The next Montpelier Art Walk is coming up on April 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This event is a great way to get a taste of the local art scene in our sweet city.

Artisans Hand will feature Wolcott blacksmith Alder Hardt. He’ll show his hand-forged pieces, including work not normally on display in the gallery. He’ll also share his creative process.

Alder's journey into work with metal began at eight years old while watching a blacksmith demonstrating at the Shelburne Museum. The combination of sparks, heat, fire, and sound was irresistible to him and his love for the craft never left him.

In Alder's own words, "Every piece of ironwork that leaves Alder Hardt Ironworks is a testament to the care, precision, and passion that goes into its creation. When you choose our hand-forged items, you're not just acquiring a functional or decorative piece – you're welcoming a piece of craftsmanship that has been honed over years of dedication and love for the craft."

We’ve got guide books, so stop by and pick up yours!

The next Montpelier Art Walk is coming up on December 1st, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This event is a great way to get a taste of the local art scene in our sweet city.

Artisans Hand will feature Waitsfield jeweler Amy Dalton of Ojalá Designs. She’ll share her handmade necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, including some work not normally on display in the gallery.

Her original career path was that of an elementary school librarian. After leaving that profession in 2016, Amy’s chance encounter with a jeweler at a bead shop led to her current life as an artist.

Amy is a collector at heart, both of materials, techniques, and sources of inspiration. All of her pieces are made entirely by hand and each is different from the next. “Organic, eclectic, vibrant, and imperfect describe the pieces I make.”

Guidebooks are now available in the gallery, so stop by!

The Montpelier Art Walk is returning on Friday, October 6th, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This event is a great way to get a taste of the local art scene in our sweet city. Guidebooks will be available closer to the event.

Randolph fiber artist Kelcey McAnulty will share her knitted and sewn wearables and demonstrate her process. She focuses on using natural fibers and repurposed fabric. You can follow Kelcey on Instagram - @pussyknits.

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Artisans Hand will be participating in Montpelier Alive’s Art Walk on June 2nd from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This event is a great way to get a taste of the local art scene in our sweet city. Guidebooks will be available closer to the event.

We’ll be featuring printmaker Uncle Erok (a.k.a. Erik Gillard) who will show his original linoleum block prints. He'll also have blocks and tools on hand for visitors to make their own prints.

Uncle Erok is an artist, activist, mentor, poet, muralist, and printmaker living in the Western Abenaki lands of north central Vermont.

Instagram: @uncle.erok

Be sure to stop by!

For April’s Montpelier Art Walk, Artisans Hand will be featuring a spring-themed mini exhibit for those longing for warmer and longer days. Think flowers, animals, and everything green. The event is free and open to the public.

If you stop by, you'll find that we've changed a few things in the gallery. We're loving our new layout and it feels like a breath of fresh spring air.

We look forward to seeing you in the gallery!