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The following artists are participating in the Fall 2008 Tour. Sample images and map location numbers for each artist coming soon:

Gloria Affenit
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Gloria Affenit
Abstracts and florals, marsh scenes & grasses in watercolor acrylic collage and mixed medium. Vivid colors and design are emphasized.

Gloriossa Studio
88 Hillcrest Drive, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 34

645-5874
gloriossa@charter.net
www.paintingsbygloriaaffenit.com

  

Howard Atwood
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Howard Atwood
Hollow log birdhouses trimmed with black walnut slices, acorns, curley willow, dry flowers & barnwood. Decorative & functional bowls made of black walnut shell slices in a variety of shapes & sizes.

Studio at 125 Horseshoe Trail
Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 19

626-2867
hlatwood@earthlink.net


  

Phil Atwood
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Phil Atwood
Whimsical, fun, elegant one-of-a-kind functional and decorative metal bird houses. Made primarily from ?found? and recycled material, each promises to bring a smile to your face.

Exhibiting at Howard Atwood?s studio
125 Horseshoe Trail, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 20

273-8646
philatwood@earthlink.net


  

Suzanna Biro (visiting artist)
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Suzanna Biro (visiting artist)
My ceremonial neckpieces are designed with beads and fetishes I have collected from all over the world.

Exhibiting at Ancient Fires Glass
102 Fisher Lane, Asheville
Map Location Number: 8

649-1309
suzannabiro@verizon.net
suzannabiro.byregion.net

  

Marina Bosetti (visiting artist)
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Marina Bosetti (visiting artist)
Beautiful stoneware tile with art nouveau inspired botanicals, suitable for installation.

Exhibiting at Ancient Fires Glass
102 Fisher Lane, Asheville
Map Location Number: 9

(919) 414-8950
marina@bosettiarttile.com
www.BosettiArtTile.com

  

Lelia Gina Canter
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Lelia Gina Canter
A unique selection of Cherokee, celtic, & Appalachian paintings, prints, cards, T-shirts, books, and home d?cor items depicting the history & culture of the Appalachians.

Heartsong Artworks, Inc.
141 Dock Branch Road, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 23

626-2457
sbanjoc@aol.com
www.heartsongartworks.com

  

Jacqueline R. Dileo
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Jacqueline R. Dileo
18K and Sterling Silver jewelry, with precious and semi-precious stones. Industrial style balanced with Japanese influence.

K4 Glassart
93 Bartlett Rd., Weaverville
Map Location Number: 16

617-216-8960
jacpies@hotmail.com


  

Kri Dubois
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Kri Dubois
Metal-smith working in silver, gold, platinum, copper, brass, bronze, pewter, gem stones, nut shells, and gourds. Making ?nut cases? and ?out of your gourd? art to wear or for your home and garden.

Studio at 24 Hillcrest Drive
Weaverville
Map Location Number: 33

484-9205
kridubois@charter.net


  

Suzanne Q. Evon
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Suzanne Q. Evon
Sterling silver and gold jewelry accented with colored gemstones and pearls.

Q Evon Design
849 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 29

242-4744
qevon@qevon.com
www.qevon.com

  

Steven Forbes-deSoule
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Steven Forbes-deSoule
Elegant one-of-a-kind raku vessels and sculpture which feature melted colored glass on a unique surface called ?halo/opal? glaze.

Studio at 143 David Biddle Trail
Weaverville
Map Location Number: 28

645-9065
forbes143@charter.net
www.stevenforbesdesoule.com

  

Diane Hall
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Diane Hall
Stylized acrylic paintings using a layering process to achieve unusual effects with an overall mystical, sometimes fanciful,l feeling.

Studio at 27 Jewels Lane
Weaverville
Map Location Number: 10

645-6246
dhall830@verizon.net


  

Maureen Hoxie
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Maureen Hoxie
Vivid art works in a broad range of mediums. Watercolor, ink, collage and calligraphy are just some of these. Eclectic subjects and whimsical images with some Asian influence in much of the work.

Hoxie Studios
6 Manor Way, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 35

658-3901
moehox@aol.com


  

Tom Hoxie
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Tom Hoxie
Tom designs and handcrafts fine furniture in his Weaverville studio. Various Asian styles as well as the arts & crafts movement influence his designs. Most work is done on a commission basis.

Hoxie Studios
6 Manor Way, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 36

658-3901
tomhoxie@aol.com


  

Susan Hutchinson
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Susan Hutchinson
Blacksmithing and fused glass art. Beautiful, functional accessories for the home: Lightcatchers, hooks, furniture, lighting, shelves, and more. Dramatic art nouveau influences.

Studio at 20 Haven Road
Weaverville
Map Location Number: 14

645-5445
shutchinson@mountainx.com
www.southernhighlandguild.org/susanhutchinson

  

Erin Janow (visiting artist)
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Erin Janow (visiting artist)
Charming additions to your daily life, Erin creates functional, affordable wheel thrown stoneware.

Exhibiting at Ransmeier Pottery
8 Owlet Drive, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 31

775-9570
erinjanow@hotmail.com
www.obaloo.com/erinjanowpottery

  

Jason Janow (visiting artist)
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Jason Janow (visiting artist)
An avid outdoorsman, Jason?s jewelry integrates woodland textures, river stones and fine gems.

Exhibiting at Ransmeier Pottery
8 Owlet Drive, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 32

775-1878
junebugjdj@hotmail.com
www.obaloo.com/jasonjanow

  

Alicia and Beatriz Kelemen
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Alicia and Beatriz Kelemen
Contemporary kiln-formed sculptural glass. Lighting, art for the wall, sculptures, Judaic art and home decor. Custom orders & Architectural applications welcomed.

K4 Glassart
93 Bartlett Rd., Weaverville
Map Location Number: 15

645-6833
kelemenkuatro@k4glassart.com
www.k4glassart.com

  

Marcia E. Kummerle
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Marcia E. Kummerle
Colored and white angora goats, adults and kids. Yarn and roving of mohair blended with fine wool and alpaca in natural and hand-dyed colors. Kits in mohair and blends. Hand felted hats and scarves.

Good Fibrations
27 Ivan Bridge Drive, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 24

626-4303
goodfibrations@charter.net
www.goodfibrations.com

  

Susan Webb Lee
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Susan Webb Lee
Unique art quilts for the wall ?- perfect for home or office. Custom pieces can be made for your space.

Susan Lee Studio
107 Horseshoe Trail, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 21

606-0091
susanleestudio@aol.com
www.artquiltstudio.com

  

Kathy Lightcap
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Kathy Lightcap
Unusual kiln formed glass jewelry with special sterling wire and accents. 10% discount during Art Safari!

Lightcap Glass Art
138 Fortress Ridge, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 40

658-0218
mlightcap1@mac.com


  

Mike Lightcap
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Mike Lightcap
Kiln formed glass with hand carved details. Vessels, platters, wall hangings and more! 10% discount during Art Safari!

Lightcap Glass Art
138 Fortress Ridge, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 41

658-0218
mlightcap1@mac.com


  

Adele Macy
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Adele Macy
Elegant ceramic figures for the wall or table: contemplative, joyous, edgy, fanciful.

Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts
76 South Main Street, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 1

231-5256
adelemacy@verizon.net


  

Rob and Beth Mangum
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Rob and Beth Mangum
Second generation potters Rob and Beth Mangum produce a wide range of fine functional items. Dinnerware, decorative vessels, furniture and musical instruments.

Mangum Pottery
16 North Main Street, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 3

645-4929
rbmangum@mindspring.com
www.mangumpottery.com

  

Lambeth Marshall (visiting artist)
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Lambeth Marshall (visiting artist)
One of a kind clay pieces-13?H- are raku fired. Each ?story teller? comes with an original story & book.

Exhibiting with Susan Webb Lee
107 Horseshoe Trail, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 22

(704) 843-5060
lambethpottery@cs.com


  

Kat McIver
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Kat McIver
My art is mostly figurative, exploring symbols and myths hidden in the psyche, found once I hold the clay in my hands. The pieces express my spiritual journey and the vicissitudes of beingness.

Exhibiting at Adele Macy?s studio
76 South Main Street, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 2

(415) 200-8044
kat@mooncenterarts.org
www.katmciver.com

  

Margaret McLeod
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Margaret McLeod
This fall Margaret?s Screech Owl Pottery will feature new unusual teapots, owl sculptures, plus many of her utilitarian wares.

Screech Owl Pottery
Sheppard Branch Road, 102 Restful Way, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 11

658-2109
coveforest@verizon.net


  

Sandy Melton (visiting artist)
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Sandy Melton (visiting artist)
Fiber art wearables with home-grown mohair, hats, shawls, sweaters: felted, knitted, woven custom spun yarn.

Exhibiting with Marcia Kummerle
27 Ivan Bridge Drive, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 25

689-9622
smelton@madison.main.nc.us
http://nowherebranch.tripod.com

  

Meryl Meyer
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Meryl Meyer
Beautifully painted realistic pet portraits that capture unique coloring, expression, personality, and spirit. Also a variety of acrylic paintings, prints, and computer art. The scenic drive is a plus!

Portrait of My Pet Studio
100 Windago Road, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 39

337-6679
merylm@ix.netcom.com
www.portraitofmypet.com

  

Denise Meyers (visiting artist)
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Denise Meyers (visiting artist)
Woodburned and painted handbags and gourds in a variety of themes. Gourds are also carved in dimension.

Exhibiting with Leo Monahan
135 Horseshoe Trail, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 18

380-0788
grdgoddess@aol.com
www.denisemeyers.com

  

Mary Mikkelsen and Henry Pope
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Mary Mikkelsen and Henry Pope
Clay vessels uniquely constructed with colored, textured and painted surfaces; also wheel thrown with figurative brushwork.

Mikpo Pottery
15 Laughing River Road, Mars Hill
Map Location Number: 12

689-8511
marymik@mac.com


  Hand-building & painting on clay; both days, 10 a.m.? 5 p.m.

Miya Gallery
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Miya Gallery
Fine art and craft collections by award winning designers. Specializing in jewelry, ceramics, hand blown glass, silk, turned wood, paintings, and wrought iron.

Gallery at 20 North Main Street
Weaverville
Map Location Number: 4

658-9655
miyagallery@charterinternet.com
www.miyagallery.com

  

Leo Monahan
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Leo Monahan
Called the master of painted paper sculpture. He shows traditional paper sculpture, abstract collage and found object assemblage. 50 years experience making paper images for advertising, publishing and fine art.

Leo Monahan & Associates
135 Horseshoe Trail, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 17

626-3562
leomonahan@charter.net
www.leomonahan.com

  Paper sculpture, both days, on request

Jody Ochs
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Jody Ochs
New in 2008 I will debut my new Fine Art Steel Sculpture following the same fluid lines, and evoking a very similar feel found in my hand forged hollow form gemstone jewelry.

Jody Ochs Design
8 Wildwood Park, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 6

712-5335
silvergrl@charter.net
www.jodyochsdesign.com

  

Jay Pfeil (visiting artist)
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Jay Pfeil (visiting artist)
Etchings & engravings & various other artistic expressions of natural beauty & wellbeing!

Exhibiting at Mikpo Pottery
15 Laughing River Road, Mars Hill
Map Location Number: 13

669-5050 and 777-058
jaypfeilartwork@gmail.com


  

Preservation Hall
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Preservation Hall
Gallery featuring work from more than 50 area artisans including metal, glass, wood, pottery, photos, paintings, jewelry, and more.

Gallery at 115 North Main Street
Weaverville
Map Location Number: 5

645-1047
wncmtn@gmail.com
www.preservation-hall.com

  

John Ransmeier
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John Ransmeier
Wood-fired ceramics in a variety of techniques with functional and sculptural forms mirroring the soft curves of nature. Surfaces have natural clay and crystalline flowing glazes.

Ransmeier Pottery
8 Owlet Drive, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 30

645-9844
ransmeier@charter.net
www.ransmeierpottery.com

  

Kim Roberts & Katelyn Willows
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Kim Roberts & Katelyn Willows
Lampwork beads made into earrings, necklaces and more. Kiln formed glass jewelry, ornaments, wall hangings and vases.

Willowtree Art Glass
35 Reems Trace Road, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 38

658-0125
willowtreeartglass@msn.com
www.willowtreeartglass.com

  

Rebecca Ann Robertson and Wann Near
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Rebecca Ann Robertson and Wann Near
Glass Sculpture ? Visit our wonderful 100-year-old log cabin where we create unique masks, beautiful goddess talismans and totem animal honoring images in kiln-formed glass. Also ?Morning Dew? servingware too!

Ancient Fires Glass
102 Fisher Lane, Asheville
Map Location Number: 7

645-0966
robertsonrebecca@yahoo.com
www.ancientfires.com

  

Elizabeth Helene Searle
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Elizabeth Helene Searle
Wearable art: many different sewing techniques are used to create hats, jackets, vests, scarves and other accessories. Styles range from fun and funky to elegant and sophisticated.

Elizabeth Helene Designs
20 Highland Pointe Court, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 37

658-2117
sewswhat@mindspring.com


  

Patti Sharp (visiting artist)
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Patti Sharp (visiting artist)
Raku fired & mid-range fired pottery; mosaics; stained glass.

Exhibiting with Marcia Kummerle
27 Ivan Bridge Drive, Barnardsville
Map Location Number: 26

776-9777
pattisharp@yahoo.com


  

Thais Wiener
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Thais Wiener
Silver, copper, and gemstone jewelry.

Blue Ridge Bison
99 Ballard Branch Road, Weaverville
Map Location Number: 27

658-3634
thais99@verizon.net