Come to the 21st Annual Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour on November 9-10, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day! You are invited to explore the creative heart of Colrain, Massachusetts, where 19 talented craftspeople and artists will open their studios to the [...]

The 20th Annual Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail is a highly anticipated event for pottery enthusiasts and art lovers alike. This year, the free, self-guided tour will take place on April 27th and 28th, featuring eight studios with 29 nationally recognized potters. The trail is easily accessible from Boston, Hartford, and the Albany area, [...]

The Shelburne Arts Co-op in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, is a vibrant shop which showcases the many works of local talented artists. The Co-op warmly welcomes visitors to come in and browse its array of artworks spanning various mediums. You’ll find a diverse range of unique works from jewelry and ceramics to paintings and textiles. Each [...]

Explore one of the last great “undiscovered” places and tour the studios of 22 craftspeople and artists during the Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour. Colrain is a very concentrated area of talented artists and craftspeople, since it is such an inspiring place, with beautiful rolling hills, and preserved natural areas. Every year, the [...]

Located in Shelburne Falls, overlooking the Deerfield River, Salmon Falls Gallery is the place to go to enjoy local handmade works of art in a beautiful setting. The gallery sits up the hill on the Buckland side of the village with views of the Bridge of Flowers and Salmon Falls, its namesake. Owner Josh Simpson is a world renowned glass [...]

From a distance you might think that the Little Big House is a small, one-room cottage in the woods. But if you had a closer look, you would see that it is actually a large structure with proportionally-sized windows and a big front door -- hence the name Little Big [...]

Colrain, Massachusetts is a place which offers inspiration to many local artists. It’s preserved natural areas, rolling hills, ponds and streams, and wooded forests have captured many creative people and offered a wonderful place for them to work and live. Each year, these artists and creatives open their doors and welcome the community to [...]

Every year, the artists of Colrain open up their doors to the public for gallery viewings, demonstrations, workshops, sales, and to meet and greet. Studio-goers are invited to print a map, hop in the car, and drive around to the various artists over the course of the weekend. This year, the Crafts of Colrain is coming to Shelburne Falls with a special pop-up event on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th from 10 am to 4 pm. 

Go to Shelburne Falls this weekend to check out the works of various participating artists. The following artists will be included in this special pop-up event at 50 State Street in Shelburne Falls: Carole Adams, Peggy Davis/Joe Kurland, Kevin French, Cynthia Herbert, Jim/Jill Horton-Lyons, Inge Jockers, Jen Kapitulik, Al Ladd/Marilyn Beal, Bob/Helen Olson, Tony Palumbo, Sarah Schoedel, and Olga Solomita. Check out the variety of hand-crafted works made from new and reused materials, including woodburning, hand-crafted jewelry, lamps and lights, planters, accessories, and more.

If you love the pop-up event, you’ll really love the open studio tours next month - November 13-14. Check out the event website for more details at craftsofcolrain.com. Follow Crafts of Colrain on Facebook for event updates and to preview some of the artists' works.

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