Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Welcome To Spruce Forest Artisan Village, Grantsville, MD. Since 1984 - Christmas in the Village has a been a gift of art and music to our community. We are happy to continue the tradition for another year and will continue to update when programming becomes available. Friday: 4pm to 8pm, Saturday noon to 8pm. Be sure to use our Shuttle Trolley ...
Our History — Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Spruce Forest Artisan Village, a part of the extended Penn Alps campus, has grown from a few cabins to some 12 log and frame structures of early vintage, two of which date to the Revolutionary War Period.
The Artisans — Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Spruce Forest Artisan Village, a part of the extended Penn Alps campus, has grown from a few cabins to some 12 log and frame structures of early vintage, two of which date to the Revolutionary War Period. Most of these provide studio space for artisans.
SFAV Mission — Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Six resident artists and many visiting artists share their stories, technical advice, and creative processes with our audience of 60,000 each year. The artisan program is part of the Village’s larger mission to preserve the heritage of the region.
The Village Cabins — Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Spruce Forest Artisan Village | 177 Casselman Road, Grantsville, MD 21536 | 301-895-3332 Map/Directions. Spruce Forest Artisan Village is supported by grants from the MD State and Garrett County Arts Councils, agencies funded by the State of Maryland, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Stanton's Mill - Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Originally built in 1797, Stanton’s Mill functioned continuously until 1994 when modernization costs became prohibitive. Recently restored by Kentucky miller John Childers, Stanton’s Mill once again appears much as it did in the 1850s.
Gary Yoder | Master Bird Sculptor - Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Gary Yoder grew up on a farm in Garrett County, Maryland and is a keen observer of song birds and water fowl. Gary creates nearly life-like sculptures of birds he has viewed in the region. As well he carves a variety of individual feathers.
Doug Salmon | Metal Smith — Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Doug Salmon has been a professional metalsmith since 1972. Focusing on jewelry and sculpture, he works primarily with brass, copper, silver, and steel. He uses a fusion welding technique to achieve the best color match and unique “molten-liquid” forms.
About 5 - Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Spruce Forest’s mission is to preserve the heritage of the region by demonstrating crafts and artistry associated with that heritage. Each application will be reviewed by The Artisan Guild to ensure all artists and artisans invited as guests will help fulfill that mission.
New York City 2024 Trip — Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Sponsored by Spruce Forest Artisan Village . 55 Seats Available | Traveling with Bollman Charter Services. Date of Trip: Saturday, Dec 14th, 2024. Cost: $135 per seat. Departure from Grantsville Town Park | Time: 5 a.m. New York City ETA: 11:00 a.m. (with one stop) You will have 8 hours in the City to do whatever you choose.