2. Rustic Wood Creations40 Dana RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-6761
Ronald Jacobs crafts hisindoor/outdoor furniture fromrough-cut boards with designs thatreflect the shape of nature. Each oneis a one-of-a-kind creation.
3. Quilted Items42 Dana RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-9019
Shirley Lewis’ traditional quilts and placematscombine color and designs that enhance any decor. Herbeautiful jackets and purses are unique and consideredto be “wearable art.” Look for her new, unusualHobo Bags.
5. Great Rock Alpacas280 Hardwick RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-2119GreatRockAlpacas.com
Kate and Jack Lathrop breed and sellchampionship alpacas. Kate’s real passion however,is the warm, soft, luxurious, yarn she spins fromtheir fiber. Come and see these gentle animals andall the products they help produce.
7. Brookfield Paper Works23 High StreetNorth Brookfield, MA [email protected]
Traditional decorative paste papers takeon new forms in Elisabeth Hyder’s graphicand colorful work. Her albums, boxes,
journals, cards, framed art, and collages are “art you can use.”
8. Dorothy Benedict29 Hunt RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-6111sheep2chic.com
At Windy Hamlet Farm, Dorothy createsfelted and woven rugs, wall-hangings andshawls from the fleeces of her flock of
organic Icelandic sheep. Yarn, fleeces, and finished pieces are available for sale.
9. Rebecca Fay223 New Braintree RoadWest Brookfield, MA [email protected]
Rebecca has worked for 25 years in the trade ofcustom picture framing. While she owns her own
shop housed on her property, Rebecca also creates her own artwork reflectiveof varied interests and media, focusing primarily on the landscape.
4. Sheldon Farm Baskets587 Sheldon RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-6832SheldonFarmBaskets.com
Sue Morello has created unique baskets for over 30years. The baskets vary in size and shape and manyare hand-painted. There is something for everyone
at her shop located in her house. Visit and enjoy a basket making demonstration.
6. David Thompson125 Bernard Whitney RoadNew Braintree, MA 01531508-867-6815
Come visit David’s studio whereyou’ll find hand-crafted, one-of-a-kindspoons, bowls and kitchenware alongwith a variety of unique interior and
exterior furniture including tables, Adirondack chairs and much more.
10. June’s Bakeshop135 Pierce RoadNew Braintree, MA 01531413-477-6962JunesBakeshop.com
Take a journey to June Glidden’senchanting bakeshop for an array of unique,hand-decorated cookies and cakes to complement
all your special occasions and holidays. New and favorite designs abound.
11. Kara K. Bigda374 Wickaboag Valley RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-8584KaraKBigda.com
Kara has continued to develop her watercolorportfolio while still taking on new commissionsfor home portraits in the naive style of the earlyAmerican folk artists. Come see what’s new.
9. Jennifer Scott Geldard223 New Braintree RoadWest Brookfield, MA [email protected]
Handmade Glass Beads, sculpture and jewelryby contemporary American craft artist,Jennifer Geldard.
Athol Savings Bank560 Summer St., Barre - 978-355-0066
Barre Savings Bank56 Common St., Barre - 978-355-4693 - barrebank.com
Country Bank for Savings75 Main St., Ware - 413-277-2026 - CountryBank.com
N. Brookfield Savings Bank35 Summer St., N. Brookfield - 866-711-6272 - banknbsb.com
Fountain & Sons Oil - Warren - 413-436-7314
Sherman Oil - West Brookfield - 508-867-7447
Hardwick Farmers Co-operative Exchange444 Lower Rd., Gilbertville - 413-477-6913
Quabbin Plaza Liquors578 Summer St., Barre - 978-355-6496
Woodmeister Master Builders 1 Woodmeister WayHolden - 774-345-1000 - Woodmeister.com
Barre Mill Restaurant - 90 Main St., South Barre978-355-2987 - barremill.com
E.B. Flatts Restaurant - 245 West Main St., E. Brookfield508-867-6643 - EBFlatts.com
Rose32 Bread Bakery/Cafe - 412 Main St., Gilbertville413-477-9930 - Rose32Bread.com
Salem Cross Inn - 260 W. Main St., Rte. 9, West Brookfield508-867-2345 - SalemCrossInn.com
Pleasant Street Pub & Pizza at Ye Olde Tavern7 Main St., W. Brookfield - 508-867-9709WestBrookfieldTavern.com
The Purple Onion105 North Main St., W. Brookfield - 508-867-9400
Tip Top Country Store & Gift Nook7 Central St., Brookfield - 508-867-0460 - tiptoponline.us
Browse the Brookfields - BrowseTheBrookfields.com
1. Sarah K. Dyer63 Marsh RoadBarre, MA 01005978-355-2517
Using watercolor as her medium, Sarah expressesher love for local New England scenery in herpaintings. She is known for her masterful sense ofcolor and light style. Sarah also enjoys creatingabstract interpretations of classical music.
13. Lyon Iron49 Snow RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-7316LyonIron.com
Rob Lyon is a master artist-blacksmith whorestores and sells antique iron hinges, latches, andother iron work for hearth and home. His customcreations in wrought iron appear regularly inhomes, museums and motion pictures.
14. Hollowoods26 Cottage Street, Box 702West Brookfield, MA [email protected]
Frank White capitalizes on the natural beautyand grace of wood when turning and carving hisone-of-a-kind bowls, hollow vessels, andsculptural pieces.
15. Gariné Arakelian (Kulina Folk Art)Rick Hamelin (Pied Potter Hamelin)751 Main Street, Warren, MA 01083413-436-7444AmericanRedware.com
Gariné and Rick create traditional and original slip-ware and sgraffito lead-free Redware pottery. Recipientsof the Mass Cultural Council “Keeper of Tradition”
and Early American Life Magazine “Directory of Artisans” awards.
12. Gail Bruce374 Wickaboag Valley RoadWest Brookfield, MA 01585508-867-7162GailBruce.com
Gail Bruce has been painting andresiding in West Brookfield and
New York City for over 35 years. She records her observations of the townand country life around her on canvas.
1. Sarah K. Dyer
2. Rustic Wood Creations
3. Quilted Items
4. Sheldon Farm Baskets
5. Great Rock Alpacas
6. David Thompson
7. Brookfield Paper Works
8. Dorothy Benedict
9. Rebecca Fay
9. Jennifer Scott Geldard
10. June’s Bakeshop
11. Kara K. Bigda
12. Gail Bruce
13. Lyon Iron
14. Hollowoods
15. Pied Potter Hamelin &Kulina Folk Art
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