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Welcome to the home page of The Back Roads Studio Tour. Discover artisans on a self-guided tour through the picturesque towns of central Massachusetts. Each studio is opened to reveal the work spaces and the art & crafts produced there. Studios and sponsors are listed below.
To request a brochure about the tour via email, please click here. Please be sure to give us your name and address in the e-mail. For a map of the tour, click here.
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The artists of The Back Roads Studio Tour are excited about bringing to you an insider's view of the creative process. All of us are experienced professionals, committed to our work, to sharing our experiences and to making a contribution to the cultural diversity of our region.
Please click on the highlighted names of the studios below to go to that studio's individual page (some artists also have independent websites which will open in a separate browser window).
How do I get there? Click here to view a map of studio locations. The number preceding each studio/artist name corresponds to the number on the map. Explore and enjoy!
1. Don Eaton Weaver, basket maker
A wide array of handwoven items in ultra-soft cotton. Also, Nantucket Lightship Baskets in all shapes and sizes. Weaving and basketmaking demonstrations.
15 Sunset Lane, Petersham, MA 01366 (978) 724-3365,
weavereaton@verizon.net
2. Werner Krings
Photographer
Brining the Word of Life to viewers through photos of the beautiful New England
environment.
Vision for Life Gallery 74
New Athol Road, Petersham,
MA 01366 (978) 724-3437 www.visionforlifegallery.com
3.
Jane Hein
- artist
Jane
works in the field of early American decorative arts including reverse painting
on glass, furniture and object stenciling, gold leaf work and more.
North
Main Street, Petersham, MA 01366 (978) 724-6605
4.Julie Pepper -Artist
Old style paintings done in egg tempera and ground pigments on cotton rag board. Landscapes and figurative images of fairies, mermaids, angels and mystics. Limited edition prints and cards.
231 Chamberlain Hill Rd, Barre MA 01005 (774) 641- 2813 julie.pepper@gmail.com
5. Great Rock Alpacas
Kate and Jack Lathrop breed quality alpacas from which Kate spins, dyes and hand knits the fiber. She produces scarves, hats, purses and felted products. Visitors will be able to meet the animals and see the products they help produce.
280 Hardwick rd. Barre Ma 01005 (978) 355-2119
6. T. Potter Pots - potter
Trevor Bruso makes functional pottery for everyday life. Bean Pots, bowls, bird houses, plates, pitchers and much more. Throwing demonstrations at his studio throughout the weekend.
7 New Braintree Road, North Brookfield, MA 01535 (508) 867-2477, www.bostonbeanpots.com
7. Brookfield Paperworks Elisabeth Hyder - paste paper artist
Hyder's handpainted and decorated paste papers are made into albums, boxes, journals, cards, portfolios, framed art, and collages.
23 High Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535 (508) 867-7274
8. David Thompson
Hand crafted, one of a kind spoons, bowls and kitchen ware along
with a variety of unique interior and exterior furniture, including tables,
Adirondack chairs and much more.
125 Bernard Whitney Rd New Braintree Ma 01531 (508)
867-6815
9. Stagecoach Road Studios Elizabeth
Lincoln - printmaking, painting, books
Elizabeth & Roger Lincoln, artist and author, have recorded a lifetime of familiar scenes, stories, and memories of Ware, Hardwick, Wilbraham, and Quabbin Valley.
New this year - Here's Ware - the big book depicting the lifetime
of artist, Elizabeth Howe Lincoln and her work making paintings and prints of
Ware and elsewhere. The book is historic, nostalgic, educational and
filled with color. Bargains galore on prints and paintings.
8 Stagecoach Road, Ware, MA 01082 (413) 967-6774
10. June Glidden
Take a
journey to this enchanting bake
shop for an array of unique,
hand decorated cookies and
cakes to compliment all your
special occasions.
135
Pierce Rd New Braintree Ma 01531 (413) 477-6962
11. Moe
Lewis-Wolf
Moe is a ceramics handbuilder. She offers functional and non-functional work
along with sculptural pieces. Love of textures & the natural
world inspire her.
920 Worcester St. (Rt 32), Barre,
MA 01005, 978-355-2263 moelewisw@charter.net
12. Quilted Items- Shirley
Lewis
Shirley Lewis’ traditional quilts and
placemats combine color and designs that enhance any decor. Her jackets and
purses are unique.
42 Dana Road Barre,MA 01005
978-355-9019
13.
Rustic Wood - Creations Ronald Jacobs
Ronald Jacobs crafts his indoor /outdoor furniture
from rough cut boards with designs that reflect the shape of nature. Each are
one-of- a-kind.
40 Dana Road, Barre, MA 01005 978-355-6761
14 Gail Bruce
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.
www.GailBruce.com
348
Wickaboag Valley Rd West Brookfield Ma 01585 (508) 867- 7162
15.Kara Kozlowski Bigda
Kara enjoys working in relief
printmaking, watercolor, and
pastels. She also creates many
paintings and wall murals in
the style of Early American
folk artists and itinerant
painters.
374 Wickaboag Valley Rd. West Brookfield Ma 01585
16. Rebecca Webber
Rebecca is a long-time potter who's ideas spring from observing the natural world, seeking out line, pattern and movement. These elements are expressed in the claywork, both thrown on the wheel or hand built.
7
New Braintree rd. West Brookfield, Ma 01585
The generous support of the following sponsors helps make our tour possible.
Historic Salem Cross Inn
Restored early 1700's homestead. Traditional New England home cooking. Daily Dining.
Rt. 9, West Brookfield, MA 01585 Tel: 508-867-8337 e-mail: salemxinn@aol.com
Website: www.salemcrossinn.com
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Barre Mill Restaurant
Experience the charming atmosphere and fabulous dinner specials of the Barre Mill
Restaurant. A family style restaurant serving their famous prime rib, seafood and Italian dishes.
Route 32, South Barre, MA 01074 Tel: 978-355-6417 or 355-2987.
Open: Wednesday - Saturday at 5 p.m. Sun. at 12 noon
Come
in for a cup of freshly brewed organic fair-trade coffee and a delicious
sandwich or wrap, with a delicious bowl of homemade organic vegetarian soup or
other goodie from TipTop's kitchen. Limited seating in the cafe area as well as
outside in the patio.
8
Central Street ,
Brookfield, MA 01506
Country Bank
75 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
The Samek’s invite you to visit their farm, vineyard, and winery. Tour the 5,000 square foot true mortise and tenon timber frame barn built with oak cut from the farm’s 150 acres. Enjoy the craftsmanship of the winery’s fieldstone foundation. Walk the vineyard’s fields cleared in 1998 to plant the six varieties of French hybrid grapes.
3305 Greenwich Rd , Hardwick Ma
Picasso
Restaurant and bar
(978) 355- 3099
Serving an eclectic mix of modern and traditional cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.
Wendsday to Saturday 4-9PM
Sunday 3- 8 PM
2 Common St, Barre Ma
The Country Store, located on the Petersham, Massachusetts, town common, is one of the oldest continually operating country stores in America and is a registered national historical landmark. Despite its peaceful appearance adjacent to the Quabbin Reservoir the store is making a bold statement. The Country Store reflects the Polus Center’s core values and illustrates the strength that can be drawn from a vibrant and inclusive community.
In addition to preserving a historic landmark the Country Store provides a common meeting space for the community and appears to have captured the essence of a time past. In addition to selling goods an important role of the Country Store is raising awareness about the challenges and day-to-day difficulties people with disabilities face.
2 North Main Street Petersham Ma