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ContentsPAGE

Information About the Studio Tour 4-5Artists by Medium 6-7

Carrie Althouse - Maureen Alvarez - Julie Bahun 8John C. Bestwick - Dale Bright - Richard Busch 9Carol Clay-Ward - Steven Clegg - Karen Coleman 10Claire Courpron - Mel Croft - Ed and Claire Cutshall 11Denis L. Delehanty - Geoff DeMark - Lori DeMark 12Kathy Donovan - Gloria Eshelman - Jill Evans-Kavaldjian 13Leanne Fink - Ute Gil - Shawn M. Grove 14Jeffery Hall - Liz Hall - Penny Hauffe 15Karen and Stuart Helble - Meredith Hilt - Karen Hustwaite 16Dana M. Jansen - Teresa Jardines - Kitty Johnson 17Mary Kenesson - Brian D. Kirk - Marcia Klioze 18Navigating the Tour 19

MAP - center of book 20-21

Yousung Largent - Kris Loya - Stephen Loya 22Don Maloney - Harriet C. Maloney - Amy Manson 23Bryan Mattraw - Jenny McMahon - Jeff Miller 24Kaarin Nelson - David Norton - Amy Oliver 25Karen Oliver - Terri Parent - Hubert G. Phipps 26Alice Power - Kathie Ratcliffe - Katherine Riedel 27Libby Stevens - Anne Stine - Kristen Swanson 28Okcha TeSelle - Mark Paul Thomas - Judith Thompson 29Amy Ramsey Walton - Brian Whelan - Robin Wilkinson 30Debbie Williamson - Scott Williamson 31

Palm Patrons 31Door Prize Information 32Sponsor and Partner Advertisements 33-40

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over 60 talented artists,

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art and have Fun!

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Welcome to the 12th AnnualWestern Loudoun Artists Studio Tour!

This weekend artists across LoudounCounty open their doors for you! On thisfree, self-guided driving tour, visit the68 participating artists in their studiosand guest spaces. We celebrate our 12thyear of introducing visitors to the amaz-ing wealth of artistic talent located righthere in Loudoun County.

WLAST is one of the only events where the public can seelocal artists where they work, experience one-on-one interaction, and view live art demonstrations with professional and emerging artists.

Experience the Tour by talking with artists about their work,their media and their creative process. See the artwork,watch a demonstration, be inspired! Find a piece that speaksto your personal taste or a unique gift for someone special.Sign up for a class, commission a piece of artwork, or simplyenjoy the studio atmosphere.

We hope you enjoy the 12th annual Western Loudoun ArtistsStudio Tour and we thank you for your patronage. We lookforward to bringing art to the community for many moreyears to come!

Information and Directions: Franklin Park Arts Center 540-338-7973

Round Hill Arts Center 540-338-5022

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Name (Stop Number)

Ceramics

Carrie Althouse (19)Maureen Alvarez (20)Richard Busch (17)Carol Clay-Ward (8)Melinda Croft (14)Geoff DeMark (21)Gloria Eshelman (25)Shawn M. Grove (1)Brian D. Kirk (22)Yousung Largent (23)Amy Manson (9)Bryan Mattraw (2)Kaarin Nelson (4)David Norton (27)Amy Oliver (30)Kristen Swanson (5)Okcha TeSelle (28)Debbie Williamson (3)Scott Williamson (3)

Collage

Karen Oliver (30)

Drawing

Karen Coleman (23)Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (9)Leanne Fink (23)Marcia Klioze (16)Stephen Loya (25)Karen Oliver (30)

Name (Stop Number)

Encaustic

Leanne Fink (23)Brian D. Kirk (22)Anne Stine (25)

Fiber Art

Claire Courpron (16)Kathy Donovan (20)Mary Kenesson (25)Kathie Ratcliffe (12)

Jewelry

Julie Bahun (14)Carol Clay-Ward (8)Ed and Claire Cutshall (19)Lori DeMark (21)Liz Hall (7)Meredith Hilt (25)Karen Hustwaite (34)Dana M. Jansen (16)Teresa Jardines (5)Mary Kenesson (25)Libby Stevens (15)Robin Wilkinson (4)

Metalwork

Steven Clegg (24)Karen and Stuart Helble (23)Meredith Hilt (25)Brian D. Kirk (22)

Studio Tour Artists by Medium

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Name (Stop Number)

Mixed Media

Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (9)Liz Hall (7)Penny Hauffe (23)Brian D. Kirk (22)Jenny McMahon (20)Karen Oliver (30)Terri Parent (23)Anne Stine (25)Judith Thompson (31)Brian Whelan (13)

Painting

Carol Clay-Ward (8)Karen Coleman (23)Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (9)Leanne Fink (23)Ute Gil (10)Penny Hauffe (23)Kitty Johnson (20)Marcia Klioze (16)Kris Loya (25)Stephen Loya (25)Kaarin Nelson (4)Alice Power (3)Katherine Riedel (11)Libby Stevens (15)Judith Thompson (31)Amy Ramsey Walton (18)Brian Whelan (13)

Name (Stop Number)

Photography

Jeff Miller (25)Terri Parent (23)Mark Paul Thomas (29)

Printmaking

Jill Evans-Kavaldjian (9)Brian D. Kirk (22)

Sculpture

Carol Clay-Ward (8)Steven Clegg (24)Claire Courpron (16)Jeffery Hall (7)Karen Hustwaite (34)Brian D. Kirk (22)Amy Manson (9)Amy Oliver (30)Hubert G. Phipps (33)

Wood

John C. Bestwick (6)Dale Bright (32)Denis L. Delehanty (10)Don Maloney (26)Harriet C. Maloney (26)

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Carrie Althouse #19 on mapHunt Country Jewelers

105 East Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132http://www.althousepottery.com/

Carrie Althouse is a local potter and pottery instructor. A formerart teacher, now stay at home mom/potter, Carrie creates bothfunctional and non-functional stoneware pieces. Her work has arustic yet elegant style. Each piece is wheel thrown, handcarved, glazed and fired twice to a stoneware state.

Offering on tour: Functional and sculptural pottery. Wheel thrown demonstrations.

Directions: From Route 7 exit south on Route 287 toward Purcellville. Navigate the roundaboutto turn right onto Main Street. Continue through town. Hunt Country Jewelers is on the right,near the west end of town, in the Old Town section.

Maureen Alvarez #20 on map Purcellville Train Station

200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.chunkofhappiness.com

Maureen creates wheel thrown and hand-built stoneware pottery that is functional and decorative. She prides herself inproducing pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind. Her work is reflective of non-traditional designs created by using handmadestamps, carvings, and altered forms.

Offering on tour: Functional and decorative stoneware pottery. Refreshments. Fun"play with clay" table for kids.

Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to thelight yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.

Julie Bahun #14 on mapMel Croft Pottery

15676 High Street, Waterford, VA 20197

Julie's jewelry features custom glass beading with silver components. Her glass creations are inspired by images thatmove her: waves crashing on the beach, the warm colors ofsummer's end, or a field of flowers. Each piece is made with abalance of shape, texture, and color that produces unique,beautiful, wearable art.

Offering on tour: Earrings, bracelets, brooches, pendants, and fully beaded necklaces.

Directions: From Route 7, exit Rt 9 W, then turn right on Clarkes Gap Rd. Just as you enterWaterford, second house on right after Waterford sign. From Milltown Rd entering Waterford,right on 2nd St, left on Janney, right on High St. From Stumptown, left on Loyalty Rd, passWaterford Elementary, curve around Butcher's Row, take left onto High St.

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John C. Bestwick #6 on map Jumbo Bottom Barrel Works

11691 Dutchmans Creek Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.jumbobottom.com

John's work includes unique, wood creations that are hand-crafted from reclaimed wine barrels of Loudoun County,Virginia. These pieces of work are organically beautiful, functional, durable and created in an environmentally conscious manner.

Offering on tour: Finished creations ranging from small (votives, wall hangers) to large(chairs, benches, and tables). Custom orders. Music and refreshments.

Directions: From Route 287 travel north heading out of Lovettsville towards Brunswick. Turn lefton Purcell Road, turn left on Dutchmans Creek. Studio shop immediately on right.

Dale Bright #32 on map35091 Bloomfield Road Round Hill, VA 20141 facebook.com/HuntCountryWoodTurner

For Dale, woodturning releases the natural beauty of wood.Using a lathe and tools, he transforms a piece of tree into afunctional item or artistic creation that can be used and enjoyedfor many years. "Mother Nature has done all of the real workand my job is to simply reveal it."

Offering on tour: Hand crafted artistic and utilitarian pieces.Over 90% of these items are made from fallen trees in Loudoun County.

Directions: From Route 50, turn on to St. Louis Rd. (Rt. 611) northbound. Turn left on FoxcroftRoad (Rt. 626). After about 1 mile, turn left on Unison Road, then right on Bloomfield Road. Inabout 150 yards, the studio will be on the left. GPS directions to my studio are accurate.

Richard Busch #17 on map17642 Canby Road Leesburg, VA 20175

www.glenfarmpottery.com

Richard creates a wide variety of high-fired pottery — bowls,plates, mugs, vases, wine coolers, sake sets, bird houses,pitchers, oil jars, honey jars, garlic keepers, espresso cupsand more — that are both beautiful and functional.

Offering on tour: Throwing demos. Tours of studio and kiln shed. Refreshments.

Directions: From East Colonial Highway (old Route 7), go south on Canby Road (Route 662)for about 3/4 of a mile. Sign for #17642 is on the left. Go down a long (almost half a mile) drive-way, over a cattle grate, to our restored barn that dates back to the 1840s.

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Carol Clay-Ward #8 on mapClayWard Studio

38659 Bolington Rd Lovettsville, VA 20180www.claywardstudio.com

Carol Clay-Ward is an extremely versatile artist. She is highlyskilled in a variety of mediums: oils, watercolor, pen and inkillustrations, and clay. Whatever medium used, she captures the soul, personality, and innate spark of the subject matter."My surroundings inspire me or even a story can pique mydesire to create."

Offering on tour: Ceramics and paintings. Demos at noon, weather permitting. Livemusic Saturday. Refreshments. Free rocks and fossils.

Directions: From Route 287, turn west onto Bolington Road, then proceed 7/10ths of a mile.Driveway on left.

Steven Clegg #24 on mapCopper Organics

10 East Loudoun Street, Round Hill, VA 20141

Steve Clegg's sculptures are forged copper pieces assembledby brazing. He has larger sculptures that would go well abovethe fireplace or smaller ones to jazz up an office desk. Eachpiece is a unique creation. Lately he has been exploring piecesthat have moveable parts.

Offering on tour: Small and large sculptures. Refreshments.

Directions: Heading west on Route 7, at the Round Hill exit turn right off of ramp into town.House located on the right.

Karen Coleman #23 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center

36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132

It is the spectacle of nature that continually inspires Karen's artwork. Whether it is the intricate complexity of a single flower,the unique grace of a tree branch, the amazing and varied colors of birds and insects or the wonderful translucence ofseashells, Karen works in a variety of media to capture the living world around her.

Offering on tour: Botanicals and nature art — framed original artworks in a variety ofmedia and unframed, limited-edition fine art reproductions.

Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn southonto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up andaround the hill. The Center is on your left.

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Claire Courpron #16 on mapSculptin Claire

20 Cornwall Street NE, Leesburg VA 20176sculptingclaire.com

It's really something special when you can make beautiful people out of recycled materials. Claire specializes in thisunique metamorphosis. She transforms wire, T-shirts and natural fibers into modern women sculptures that communicatestrength, independence and feminine grace.

Offering on tour: Unique fabric sculptures. Refreshments.

Directions: North on North King St. (Route 15N) in downtown Leesburg, Turn right on North St.NE. The studio is around the corner of Church and Cornwall on the right. Park in PenningtonLot on Church St.

Mel Croft #14 on mapMel Croft Pottery

15676 High Street, Waterford, VA 20197

Melinda is influenced by Asian arts and philosophies as well asthe Arts & Craft movement's aim of integrating art into daily life.Her pieces range from deep richly glazed and colorful bowlsand teapots to neutral matte-finished wine bottle coolers andjewelry that evoke simplicity.

Offering on tour: Functional and decorative pottery, porcelainand steel mobiles, jewelry, pendant lamps. Wheel-throwing demos. Refreshments.

Directions: From Route 7, exit Rt 9 W, then turn right on Clarkes Gap Rd. Just as you enterWaterford, second house on right after Waterford sign. From Milltown Rd entering Waterford,right on 2nd St, left on Janney, right on High St. From Stumptown, left on Loyalty Rd, passWaterford Elementary, curve around Butcher's Row, take left onto High St.

Claire & Edwin Cutshall #19 on mapHunt Country Jewelers

105 E Main Street. Purcellville, VA 20132 www.huntcountry.com

Ed and Claire Cutshall are a family team that focuses on original designs in gold, platinum, and gemstone jewelry. Theyspecialize in hand carved lost wax casting to create artisticstyles that range from organic filigree to contemporary designand feature gemstones cut in house.

Offering on tour: Fine diamond and gemstone jewelry and private collection of gemstones. Demos — try your hand at stone cutting!Directions: From Rt 7 exit south on Rt 287 toward Purcellville. Navigate the roundabout to turn rightonto Main St. Continue through town. Hunt Country Jewelers is on the right, near the west end oftown, in the Old Town section.

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Denis L. Delehanty #10 on mapD2 Woodturning

15832 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville, VA 20132

Woodturner Denis Delehanty turns trash into treasure by creating artistic and utilitarian objects from the natural woodsdiscarded by homeowners and commercial operations. He produces practical household items that display the naturalbeauty of local Virginia soft and hardwoods. His artwork is useddaily by patrons and cherished for years to come.

Offering on tour: Pepper mills, bowls, platters, stools, pizza cutters, coffee scoops,pens, citrus juicers, wizard wands, finials, and boxes. Woodturning demos.Directions: From Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) take Purcellville Route 287 exit. Head north onRoute 287 (Berlin Turnpike), studio is on the right. If you reach Route 9 you have gone too far.

Geoff DeMark #21 on map Studio at 511

511 S Nursery AVE. Purcellville, VA 20132

Geoff works with functional forms, primarily on the wheel. Helikes to alter some of the forms by pushing, pressing, and cutting. A simple manipulation can transform surface andshape. His intent is to have the interactions with his work bevisual, physical, and functional.

Offering on tour: Experiences and treasures beyond the imagination! Sales of jewelry,pottery, demos, refreshments, and a kids' area.

Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville, turn south on 32nd Street (Route 690), then leftonto Nursery Avenue. Ours is the fourth house on the left. Studio in back.

Lori DeMark #21 on map Studio at 511

511 S Nursery AVE. Purcellville, VA 20132www.facebook.com/pages/Demarkwear/1394426030802422

Lori's work is inspired from designs and textures found innature that are a part of our everyday life. She uses hammering and embossing to create pieces in silver, brass, and copper embellished with glass beads, stoneware or porcelain clay. Her ceramic jewelry is hand pressed to createone-of-a-kind designs.

Offering on tour: Necklaces, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry. Refreshments.Demonstrations.

Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville, turn south on 32nd Street (Route 690), then leftonto Nursery Avenue. Ours is the fourth house on the left. Studio in back.

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Kathy Donovan #20 on mapPurcellville Train Station

200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.checkmatefarm.com

Kathy is a fiber artist and instructor who uses heritage Karakulsheep wool as her principal medium. The long, sturdy wool fibersfrom this ancient breed were used to make Persian carpets formany generations. For Kathy, it is the perfect base material to produce the intricate, brightly colored, hand-dyed artwork for whichshe is known.

Offering on tour: Rug hooking demonstrations. Handmade rugs, chair pads, wall hangingart, and wool materials.

Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to thelight yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.

Gloria Eshelman #25 on map Round Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill, VA 20141

Gloria Eshelman is a potter, teacher, and studio manager of theRound Hill Arts Center. She specializes in functional wheel-thrown stoneware. Her goal is to make a pot that is structurallysound, attractive to the eye, and balanced in the hand.

Offering on tour: One-of-a-kind stoneware pottery. Hourlydemos on the wheel, and you'll be able to give the wheel a try too!

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

Jill Evans-Kavaldjian #9 on mapGarden Corner Studios

38615 Morrisonville Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.artatgardencorner.net

Jill makes art in many different ways. Her work in various mediums attempts to capture the profound beauty and richhumor around us everyday.

Offering on tour: Paintings, prints, mixed media works, greeting cards, coloring books,and magnets. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Route 287 North (north of Route 9), turn left onto Morrisonville Road, then turnleft onto Purcellville Road to the studio in the first building on the right.

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Leanne Fink #23 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center

36441 Blueridge View Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132www.leannefinkart.com

With a style that is both expressive and representational,Leanne creates images that art lovers find unforgettable.Colorful, uplifting landscapes, still life, portraits and fantasiesare brought to life in a wide variety of mediums.

Offering on tour: Original framed and unframed paintings,archival signed prints, notecards, demos, slide presentation and refreshments.

Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn southonto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up andaround the hill. The Center is on your left.

Ute Gil #10 on mapD2 Woodturning

15832 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville, VA 20132www.utegil.com

Ute's paintings are inspired by the rural landscape of LoudounCounty, farm animals and beautiful travel destinations aroundthe world. Her brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic. Inaddition, painting pet portraits remains a lifelong passion.

Offering on tour: Original oil paintings from very small to large. Oil paintingdemonstrations. Light refreshments.

Directions: From Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) take Purcellville Route 287 exit. Head north onRoute 287 (Berlin Turnpike), studio is on the right. If you reach Route 9 you have gone too far.

Shawn Grove #1 on mapWood Fired Pottery

41718 Browns Farm Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176www.twitter.com/ShawnMGrove

Shawn specializes in hand thrown, traditional salt and ash glazedpottery for the home and garden. His creations are functionalwares that are influenced by artisans from Europe, Asia, and the18th-century Carolina. Each item is an one-of-a-kind piece due tothe chaotic nature of the wood burning process.

Offering on tour: Kiln and studio tours. Platters, pitchers, bowls, teapots, mugs, vases,and outdoor landscape pieces. Refreshments.

Directions: From Route 15 North in Lucketts, turn left onto Stumptown Road, right onto NewValley Church Road, left onto Bald Hill Road, and finally left onto Browns Farm Lane.

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Liz Hall #7 on mapSilverwood Farm and Studio

39331 Rodeffer Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.LizardsJewlery.com

Liz's work combines precious metals, polymer clay, stones,plastics, glass or whatever shiny object catches her eye to create unique wearable art. The designs are contemporary,merging organic and geometric forms. Her award winning jewelry has been featured in many exhibits and publications.

Offering on tour: Jewelry and other mixed media objects. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 7 or Rt 9, turn north on Rt 287 toward Lovettsville, then turn right on Rodeffer Rd(Rt 682). Turn right at the T in the road, then1/4 mile turn right into driveway. Studio is at top of drive inupstairs of Bank Barn.

Jeffery L Hall #7 on mapSilverwood Farm and Studio

39331 Rodeffer Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.JeffHallStudio.com

Jeff's interest in time is evident in his work. It is a deep andinexhaustible wealth of ideas. He focuses on monumental andheroic figures that are not bound by the laws of physics. Jeff'sfigurative sculptures are created in clay, bronze, lucite, andbonded marble.

Offering on tour: Sculptures formed in ceramic, lucite, bonded marble, and bronzes ina variety of sizes. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 7 or Rt 9, turn north on Rt 287 toward Lovettsville, then turn right on Rodeffer Rd(Rt 682). Turn right at the T in the road, then1/4 mile turn right into driveway. Studio is at top of drive inupstairs of Bank Barn.

Penny Hauffe #23 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center

36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132www.pennypaint.com

Penny is a mural artist, illustrator, designer, art instructor andpainter. She finds inspiration in nature, in particular, wild animals. Embracing a multitude of mediums, she enjoys creating everything from graphic design and book illustrationsto paintings, murals and sculpture.

Offering on tour: Original framed paintings and matted signed prints. Painting demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn southonto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up andaround the hill. The Center is on your left.

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Stuart & Karen Helble #23 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center

36441 Blueridge View Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132www.kspewter.com

A husband and wife team, Stuart & Karen create heirloompewter pieces from the design stage through completion. Theyuse the traditional methods of hammering, spinning, and casting to create both functional and decorative items.

Offering on tour: Handcrafted pewter candlesticks, bowls, pins,ornaments, etc. Engraving available on selected items. Demonstrations.

Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn southonto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up andaround the hill. The Center is on your left.

Meredith Hilt #25 on mapRound Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Hwy. Round Hill VA 20141 www.meredithhilt.com

Meredith Hilt is a metalsmith and jewelry artist. Using a hammer, saw, and torch she combines precious metal, wire,and stones into wearable pieces of artwork. Meredith's love ofanimals and nature are often the inspiration for her pieces.

Offering on tour: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and handforged items. Metalsmithing demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

Karen Hustwaite #34 on mapKaren Hustwaite, Metalsmith - Enamelist

501 West Washington Street, Middleburg VA 20117

Karen is a metalsmith and enamelist who creates jewelry andsculptures that highlight the beauty and depth of vitreous enamel. Her approach to design uses a contemporary twist onancient techniques. Each piece is fabricated by hand using copper, fine silver, fine gold or steel and then fused with enamel.

Offering on tour: Enameled small sculptures, wall panels, and avariety of hand fabricated jewelry including earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets.

Directions: Proceeding west through Middleburg on Rt 50, turn left into first drive past theNational Sporting Library & Museum and continue to house at the end of the drive. Heading eastfrom Upperville on Rt 50, turn right into first driveway past the sign for the Middleburg Libraryand just opposite of Reed St and continue to house at the end of the driveway.

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Dana M Jansen #16 on mapRainbow Bridge Beads and Jewelry

20 Cornwall Street NE, Leesburg VA 20176www.rainbowbridgebeads.com

Dana creates unique, one-of-a-kind sterling silver or copperwire wrapped jewelry. Her wearable art is designed to highlightthe flow and personality of the stone chosen. Every item is heldtogether by the wire wrap frame and embellishments, glue andsolder are never used.

Offering on tour: Pendants, earrings, and bracelets made from sterling silver or copper wire and semi-precious stones. Demonstrations

Directions: North on North King St. (Route 15N) in downtown Leesburg, Turn right on North St.NE. The studio is around the corner of Church and Cornwall on the right. Park in PenningtonLot on Church St.

Teresa Jardines #5 on map16 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, VA 20180

www.ziadesignonline.com

Teresa specializes in handcrafted silver jewelry that combinessteampunk and natural elements, often embellished with semiprecious stones. Her fascination with the steampunk genre andits vision of a fantastical past inspire wearable art designs thatare uncommon, fresh and original.

Offering on tour: Handmade silver necklaces, bracelets, rings,earrings, and rustic decorative wooden crosses with bronze rosettes. Refreshments.

Directions: From Route 287 North, before you arrive in Lovettsville, turn right on LoudounStreet (just past the gas station and fire house), then turn left on Pennsylvania Avenue. The stu-dio is the first house on the left.

Kitty Johnson #20 on mapPurcellville Train Station

200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132kittyjohnsonart.com

Kitty finds creative inspiration just minutes from her front door;her camera travels with her wherever she goes. Gentle farmanimals and bucolic settings abound in western Loudoun providing a never ending supply of creative ideas and subjectsfor her paintings. Her work showcases the charm, humor andpersonality of her four legged and feathered friends.

Offering on tour: Framed and gallery wrapped oil paintings. Prints. Commission consulting. Painting demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Main Street in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st Street, to thelight yellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.

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Mary Kenesson #25 on mapRound Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill, VA 20141

Mary Kenesson creates jewelry and fiber art adornments withan Asian flair. Her work, known by her "ma su ke" label with adragonfly logo, often combines beads, fibers, and odd bits fromher travels around the world as well as vintage buttons from herhuge collection.

Offering on tour: Fiber jewelry, adornments and accessories. Demonstration of fiberart techniques. Refreshments.

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

Brian Kirk #22 on the mapBrian Kirk Studios

36607 Allder School Road, Purcellville, VA 20132

Natural processes and geometric forms inspire Brian's artwork.He uses the oxidation process for both coloring his sculpturesand creating rust prints. His stone sculptures of organic formsmaintain the natural beauty of the material. Brian also usesceramics, cast glass and copper in his work.

Offering on Tour: Stone carving demonstrations at 2 PM eachday. Explanation of the rusting printing process as requested.

Directions: From downtown Purcellville on Main Street (Business 7), go west and turn right ontoHillsboro Road (690), go north for 2 miles. At the round-about go 3/4 around the circle, ontoAllder School Road (west). Second house on left. Green house and studio barn. Park on AllderSchool Road.

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Marcia Klioze #16 on the map20 Cornwall Street NE, Leesburg VA 20176

www.kliozeart.com

Marcia is a portrait artist who works in oils. She goes beyondmirroring a person's features and captures the moment thatdefines the subject's essence. People become who they arethrough their relationships with each other, their pets, and theworld around them. It is this understanding that makes it possiblefor Marcia to create deeply personal and intriguing portraits.

Offering on tour: Portraits and narrative figure paintings.

Directions: North on North King St. (Route 15N) in downtown Leesburg, Turn right on North St.NE. The studio is around the corner of Church and Cornwall on the right. Park in PenningtonLot on Church St.

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How to Navigate the Tour

Artists are located in studios and art centers across the countryside and inthe historic villages of western Loudoun County. Read about them in thisbooklet and on our website. Visit them in any order: favorite artists,favorite media, or by location.

To find them:

Use your smartphone for directions by clicking the map links on our website•Find stop numbers and addresses on the map in the center of this booklet•Follow the written directions for each artist in the Artist Directory•Look for our yellow STUDIO TOUR signs guiding you to each studio•

All studios are open 10 AM – 5 PM both days of the tour.

Artists by Geographical Cluster

Use the four regions on the map to help you plan your route. On the mapin the center of this booklet, you will see that the listings and map markers are color-coded by geographical cluster

The Catoctin cluster is in the northern part of the county — includingthe Town of Lovettsville and the Village of Lucketts — and features tentour stops hosting 16 artists. A number of dining options are available inLovettsville, depending on the timing of your visit.

The Waterford/Leesburg cluster combines the Village of Waterford andTown of Leesburg Studios. It features seven tour stops hosting 10 artists.

The Loudoun Valley cluster is centered on Purcellville and features ninetour stops hosting more than 20 artists. Purcellville also offers a largenumber of dining options for your lunch or dinner during the tour.

The Snickers Gap cluster covers the south- and westernmost parts of thecounty — including the Town of Middleburg and the Village of Bluemont —and features eight tour stops hosting 9 artists.

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Kris Loya #25 on the mapRound Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill, VA 20141www.krisloya.com

Kris' watercolors are inspired by her Caribbean upbringing married with the flora and constantly changing color palette ofher new home in Loudoun County. Her paintings are all completed in her home studio, mostly based on photos that shehas taken or images from memory. She accepts commissionsand can be contacted through her Facebook page.

Offering on tour: Watercolors on canvas, paper (framed and unframed) gicleé prints.

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

Stephen Loya #25 on mapRound Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill, VA 20141asplotchmonsteraday.blogspot.com

Steve Loya's art is inspired by a love for color and informed bynature and wildlife. Whether it's the lively Splotch Monsterseries, drawings of trees photographed around the world, orhighly-detailed portraits of endangered animal species, there isa common thread in all of Steve's artistic endeavors.

Offering on tour: Endangered Kingdom series and Splotch Monster Island series —originals, prints, and compilation books.

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

Yousung Largent #23 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center

36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132www.yousungchoi.com

Yousung takes much of her inspiration from nature, which stimulates a feeling in her that she wishes to facilitate for othersthrough her creations in clay. Her beautiful motifs are meticulously brushed by hand after the bisque firing usingvibrant and carefully selected tones of under-glaze. All piecesare functional and safe for food.

Offering on tour: Wheel thrown and handcrafted high-fire stoneware.

Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn southonto Franklin Park Drive to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up andaround the hill. The Center is on your left.

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Don Maloney #26 on mapArtistic Woodturnings

17063 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont, VA 20135www.theturnedurn.com

Don is a 26-year professional production turner who now produces custom work. He selects pieces of wood for their natural beauty and produces work both useful and pleasing tothe eye. Don's work is available at Gateway Gallery and localart shows as well as featured in various publications.

Offering on tour: A variety of wood-turned items. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: On Rt 7 West (Harry Bryd Hwy) turn right on Rt 601, Raven Rocks Rd (at top of themountain). Watch for "End of State Maintenance" sign in about 2 1/2 miles. Continue straightinto the woods. You will pass a wooden sign which reads "Maloney/Perintoni" — do not turn offroad. Next sign will read "Maloney" — continue on. The studio is at the end of the road.

Harriet C. Maloney #26 on mapArtistic Woodturnings

17063 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont, VA 20135www.theturnedurn.com

Harriet has been an artistic woodturner for over 12 years. Whileshe treasures the natural beauty of native timber, many itemsare created from exotic woods. Her unique designs coupledwith an impeccable attention to detail produce objects prized bycollectors and homeowners.

Offering on tour: A variety of wood-turned items. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: On Rt 7 West (Harry Bryd Hwy) turn right on Rt 601, Raven Rocks Rd (at top of themountain). Watch for "End of State Maintenance" sign in about 2 1/2 miles. Continue straightinto the woods. You will pass a wooden sign which reads "Maloney/Perintoni" — do not turn offroad. Next sign will read "Maloney" — continue on. The studio is at the end of the road.

Amy Manson #9 on mapGarden Corner Studios

38615 Morrisonville Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.amymansonpottery.com

Amy Manson is a full-time potter and instructor who has beencreating ceramics for over a decade. Her work is influenced byher studies and travels in the North Carolina mountains. Herstoneware pottery includes functional pieces as well as decorativeforms, sculpture, ceramic pendant jewelry, and garden art.

Offering on tour: Functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, and jewelry. Potterywheel demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Route 287 North (north of Route 9), turn left onto Morrisonville Road, then turnleft onto Purcellville Road to the studio in the first building on the right.

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Bryan Mattraw #2 on mapTaylorstown Pottery

12910 Booth Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.facebook.com/Taylorstown-Pottery-188216267864908

Bryan creates unique wood-fired and salt glazed pots. Hisdesigns are focused on the abstraction of pure form, purity ofpurpose and a connection to science. The finished pieces arefunctional, beautiful and an expression of the process in whichthey are made.

Offering on tour: Wood-fired and salt-glazed pots (dishwasher and microwave safe).Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 15 North, left on Stumptown Rd. After .7 miles, right on New Valley Church,which becomes Taylorstown Rd. After 4.5 miles, left on Booth Rd.

Jenny McMahon #20 on mapPurcellville Train Station

200 North 21st Street, Purcellville, VA 20132www.findshtuff.com

Jenny has a fondness for collecting odds and ends that othersdiscard. The forms, shapes and structures of these foundobjects inspire her mixed media designs. Some pieces focus ona single object, others on merging layers of cherished finds.The unique nature of her media and artistic technique brings tolife clocks, frames, wall art, organizers and other creations.

Offering on tour: Eclectic artwork for sale. Dig through the artist's collection of foundobjects. Refreshments.

Directions: From Main St in Purcellville heading west, turn right on North 21st St, to the lightyellow train depot in front of Magnolia’s.

Jeff Miller #25 on mapRound Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Hwy. Round Hill VA 20141 www.viewbug.com/member/jeffmiller

Jeff is always on the lookup to capture extraordinary momentsthat will never occur again. His black and white photographybrings viewers back to that instant allowing them to experiencethe bare emotional context that images of light and shadowsreveal.

Offering on tour: Black & white fine art photography. Reproductions of vintagephoto/sketches/paintings. Photo demonstrations.

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

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Kaarin Nelson #4 on mapWhimsy

11687 Ropp Lane Lovettsville, VA 20180www.kaarinnelson.com

Kaarin works in acrylic paint and stoneware to bring her 2D and3D whimsical artwork to life. She begins all of her paintings witha very dark and often black background. Kaarin then layers thepainting with color and texture. Her ceramic jars and sculptureare expressively hand-built by coil and slab.

Offering on tour: Paintings, ceramics jars and sculpture, Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 15 (before bridge to Point of Rocks), turn onto Lovettsville Rd (672), thengo 2.6m. Turn right onto Ropp Ln. Studio is .8m on the left. From Lovettsville (Broadway), turnleft onto Lovettsville Rd (672), then go 3.1m. Turn left onto Ropp Ln. Studio is .8m on the left..

David Norton #27 on mapPotterosa

18005 Kullgren Rd Round Hill VA 20141www.davidnortonpottery.com

David Norton is a self taught, full-time potter who has beenmaking functional stoneware and ceramic sculpture since 1975.Entering his driveway is like Alice falling down the rabbit hole —back in time to old Loudoun circa 1830. The log pagoda-stylegallery and the surrounding deck are full of pots of all shapesand uses.

Offering on tour: Plates, mugs, steamers, and one-of-a-kind pots in a variety of colors.

Directions: From Route 7, just west of Round Hill turn onto Stoneleigh Drive, then go .4 miles andturn right onto Dornoch Court, then left onto Kullgren Road. The studio is at the end of the drive.

Amy Oliver #30 on mapMonkeytown Pottery

20603 Airmont Rd. Bluemont, VA 20135www.monkeytownpottery.com

Amy has been producing unique and intricately designedceramics for over 20 years. Her style is easily recognized bythe drawings carved into pots, bowls and vases. She wastrained as a 2D artist prior to falling in love with pottery. Amyproduces a wide range of object from functional wares to colorful masks.

Offering on tour: Sculpture, masks, functional wares. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) take Round Hill/Purcellville exit towards Round Hill.After gas station, take left on New Cut Rd, which becomes Airmont Rd. Straight at 4 way stop.Pass church and cemetery. Studio is on the right next to a stone house. Look for the Coca Colasign that says Freemans Store and park in store parking lot.

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Karen Oliver #30 on map20603 Airmont Rd. Bluemont, VA 20135

Collage artist Karen Oliver "paints" the canvas with tiny piecesof paper ranging from handmade artisan papers to magazinepages. This type of mixed media gives her the freedom towatch the artwork emerge as she layers select images. Her artwork is colorful, representational and rich in texture.

Offering on tour: Framed original collage and drawings.Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) take Round Hill/Purcellville exit towards Round Hill.After gas station, take left on New Cut Rd, which becomes Airmont Rd. Straight at 4 way stop.Pass church and cemetery. Studio is on the right next to a stone house. Look for the Coca Colasign that says Freemans Store and park in store parking lot.

Terri Parent #23 on mapFranklin Park Arts Center

36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132www.terriparentphotography.com

Terri Parent is a fine art photographer using a digital camera,iPhone and editing software to create artful images of the worldaround us. When creating a photograph she looks for greatcomposition, imaginative colors, interesting details, a storywaiting to be told.

Offering on tour: Digital photographs on paper, canvas, metal, and glass. Mattedprints and cards. Also, learn to create digital watercolors on your smartphone.

Directions: From Business 7, roughly half way between Round Hill and Purcellville, turn southonto Franklin Park Dr to go through the park. At the T intersection, turn right to go up and aroundthe hill. The Center is on your left.

Hubert G. Phipps #33 on mapHubert Phipps Studio

34912 Whiskey Hill Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117www.hubertphipps.com

Hubert Phipps is a abstract sculptor who yearns to discovernew worlds and bring them into being through art. His creativeprocess often begins with a dreamlike vision of beautiful yetunidentifiable shapes. His sculptures entice the viewer to contemplate the mystery and meaning of his artwork.

Offering on tour: Technique instruction and insights into sculpture creation.

Directions: Head south on Route 15 to Route 50 intersection (roundabout). Bear right towardMiddleburg. Drive 9.75 miles and turn on route St. Louis Road (Rt. 611). Drive 1.1 miles and turnleft on Whiskey Hill Lane. Studio is on the right.

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Alice Power #3 on mapButterfly Bend Pottery

40625 Tankerville Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.facebook.com/alicepowerartist

Painting with watercolors is a great adventure for Alice. Themedium provides her with endless ways to use water, paint,and paper. Every subject has a story to tell and Alice captures thatsense of mystery in her brightly colored flowers and landscapes.

Offering on tour: Watercolor artwork. Demonstrations. Hands-on activities. Refreshments.

Directions: From Route 15, turn onto Lovettsville Road (Route 672). Travel approximately 3.5miles to Tankerville Road (Route 669). Butterfly Bend Pottery is the second property on the righthand side.

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Katherine Riedel #11 on mapArt in Waterford - Katherine Riedel

40142 Main St. Waterford, VA 20197

Katherine's favorite painting subjects are the beautiful land-scapes, skies, and animals that surround her home. She enjoysworking with oils, watercolors, and pastels. Katherine has beenteaching art for more than 30 years, sharing her techniques andintroducing students to the world of artistic expression.

Offering on tour: Oils, pastels, and watercolors. Activities for children. Studio tour.

Directions: From Route 9 North, take Clarkes Gap Road (Route 662) into Waterford, then turnleft on Main Street. The studio is on the right down the big hill.

Kathie Ratcliffe #12 on mapNine Patch Studio

15575 Second Street Waterford, VA, 20197www.kathieratcliffe.com

Kathie pieces quilts in miniature form inspired by antique originals. Her work illustrates the range of American quilt design of the 19th century. Many patterns anticipate abstractdesign elements of modern art. All are fitting in traditional orcontemporary décor.

Offering on tour: Miniature quilts, framed or mounted, prints. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy), exit onto Rt 9. At first traffic light, turn right ontoClarkes Gap Rd (Rt 662). Three miles to Waterford, take the first left onto Factory St, whichbecomes Second St at the sharp curve. Third house on left after the 2nd Street Schoolhouse.

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Libby Stevens #15 on mapLoudoun Street Studios / Libby Stevens Studio

2A Loudoun Street SW, Suite 217, Leesburg, VA 20175www.libbystevens.com

Libby Stevens is an award winning artist best known for hervivid depictions of Loudoun County's rural scenery as well asstunning still life interpretations. She paints in oil and soft pastel. She also designs jewelry with the many colored and textured beads that she has collected on her travels.

Offering on tour: Original oil and pastel paintings. Prints and cards. Bead necklacesand earrings. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: One door down from the corner of Loudoun and King Streets in historic downtownLeesburg. Parking available in the town garage. Studio is on the second floor.

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Anne Stine #25 on mapRound Hill Arts Center

35246 Harry Byrd Hwy. Round Hill VA 20141www.annestinepainting.com

Anne Stine is a painter who specializes in mixed media work.She focuses on creating strong visual art that juxtaposes a richtextural element with color and context. This process capturesthe beauty of the world around her in an intriguing form. Encausticwax is her medium of choice which she uses to highlight selectedmedia enhancing the dramatic nature to her work.

Offering on tour: Mixed media paintings made from a combination of encaustic wax,pastels, shellac, photographs, oil paint, and found objects.

Directions: Round Hill Art Center is just beyond Round Hill on Rt. 7 West. We are located in thesame building as the Hill High Marketplace. Traveling west, we are on the right.

Kristen Swanson #5 on mapWhite House Ceramic Studios

16 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Lovettsville, VA 20180www.kristenkswanson.com

Kristen is committed to creating functional ceramic art. It is herbelief that contact with beautiful, handmade, intentionally craftedobjects transform the mundane into meaningful experiences. Thepottery is wheel thrown, hand painted, and carved porcelain.Kristen's designs are influenced by Asian art and traditionalbotanical motifs.

Offering on tour: Painted and carved porcelain pottery. Refreshments. Children welcome!

Directions: From Rt 287 North, before you arrive in Lovettsville, turn right on Loudoun St (justpast the gas station and fire house), then turn left on Pennsylvania Ave. The studio is the firsthouse on the left.

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Judith Thompson #31 on mapThe Studio at Schiphill

19965 Lincoln Road Purcellville, VA 20132 JudithThompsonArt.com

To view a painting by Judith is to enter the woman's world ofexpression, emotion and intelligence. Her fantastical paintingsof women are rich in pattern and brilliant texture.

Offering on tour: Giclée prints, original oil paintings, mixed media, small sculptures,and cards. Refreshments.

Directions: From Business Rt 7 (Main St) in Purcellville turn onto South Maple Ave, follow thisroad 5 miles through the town of Lincoln, where it becomes Lincoln Rd. The studio is on theright, 1/4 mile before the end of the road.

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Okcha TeSelle #28 on mapTe Selle Pottery

18963 Airmont Road, Purcellville, VA 20132

Okcha creates both functional and non-functional, display-onlyforms using various types of firing; oxidation, reduction, soda,pit, and Raku. Having learned the fundamentals of pottery froma Korean master, her designs are a marriage of east and west.

Offering on tour: Mugs, pitchers, teapots, platters, plates, bowls,lidded casserole dishes, vases, and other pieces. Demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy), take the Round Hill exit and head toward Round Hill.Turn south on New Cut Rd (Rt 719) in Round Hill. Road name changes to Airmont Rd. Go 2.8miles. Driveway is on the right.

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Mark Paul Thomas #29 on mapWeather Crest

19752 Old Blueridge Road, Bluemont, VA 20135

Mark P. Thomas is a Straight Photography artist whose work iscreated through an entirely "analog" process. He uses traditional 8X10 inch film with a 1958 wooden camera. Film isprocessed in a "wet" darkroom and hand printed using a 1954enlarger. If properly displayed or stored, these photographs areguaranteed to maintain their original appearance for life.

Offering on tour: Portrait studio and gallery with items available for purchase. Darkroom and framing/mounting assembly area tours.

Directions: Heading west on Rt 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) make left on Blueridge Mountain Rd (Rt601, near top of mountain). Drive 4.25 miles. The house is on the left with studio entrancearound the back.

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Amy Ramsey Walton #18 on mapAmy Ramsey Walton Home Studio

17979 Sands Road, Hamilton, VA 20158www.amywalton.com

Amy will display original and limited edition prints of her work.From still life pastels to abstract oils, her work seeks to capturethe breathtaking natural beauty of the landscapes around her.

Offering on tour: Original and prints of paintings. Refreshments.

Directions: From Downtown Hamilton: From Main St Rt 7 turn south onto State Rt 710/S StPaul St for 3/4 mile. Turn left to stay on Sands Rd/Rt 709 for 1 mile. House will be on the right.From Purcellville/Lincoln: Turn south at S Maple Ave/Rt 722. Continue to follow S Maple Ave.Continue onto Lincoln Rd/Rt 722. Turn left at Foundry Rd/Lincoln Rd/Rt 709/Rt 722/Rt 723. Takethe 1st left onto Sands Rd/Rt 709. House will be on the left.

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Brian Whelan #13 on mapBrian Whelan's Waterford Studios

15640 2nd St, Waterford, VA 20197www.brianwhelan.co.uk

Brian Whelan is a mixed media painter who believes his work isbest described through the words of others. "Looking at aWhelan painting is like looking at a stained glass window,through the eyes of Bart Simpson." —Steve Martin, writer andart critic “It’s as if a medieval stone mason had been given abox of paints.” —Brother Vaughan, Society of St. Francis

Offering on tour: Tour of Brian's 1790 home, studio, and gardens. Selection of hisworks on board, canvas, and paper.Directions: From Rt 9 North, turn onto Clarkes Gap Rd, turn left at Factory St, then turn right onU shaped drive right before Second St. Red brick house faces Second St, drive is off Factory St.

Robin Wilkinson #4 on map11687 Ropp Lane, Lovettsville, VA 20180

Stitching one bead or gemstone at a time onto a felt like base,Robin creates one-of-a-kind bead embroidered jewelry andaccessories. Robin draws her inspiration from the shapes, colors and textures found in Swarovski crystal, gemstones,pearls, and found objects. Each item is an unique piece ofwearable art.

Offering on tour: Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pins, andaccessories. Bead embroidery demonstrations. Refreshments.

Directions: From Rt 15 (before bridge to Point of Rocks), turn onto Lovettsville Rd (672), thengo 2.6m. Turn right onto Ropp Ln. Studio is .8m on the left. From Lovettsville (Broadway), turnleft onto Lovettsville Rd (672), then go 3.1m. Turn left onto Ropp Ln. Studio is .8m on the left.

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Debbie Willamson #3 on mapButterfly Bend Pottery

40625 Tankerville Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.butterflybend.com

Debbie (and her husband Scott) create wheel thrown andsculpted wood-fired pottery. They fire their large three chamberJapanese style kiln once or twice a year for eight days with thehelp of a 12-potter crew. Scott and Debbie create unique decorative sculptures and functional wares.

Offering on tour: Wood fired pottery. Wheel demonstrations. Kiln tours.

Directions: From Rt 15, turn onto Lovettsville Rd (Rt 672). Travel approximately 3.5 miles toTankerville Rd (Rt 669). Butterfly Bend Pottery is the second property on the right hand side.

Scott Willamson #4 on mapButterfly Bend Pottery

40625 Tankerville Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180www.butterflybend.com

Scott (and his wife Debbie) create wheel thrown and sculptedwood-fired pottery. They fire their large three chamberJapanese style kiln once or twice a year for eight days with thehelp of a 12-potter crew. Scott and Debbie create unique decorative sculptures and functional wares.

Offering on tour: Wood fired pottery. Wheel demonstrations. Kiln tours.

Directions: From Rt 15, turn onto Lovettsville Rd (Rt 672). Travel approximately 3.5 miles toTankerville Rd (Rt 669). Butterfly Bend Pottery is the second property on the right hand side.

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Thank you to our Palm Patron Sponsors for supporting the12th Annual Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour!

Visit our sponsor locations to see unique sculpturalWLAST hands. Generous and art-spirited businesses,tour artist participants, and community groups havegiven special support to WLAST by creating, sponsoring, and prominently displaying our largesculptural hands throughout the county. The tour'siconic hand symbolizes the concept of hand-madeart. Search for the WLAST hands throughout thecounty to find Tour booklets and brochures. Thankyou for helping us celebrate 12 years of Loudoun art!

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Visit one or more studios and turn in your completed Passportto be automatically entered in our drawing.

Win a Fabulous Door Prize! Listed below are just some of thefabulous items from the 2016 tour:

Four $25 Amazon gift cards•Four tickets to the 2016 Waterford Fair & Homes Tour•“Back Stage Tour” for six people at Franklin Park Arts Center•Tickets for any “Friday Night Special” at Round Hill Arts Center •(two people or a family, depending on the program you choose)Five tickets to any Bluemont Concert Series summer event•Four one-year Basic Memberships in the Loudoun Arts Council•Four tickets to Geronimo Theater Company’s Waiting for Godot•Household Membership in the National Sporting Library and Museum •Morven Park tours for four people (Davis Mansion guided tour and Winmill•Carriage Museum self-guided tour)Oatlands Plantation tour for six people•Aldie Mill private tour for six people + limited edition print•Two pairs of tickets to the spring or fall VSA productions at Franklin Park•Season tickets for two people for the 2016 Master Singers of Virginia series•The Lure of Loudoun: Centuries of Change in Virginia’s Emerald County by•Charles Preston Poland and Noel Grove, donated by the Loudoun Museum

To enter, just follow these simple steps:

Passports are available at each stop.•Complete the back of your Passport, then keep it with you.•Stamp the number of each Tour Stop you visit inside your Passport (stamps•are located at each Tour Stop).Leave your Passport at the last Tour Stop you visit or mail it by June 30th•to WLAST, PO Box 653, Round Hill, VA 20142.

No need to be present to win. The drawing will be held in July after the Studio Tour,and winners will be contacted using the information in their Passports.

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