Tour Participants and Map Floyd Artisan Trail

over 60 trail sites in the heart
   of the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Hard Copy Artisan Tour BROCHURE with map & listings available at downtown Floyd sites including :
Jacksonville Center,  Bell Gallery, Troika Gallery....
 

 

Reminder: GPS may not be accurate.

               

Updated 2012 Site Listings on above links.   

  Below are listed 2011 Participants that are back for 2012. 

List will be updated by May 21 below with website links for each site. 

 

Artisan Studios  

 

Alice Walker Studio
9472 Pine Forest Road
Copper Hill, VA 24079
540-929-4622 • By appointment
www.alicewalkerbatik.com

Fiber Art studio: One of a kind wearable and decorative art using batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique on silk.

Tour info: Open all tour days. Live demonstrations.

 

3.jpgBlue Herron Pottery (Jayn Avery)
180 Zephyr Circle
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-3316 • By appointment
www.blueheronpotteyweb.com
Functional and artistic stoneware pottery includes a line of unique lace-impressed, hand-built work and individually sculpted vessels.

Tour info: Exhibiting at Bell Gallery & Garden (#32)

 

4.jpgCalico & Old Lace
3033 Daniel’s Run Road NE
Check, VA 24072
540-585-4440 • By appointment
www.Calicoandoldlace.com

I am a fiber artist making quilted wearables and decor for home and office.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Handicapped Accessible. Demo Seminole Patchwork Quilting & Free Motion Quilting

 

 

5.jpgCarolyn  Deck
844 Jerry Lane
Check, VA 24072
540-577-9278
www.csdeck.com

Caroline holds a BFA and a MA from the Royal College of Art in London. Color represents one of the more profound spiritual and emotional aspects of her work.
Tour info: Open All Tour Days. 

 


8.jpgFrog Hollow Pottery
917 Harvestwood Road
Floyd, Va 24091
540-745-8999 or 540-250-0420 • By appointment
Rsutterer@swva.net

Functional Pottery

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

9.jpgGranatelli Pottery
407 Slusher Store Road NE
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745 4613 • Week days 9am-5pm; call for appointment
www.silviegranatelli.com

Porcelain Pottery. My studio is located on a paved road, easy access. I am right next door to the Little River off of Rt. 8 North.
Tour info: Exhibiting at Troika Gallery. 

 

 

10.jpgHensley /Polseno Pottery
1643 Starbuck Road
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-4624 • 9am-5pm
www.donnapolseno.com
www.richardhensleypottery.com

Founding members of 16 Hands. Comtemporary functional pottery. Gallery in an old general store just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Mile Post 156-157.

Tour info: Exhibiting at Troika Gallery 

 

 

 

 

 

12.jpgKaren Sewell, Art’s It
2045 Duncans Chapel Road NW
Willis, VA 24380
540-763-2862 • By appointment
www.karensewellartist.com

I paint subjects in multiple mediums that draw heavily on my memories and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Demonstrations

 

 

13.jpgLinda Osborne
Feel The Heat Lampwork Beads & Jewelry

179 Jasmine Lane
Floyd, Va. 24091
540-745-6258. Cell: 540-577-8141 • By appointment
Feeltheheat@swva.net

Lampwork glass beads and jewelry for collectors, designers and personal adornment. I also work in leather and other media to create objects of desire and wearable art.

Tour info: Exhibiting at Harvets Moon ( # 48)

Open All Tour Days.

 

14.jpgMichael Costello Sculpture
2226 Duncans Chapel Road
Willis, VA 24380
540-763-3433 • By appointment
Farmnart.swva.net

Visiting Michael Costello you’ll view him carving in his stone shop and creating beautiful kinetic sculptures using wood and stone.

Tour info: Carving Demonstrations

 

15.jpgNorthwind Woodworks (Brad Warstler)
297 Sumner Lane NE
Floyd, Va. 24091
540-745-3595 • By appointment
www.16hands.com/bw/

Founding member of 16 Hands. Visit the woodworking studio and gallery. Hardwood tables, chairs, lathe-turned clocks, mirrors, lamps, & bowls.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

16.jpgPainting Studio of Joli Ayn Wood
657 Poor Farm Road
Floyd, VA 24091
540-449-9078 • by appointment or by chance
www.jolisart.blogspot.com

Visit the studio of regional landscape artist Joli Ayn Wood. Works in oil created on location & in the studio.

June Tour info: Friday- Jacksonville Center studio. Sat-Mon Home Studio 

 

17.jpgPhoenix Hardwoods (Bill & Corinne Graefe)
2540 Floyd Highway N (Rt. 221)
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-6403 • by appointment
www.phoenix-hardwoods.com

Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind furniture using local hardwoods and slabs we mill ourselves. Beds, Slab Stools, Tables, cutting boards, and much more.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Sawmill 

 

18.jpgSarvisberry Gallery & Studio
174 Sarvisberry Lane, SW
Floyd, VA 24091

540-745-6330 • by appointment
www.sarvisberry.com
Featuring artist/owner Gibby Waitzkin—papermaker, and photographer—working with natural, local fibers and botanical objects to create handmade paper compositions.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Workshops on papermaking, cooking natural fibers, pulp painting & book binding

 

 

19.jpgShankin Pottery
297 Sumner Lane NE
Floyd, Va 24091
540-745-3595 • By appointment
www.ellenshankin.comwww.16hands.com

Founding member of 16 Hands. Come visit the Studio and Gallery. Earthy functional stoneware pottery created to enhance everyday experiences.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days.

 

20.jpgStarRoot’s Visionary Outsider Folk Art
Floyd, Va 24091
540-922-2890 • By appointment
www.starroot.com

Starroot is a visionary outsider folk artist. She paints her fantasies and dreams in vibrant colors on canvas. Great affordable prints on stretched canvas available.

Tour info: Showing at Floyd Artisan Market (# 33). Open all Tour Days

 

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22.jpgSusan Icove - Icove Lighting
203 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-TROI • Wed.-Thur. 12-4; Fri. 11-8; Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4
www.icovelighting.com

Recycled materials are fabricated to create lamps and candlesticks that give a new life to the meaning of illumination.
Tour info: Showing at Troika Gallery (#40). Open All Tour Days 

23.jpgTeri’s Clay Smiles
302 Kristi Lane
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-6445 • By appointment
www.terisclaysmiles.com
Come see unique polymer clay art and gifts. Teri enjoys teaching in a classroom or private setting. Consignment orders welcome.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Daily demos and mini-classes.

 

24.jpgThe Botanical Apothecary
2700 Indian Valley Road NW
Radford, VA 24141
(mailing only) site in Indian Valley area of Floyd County
540-789-4473 or 540-250-6356 • By appointment
Aromas@swva.net

My Aromatherapy/ Herbal studio is a true Virginia Cottage Industry. We make many unique health & body care products, gifts and carry over 50 essential oils.

Tour Info: Exhibiting at Floyd Artisan Market (# 33)

 

 

25.jpgThe Natural Woodworking Company (Swede McBroom)
Workshop: 1527 Franklin Pike, SE
Floyd, VA 24091
540-392-6287 • 10am-3pm Monday thru Wednesday Showroom: 203 South Locust Street, Floyd, VA. 24091 (in The Station). Showroom: 5-9pm Fri. or by appointment
www.naturalwoodworkingco.com

Workshop features wood and furniture operation in progress. Showroom features finished furniture and photography by Dorian Dugger and June McBroom.

Tour info: Showroom open Saturday. Workshop open Tuesday and Wednesday

 

26.jpgThings by Ernest C. Bryant
741 Lick Ridge Road
Check, VA 24072
540-651-3831 • By appointment

Antique reproductions, custom-designed furniture, wood carvings, both traditional and fantasy. I can build to suit any budget.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

 

27.jpgTom Phelps Studio
636 Stagecoach Run SE
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-3145 • 9am-5pm daily by chance or appointment
www.potterystuff.com

We make functional stoneware including plates, bowls, cups and decorative items as well as a line of fantastical fanciful facepots.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Ongoing Pottery. Free gift with purchase

 

Galleries & Shops

28.jpgBell Gallery and Garden
112 North Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-4494 • 11am-5pm Wed.-Sat.; Sun. 12-3pm
www.bellgalleryandgarden.com

Featuring the region’s best arts and crafts, landscape photography, pressed floral art, handcrafted jewelry, garden art, gifts and more.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Daily craft and art demos.

 


 

30.jpgFloyd Artistan Market (under the Community Pavilion)
205 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-5550 • Friday nights, 5-9pm May-Oct.

Artisan Market features diverse local artisans exhibiting their work: jewelry, pottery, glass, art, and more.

Tour info: Friday, June 10, Artisan Market 5-9pm. Market will have ongoing activity and Tour information available all tour days.

 

31.jpgFloyd Artists Association Gallery LLC
203 South Locust Street, Suite C
Floyd, VA 24091 (in The Station)
540-745-7367
Mon.-Thur 11am-5pm; Fri. 11am-8pm; Sun. 1-4pm
www.floydartists.com

We are a coop gallery showcasing paintings in all media, sterling silver and stone jewelry, books from local authors, and Textile art.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Demonstrations Daily

 

32.jpgFloyd Country Store
206 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-4563 • Hours starting Memorial Day weekend: Tue.- Thu. 10am-5:30pm; Fri. 10am-10:30pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 12-6pm.
www.floydcountrystore.com

Historic Country Store, featuring a unique selection of clothing, kitchenware, local crafts, CDs, books, ice cream parlor, lunch counter and live mountain music every weekend.

Tour info:

 

33.jpgJeanie O’Neill Gallery/Boutique
109 East Main Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-2423 • 540-230-7546; Wed.-Sat. 11am-4pm
www.JeanieOneill.com

Original art, apparel, and one-of-a-kind accessories by Jeanie O’Neill.

Tour info:

 

34.jpgNew Mountain Mercantile
114-A South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-4278 • In season 7 days a week. Reduced winter hrs.

For 18 years, NMM has offered quality art, handcrafts, gifts, aromatherapy soaps & candles, pottery, clothing, in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

35.jpgOver The Moon Gallery
227B North Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
(above the Harvest Moon in Natasha‘s Café)
540-745-2450
Tue.-Sat. 11am-3pm; 5:30-9pm, Sun. 10:30am-2:30pm
www.harvestmoonfoods.com

A must-see for Floyd visitors, the gallery is bright, airy and welcoming. Many local and other choice artists featured.

Tour info: Closed Monday

 

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts

220 Parkway Lane S
Floyd, VA 24091
(half mile past stop light, RT 8 South)
540-745-2784 • Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm
www.jacksonvillecenter.org

Located in a renovated dairy barn, the Center has open studios, gallery exhibits, gift shop, art classes and special events.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days.

 


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Troika Contemporary Crafts
203-205 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-8764
Wed.-Thu. 12-4pm; Fri. 12-8pm; Sat. 12-5pm; Sun. 12-4pm
www.troikacrafts.com

Owners/artists Silvie Granatelli, Susan Icove and Gibby Waitzkin display their pottery, lighting, handmadepaper /photography as well as 20 new artists from the area, ceramics, jewelry, prints, lamps, furniture, fiber works.

Tour info:

 

41.jpgWoodsong Artisans
2537 Floyd Hwy N (Rt. 221)
Floyd, VA 24091
540-230-5712 • Sat. 12-6; Sun. 12-5, by appointment
woodsonginstruments.com

A family of artisans who fashion musical instruments from homegrown bamboo; Bowls, lamps, vases from Appalachian hardwoods; Herbal products from local wild crafted /organically grown plants.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Demonstrations

 

42.jpgWoolly Jumpers Yarn Shop
202 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-KNIT (5648); Thu.-Fri. 12-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm;
Sun. 12-4pm
www.woollyjumpers.com

Wooly Jumper Yarns is source for fine yarns, yarn crafting accessories, and classes. Bring your knitting and crochet on Thursday evenings and join us for "Yarn Crafting Night" 6-8pm.

Tour info:

 

Wineries, Farms & Local Farm Markets


44.jpgBlacksnake Meadery
605 Buffalo Road
Dugspur, VA 24325 (Carroll County)
540-834-6172
Open select weekends. Please check website or call.
www.blacksnakemead.com

Blacksnake Meadery produces handmade honey wines (mead) from our own and other local honey. Our meads range from dry to sweet—something for everyone.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days


 

47.jpgFloyd Farmers Market
205 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-250-0111 • Saturdays. 9am-1pm, begins Memorial Day weekend and continues throughout the summer
www.SustainFloyd.org

Weekly Saturday morning Farmers Market featuring local, fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, eggs and herbal products. Special events and market breakfasts scheduled during the season.

Tour info: Open Saturday 9am-1pm; Tour Information at Market all tour days with special activities.

 

48.jpgFoggy Ridge Cider
1328 Pineview Road
Dugspur, VA 24325 (Carroll County)
276-398-2337 • Sat. 11am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm; May- early Dec. or by appointment
www.foggyridgecider.com

Growing heirloom apples and making award-winning hard cider near Blue Ridge Parkway. Check web site for special tasting events.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

49.jpgHarvest Moon Food Store
227B North Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-4366 • Open 7 days a week
www.harvestmoonfoods.com

Representing local farmers and local producers: produce, meat, eggs, cheeses, local brewery and wineries, local roasted coffees and other gift and specialty items.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Member discount for all tour visitors. Other in-store specials week of tour.

 

50.jpgRepublic of Floyd
114-B South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-2898 • Open 7 days a week
www.republicoffloyd.com

In the heart of metropolitan Floyd. Offering fine wine, craft beer, local libations, gourmet snacks, a distinctive array of T-Shirts and unique Floyd inspired gifts.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

51.jpgSpikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary
371 Hideaway Lane
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-2153 • By appointment
www.spikenardfarm.org

We are a non-profit educational & research organization committed towards saving the honeybee—located on a beautiful hill in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Tour info: 

 

 

54.jpgVilla Appalaccia Winery
752 Rock Castle Gorge
Floyd, VA 24091 (Patrick County)
Between Mileposts 170 & 171 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
540 593-3100 • Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat. 11am-6 pm; Sun. 12-4:30pm. Late March–mid Dec. Open Mon. by appointment
www.villaappalaccia.com

Family winery producing Virginia estate wines in the Italian tradition. Light lunch consisting of local cheeses and breads.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days. Wine & Cheese special pairing and tastings

 

Eat & Sleep

55.jpgDogtown Roadhouse
302 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-OVEN; Thu. 5pm-12am; Fri.-Sat. 11am-3pm; 5pm-12am; Sun. 4-10pm
www.dogtownroadhouse.com

Woodfire pizza. Taps. Performance. Now located in beautiful Sun Music Hall where folks come for the pizza and stay for the music.

Tour info:

 

 

57.jpgHotel Floyd
120 Wilson Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-6080 • 24/7 for guests, by appointment for tours
www.hotelfloyd.com

A “green” boutique hotel with themed rooms featuring local art, craft, and culture.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

58.jpgMickey G’s Bistro & Pizzeria
113 Parkview Road (Rt. 8)
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-2208 • Sun. 12-8pm; Mon. 11am-8pm; Tues. closed; Wed. 11am-9pm; Thu. 11am-9pm. Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm
www.mickeygsbistro.com

Finally Real Italian. Featuring a full menu of classics and our signature pasta dishes. Brick oven pizza & calzones. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Tour info:

 

59.jpgNancy’s Candy
201 East Main Street, Suite 3
Floyd, VA 24091
540-784-4705 • Sat. 10am-5:30pm; Tue.-Thu. 11am-6:30pm; Fri. 12-8pm; Closed Sun. & Mon.
www.nancyscandyco.com

Locally handmade artisan chocolates, truffles and fudge. Come see our creations and watch a video of us making our Confections in our Blue Ridge Mountain kitchen.

Tour info: Closed Sunday. Discounts on Chocolate and Fudge during tour

 

60.jpgNatasha’s Market Cafe
227B North Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
(above the Harvest Moon)
540-745-2450 • Lunch Tue.-Sat. 11am-3pm; Dinner Tue.- Sat. 5:30-9pm; Sun. 10:30am–2:30pm
www.natashasmarketcafe.com

All items are made in-house including crackers, breads, sausages and desserts. 75% of menu items are purchased locally and we choose organic products whenever possible. Dinner reservations preferred.

Tour info:

 

61.jpgOddfella’s Cantina
110 North Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-DINE (3463) • Lunch: Wed.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm, Sun. Brunch: 10am-3pm. Dinner: Wed.-Sun.5-9pm (reservations recommended)
www.oddfellascantina.com

Fresh, seasonal products, prepared simply and artfully. Local art, live music. Organic wines, local brews on tap. Come and experience Oddfella’s Cantina.

Tour info:

 

62.jpgRed Rooster Coffee Roaster & Black Water Loft
117 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
540-797-3746
Wed.-Thu.-Sat 9am-5pm; Fri. 9am-8pm; Sun. 12-5pm
www.redroostercoffeeroaster.com

Fair Trade and Organic Coffee roasted fresh in downtown Floyd. Specialty coffee drinks and all fruit smoothies available upstairs
Tour info: Closed by 2pm on Sat. Open All Tour Days. Roast Demonstrations every day at 1pm. Free tastings daily.

 

 

64.jpgTuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel
3351 Parkway Lane South
Floyd, VA 24091
Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 165.2 at Blue Ridge Parkway and Route 8 South
540-745-3402 • 7 Days a week 8am-8pm
www.tugglesgap.biz

Historic restaurant and motel. Delicious home-cooked food. Breakfast served all day, along with American and Southwestern specialties.

Tour info: Open All Tour Days

 

65.jpgWoodberry Inn, Restaurant & Bar
182 Woodberry Road SW
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
540-593-2567; Inn lodging available 7 days a week. Restaurant and Bar Closed Tue.-Wed.
www.woodberryinn.com

16 rooms in tranquil setting just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Free WIFI, tv with cable, full restaurant and bar. Close to Mabry Mill, wineries, and great hiking.

Tour info: Restaurant/Bar Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Free Dessert with purchase of 2 entrees. Bar drink specials. Discounted lodging