Category Archives: Floyd Artisans/Craftspeople

Just what are local arts and crafts anyway?

For the casual tourist collecting souvenirs of places visited, this may mean mass-produced craft work with some traditional basis. There is certainly a market for faux souvenirs and a good example of this can be seen at the gift shop … Continue reading

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16 Hands Studio Tour Weekend

The 16 Hands artisans put on a studio tour twice a year and each tour brings throngs of visitors to Floyd. These visitors drive around the county visiting the 16 Hands artisans and usually take time to visit every gallery … Continue reading

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Tom Phelps – unique production potter

The first thing you notice about any Tom Phelps pottery display is the teeth. Then when your attention is thoroughly snagged, you notice that he also has cups, bowls, and a host of dinnerware items that are just what you … Continue reading

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Chris Shackelford reception at Over The Moon

Here, sculptor Chris Shackelford demonstrates her technique at Over The Moon Gallery Those of you in the vicinity of Floyd, VA, should drop in on her reception which is tomorrow, Saturday, August 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm Chris Shackelford, who has … Continue reading

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