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Surprising Tales from the Studio Tour
I reached out to hear the stories from November’s Studio Tour and they were many and varied. Here’s what happened at Bridget Brown’s...

Linda Case
Dec 3, 20242 min read


And There’s More…
Let’s finish our Tour of the Over the Mountain Studio Tour with a bang! All three stops covered in this blog are in Charles Town. Stop 9...

Linda Case
Oct 23, 20242 min read


It's Countdown Time
Hopefully you have entered the November 9 and 10 (10-5) dates on your calendar for the Over The Mountain Studio Tour so let’s preview the...

Linda Case
Oct 9, 20242 min read


The Very Grand Tour
In the 17th and 18th centuries it became very fashionable for wealthy young men (and later women too) to take the 'Grand Tour.' The idea...

Linda Case
Sep 26, 20242 min read


On The Road Again...
Are you starting to add events to your November calendar? Well here’s a can’t miss awesome event that should occupy November 9 and 10. ...

Linda Case
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Welcome Back Mikkey!
Mikkey Tarantino - the watercolorist extraordinaire has returned to the Over the Mountain Studio Tour fold after nearly a decade of...

Linda Case
Aug 27, 20241 min read


You just can't keep an artist down!
The metals Hannah Ehlman works with are bronze, copper and sterling silver. Her favorite two metals together are copper and silver. “I...

Tara Bell
Aug 9, 20242 min read


It’s an Invite!
Would you like to enter a room filled to the brim with beauty and creativity? What if it was a beautiful space on West German Street in...

Linda Case
Jul 5, 20241 min read


Introducing Ceramic Artist Annette Verna
The Over the Mountain Studio Tour is proud to announce Annette Verna as one of our six (yes, six) wonderful new artists juried into the...

Linda Case
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Fusions of Delight!
We’re excited to welcome Rock Fusion Studio’s two artists to the Over The Mountain Studio Tour. Glass artist Tatyana’s vibrant fluid...

Tara Bell
May 21, 20242 min read


Studio Tour Reaps Bumper Crop!
Our annual artist jurying is done and with elation we are welcoming 6 new artists as members of the Over the Mountain Studio Tour. This...

Linda Case
Apr 26, 20241 min read


Remembering Ren Parziale
Maybe you know that Ren Parziale used to love to get his hair cut in a barber shop in a little village in Italy. I assume the barbers...
Tara Bell
Mar 28, 20241 min read


The Season of Regrouping
Winter, or should we say post holidays, does not bring forth the thoughts of autumn fairs and craft shows and tours. For the professional...

Tara Bell
Feb 25, 20242 min read


For the Love of Iron
It would not be exaggerating to call Eric Johnson a blacksmith/philosopher. Underlying all he does is an enduring love and respect for...

Linda Case
Jan 29, 20242 min read


It's come and gone...but the memories linger
Finally the weekend arrives … The Tour days we Over the Mountain Studio Tour members have worked and planned for all year. And always...

Linda Case
Nov 30, 20235 min read


THIRTY-FOUR YEARS and RUNNING
Combine this blog and the last blog to get a flavor of all 9 stops of 2023
Anne Rule-Thompson
Nov 5, 20234 min read


Coming Soon…Can’t Wait
Mark your calendars (November 11 & 12, 10-5) The Over the Mountain Studio Tour is coming to town! Round up your friends for a wonderful...

Linda Case
Oct 18, 20233 min read


My Basket Hero
I want to talk about Anne Bowers, just because I have to right now. She is my basket hero, and I am sure I am not the only one, there are...

Tara Bell
Oct 2, 20232 min read


What Will $10 Buy You?
Surprise! It will buy you the entry door to a creative practice. It will start or restart your art making where it is stalled. Ok...

Linda Case
Sep 10, 20232 min read


A Candle for Nancy Streeter
Nancy Streeter passed away in the early morning of August 26th. She carved beautiful animals and figures by hand. You may remember she...

Tara Bell
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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