Fine Arts and Crafts are a Berea Legacy. From it’s
Berea College student industry beginnings, Berea is a
growing and vital arts and crafts community. Over 50 artists
and craftspeople have settled here, and they produce a vast
array of beautiful, quality work.
The Berea Welcome Center
is housed in a restored 1917 L & N
railroad depot 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
Adjacent from the depot you will find
Honeysuckle Vine I & II
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 Hot
Flash Bead 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. Nestled next door is Dragonfly Gallery filled with
the jewelry of R.C. Thompson. Here in his studio see his original
collection of rings, earrings and pins.
(859) 986-1052
Just next door is
the Family Tree, where you can find quilted items, Prather
and Archambeault prints and "the original" Kentucky note keepers.
(859) 986-8177
Weavers Bottom
holds a corner spot on Broadway. Here you can
see the the weavings and cornshuck dolls of Neil and Mary Colmer.
Stories and music abound.(859) 986-8661
Just
a few steps down the street visit Home & Hearth for a great
selection of antiques, musical instruments and items from
yesteryear. You might be there on a day when the back room is filled
with "pickin and grinnin". (859) 985-9677
Barnes Country
Collectibles invites you to browse through the antiques. Just
around the corner visit the Christian Book Store.
Down Broadway you’ll find Hogg Heaven Cafe,
where you can enjoy salads, sandwiches and famous Hogg Heaven
Barbeque. (859) 986-4794
Below the cranberry awning and up Broadway is
I Love My Stuff,
where you can see the only selection of wood
turnings by world-famous Berea woodturner, Rude Osolnik. Purchase
fine crafts collected from all over the country and enjoy shopping
for that special present that can’t otherwise be found. If your
taste runs to whimsey, this is the place for you. (859)
986-2818
Across the street is the studio and 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
Next door to Gastineau Jewelry you'll find
Jean's Unique Creations.
At Jean's it truly is Christmas all year long!
Here you can find dolls and doll clothes, crafts, gifts, home
accessories and more. they also carry Ruth hunt Candies and
collectible teddy bears. (859) 985-9099
Up the hill you will find
Fish Wisdom Beads, a full
service bead shop with workshops, books, and specialty beads.
(859) 986-7463.
Just next door is Doug Haley, one of Berea's finest
woodworkers. He invites everyone to come see his workshop and
showroom.
CHESTNUT STREET
Chestnut Street
is lined with antique shops, a sprinkle of craft shops and
studios as well as the town’s public buildings.
The Mitchell Tolle Studio and Gallery
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 it’s beauty, but comfortable, like a huge
old home. Admission is free. Look as long as you wish and come back
often. (859) 986-1069.
Located on Chestnut Street traveling east toward Berea College, is
Contemporary Artifacts Gallery
- Artifacts
Pottery, and Artifacts Promotions.
You will find a gallery of caliber works and the most unique
collection of pottery in the region, as well as the work of studio
potter, Gwen Heffner. Select from one-of-a-kind beads, baskets,
forged iron and steel sculpture for your garden and home. Please
call for gallery hours. (859) 986-1096
Across
from City Hall, PeaceCraft,a not-for-profit organization, offers an alternative shopping
experience. Here you will find a wide array of handcrafted and
fairly traded merchandise from developing areas of the world. Unique
clothing, jewelry, personal accessories to furniture, baskets and
musical instruments. (859) 986-7441
Stop at the
Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen,
headquarters for the state-wide organization
that promotes and markets juried members’ work. This nationally
recognized guild produces the spring and fall craft fairs in Berea,
held at scenic Indian Fort Theater. 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. Now located just behind out city hall.
COLLEGE SQUARE
Located in what was once Berea’s Main
Street Bank, Appalachian Fireside Gallery has a
priceless collection of handmade quilts, elegant wearables, wooden
housewares, decorative and functional pottery, folk woodcarvings,
woven rugs, jewelry, natural wreaths, and a diverse collection of
corn shuck flowers. 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
On Main Street and one flight up is
the
Pamela Corley Upstairs Gallery.
Berea’s original art gallery, with it’s large
collection of original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings,
color, black and white and non-traditional photography, numbered
prints, custom made David Wright Windsor chairs and fine furniture.
Beautiful and useful handmade housewares, Celtic and Kentucky music,
and cookbooks round out this impressive collection. Plan a visit to
coincide with one of Upstairs Gallery’s annual special exhibitions.
Opening receptions occur on annual craft fair weekends.
(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 is 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, The
Promenade Gallery
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
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
Just down the street you’ll find the
looms and shuttles of world famous
Churchill Weavers,
America’s largest and foremost handweaving
studio. Rich yarns and fine workmanship distinguish the Churchill
line. Take the opportunity to see an ancient art form in practice on
the free, self guided tours. Churchill Weavers also boasts a
beautiful gallery of carefully selected crafts, gifts, jewelry and
wearables from some of the nations finest artisans. The charming
building is dramatically set in a lush rose garden, well worth the
short walk or drive. A tradition since 1922.
(859) 986-3127
The Berea Welcome Center
is housed in a restored 1917 L & N
railroad depot 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
Adjacent from the depot you will find
Honeysuckle Vine I & II
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 Hot
Flash Bead 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. Nestled next door is Dragonfly Gallery filled with
the jewelry of R.C. Thompson. Here in his studio see his original
collection of rings, earrings and pins.
(859) 986-1052
Just
a few steps down the street visit Home & Hearth for a great
selection of antiques, musical instruments and items from
yesteryear. You might be there on a day when the back room is filled
with "pickin and grinnin". (859) 985-9677
Across the street is the studio and 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
Up the hill you will find
Fish Wisdom Beads, a full
service bead shop with workshops, books, and specialty beads.
(859) 986-7463.
The Mitchell Tolle Studio and Gallery
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 it’s beauty, but comfortable, like a huge
old home. Admission is free. Look as long as you wish and come back
often. (859) 986-1069.
Across
from City Hall, PeaceCraft,
a not-for-profit organization, offers an alternative shopping
experience. Here you will find a wide array of handcrafted and
fairly traded merchandise from developing areas of the world. Unique
clothing, jewelry, personal accessories to furniture, baskets and
musical instruments. (859) 986-7441
Located in what was once Berea’s Main
Street Bank, Appalachian Fireside Gallery has a
priceless collection of handmade quilts, elegant wearables, wooden
housewares, decorative and functional pottery, folk woodcarvings,
woven rugs, jewelry, natural wreaths, and a diverse collection of
corn shuck flowers. 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
On Main Street and one flight up is
the
Pamela Corley Upstairs Gallery.
Berea’s original art gallery, with it’s large
collection of original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings,
color, black and white and non-traditional photography, numbered
prints, custom made David Wright Windsor chairs and fine furniture.
Beautiful and useful handmade housewares, Celtic and Kentucky music,
and cookbooks round out this impressive collection. Plan a visit to
coincide with one of Upstairs Gallery’s annual special exhibitions.
Opening receptions occur on annual craft fair weekends.
(859) 986-4434
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 is Berea. (859) 986-9293
Uniquely situated under a beautiful holly
tree, The
Promenade Gallery
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
Just down the street you’ll find the
looms and shuttles of world famous
Churchill Weavers,
America’s largest and foremost handweaving
studio. Rich yarns and fine workmanship distinguish the Churchill
line. Take the opportunity to see an ancient art form in practice on
the free, self guided tours. Churchill Weavers also boasts a
beautiful gallery of carefully selected crafts, gifts, jewelry and
wearables from some of the nations finest artisans. The charming
building is dramatically set in a lush rose garden, well worth the
short walk or drive. A tradition since 1922.
(859) 986-3127
