FloydArtsWeekend
And we wondered, years ago as we contemplated a move to Floyd County, if there would be enough to do here! Come up the mountain this holiday weekend for total immersion in artsy-craftsy goings-on in and around Floyd.
First, for those of you who saw and admired my oak desk I was so proud of back in the summer, the craftspersons who made the desk for me will open up their shop and studio for your visit. Here's the email that invites you to come by--you'll truly be glad you did:
AN INVITATION FROM PHOENIX HARDWOODS:
Hi! Many people have asked when is a good time to stop in at the Phoenix Hardwoods woodworking shop, and see what we do there. Now is your chance!SATURDAY, NOV 26--11:00 to 5:00 and SUNDAY, NOV 27--12:00 to 5:00
Directions from Floyd: From the stoplight go north on 221--You will pass GJ Ingrams Marathon gas station on your left after about 5 miles, then about 1 more mile, cross the bridge and we are immediately on the right, in a one-story cement block building with a curved roof. (The old roller-skating rink.)
Hope to see you soon! Best wishes, Corinne & Bill PHOENIX HARDWOODS / 540 745-6403
Of course this is the BIG arts weekend in Floyd, with the regionally famous 16 Hands Pottery Tour. They have a very nice website complete with maps, lodging, everything you need. Check it out.
And while you're out and about, swing by Vitro Yo Yo glass studio over in our end of the county. I think Tim will have the furnaces going, if for no other reason than to warm up the place!
Comments
Nice links Fred. The wife and I have made a couple of purchases from Ellen Shankin: a bowl and some mugs. We try to acquire something new each time we visit the area. I like Ellen's because it seems to be more utilitarian; whereas, the other artists such as Silvie produces what looks to be much fancier pieces of decor.
Don't know if you have been out 16 Hands way lately but it looks like they have divided much of the property for sale as a development. Yuck! They really had something special there with the rolling fields as far as you could see, but now it looks as if they'll lose it:(
Hey, we went into a woodworking shop that is stationed between the Blue Ridge diner and the country store at THE stoplight. Is that different from Pheonix Hardwoods? Anyway, they had some nice stuff in there, particularly if you like pie box wardrobes.
Happy Thanksgiving, Jim
Posted by: Jim | November 24, 2005 7:38 PM