Over The Mountain Studio Tour

10/25/2026

For this year's Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour we are lucky to welcome new member Melanie Brownsmith Hutzler at Stop Three. Melanie will join Esther Murphy at her studio. Melanie is a textile artist and a photographer who has delved into the satisfying world of eco dyeing along with her whimsical jointed animals and her beautifully textured embroidered pieces. Melanie is full of surprises. Take home one of her fantastic textile creations November 14th and 15th 2026 from 10 AM until 5 PM.

10/24/2026

Stop Number Three of Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour is the studio of the wonderful Esther Murphy. She creates beautiful functional pottery in ceramic and porcelain. Esther's beautifully glazed bowls and teapots are a favorite in our household. Go chat with Esther about her process and take home your newest favorite bowl or platter. Esther will be joined by new tour member, textile artist Melanie Brownsmith. November 14th and 15th 2026 from 10 AM until 5 PM both days.

10/23/2026

Stop number Two of Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour is also the home studio of the wonderfully skilled glass artist Tatyana Zidarov. Tatyana's unusual works include both functional pieces such as nightlights and bowls and fascinating art pieces. She has delved into many new processes this year. She is featured here in an interview with Mountain River Media. Visit Tatyana and Evgeny November 14th and 15th 2026. 10 am-5 pm.

10/23/2026

Stop number two of Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour is the studios of Evgeny and Tatyana Zidarov. Evgeny makes gorgeous lapidary and jewelry. He is feature here being interviewed by Mountain River Media. Visit the Zidarov's studios and take home a beautiful piece of wearable art. November 14th and 15th 2026.

10/22/2026

Also at Stop One of Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour, Roselyn Sanders Mendez (that's me) will be joining Anne K Rule-Thompson at her Bakerton studio with copper, brass, bronze and sterling jewelry. One of my few shows this year, I look forward to showing the pieces I've been working on. Here is my interview with Mountain River Media from last year's tour.

10/20/2026

Stop Number One of Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour is the Bakerton studio of encaustic artist Anne K Rule-Thompson. In this interview Anne explains her luminous artwork. Anne is passionate about this ancient process and regularly offers demonstrations and workshops. Join Anne in her studio November 14th and 15th 2026 to learn more and to take home a beautiful slice of the sky. Anne will host metalsmith Roselyn Sanders Mendez.

10/19/2026

During the next few weeks, we will highlight each tour stop and each artist to get a little taste of the marvelous work a visitor can expect to see. Follow along at our printable map or see the Google map of the tour

We welcome you to enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of Jefferson County, West Virginia while meandering between our various studios ranging from expansive farms to charming historic town homes.

10/18/2026

The final countdown begins! In less than a month you will have the fantastic opportunity to visit our studios at Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour. It is always free and has been a local institution for almost four decades. This year we have four fantastic new members, and sixteen veteran members creating beautiful works and experimenting with new processes. Meander your way through the beautiful backroads of Jefferson county and feast on the artistic offerings of a diverse group of creative locals. November 14th and 15th 2026 from 10 AM until 5 PM.

10/17/2026

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10/15/2026

Diane Myers is a very skilled weaver and textile artist who shares a tour stop with the inimitable Steve Adams. Here is Diane's wonderful perspective on the work she does. Visit Diane and Steve during the Over the Mountain Studio Tour's 37th Annual Studio Tour