Allegany Artisans Studio Tour 2011

October 15 & 16, 2011 - Saturday and Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

Fiber Art

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Peg Cherre, Laurie Johnson, Betsy Orlando, Charles Orlando, Casey Robbers,
Linda Shinaman Handville

Peg Cherre

PEG CHERRE
"Second Wind Weaving & Jewelry" - I love hand weaving! My vintage looms provide me with the tools and inspiration to continually stretch my skills. I hope to set up a loom so you can try weaving a small piece when you visit. I also create handmade jewelry using semiprecious gemstones, precious metals, and whimsy.
Peg Cherre, 3210 Pangburn Road, Friendship NY 14739
(585) 973-7110
Directions: I'm about 5 miles from Friendship and 6 miles from Bolivar. My house is just 1/4 mile off State Rt. 275 on the NORTH end of Pangburn Road. DON'T take the south end of Pangburn, or you'll be in for a long, bumpy ride.

Laurie Johnson

LAURIE JEANNE JOHNSON
"Laurie Jean Johnson" - Toys and hats for young and young at heart. Soft, cuddly toys for play or collecting. Fleece hats in many animal shapes and colors. Newborn size (perfect for that unique baby shower gift) all the way to adult size. Great for Halloween or just walking the dog! Machine washable, too!
Laurie Johnson, Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 593-9649
Directions: Showing with Peter Midgley. Take Rt. 19 into Wellsville, turn west onto State St., turn left onto Highland Ave. Turn right onto Pine St./Niles Hill Rd. A white house in evergreens, 2/3 of a mile on the right.

Betsy Orlando

BETSY ORLANDO
"Betsy Orlando Stitchery" - Original, one of a kind Art Dolls – cloth and mixed media. Felted knit bags, knit hats, gloves with Charles Orlando. Handmade paper items and altered books.
Betsy Orlando, 5456A Ackerman Hill Road, P.O. Box 37, Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7383
Directions: From traffic light in Belmont, turn onto South St. About 6/10 of a mile past the old school building, turn right on Ackerman Hill Rd. The studio driveway is on the right, approximately one mile up the road at crest of a steep incline. It is the first Y intersection on the road. Signs will be located at key points.

Charles Orlando

CHARLES ORLANDO
"Charles Orlando" - Charley and Betsy work with natural yarns, wool, alpaca, llama, and chiengora, to produce sweaters, fingerless gloves, hats, and felted-knit bags and other wearing apparel and accessories.. Custom items are a specialty.
Charles Orlando, 5456A Ackerman Hill Road, P.O. Box 37, Belmont, NY 14813
(585) 268-7383
Directions: From traffic light in Belmont, turn onto South St. About 6/10 of a mile past the old school building, turn right on Ackerman Hill Rd. The studio driveway is on the right, approximately one mile up the road at crest of a steep incline. It is the first Y intersection on the road. Signs will be located at key points.

Casey Robbers

CASEY ROBBERS
"Casey Was Here" - Artistically detailed handbags and accessories made in Almond NY. My items are available in a variety of colors and styles. They are great to give as gifts and are sure to please you and your loved ones.
Casey Robbers, P O Box 102, Almond, NY 14804
(585) 403-1177
Directions: Exit 33 from I86. Travel toward Almond. Turn right on Chapel St. House on Right. #22. Chapel St. is parallel to Route 21 (Main St.)

Linda Shinaman Handville

LINDA SHINAMAN HANDVILLE
"The Village Farm" - Hand knit and crocheted sweaters, socks, hats, mittens, scarves, afghans, felted hats, mittens, bags and household items. Many pieces uniquely designed by the artist.
Linda Shinaman Handville, 13 Sayles Street, Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 331-7504
Directions: From Main Street in Alfred turn onto Terrace. At the top of the hill, turn left on Sayles. We are the 3rd house on the right (white with terra cotta roof).