Allegany Artisans Studio Tour 2012

October 13 & 14, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

Fiber Art

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Laurie Johnson, Sue Johnson, Betsy Orlando, Charles Orlando, Linda Shinaman Handville, Kathy Stedina

Laurie Johnson

LAURIE JEANNE JOHNSON
"Laurie Jean Johnson" - Wear Bear hats in sizes for infant to adults. Keep your head snuggly warm inside your favorite animal made of brightly colored fleece. Bears, cats, dogs, frogs, ducks, bunnies and pigs! Also stuffed and beanbag animals in a wide variety of color and species.
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.

Sue Johnson

SUE JOHNSON
"Quilted Treasures" - I’m looking forward to being back on the tour this year. Stop by for my fabric bowls and vases along with the traditional table runners, wall hangings, etc. I've been experimenting with upcycling wool into pins, table mats and more.
Sue Johnson, 3271 Proctor Road, Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 593-3264
Directions: From Rt. 417, east of Wellsville, near the underpass, turn onto Baldwin Road. At railroad on right, cross the tracks and take the second left. 5th house on right.

Betsy Orlando

BETSY ORLANDO
"Betsy Orlando Stitchery" - Original, one-of-a-kind Art Dolls, Handmade paper items and Altered Books, Woolen Penny Rugs, and felted and knitted items with Charles Orlando.
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" - Forged steel, functional and artistic pieces for the home or garden. Knitted hats, gloves, purses, sweaters, vests. Tin can art objects.
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.

Linda Shinaman Handville

LINDA SHINAMAN HANDVILLE
"The Village Farm" - Hand knits with an emphasis on natural fibers including local wool. Lace scarves, felted hats and mittens, socks, custom sweaters, baby items, household gifts.
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).

Kathie Stedina

KATHY STEDINA
"Serendipities" - Hand quilted wall art, pillows, bags, pin cushions and small blankets. Repurposed vintage textiles and trims, hand painted or dyed fabrics and contemporary materials. New this year, handbuilt ceramic leaf serving dishes.
Kathy Stedina, 11 East Center Street, Andover, NY 14806
(607) 478-8607
Directions: From Main Street in Andover turn onto East Center Street. Studio is the second house on the left. A brown house with white trim.