Extraordinary is a good description for the Stones River Craft Association’s “Studio Tour”, celebrating its18th year in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. On November 18, 19 & 20 the owner-artists of six studios and galleries along with invited guest artists will be open and free to the public for demonstrations and shopping. In total, 24 artists will be on hand to display and educate the public about the process and history of their individual craft while showcasing their unique artistic talent.
The “Studio Tour” showcases local and Tennessee produced, professional works of art that display some of the finest craftsmanship in our region. Functional and decorative pieces in many forms for use indoors and out will be available and the processes for creating jewelry, pottery, sculpture, stained glass and wood will be among the work available at each of the participating studios.
The “Studio Tour” hours are 10 am – 5 pm Friday, Saturday and 12 pm – 5 pm Sunday. This year stops include: Alan Daigre Designs, Brown View Forge, Popcorn Studio Pottery, Ramsey Hall Studio, and Studio S Pottery & Galleries, Norris Hall Studio,.
Studio Artists:
Norris & Linda Hall – Norris Hall Studio - Clocks, Sculpture, Home Accessories
Lewis & Eric Snyder – Studio S Pottery & Galleries – Pottery, Clay Sculpture, Raku & Pit Fire
Ray & Sue Allen – Popcorn Studio Pottery – Stoneware Pottery
Ramsey Hall – Ramsey Hall Design – Mixed Metals Jewelry
Joe & Kerry Brown – Brown View Forge – Forged Iron
Alan Daigre - Alan Daigre Design – Furniture & Woodwork
Guest Artists:
Vickie Vipperman - Weaving in Natural Fibers
Anne Rob – Sterling & Gold Jewelry
Doug Pelren – Turned Wood
Marc Barr - Sculptural Functional Pottery
Teresa Hays - Marbled Silk Accessories & Clothing
Delores Weaver - Jewelry
Heloise Shilstat – Collage
Cindy Daigre – Natural Body Products
Mike & Louise Kelley-Pottery
Maggie Sunsera-Hand Dyed Silks
Katherine Faille-Pottery
Andy Hutchins-Photography
Pete & Alice Semesh-Hand Made Knives
Elizabeth Bray-Jewelry