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Welcome to the Folks Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky. The
fine craftsmanship of Berea artisans is well known and the
rich Appalachian tradition has been exhibited at local artisan
fairs since the original Home Spun Fair in 1896. Twenty-five
working-artisan studios and retail galleries showcase the fine
crafts ranging from woodwork to jewelry and glass creations to
fiber arts. Berea is home to the Kentucky Artisan Center, many
celebrated artists, writers and musicians.
There
are three main shopping areas in Berea:
Old Town,
Chestnut Street and the
College Square.
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OLD TOWN ARTISANS VILLAGE |
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Berea Welcome Center
is housed in a restored 1917
and is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Find information here to plan your tour of the town. The
Welcome Center also has information to tour you through the
Bluegrass and horse farm regions. From the Tourist Welcome Center
Depot, you can walk to many fine shops in Old Town and visit the
largest concentration of working Studios in Berea.
800-598-5263/859-986-2540
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HOURS:
Mon. - Sat. 9 to 5 and Sun - Noon to 5
Closed Sunday - Jan 1 thru Mar 31 |
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 Adjacent
to the depot you will find
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which feature Bybee Pottery, year round Christmas decorations, a
wonderful collection of cornshuck flowers and wreaths by Dinah
Tyree, yard art, delicious regional foods and much more. Here you’ll
also find the working studio and the unique handmade glass of
artist, Jimmy Lou Jackson, who is nationally known for lampwork beads.
You can find her most days at her torch eager to make something
special for you. (859) 986-2411.
  Just
two steps away is
I Love My Stuff
craft shop and
Jeannette's Jewelry.
This great combo has it all. Whimsical art at its best, and for the
more practical minded, beautiful functional pieces, collector art
quilts and fabulous designer jewelry. It's a real treat to find
Jeannette working in the studio creating one of her unique pendants,
bracelets or earrings. (859) 986-2818. |
  Across
the street, one of the newest and best shops.
Top Draw Gallery
offers a beautiful setting for wonderful arts and crafts. A visit
here is a must. (859) 985-2907.
Just next door is the Family Tree, featuring handmade fabric
items, wood items, dolls, aprons and more. You may also see owner
Connie Adams making her baskets or quilting on her wall hangings. (859)
986-8177. |
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Located down street is
Jazzy Jewels by Linda.
Beautiful
handcrafted jewelry and accessories for infants to adults.
 859-985-2515 or (800)
423-6588.
Weavers Bottom holds a corner spot on Broadway. Here you can
see the the weavings and cornshuck dolls of Neil and Mary Colmer.
(859) 986-8661
 Don't
miss Michelle Weston at The Glass Studio. Watch as she works
in traditional glass blowing techniques. She will create glass
ornaments, vases and starfish right before your eyes. (859)
985-0150
Across the street is Music Makers for your musical
accessories and visit this shop and studio/classroom. (859)
986-3616 |
 Next
door is the home of Gastineau Studio, where Ken and Sally
Gastineau display a large selection of their original pewter jewelry
and home accessories. Choose a beautiful bead necklace or design
your own! See their newly designed quilt pins and ornaments, each
with printed history. (859) 986-9158 |
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Across the street you will find Fish Wisdom Beads,
full-service bead shop with workshops, books, and specialty beads.
workshops available.
(859) 986-7463.
Up the hill is Haley-Daniels, home of custom-made fine
hardwo0ood furniture. Specialties include dining tables, chairs and
rockers along with other small accessories for home and office.
(859) 986-7234
 Always
a great idea to shop for fudge at the Berea Fudge Shoppe. (859)
893-0113
The Master Kentucky Chairmaker, Brian Boggs gallery is just
across the tacks from the Welcome Center office. (859) 986-4638 |
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 Stop at the
,headquarters for the state-wide organization
that promotes and markets juried members’ work. They are now located
at the L & N Railroad Depot.
This nationally
recognized guild produces the craft fairs where Kentucky Guild members exhibit
and sell their beautiful work. The attending public can view
demonstrations and see performances of regional dance and music as
well as learn more about the creative people of Kentucky.
(859) 986-3192. |
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CHESTNUT STREET |
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Chestnut Street is lined with antique shops, a sprinkle of craft
shops and studios as well as the town's public buildings.
For your source if Folk Art and Outsider Art, visit the Hackley
Gallery at the top of the hill from Old Town. (859) 986-0007
is for everyone who likes art and for people
who don’t know anything about art, but know what they like. The
gallery is impressive in its beauty, but comfortable, like a huge
old home. Admission is free.
Look as long as you wish and come back
often. (859) 986-1069.
 Continuing
on Chestnut Street PeaceCraft, a not-for-profit organization,
offers unique clothing, jewelry, personal accessories, furniture,
baskets and musical instruments from developing countries. (859)
986-7441 |
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If you love books, Robie & Robie is a must stop featuring
new, used and rare books with an emphasis on children's literature,
history, Kentuckiana, crafts and scholarly works. (859) 228-0499 |
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COLLEGE SQUARE |
 Located in what was once Berea’s Main
Street Bank,
. Sit in Fireside’s cozy reading area and select
the best in craft books and magazines. You will find an amazing
variety of beautiful works by artisans of the Appalachian region, a
large portion of which are made by Fireside Craft Industry members.
(859) 986-9013 |
 Just
steps away from historic Boone Tavern and overlooking the campus of
Berea College,
is located on the second floor of a century-old building on the
College Square at 114 Main Street.. The business is the oldest of
its type in Berea, dating to 1977. As Berea’s first co-op art space,
the Gallery is operated and maintained by several regional artists
and craftsmen: Harry Hinkle, black and white photography; Berea
College art professor Neil Di Teresa, watercolors and acrylics; Jane
Di Teresa, watercolors and acrylics; Sharon Huff-Carter, paintings,
drawings and crafts, and Tom Carter, landscape and portrait
photography. The Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
through Monday, also Wednesdays, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. To
reach The Gallery by phone, call (859) 986-4434.
For almost 30 years, the adjoining
Appalachian Arts & Crafts Quilt Shop
has anchored the corner of College Square.
Featuring a comprehensive offering of quilts and materials for your
own quilt projects, in addition to a wealth of regional food and
gifts, Bybee pottery, and much more. (859) 986-1239 |
 On the next corner you’ll find nationally
acclaimed craftsman,
Warren A. May..
Warren’s traditional concepts in the
woodworking process - dovetailed drawers, classical joinery and
clean design are all used in the creation of his handmade furniture.
He is also recognized for more than ten thousand Appalachian
dulcimers he has made here in Berea. (859) 986-9293
Around the corner, on Short Street, look for the sign of
The Blue Tail Fly.
You’ll delight in finding beautiful cards,
whimsical, educational and unique toys, as well as games and books
for children and adults. Choose a beautiful matte and frame for that
special work of art from the framing corner. A very fun shop, come
and play. (859) 986-1049 |
 Uniquely situated under a beautiful holly
tree,
always has something innovative and unusual
for you to see. You’ll enjoy browsing through a wide array of top
quality regional arts and crafts, including a great selection of
whimsical Kentucky folk art, hand-woven baskets, glass, jewelry, and
Raku tile accentuated furniture. (859) 986-1609.
Also visit
and
while in the College Square area.
Across the street, on a triangle of
land, Berea College’s showcase,
The Log House Craft Gallery
is Berea’s oldest and largest craft gallery. This is an excellent
place to purchase fine hand-crafted traditional furniture, and items
made by Berea College’s Student Craft industries. Choose from fine
woodcrafts, weavings, ceramics, wonderful handmade brooms, and
forged iron works. Tours of Student Industry working studios are
possible on weekdays. (859) 985-3226
or (859) 985-3225 |
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Misty Mountain Top INC. 207
Autumn Court.
All natural, handmade, one hundred percent olive oil castille soaps, sugar
scrubs, dead sea salt mineral soaks, hand and body lotions, foot care, lip
balms and gift baskets. Products are scented / flavored with only natural
essential oils.
859-979-0035
John D. Harmon, Fine Artist.
A
1995 graduate of the Berea College Fine Art Program, John produces
and exhibits paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography
throughout the region. His works can be viewed and purchased by
visiting his home studio (by appointment only) or by visiting his
online gallery at
www.JohnDHarmon.com or call
859-893-4522
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