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Over the Mountain Studio Tour

Artists Open Studios For Weekend Tour

November 1, 2024 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2024, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

studio tour artist group photo

The 2024 Over the Mountain Studio Tour will take place on November 9 & 10. Read the Full Story >>

Local Artists Open Studios in November

October 1, 2022 Tagged With: In Print Oct 2022, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

This year’s Over the Mountain Studio Tour is scheduled for November 12 & 13 (Sat & Sun). The tour route includes 8 local studios, with 17 of the Eastern Panhandle’s most passionate artisans participating to present (and sell) work. Read the Full Story >>

Over the Mountain Studio Art Tour — NOV 13 & 14

October 27, 2021 Tagged With: Head Spring Fiber Mill, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

fiber art created by Bridget Brown of Head Spring Fiber Mill.

Twenty-one local artists will show and sell their works on this self-guided 10 studio tour. Each studio will be hosting a pair of artists. Guests are welcome to visit in any order and are encouraged to ask questions of the artists, many of whom will be demonstrating and creating during the tour. Read the Full Story >>

When Pets Become Your Business

October 26, 2021 Tagged With: fiber art, Head Spring Fiber Mill, Over the Mountain Studio Tour, sheep

a lamb frolicks around the pasture at Head Spring Farm.

“It started with just two sheep about 10 years ago,” recalls artist Bridget Brown. “I’m a graphic designer and have created art in watercolor and pastel for many years. My partner Tim had purchased the sheep to raise and sell, but I decided I wanted to keep them. Read the Full Story >>

Over The Mountain Studio Tour Takes A New Path

June 1, 2021 Tagged With: COVID-19, Over the Mountain Studio Tour, Shenandoah Planing Mill

logo for the over the mountain studio tour.

The conversation that would lead to the creation of Over The Mountain Studio Tour started at a kitchen table, recalls Anne Bowers, an original member. “We were a few artists looking for a way to represent ourselves beyond just going to shows.  Read the Full Story >>

Summertime At The Mill — June 12

May 2, 2021 Tagged With: Festival, Over the Mountain Studio Tour, Shenandoah Planing Mill

Summertime at the Shenandoah Planing mill will take place on June 12, 2021.

The Shenandoah Planing Mill (SPM) will host its annual “Summertime at the Mill” event on June 12, from 9 am to 6 pm. Most events will be outside, including exhibits by the artists of Over The Mountain Studio Tour, demonstrations by local artisans and craftspeople, and music by Mink’s Miracle Medicine. Read the Full Story >>

Over the Mountain Studio Tour Boasts ‘Emerging Artist’ Component

November 5, 2019 Tagged With: art gallery, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

This year, the popular Over the Mountain Studio Tour (OTMST)—the oldest studio tour in West Virginia—will host its 30th Anniversary Tour, landing on Saturday and Sunday, November 9 + 10, from 10am-5pm. The rare occasion allows the public to meet artists throughout Jefferson County, observe their studio spaces, and learn about their processes. Read the Full Story >>

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