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Church Hill Weavers

Churchill Weavers was established in 1922 by Carroll and Eleanor Churchill. The Churchill's sought to maintain the ancient craft of hand weaving, while benefiting the residents of Berea, Kentucky by providing employment. You can take a free tour of the loom house and visit the unique gallery which features the famous Churchill line as well as works by some of the nation's finest artisans. There is also an outlet room for the best bargains.

What to buy: If you’ve been to Ireland and liked the hand throws and other quilts, then you will probably like Churchill Weavers. The products are so similar, in fact, that Angie wasn’t that impressed with those in Ireland because they looked so much like the stuff at home.

What to pay: Probably a lot. That's why you should check out the outlet room first.

Address: 100 Churchill Drive Lorraine Court

Other Contact: giftshop@churchillweavers.com

Phone: (859) 986-3127

Theme: Local Craft

Tater Knob Pottery

This pair of artisans has worked as professional potters for over 20 years. Their work is exhibited in arts and craft galleries all across the region. Dinnerware, oil lamps, ceramic bells and their trademark Spoon Bread Bakers are just a few of the items they produce. The quality and craftsmanship found in Sarah and Jeff's work will withstand the test of time and use. Beautiful red clay is fired to 2185 degrees F which turns it to a solid glass, making it useful in the oven, microwave and dishwasher.

What to buy: Tater Knob Pottery produces 25 standard items, including place settings, pitchers, vases, lamps, bells, and their famed "Spoonbread Baker," designed to bake and serve the spoonbread specialty made well known by the Boone Tavern Hotel in Berea.

Address: 260 Wolf Gap Road

Directions: From downtown Berea, take Hwy 21 past Indian Fort Theater. Turn left on 421 and drive approximately 1 mile. Turn right on 594 and drive approximately 3.5 miles, passing over three concrete bridges. Turn left on Wolf Gap.

Other Contact: taternob@mis.net

Phone: (859) 986-2167

Theme: Other

The Home & Hearth Gallery

One of a kind angels, custom made wreaths, hand and body lotions, handmade sheets and quilts as well as hand poured and painted ceramics are displayed throughout. Painted wood items are also found among the changing array of collectibles and antiques.

Address: 215 Adams Street

Other Contact: homeandhearth@apollo.chapel1.com

Phone: (859) 985-9677

Theme: Local Craft

The Upstair's Gallery

Established in 1977, UPSTAIRS GALLERY is Berea's original art gallery, and features original artworks: oil, acrylic & watercolor paintings, color and black and white photographs, handmade and limited edition prints, windsor chairs and custom furniture and exclusive unique handcrafts.

What to buy: The UPSTAIRS GALLERY is a working studio featuring fiber art by Jane Di Teresa and paintings by Pamela Corley and Neil Di Teresa. From time to time, they also have paintings by Pat Banks, a watercolor artist from Richmond. She does some excellent landscapes of the Kentucky River.

Address: 114 Main Street

Other Contact: pamela@upstairsgallery.com

Phone: (859) 986-4434

Theme: Art

Website: http://www.upstairsgallery.com

Haley Daniels

Haley-Daniels is unique with their ability to custom design and build many styles or furniture and accessories. They utilize designs as shaker, traditional, contemporary, art deco and even create pieces from their customers' own ideas and sketches.

Address: 119 N. Broadway

Other Contact: doug@haleydaniels.com

Phone: 859-986-7243

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.haleydaniels.com/

The Jewerly Box Native American Jewelry

Their specialty is Native American crafts
and jewelry. Susan Mullins is Mohawk from Kahnawaki, a reserve in Canada. She has designed jewelry and native crafts for thirty-two years, and has a fine display
on hand.

Custom made pieces are also available. Bead work, sterling silver, turquoise and red coral, dream catcher jewelry, wall hangings, Headdress, bow and arrow, turtle shell purses, and many other items are
available for viewing and purchase. They also have Zuni, Hopi and Navaho pieces.

Address: 406 Chestnut Street

Other Contact: awinativecrafts@webtv.net

Phone: (859) 985-8182

Theme: Jewelry

Scrapbooks on Broadway

The owner, Kristi Baker, can help you preserve your momentos in a scrapbook that will be here for years to come. She is available to assist with supplies such as albums, paper, and adhesive.

Two Fridays a month, you can come out just for fun for TGIF Crop Workshops. Bring your pictures and be prepared to eat pizza. Other activities you might be interested in are the page contest in which $50 in prizes is given to the winner. You can also join the recipe club ($20/yr).

What to buy: If you just don't find time to create your own album, and want to leave it up to Kristi, she also makes scrapbooks for hire.

Address: 118 North Broadway

Other Contact: scrapbooksonbroadway@alltel.net

Phone: (859) 985-7837

Theme: Hobbies

Cedar Meadow Studios

In her 30th year of clay work, Teresa now has her favorite workshop 12 miles east of Berea in the Red Lick area, where, working alone, she creates her much admired functional tableware and household accessories. Her work is available for viewing at her retail showroom on Jackson St. which is located behind Boone Tavern in Berea.

Address: 103 Jackson St.

Other Contact: tcoleclay@hotmail.com

Phone: (859) 986-2432

Theme: Art

Warren A. May, Woodworker: Dulcimers!

Dulcimers by Warren A. May are traditional, totally functional and beautiful instruments of distinction. They are made of solid woods: Black Walnut, Cherry or Poplar. Each dulcimer has a hand-carved scroll and the tops and backs are book-matched (sawn from the same board with matching grain pattern). An aesthetic look and sound is produced in each instrument.

Each dulcimer is hand-crafted, assembled, carved, sanded, finished and precisely tuned for the best sound and ease of playing. Each dulcimer is signed, dated, and numbered. It has a lifetime guarantee to original owner on construction and playability.

What to buy: I, personally, have owned two of his dulcimers in my lifetime. To show you how well liked his work is, when someone broke into my home last fall my dulcimer was the only thing taken. If you catch him in a good mood, he’ll play a bit for you and give impromptu lessons. You should really hear him play “Sound of Silence.”

What to pay: Expect to pay around $200 for the least expensive. He'll also custom design them.

Address: 110 Center Street

Directions: From Exit 76: Take I-75 to exit 76 turn right onto ramp. Turn left (east) onto SR-21 (Lancaster Rd). Follow signs to Boone Tavern Hotel. Keep straight onto Chestnut street (US-25) going 1 ½ miles. Studio on Corner of Center & Short Street.

Phone: (859) 986-9293

Theme: Other

Alfredo Escobar

Born as the youngest of six children in Chile in the 1960's, Alfredo has always been intrigued by faces. Today, his pencil portraits have been described as "living," "soulful" and "incredible," while his acrylic paintings and prism pencil work has inspired the phrase "vivid abstract realism."

Address: 106 Blue Lake Drive

Other Contact: alfredoescobar@hotmail.com

Phone: (859) 986-9075

Theme: Art

Website: http://www.alfredoescobar.com