1. Sarah K. Dyer63 Marsh RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-2517
Using watercolor as her medium, Sarah expresses her love for local New England scenery in her paintings. She
is known for her masterful sense of color and light style. Sarah also enjoys creating abstract interpretations of classical music.
2. Rustic Wood Creations40 Dana RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-6761
Ronald Jacobs crafts his indoor/outdoor furniture from rough-cut boards with designs that reflect the shape of nature.
Each one is a one-of-a-kind creation.
3. Quilted Items42 Dana RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-9019
Shirley Lewis’ traditional quilts and placemats combine color and designs that enhance any decor. Her beautiful jackets and purses are unique and considered to be “wearable art.”
4. Sheldon Farm Baskets587 Sheldon RoadBarre, MA 01005
978-355-6832www.sheldonfarmbaskets.com
Sue Morello has created unique baskets for over 30 years. The baskets vary in size and shape and many are handpainted. There is something for everyone at her shop
located in her house. Visit and enjoy a basket making demonstration.
5. Great Rock Alpacas280 Hardwick Road
Barre, MA 01005978-355-2119
www.greatrockalpacas.com
Kate and Jack Lathrop breed and sell championship alpacas. Kate’s real passion however, is the warm, soft,
luxurious yarn she spins from their fiber. Come and see these gentle animals and all the products they help produce.
6. David Thompson125 Bernard Whitney RoadNew Braintree, MA 01531
508-867-6815
Come visit David’s studio where you’ll find hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind spoons,
bowls and kitchenware along with avariety of unique interior and exterior furniture including tables,
Adirondack chairs and much more.
7. Brookfield Paper Works23 High StreetNorth Brookfield, MA [email protected]
Traditional decorative paste papers take on new forms in Elisabeth Hyder’s
graphic and colorful work. Her albums, boxes, journals, cards, framed art, and collages are “art you can use.”
8. Dorothy Benedict29 Hunt RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-6111www.sheep2chic.com
At Windy Hamlet Farm, Dorothy creates felted and woven rugs, wall-
hangings, and shawls from the fleeces of her flock of organic Icelandic sheep. Yarn, fleeces, and finished pieces are available for sale.
9. Rebecca Fay223 New Braintree RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-2817yafacceber @ hotmail.com
Rebecca has worked for 25 years in the trade of custom picture framing. While she owns her own
shop housed on her property, Rebecca also creates her own artwork reflective of varied interests and media, focusing primarily on the landscape.
10. June’s Bakeshop135 Pierce Road
New Braintree, MA 01531413-477-6962
www.junesbakeshop.com
Take a journey to June Glidden’s enchanting bakeshop for an array of unique, hand-
decorated cookies and cakes to compliment allyour special occasions and holidays. New and favorite designs abound.
11. Kara K. Bigda374 Wickaboag Valley Road
West Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-8584
www.karakbigda.com
Kara has continued to develop her watercolor portfolio while still taking on new commissions
for home portraits in the naive style of the early American folk artists. Come see what’s new.
12. Gail Bruce348 Wickaboag Valley Road
West Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-7162
www.gailbruce.com
Gail Bruce has been painting and residing in West Brookfield and
New York City for over 35 years. She records her observations of the town and country life around her on canvas.
13. Lyon Iron49 Snow RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-7316www.lyoniron.com
Rob Lyon is a master artist-blacksmith who restores and sells antique iron hinges, latches, and other iron work for hearth and home. His custom creations in
wrought iron appear regularly in homes, museums and motion pictures.
14. Hollowoods26 Cottage Street, Box 702West Brookfield, MA [email protected]
Frank White capitalizes on the natural beauty and grace of wood when turning and carving his one-of-a-kind bowls, hollow vessels, and sculptural pieces.
15. Gariné Arakelian (Kulina Folk Art)Rick Hamelin (Pied Potter Hamelin)751 Main StreetWarren, MA 01083 413-436-7444www.americanredware.com
Potters of traditional and original slipware, sgraffito and lead-free glazed Redware pottery. Mass Cultural Council “Keeper of Tradition” and Early American Life Magazine “Directory of Artisans” awards.
A Special Thank You to all our Sponsors:
Athol Savings Bank560 Summer Street, Barre ~ 978-355-0066Barre Mill Restaurant90 Main Street, P.O. Box 454, South Barre978-355-2987 ~ www.barremill.comBarre Savings Bank56 Common Street, P.O. Box 940, Barre978-355-4693 ~ www.barrebank.comBrowse the Brookfieldswww.browsethebrookfields.comThe Clock Barn - Home of Noisy Beagle Antiques 44 Spring Street, North Brookfield ~ www.noisybeagle.comCountry Bank75 Main Street, Ware ~ 413-277-2026 ~ www.countrybank.comE.B. Flatts Restaurant245 W. Main Street, East Brookfield ~ www.ebflatts.comGet Up & Dance, LLC14 Hardwick Road, P.O. Box 482, Gilbertville413-477-0913North Brookfield Savings Bank35 Summer Street, North Brookfield866-711-6272 ~ www.banknbsb.comPicasso Restaurant & Bar2 Common Street, Barre 978-355-3099 ~ www.dineoutpicasso.comThe Purple Onion105 N. Main Street, West Brookfield ~ 508-867-9400Quabaug Corporation18 School Street, North Brookfield508-867-7731 ~ www.quabaug.comRose32Bread Bakery/Cafe412 Main Street, Gilbertville413-477-9930 ~ www.rose32bread.comSalem Cross Inn260 West Main Street, Rte. 9, West Brookfield508-867-2345 ~ www.salemcrossinn.comSherman OilWest Brookfield ~ 508-867-7447Tip Top Country Store and Gift Nook8 Central Street, Brookfield508-867-0460 ~ www.tiptoponline.usWoodmeister Master Builders1 Woodmeister Way, Holden ~ 774-345-1000Ye Olde Tavern & Pleasant Street PizzaMain Street, West Brookfield508-867-9709 ~ www.westbrookfieldtavern.com
1. Sarah K. Dyerwatercolor painting
2. Rustic Wood Creationsfurniture
3. Quilted Itemshandmade quilts & clothing
4. Sheldon Farm Basketsbasket-making
5. Great Rock Alpacastextiles
6. David Thompsonwoodenware
7. Brookfield Paper Workspaper arts
8. Dorothy Benedictfelted wool
9. Rebecca Faypainting & framing
10. June’s Bakeshopdecorative cookies & cakes
11. Kara K. Bigdawatercolor & acrylic painting
12. Gail Brucepainting
13. Lyon Ironironwork
14. Hollowoodsturned wooden vessels
15. Pied Piper Hamelinredware & slipware pottery
Be sure to visit us at:www.backroadsstudiotour.com
Artists:
BACKROADSSTUDIO TOUR
October 1 & 2, 2011Saturday & Sunday ~ 10 am - 5 pm
Come and discover theartists of central Massachusetts.
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