Begin your Over the Mountain Studio Tour at the striking contemporary home of Doug Kinnett, where every window frames a beautiful rural landscape. Doug interprets the setting of his studio with paintings, block prints and clay tiles that burst with color. You will also see the original jewelry designs of Carrie Singer, who embellishes her sterling silver creations with 24K gold, pearls and semi-precious stones. Rebecca Grace Jones will have on display her intricate, one-of-a-kind mixed media wall pieces.

On 480N (Duke Street) into Shepherdstown, straight thru 4-way stop (intersection of Rts 480 and 45). Just after entrance to University, turn left onto Shepherd Grade. Approx. 1.3 miles turn right onto Howard Farm Road. Studio at 409, 3rd house on left. 304•876•6519.

Sheila Brannan’s studio offers the best of both worlds, conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Shepherdstown and surrounded by trees and fields. Her glorious stained glass pieces all begin as original designs which are brought to life with her use of pattern, texture, color and light. Equally delightful are Pat Langerhans’ primitive folk-art cloth figures. These unique, hand-painted creations are sure to bring a smile to all who see them.

From the 4-way stop (intersection of rts 480 and 45) in Shepherdstown, go 2 blocks south on rt. 480, turn right onto W. Washington St. Studio at 304 W. Washington St., on left. 304•876•1044.

The stop at Eric Johnson’s farm is an exciting country adventure with peacocks, goats, geese, cattle and a flock of rare Tunis sheep. You will be able to see his workspace, complete with glowing furnace, where he forges iron and steel into designs which are both graceful and utilitarian. He will be joined by Nancy Streeter whose hand-carved, native West Virginian animals and human busts seem to be alive in their realism and detail.

From the intersection with Rt. 45 in Shepherdstown, take Route 480 South 4 miles. Turn west (right) onto VanClevesville Road. Go one mile to 251 Southwood Drive, a gravel road on right. Turn and follow signs to farm. 304•876•7080.

A treat is in store for the pottery lover who visits Joy Bridy’s studio, located on a charming homestead with her artful house and gardens nestled among dramatic limestone outcroppings and a wood-fired kiln she built by hand. Find the perfect bowl, mug or other functional piece in her collection of luscious and earthy ware. Sharing in Joy’s intimate connection with the primary materials and forces of the earth, is Bradley Sanders, an extraordinary silversmith, also at this stop. His small, intriguing sculptures and refined jewelry reflect his life-long study of the concepts of symbolism.

From the intersection with 45, in Shepherdstown, take 480 South four miles. Head East (left) on Warm Springs Road (at Wapler's Crossroads, opposite Van Clevesville Road) for one mile. 2533 Warm Springs Road. 304•876•0750.

Sycamore Pottery is a quiet oasis in a busy world. You will travel along tree-lined Bad Dog Road (no bad dogs in sight!), then take a short walk to the artists' studio. Ren and Pam Parziale produce wheel-thrown stoneware and earthenware pots intended for the table and kitchen. The shapes are pleasing to the hand and the surfaces are decorated with brushwork that is elegant and sophisticated, reflecting their 40 years of experience. Other artists at this stop include Margot Ours who knits, crochets and tats personal and interior décor pieces using traditional German quality and excellence, Steve Adams, whose beautiful wooden bowls and free-form shapes are made using only a hand adz, and Elaine Mosel, a fiber artist, who creates a variety of items using colorful quilting and appliqué.

From intersection of Routes 9 and 480 (Kearneysville), go south on Route 1 towards Leetown for 3 miles. Turn onto Paynes Ford Road at historical marker "The Bower." Go one mile to 5210 Paynes Ford Road. Turn up hill and follow signs to Sycamore Pottery. 304•725•4251.

Anne Bowers describes her fascinating basketry as “strong, useful, beautiful, one-of-a-kind, intricate and eclectic”. On display will be many new pieces utilizing her gift for incorporating found objects, like deer antlers and old kitchen utensils. Anne’s studio is on Cherry Hill Farm, immediately outside of Middleway proper. The 10-acre farmstead, with its big, red barn, dates back to 1834 and is also the home to numerous horses, chickens, cats. This setting is further enhanced by the opportunity to see Treva Blackford’s delightful bears, bunnies and foxes made of mohair and Fran Brolle’s dazzling sterling silver pendants, rings and bracelets with dichroic glass.

Located in the historic village of Middleway. From intersection of Routes 51 and 1, go 2/10 mile south of that intersection. Turn right onto North Street and follow signs to the end of the road. 272 Mason Farm Drive. 304•725•0567.

The brand new facility built by CraftWorks at Cool Spring is the most energy efficient building in West Virginia to date. At this refreshing setting you will find the work of three artists. Aundrea Humphreys, Art Director for the monthly magazine The Observer of Jefferson County, is a renowned photographer who works strictly with natural light. Her studio is the outdoors, where she captures the innermost stories of people and places. Anne Rule-Thompson, the artist-in-residence at CraftWorks, is inspired by people and nature and the relationship of the two on Earth. She creates fascinating figurative work with metal and clay. The third artist, also using nature as her subject, is Tara Bell, whose dream-like meditative circles in colored pencil, are made into necklaces, paper pins and tree ornaments, as well as matted and framed art.

From stop 6, head south on Mason Farm Dr toward Co Route 1/8/Grace St. Turn left onto Co Route 1/8/Grace St, then take the 2nd right onto Co Route 1/Leetown Rd. Continue to follow Co Route 1 for 4.6 mi. Turn left onto Co Route 13/Summit Point Rd for 1.8 mi, then turn right onto Co Route 13/2/Lloyd Rd. Destination will be on the right-- red building, "CraftWorks at Cool Spring"

Mikkey Tarantino’s home studio is a sun-filled gallery where you will see many of her original watercolors in progress. Her reality-based paintings, which sparkle with color, depict everyday objects, often with a little twist. She will be hosting Bruce Fransen, a wood artist extraordinaire. Bruce begins his sculptural wood pieces with a log and a chainsaw and ends with a highly polished surface which enhances the wood grain and gives a glass-like feel to the finished carving. The color and movement in Susan Shildmyer’s free form, knitted garments provide for wearable art at its best. Each piece is exquisitely finished and completely unique.

From Middleway, go south on Rt.l for miles. After the railroad tracks, turn left onto Rt. 13, Summit Point Road for 3.3 miles. Studio on left. Follow signs.
Follow Rt. 51 through Charles Town. At intersection of Rts.51 and 13, follow Rt. 13 (Summit Point Road) for 2.8 miles. Studio is on right. Follow signs.
304•931•4743.

Step back into history and visit the oldest standing structure in what was the industrial part of Charles Town back in the day. This is the furniture studio of Tom McGarry, who reproduces 18th and 19th century designs, which are expertly built to last, but have been lovingly antiqued to create a treasured heirloom. Thomas Miller is our quintessential Jefferson County artist, specializing in local rural landscapes and buildings with silk screen, collograph prints and oil paintings. His new night scenes of commercial architecture are not to be missed.

From #11: Take Lloyd Rd/Summit Point Rd into Charles Town. Turn left on N. Mildred St, two blocks past the Court House. Go 2.5 blocks, 302 N Mildred is on the left, next to the rail road tracks.
From 340 and Rt 9: Take Washington St into Charles Town. Turn right on N Mildred St. Go 2.5 blocks, 302 N Mildred is on the left, next to the rail road tracks. 304•728•0373.