note cards. Pastel painting demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Route 15 North entering Leesburg, turn right onto Catoctin Circle, left onto
Harrison Street, right onto Crescent Station Terrace, right onto Haupt, and right onto Bluemont
Branch Terrace. Studio is on the left facing the lawn. Park on street or in shops at Crescent Place.
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ARTIST DIRECTORY
Shawn M. Grove #1 on mapWood Fired Pottery
41718 Browns Farm Lane, Lucketts, VA 20176www.twitter.com/ShawnMGrove
Shawn specializes in hand thrown, traditional salt and ash glazedpottery for the home and garden. His creations are functionalwares that are influenced by artisans from Europe, Asia, and the18th-century Carolina. Each item is a one-of-a-kind piece due tothe chaotic nature of the wood burning process.
Offering on tour: Kiln and studio tours. Platters, pitchers, bowls, teapots, mugs, vases,
and outdoor landscape pieces. Light refreshments served in an idyllic setting.
Directions: From Route 15 North in Lucketts, turn left onto Stumptown Road, right onto New
Valley Church Road, left onto Bald Hill Road, and finally left onto Browns Farm Lane.
Jeffery L Hall #6 on mapSilverwood Farm and Studio
39331 Rodeffer Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.JeffHallStudio.com
Jeff's interest in time is evident in his work. It is a deep and
inexhaustible wealth of ideas. He focuses on monumental and
heroic figures that are not bound by the laws of physics. Jeff's
figurative sculptures are created in clay, bronze, lucite, and
bonded marble.
Offering on tour: Sculptures formed in ceramic, lucite, bonded marble, and bronzes in
a variety of sizes. Demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 or Rt 9, turn north on Rt 287 toward Lovettsville, then turn right on Rodeffer Rd
(Rt 682). Turn right at the T in the road, then1/4 mile turn right into driveway. Studio is at top of drive in
upstairs of Bank Barn.
Liz Hall #6 on mapSilverwood Farm and Studio
39331 Rodeffer Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.LizardsJewlery.com
Liz's work combines precious metals, polymer clay, stones,
plastics, glass or whatever shiny object catches her eye to
create unique wearable art. The designs are contemporary,
merging organic and geometric forms. Her award winning
jewelry has been featured in many exhibits and publications.
Offering on tour: Jewelry and other mixed media objects. Demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 or Rt 9, turn north on Rt 287 toward Lovettsville, then turn right on Rodeffer Rd
(Rt 682). Turn right at the T in the road, then1/4 mile turn right into driveway. Studio is at top of drive in
upstairs of Bank Barn.
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Marilyn Harrington #22 on map311 South 11th Street #A, Purcellville, VA 20132
Marilyn Harrington is a weaver and dyer who specializes in
colorful and distinctive scarves and shawls of silk, tencel, and
wool. Many of her products are hand dyed. Her scarves strike
a contemporary note with designs that are intriguing from both
near and far.
Offering on tour: Hand woven scarves and shawls, hand dyed silk
scarves, and other accessories for the adventurous woman. Weaving demonstration.
Directions: From Main street turn south (left) on to Maple Avenue. Turn right on to G Street,
turn right onto 11 Street and proceed to 311 on the left side of the street.
Hope Hanes #14 on map15676 High Street, Waterford, VA 20197
www.hopehanes.com
Hope's pastel drawings and paintings celebrate the vibrant
natural beauty of Loudoun's wild places and farms as well as
her travels. Working in a dynamic style that emphasizes her
love of color and light, her work aims to achieve balance
between realistic and expressive depictions of her subjects.
Offering on tour: Original pastel drawings and paintings,
custom prints of original work, demonstrations, hands-on "try it
out" activities for children and adults.
Directions: From Route 7, exit Rt 9 W, then turn right on Clarkes Gap Rd. Just as you enter
Waterford, second house on right after Waterford sign. From Milltown Rd entering Waterford,
right on 2nd St, left on Janney, right on High St. From Stumptown, left on Loyalty Rd, pass
Waterford Elementary, curve around Butcher's Row, take left onto High Street.
Karen Helble #26 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132www.kspewter.com
A husband and wife team, Stuart & Karen create heirloompewter pieces from the design stage through completion. They use the traditional methods of hammering, spinning, and casting to create both functional and decorative items.
Offering on tour: Handcrafted pewter candlesticks, bowls, pins, ornaments, etc.Engraving available on selected items. Demonstrations.
Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn south
onto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and
around the hill. The Center is on your left.
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Meredith Hilt #29 on mapRound Hill Arts Center
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy. #107 Round Hill VA 20141 www.meredithhilt.com
Meredith Hilt is a metalsmith and jewelry artist. Using a
hammer, saw, and torch she combines precious metal, wire,
and stones into wearable pieces of artwork. Meredith's love of
animals and nature are often the inspiration for her pieces.
Offering on tour: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and hand
forged items. Metalsmithing demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in the
same building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right. Parking and
entrance in rear of building.
Jillian Holland #28 on mapJillian's Workshop
35290 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill, VA 20141www.sculpturebyjill.com
Ever been curious as to how metal art is made? Stop by
Jillian's Workshop. This young lady enjoys the process of art
just as much as the finished product. Explore her works from
miniature to larger than life showcasing the process: sketches,
paintings, welding, bronze castings. Commissions welcomed.
Offering on tour: Miniature to larger than life sculpture and paintings. Working
mediums of welded metals and plaster castings. Music and refreshments.
Directions: Route 7 exit Round Hill onto E Loudoun St. Turn Right onto Main St/Woodgrove Rd.
Turn Left onto Williams Gap (dirt road). Travel .8 mile, then turn right onto a private lane at the
yellow farm house. Jillian's workshop is the first farm on the right down this lane.
Patricia Taylor Holz #26 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132www.pthvisualarts.com
Artists are therapists. Color is a powerful subliminal energy. The
way we manipulate it on pictures can trigger responsive brain
vibrations, tame or jack up endorphins. I believe in the power of
images, I believe surrounding ourselves with upbeat
iconography can positively affect our outlook on life.
Offering on tour: Paintings, photographs, prints, greeting cards, blankets, pillows,
posters, and mugs printed with my horses and alpacas. Portrait in progress.
Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn south
onto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and
around the hill. The center is on your left.
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Karen Hustwaite #38 on mapKaren Hustwaite, Metalsmith - Enamelist
501 West Washington Street, Middleburg VA 20117www.khustwaite.weebly.com
Karen is a metalsmith and craftsman who creates jewelry and
small sculpture. Her approach to design uses a variety of
materials. Each piece is fabricated by hand using copper,
silver, gold, steel or tin which is accented with precious or
semi-precious stones, enamel and found objects.
Offering on tour: Small sculptures, vitreous enamel paintings, and a variety of hand
fabricated jewelry. Demonstrations and light snacks will be available.
Directions: Heading west through Middleburg on Rt 50, turn left into first driveway past the
National Sporting Library & Museum. Heading east from Upperville on Rt 50, turn right into first
driveway past the sign for the Middleburg Library and just opposite of Reed St.
Teresa Jardines #4 on map16 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, VA 20180
www.ziadesignonline.com
Teresa specializes in handcrafted silver jewelry that combines
steampunk and natural elements, often embellished with semi-
precious stones and leather. Her fascination with the
steampunk genre and the Southwest desert inspire wearable
art designs that are uncommon, fresh and original.
Offering on tour: Handmade necklaces, bracelets, rings and
earrings featuring my original designs in silver and gemstones. Refreshments will be
available at this stop!
Directions: From Route 287 North, before you arrive in Lovettsville, turn right on Loudoun
Street (just past the gas station and fire house), then turn left on Pennsylvania Avenue. The
studio is the first house on the left.
Kitty Johnson #24 on mapPurcellville Train Station
200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.kittyjohnsonart.com
Kitty finds creative inspiration just minutes from her front door;her camera travels with her wherever she goes. Gentle farmanimals and bucolic settings abound in western Loudoun providing a never ending supply of creative ideas and subjectsfor her paintings. Her work showcases the charm, humor andpersonality of her four legged and feathered friends.
Offering on tour: Framed and gallery wrapped oil paintings. Prints. Commission consulting. Painting demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to the
light yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.
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Brian D. Kirk #27 on the mapBrian Kirk Studios
36607 Allder School Road, Purcellville, VA 20132www.briankirkstudios.com
Natural processes and geometric forms inspire Brian's artwork.
He uses the oxidation process for both coloring his sculptures
and creating rust prints. His stone sculptures of organic forms
maintain the natural beauty of the material. Brian also uses
ceramics, cast glass, mixed-media and copper in his work.
Offering on tour: Stone carving demonstrations at 2:00 each day. Explanation of the
rust printing process as requested.
Directions: From downtown Purcellville on Main St (Business 7), go west and turn right ontoHillsboro Rd (690), go north for 2 miles. At the round-about go 3/4 around the circle, onto AllderSchool Rd (west). Second house on left. Green house and studio barn. Park on Allder School Rd.
Bill Kitt #15 on the mapWoodshop Pottery
16875 Determine Court, Leesburg, VA 20176www.woodshoppottery.etsy.com
Bill is a woodworker turned potter in mid-life. He creates
beautiful handmade wheel thrown functional art pottery in his
studio. His collections are all one of a kind items, frequently in
surprising color combinations. Many are bright and primary
colors not commonly seen in stoneware. His works are unique,
durable and useful in everyday life.
Offering on tour: Gallery of mugs, oil bottles, vases, bowls, crocks, dishes and more.
Tour of ceramic studio and kilns. Demonstrations and refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 bypass West, take Rt 9 North. Take 2nd right onto Beacon Hill Dr, then1st left onto Determine Ct. Proceed to the end, home is on the left in the court, 16875. Followstone path at driveway edge across the patio and down the steps to the studio entrance.
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Yousung Largent #26 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132www.yousungchoi.com
Yousung takes much of her inspiration from nature, which
stimulates a feeling in her that she wishes to facilitate for others
through her creations in clay. Her beautiful motifs are
meticulously brushed by hand after the bisque firing using
vibrant and carefully selected tones of under-glaze. All pieces
are functional and safe for food.
Offering on tour: Wheel thrown and handcrafted high-fire stoneware.
Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn south
onto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and
around the hill. The Center is on your left.
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Harriet C. Maloney #30 on mapArtistic Woodturnings
17063 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont, VA 20135www.theturnedurn.com
Harriet has been an artistic woodturner for over 12 years. While
she treasures the natural beauty of native timber, many items
are created from exotic woods. Her unique designs coupled
with an impeccable attention to detail produce objects prized by
collectors and homeowners.
Offering on tour: A variety of wood-turned items. Demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: On Rt 7 West (Harry Bryd Hwy) turn right on Rt 601, Raven Rocks Rd (at top of the
mountain). Watch for "End of State Maintenance" sign in about 2 1/2 miles. Continue straight
into the woods. You will pass a wooden sign which reads "Maloney/Perintoni" — do not turn off
road. Next sign will read "Maloney" — continue on. The studio is at the end of the road.
David Mann #29 on mapStudio Nuovo
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy 210-G, Round Hill, VA 20141www.nuovo.com
Dave Mann's work features etchings with metaphorical themes
that capture the zeitgeist of human experiences. All print series
are small limited editions and all materials are archival.
Offering on tour: The studio will be demonstrating the printing of
intaglio etchings. We will also have educational materials that
explain the layering techniques, and a table where children of any age can make their
own artistic prints using rubber stamps.
Directions: Hill High Marketplace is on US Route 7 West just west of Round Hill, VA. Studio
Nuovo is in the Artists' Loft on the second floor. Parking and entrance at the rear of the building.
Don Maloney #30 on mapArtistic Woodturnings
17063 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont, VA 20135www.theturnedurn.com
Don is a 26-year professional production turner who now produces custom work. He selects pieces of wood for their natural beauty and produces work both useful and pleasing tothe eye. Don's work is available at Gateway Gallery and localart shows as well as featured in various publications.
Offering on tour: A variety of wood-turned items. Demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: On Rt 7 West (Harry Bryd Hwy) turn right on Rt 601, Raven Rocks Rd (at top of the
mountain). Watch for "End of State Maintenance" sign in about 2 1/2 miles. Continue straight
into the woods. You will pass a wooden sign which reads "Maloney/Perintoni" — do not turn off
road. Next sign will read "Maloney" — continue on. The studio is at the end of the road.
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ARTIST DIRECTORY
Jane Mann #29 on mapStudio Nuovo
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy 210-G, Round Hill, VA 20141www.nuovo.com/JaneMann
As a fine art photographer and digital printmaker, I look for thebeauty, the unusual, the irony or the truth in the details of ascene. My work with digital equipment and programs hasallowed me to create images and photomontages which provokethought and in which I encourage the viewer to participate.
Offering on tour: Archival digital prints and photomontages. Demonstration of the digital photomontage technique using Adobe Photoshop.
Directions: Hill High Marketplace is on US Route 7 West just west of Round Hill, VA. Studio
Nuovo is in the Artists' Loft on the second floor. Parking and entrance at the rear of the building.
Amy Manson #19 on mapThe Clay and Metal Loft
27 Fairfax Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175www.amymansonpottery.com
Amy Manson is a full-time potter and instructor who has been
creating ceramics for over a decade. Her work is influenced by
her studies and travels in the North Carolina mountains at the
beginning of her journey with ceramics. Her stoneware pottery
includes functional pieces as well as decorative forms,
sculpture, ceramic pendant jewelry, and garden art.
Offering on tour: Functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, and jewelry. Pottery
wheel demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Route 7 East (East Market Street), left onto Catoctin Circle SE, then half a
mile to the Virginia Village Shopping Center. Turn right just past the United Bank and find us on
the left.
Samantha S. Marshall #26 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132www.sweetmemphoto.com
Samantha is a nature and portrait photographer, creating
emotional art and bring the outside in with landscape, nature
(animals and flora), fine art abstract, and historic pieces.
Offering on tour: Prints, gallery pieces, greeting cards, small
gifts, magnets, books and more! Demonstrations.
Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn south
onto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and
around the hill. The center is on your left.
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How to Navigate the Tour
Artists are located in studios and art centers across the countryside and inthe historic villages of western Loudoun County. Read about them in thisbooklet and on our website. Visit them in any order: favorite artists,favorite media, or by location.
To find them:
Use your smartphone for directions by clicking the map links on our website•Find stop numbers and addresses on the map in the center of this booklet•Follow the written directions for each artist in the Artist Directory•Look for our yellow STUDIO TOUR signs guiding you to each studio•
All studios are open 10 AM – 5 PM both days of the tour.
Artists by Geographical Cluster
Use the four regions on the map to help you plan your route. On the mapin the center of this booklet, you will see that the listings and map markers are color-coded by geographical cluster
The Catoctin cluster is in the northern part of the county — includingthe Town of Lovettsville and the Village of Lucketts — and features 9 tourstops hosting 12 artists. A number of dining options are available inLovettsville, depending on the timing of your visit.
The Waterford/Leesburg cluster combines the Village of Waterford andTown of Leesburg Studios. It features 10 tour stops hosting 16 artists.
The Loudoun Valley cluster is centered on Purcellville and features 10tour stops hosting more than 27 artists. Purcellville also offers a largenumber of dining options for your lunch or dinner during the tour.
The Snickers Gap cluster covers the south- and westernmost parts of thecounty — including the Town of Middleburg and the Village of Bluemont —and features 9 tour stops hosting 12 artists.
Bryan Mattraw #2 on mapTaylorstown Pottery
12910 Booth Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.taylorstownpottery.com
Bryan creates unique wood-fired and salt glazed pots. His
designs are focused on form, purpose and process.
Offering on tour: Wood-fired and salt-glazed pots (dishwasher
and microwave safe). Beautiful views and refreshments.
Directions: From Route 15 North, left on Stumptown Road. After .7 miles, right on New Valley
Church, which becomes Taylorstown Road. After 4.5 miles, left on Booth Road.
Jeff Miller #29 on mapRound Hill Arts Center
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy #107. Round Hill VA 20141 www.viewbug.com/member/jeffmiller
Jeff is always on the lookout to capture extraordinary moments
that will never occur again. His black and white photography
brings viewers back to that instant allowing them to experience
the bare emotional context that images of light and shadows reveal.
Offering on tour: Black & white fine art photography.
Reproductions of vintage photo/sketches/paintings. Photo demonstrations.
Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Route 7 West. We are located in
the same building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right. Parking and
entrance at rear of building.
Jack Nevitt #24 on mapPurcellville Train Depot
200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.jnevitt.com
Jack has a love for nature and wildlife and portrays that lovethrough his photography.
He specializes in birds, mammals and landscape photographyand has traveled the world to bring his love to you.
Offering on tour: Jack is showing his fine art framed canvas images along with mattedprints and note cards.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to the
light yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.
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ARTIST DIRECTORY
Elise Nicely #24 on mapPurcellville Train Depot
200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.elisenicely.com
The paintings I offer are my interpretation of the world aroundme. Some have general themes and others have a more personal meaning. I want to strike an emotional chord in myviewers to connect my life's journey with theirs.
Offering on tour: I will be offering framed and unframed water-color and acrylic paintings. My subjects include landscapes, and flowers. I will demonstrate some of my techniques during the tour.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to the
light yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s
David Norton #31 on mapPotterosa
18005 Kullgren Rd, Round Hill VA 20141www.davidnortonpottery.com
David Norton is a self taught, full-time potter who has been
making functional stoneware and ceramic sculpture since 1975.
Entering his driveway is like Alice falling down the rabbit hole —
back in time to old Loudoun circa 1830. The log pagoda-style
gallery and the surrounding deck are full of pots of all shapes
and uses.
Offering on tour: Plates, mugs, steamers, and one-of-a-kind pots in a variety of colors.
Directions: From Route 7, just west of Round Hill turn onto Stoneleigh Drive, then go .4 miles and
turn right onto Dornoch Court, then left onto Kullgren Road. The studio is at the end of the drive.
Amy Oliver #37 on mapMonkeytown Pottery
20603 Airmont Rd. Bluemont, VA 20135www.monkeytownpottery.com
Amy has been producing unique and intricately designed
ceramics for over 20 years. Her style is easily recognized by
the drawings carved into pots, bowls and vases. She was
trained as a 2D artist prior to falling in love with pottery. Amy
produces a wide range of object from functional wares to
colorful masks.
Offering on tour: Sculpture, masks, functional wares. Demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) take Round Hill/Purcellville exit towards Round Hill.
After gas station, take left on New Cut Rd, which becomes Airmont Rd. Straight at 4 way stop.
Pass church and cemetery. Studio is on the right next to a stone house. Look for the Coca Cola
sign that says Freemans Store and park in store parking lot.
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Karen Oliver #37 on mapMonkeytown Pottery
20603 Airmont Rd. Bluemont, VA 20135
Collage artist Karen Oliver "paints" the canvas with tiny pieces
of paper ranging from handmade artisan papers to magazine
pages. This type of mixed media gives her the freedom to
watch the artwork emerge as she layers select images. Her art
work is colorful, representational and rich in texture.
Offering on tour: Framed original collage. Demonstrations and Refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) take Round Hill/Purcellville exit towards Round Hill.
After gas station, take left on New Cut Rd, which becomes Airmont Rd. Straight at 4 way stop.
Pass church and cemetery. Studio is on the right next to a stone house. Look for the Coca Cola
sign that says Freemans Store and park in store parking lot.
Laney Oxman #9 on mapLaney Oxman Studio
36963 Charlestown Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132www.laneyoxmanartist.com
Visit Laney Oxman's studio's and showroom in the center of
historic Hillsboro. View the formal gardens as you roam
through the working studios. There are many pieces of
ceramics, glass and paintings on view — all for sale.
Offering on tour: I will be offering a tour of my working studio
and my showroom. You can watch me intricately paint my ceramics, and observe
glass slumping.
Directions: My home is directly on route 9 (Charlestown Pike) in the center of the town of
Hillsboro, a large peach colored Victorian. The showroom is behind the home in a two story
building, and the working studios are in the home.
Terri Parent #29 on mapTerri Parent Fine Art Photography
35246 Harry Byrd Highway #107, Round Hill, VA 20141www.terriparentphotography.com
Terri Parent is a fine art photographer using a digital camera,
iPhone and editing software to create artful images of the world
around us. When creating a photograph she looks for great
composition, imaginative colors, interesting details, a story
waiting to be told. It is the artistry of a photograph that makes
an emotional and visual connection.
Offering on tour: Digital photographs on paper, canvas, metal, and glass. Matted
prints and cards. Learn to create digital watercolors or enhance a photo.
Directions: Hill High Marketplace is on US Route 7 West just west of Round Hill, VA. Terri's
studio is in the Artists' Loft on the second floor. Parking and entrance at the rear of the building
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Alice Power #22 on mapAlice Power Studio
311 South 11th Street #A, Purcellville, VA 20132www.facebook.com/alicepowerartist
Painting with watercolors is a great adventure for Alice. The
medium provides her with endless ways to use water, paint,
and paper. Every subject has a story to tell and Alice captures that
sense of mystery in her brightly colored flowers and landscapes.
Offering on tour: Watercolor artwork. Demonstrations. Hands-on activities. Refreshments.
Directions: From Main street turn south (left) on to Maple Avenue. Turn right on to G Street,
turn right onto 11 Street and proceed to 311 on the left side of the street.
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Kim T. Richards #29 on mapRound Hill Arts Center
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy #107. Round Hill VA 20141 www.kimtrichards.com
Kim is known for expressive, cheerful acrylic paintings featuring
landscapes, gardens and flowers. Using color relationships and
expressive brushstrokes, Kim strives not to imitate the place or
subject in front of her, but to convey something about the day or
how she felt about it to the viewer.
Offering on tour: Acrylic paintings, reproductions, and note cards. Information about
commission work and classes also available.
Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Route 7 West. We are located in
the same building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right. Parking and
entrance at rear of building.
Kathie Ratcliffe #12 on mapNine Patch Studio
15575 Second Street, Waterford, VA, 20197www.ninepatchstudio.com
Kathie pieces quilts in miniature form inspired by antique
originals. Her work illustrates the range of American quilt
design of the 19th century. Many patterns anticipate abstract
design elements of modern art. All are fitting in traditional or
contemporary décor.
Offering on tour: Miniature quilts, framed or mounted ready for framing, and giclée prints.
Quilting demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy), exit onto Rt 9. At first traffic light, turn right onto
Clarkes Gap Rd (Rt 662). Three miles to Waterford, take the first left onto Factory St, which
becomes Second St at the sharp curve. Third house on left after the 2nd Street Schoolhouse.
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Katherine Riedel #10 on mapArt in Waterford - Katherine Riedel
40142 Main St., Waterford, VA 20197
Katherine's favorite painting subjects are the beautiful land-
scapes, skies, and animals that surround her home. She enjoys
working with oils, watercolors, and pastels. Katherine has been
teaching art for more than 30 years, sharing her techniques and
introducing students to the world of artistic expression.
Offering on tour: Oils, pastels, and watercolors. Activities for
children. Light refreshments.
Directions: From Route 9 North, take Clarkes Gap Road (Route 662) into Waterford, then turn
left on Main Street. The studio is on the right down the big hill.
Eric M. Scott #21 on mapEric M. Scott - Journal Fodder Junkies
510 South 9th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.journalfodderjunkies.com
Eric's work centers on the connections we have within our-
selves, with others, and with the places we inhabit. He works
with contemporary ideas and concepts, and uses mixed media,
drawing, and painting to create bold abstract works, as well as
images and sculptures of playful monsters.
Offering on tour: Eric will offer a variety of drawings, paintings, mixed media work, and
polymer clay sculptures, as well as demonstrating his process and discussing techniques.
Directions: From Business Rt 7 (Main St) in Purcellville, turn at the stop light onto Maple Ave
heading south toward Lincoln, and go about .3 mile. Turn left onto South 9th St and go about .1
mile. Driveway is on the right, additional parking is just ahead to left. Studio is in garage.
Libby Stevens #17 on mapLoudoun Street Studios / Libby Stevens Studio
2A Loudoun Street SW, Suite 217, Leesburg, VA 20175www.libbystevens.com
Libby Stevens is an award winning artist best known for her
depictions of Loudoun County's farms and fields as well as still
life interpretations. I paint in both oil and soft pastel. I enjoy
designing jewelry with the many colored and textured beads
that I have collected, sometimes repurposing vintage elements.
Offering on tour: Original oil and pastel paintings of the local Loudoun landscape and
farm creatures, and carefully composed still life paintings. Prints and cards. Bead
necklaces and earrings. Pastel painting demonstration. Light refreshments.
Directions: One door down from the corner of Loudoun and King Streets in historic downtown
Leesburg. Parking available in the town garage. Loudoun Street Studios is on the second floor.
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Anne Stine #24 on mapPurcellville Train Depot
200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.annestinepainting.com
This year's collection of paintings focuses on water incorporating
seascapes, landscapes and skyscapes. I work in mixed media
including oils, encaustic paint, pigmented shellac, alcohol inks,
and textiles. I capture the beauty of nature through vivid color
and rich texture in multiple translucent layers of paint.
Offering on tour: I'll be offering mixed media oil paintings of seascapes, landscapes
and skyscapes and home decor. Learn about my commission, paint party and art
instruction services. I'll be giving demonstrations.
Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to the
light yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.
ARTIST DIRECTORY
DaVinci Art Studio #26 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132vsaloudoun.org/davinci-art-studio
Discovery, like creating art, is a process. The DaVinci Art Studio
program is very much about process, the act of creating, and of
doing so in a social environment. Though the art, or product,
created by DaVinci artists is often exceptional, sometimes the
real beauty is in its authenticity. Each piece is as unique as the
individual. Artists of ALL abilities create in an inclusive community
and explore a variety of media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, clay, etc.
Offering on tour: Artist demos and artists at work.
Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn south
onto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and
around the hill. The center is on your left.
Kristen Swanson #4 on mapWhite House Ceramic Studios
16 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.kristenkswanson.com
Kristen is committed to creating functional ceramic art. It is her
belief that contact with beautiful, handmade, intentionally crafted
objects transform the mundane into meaningful experiences. The
pottery is wheel thrown, hand painted, and carved porcelain.
Kristen's designs are influenced by Asian art and traditional
botanical motifs.
Offering on tour: Painted and carved porcelain pottery. Refreshments. Children welcome!
Directions: From Rt 287 North, before you arrive in Lovettsville, turn right on Loudoun St (just
past the gas station and fire house), then turn left on Pennsylvania Ave. The studio is the first
house on the left.
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Judith Thompson #35 on mapThe Studio at Schiphill
19965 Lincoln Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 www.schiphillart.com
To view a painting by Judith is to enter the woman's world of
expression, emotion and intelligence. Her fantastical paintings
of women are rich in pattern and brilliant texture.
Offering on tour: Original oil paintings, mixed media, scarves, and small gift items.
Directions: From Business Rt 7 (Main St) in Purcellville turn onto South Maple Ave, follow this
road 5 miles through the town of Lincoln, where it becomes Lincoln Rd. The studio is on the
right, 1/4 mile before the end of the road.
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Okcha TeSelle #33 on mapTe Selle Pottery
18963 Airmont Road, Purcellville, VA 20132www.tesellepottery.com
Okcha creates both functional and non-functional, forms using
various types of firing; oxidation, reduction, soda, pit, and Raku.
Having learned the fundamentals of pottery from a Korean
master, her designs are a marriage of east and west.
Offering on tour: Mugs, pitchers, teapots, platters, plates, bowls, lidded casserole
dishes, vases, and other pieces. Demonstrations. Refreshments.
Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy), take the Round Hill exit and head toward Round Hill.
Turn south on New Cut Rd (Rt 719) in Round Hill. Road name changes to Airmont Rd. Go 2.8
miles. Driveway is on the right.
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Mark Paul Thomas #32 on mapWeather Crest
19752 Old Blueridge Road, Bluemont, VA 20135www.markthomasphotography.com
Mark P. Thomas is a photography artist whose work is created
through an entirely "analog" process. He uses traditional 8X10
inch film with a 1958 wooden camera. Film is processed in a
"wet" darkroom and hand printed using a 1954 enlarger. If
properly displayed or stored, these photographs are guaranteed
to maintain their original appearance for life.
Offering on tour: Portrait studio and gallery with items available for purchase. Dark
room and framing/mounting assembly area tours.
Directions: Heading west on Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) make left on Blueridge Mountain Rd (Rt
601, near top of mountain). Drive 4.25 miles. The house is on the left with studio entrance
around the back.
Susan Trask #8 on mapEarth Wind and Fleece Fiber Art Studio
13833 Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.EarthWindandFleece.com
Susan Trask raises alpacas at Earth Wind and Fleece, a small
farm in Lovettsville, VA. She hand-dyes her alpaca fiber and
yarn, creating wearable art with a focus on felted scarves. The
scarves are a diverse and expressive fusion of color and
texture, reflecting something about those who wear them:
free-spirited, dramatic, confident, flirty, colorful, fashion-forward
She also creates felted wall art, fiber art jewelry, and hand dyes silk scarves.
Offering on tour: Silk scarves, felted "art scarves," wall art, jewelry, journals, yarn.
Directions: On Route 287/Berlin Turnpike, 2 miles south of downtown Lovettsville, 5 miles north
of route 9.
Antonia Walker #11 on mapAntonia Walker Studio - The Old Hardware Store
15502 Second Street, Waterford, VA 20197www.AntoniaWalker.net
Antonia continues to be inspired daily as light and shadows skip
across the landscape and the sky. She tries to convey a sense
of mystery through color and form whether painting the Blue
Ridge, the architecture of Italy, or the gesture of a figure. Many
of her paintings are in corporate and private collections.
Offering on tour: Large and small oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings.
Demonstrations. Refreshments. Children's activities.
Directions: From Route 9 take Clarkes Gap Rd (Route 662) 3 miles to Waterford, turn left on
Factory Street, right onto Second Street, go equivalent of 3 blocks to the studio, on the right side
of street (two story gray building with parking beside).
Amy Ramsey Walton #20 on mapAmy Ramsey Walton Home Studio
17979 Sands Road, Hamilton, VA 20158www.amywalton.com
Amy will display original and limited edition prints of her work.
From still life pastels to abstract oils, her work seeks to capture
the breathtaking natural beauty of the landscapes around her.
Offering on tour: Original and prints of paintings. Refreshments.
Directions: From Downtown Hamilton: From Main St Rt 7 turn south onto State Rt 710/S St
Paul St for 3/4 mile. Turn left to stay on Sands Rd/Rt 709 for 1 mile. House will be on the right.
From Purcellville/Lincoln: Turn south at S Maple Ave/Rt 722. Continue to follow S Maple Ave.
Continue onto Lincoln Rd/Rt 722. Turn left at Foundry Rd/Lincoln Rd/Rt 709/Rt 722/Rt 723. Take
the 1st left onto Sands Rd/Rt 709. House will be on the left.
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Amie C. Ware #23 on mapHunt Country Jewelers
105 East Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.facebook.com/AwarePhotographyVA
Amie Ware is a nature photographer who focuses on Loudoun
County where she lives. She enjoys spending time in nature,
exploring and discovering the beauty and wonder of the nature
all around us. She hopes that her photography will help people
take more time to look and see what they might often pass
without a second glance, and appreciate the world around us.
Offering on tour: Framed and matted photographs, photo notecards.
Directions: From Route 7 exit south on Route 287 toward Purcellville. Navigate the roundabout
to turn right onto Main Street. Continue through town. Hunt Country Jewelers is on the right,
near the west end of town, in the Old Town section.
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Karen Watson #8 on map13833 Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville, VA 20180
www.infusionarts.com
Inspired by color, texture, history, and found objects, Karen
incorporates varying materials including paint, ink, paper, and
photographs into mixed media pieces. She enjoys experimenting
with texture and dimensional items to create a piece that is
visually stimulating and evokes a sense of time or place, a
feeling or memory.
Offering on tour: Mixed media acrylic work on various substrates, primarily wood and
canvas panels; works in paper, journals, folded ornaments; mixed media decor items,
resin pendants with found objects or image transfer. Refreshments, demonstrations.
Directions: On Route 287/Berlin Turnpike, 2 miles south of downtown Lovettsville, 5 miles north
of route 9.
Brian Whelan #13 on mapBrian Whelan's Waterford Studios
15640 Second St, Waterford, VA 20197www.brianwhelan.co.uk
Brian Whelan is a mixed media painter who believes his work is
best described through the words of others. "Looking at a
Whelan painting is like looking at a stained glass window,
through the eyes of Bart Simpson." —Steve Martin, writer and
art critic “It’s as if a medieval stone mason had been given a
box of paints.” —Brother Vaughan, Society of St. Francis
Offering on tour: Tour of Brian's 1790 home, studio, and gardens. Selection of his
works on board, canvas, and paper.
Directions: From Rt 9 North, turn onto Clarkes Gap Rd, turn left at Factory St, then turn right on
U shaped drive right before Second St. Red brick house faces Second St, drive is off Factory St.
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Jenny Wolfer #38 on map501 West Washington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
www.firebirdceramics.com
Jenny strives to make work that is pleasing to the eye and also
in your hand, and with that in mind, creates ceramics that are
both decorative and functional.
Offering on tour: Functional and decorative pottery. Demonstrations and refreshments.
Directions: Heading west through Middleburg on Route 50, turn left into first driveway past the
National Sporting Library & Museum. Heading east from Upperville on Route 50, turn right into
first driveway past the sign for the Middleburg Library and just opposite of Reed Street.
Carol Zamrazil #34 on mapIn the Loop Designs
19783 Greggsville Road, Purcellville, VA 20132www.itldesigns.com
I create one of a kind, sterling silver bracelets, necklaces and ear-
rings using the art form of chain mail (think Medieval armor). I have
collected gemstones and sterling silver beads for 30 years, and I
strive to find new ways of incorporating them in my unique designs.
Offering on tour: I will demonstrate making rings from sterling sil-
ver wire, and the steps necessary to make the cut rings ready for the weaving process.
Directions: From Rt 7, exit at Berlin Tpk (Rt 287) and travel south to traffic circle. At the circle,take the 2nd exit and continue south on Rt 1610 (William Druham Blvd). At the first stop sign,turn left and travel south on Lincoln Rd (Rt 722) until it ends at North Fork (Rt 728). Turn right atNorth Fork, then right again at Greggsville. 19783 Greggsville is about a half mile on the left —look for the big red barn!
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Please complete your WLAST Passport!
It’s easy and it’s important! The information you provide inyour passport is critical to help us secure future grant fundingfor the Tour! And you could win a fabulous door prize!
Visit one or more studios and turn in your completed Passportto be automatically entered in our drawing.
Win a Fabulous Door Prize! Listed below are just some of thefabulous items from previous tours:
Four $25 Amazon gift cards•Four tickets to the 2016 Waterford Fair & Homes Tour•“Back Stage Tour” for six people at Franklin Park Arts Center•Tickets for any “Friday Night Special” at Round Hill Arts Center •(two people or a family, depending on the program you choose)Five tickets to any Bluemont Concert Series summer event•Four one-year Basic Memberships in the Loudoun Arts Council•Four tickets to Geronimo Theater Company’s Waiting for Godot•Household Membership in the National Sporting Library and Museum •Morven Park tours for four people (Davis Mansion guided tour and Winmill•Carriage Museum self-guided tour)Oatlands Plantation tour for six people•Aldie Mill private tour for six people + limited edition print•Two pairs of tickets to the spring or fall VSA productions at Franklin Park•Season tickets for two people for the 2018 Master Singers of Virginia series•The Lure of Loudoun: Centuries of Change in Virginia’s Emerald County by•Charles Preston Poland and Noel Grove, donated by the Loudoun Museum
To enter, just follow these simple steps:
Passports are available at each stop.•Complete the back of your Passport, then keep it with you.•Stamp the number of each Tour Stop you visit inside your Passport (stamps•are located at each Tour Stop).Leave your Passport at the last Tour Stop you visit or mail it by June 30th•to WLAST, PO Box 653, Round Hill, VA 20142.
No need to be present to win. The drawing will be held in July after the Studio Tour,and winners will be contacted using the information in their Passports.