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13th Annual Walpole Artisan Tour

Announcing the 13th Annual Walpole Artisan Tour:
Thanksgiving Weekend — Nov 27, 28, 29, 2015

Come experience art in all its diversity during the 13th Annual Walpole Artisan Tour the weekend immediately following Thanksgiving: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. There are five convenient locations in Walpole, NH, and Bellows Falls, VT. The days and times vary by location, so be sure to get a brochure at the Walpole Artisans Cooperative Gallery located on 52 Main Street in downtown Walpole, across from Burdick’s Restaurant, or download a brochure at www.WalpoleArtisans.org.

The first location, The Walpole Town Hall, will include many of the Artisans (open Friday and Saturday only) who will be happy to discuss their work and share their process with you. You will find the fine wood craftsmanship of John Burrows, Wayne Cotton, and Jeff Lessels; hand-woven scarves, table runners, and more by Deb Dupell; paintings and greeting cards by David Howell; beautifully crafted jewelry by Jim and Andrea Lorette; fine photography as well as knitted and crocheted wearables by Judy Stalus; and fun and memorable metal sculptures by Bob Taylor. Additionally, found object artist Janette Schuster and mixed media artist Loribeth Robare will each display their art and jewelry, and they invite you to join them in making paper ornaments using vintage maps, book pages, and other ephemera. They will provide instructions and materials free of charge 10 am-5 pm on Friday and Saturday. Janette is also offering a free gift with every purchase of her found object art and jewelry during the art tour.

Also in Walpole are Maggie Suttles’ Antiques & Folk Art, and the Walpole Mountain View Winery. Maggie Suttles specializes in folk art and antiques, and her shop is conveniently located on the corner of North River Road and South Main Street. The Walpole Mountain View Winery on Barnett Hill Road, run by Virginia Carter, features stunning views of the surrounding area and products for sale, and will have wine tastings from 12 pm-5 pm throughout the weekend.

At the final location are Donna Lund and Chris Sherwin, exhibiting their work at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT—the location of the Sherwin Art Glass Studio/Gallery. Donna will have her original pastels and watercolor paintings on display, as well as prints and cards available. Chris will be serving refreshments and giving glassmaking demonstrations throughout the weekend, as well as having a selection of glass featuring seasonal themes for sale.

For additional information, please visit the Walpole Artisans website (www.walpoleartisans.org) and Facebook page.