20 artists to open their studios for Jefferson County tour
Artists across Jefferson County will open their studios to visitors Nov. 14-15 for the 37th annual Over the Mountain Studio Tour. The free, family-friendly tour will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and feature 20 artists at 11 stops, according to a community announcement. Visitors can meet artists, see demonstrations and take part in some hands-on activities showcasing a variety of art and craft techniques. Painting, jewelry and ceramics At stop No. 1, Anne Rule-Thompson will demonstrate encaustic painting, using molten beeswax and collaged materials to create surfaces in her work. Jewelry artist Roselyn Mendez also will display her work at the stop. At Rock Fusion Studios, stop No. 2, Tatyana Ziderov and Evgeny Ziderov will demonstrate glass and jewelry-making techniques. Visitors can try working with clay on a potter's wheel at stop No. 3 with potter Esther Murphy. Melanie Brownsmith will demonstrate smocking and embroidery techniques. Stop No. 4 will feature paintings, prints and other work by Rebecca Jones and Judy Rand. Fiber art, woodworking and blacksmithing Fiber art will be featured at several locations on the tour. At stop No. 8, weaver Diane Myers will demonstrate weaving and spinning wool into yarn. Wood artist Steve
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