5th Annual Hawk Mountain Arts Tour & Sale Saturday, June 5 from 10 am - 4 pm
Download and Print the 2010 Artists List (Downloadable PDF) Note: The numbered list is for reference only. We strongly encourage you to design your own tour and visit the locations that most interest you. It is difficult to complete every stop on the tour.
Questions? Contact Mary at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, linkevich@hawkmountain.org or 610-756-6961. Or, contact any individual artist using the contact information below.
HawkMountainSanctuaryVisitorCenter(Point #1 on Map) 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton PA 19529 - 610-756-6961 - www.hawkmountain.org Hosting ToddGladfelter, blacksmith artist/woodworker/chainsaw carver who will demonstrate Cindy Ross, oil and watercolor landscape artist Bryce Gladfelter, clay sculptor
Willi Singleton, Wood fired potter (#2) Willi makes Japanese-inspired pottery from local Hawk Mountain clay and natural dyes, all fired in his own outdoor kiln. 843 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA19529–610-756-6387 www.willisingleton.com or info@willisingleton.com
Dan Christ Studio & Gallery, Wildlife Artist (#3) 23 Spitzenberg Lane, Kempton PA 19529 - 610-756-6342 - www.danchristart.com. Look for sign (pictured) on Rte 143. Dan Christ is also hostingCornerstone Forge-Dennis Wildnauer Handforged aluminum jewelry and wares corner1@ptd.net or www.cornerstoneforge.com
Arlan & Pat Christ, Quiltmaker, Antique Quilt Display and Country Gardens (Home, Studio #4) 417 Nursery Road, Kempton PA 19529
Jonathan Bond, Fine-art Landscape & Mural Artist (Home, Studio & Gallery, #6) 59 Kempton Road, Kempton PA 19529 - 610-756-4490 – bondart@ptd.net orwww.jonathanbond.com. Jon's studio was converted from an old tabacco barn and there are great photos of the space on his website at http://www.jonathanbond.com/studio.html.
Jonathan Spoons, Hand carved cherry wood utensils (Shop, #7) 716 Route 737, Kempton PA 19529 - 610-756-6464 or 800-776-6853 spoon@woodspoon.com - www.woodspoon.com Located next to AlbanyElementary School. Parking in lot across the street.
Pamela’s Forget-me-Not B&B (Host Location, #8) 33 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton PA 19529 Hosting DavidHughes, Wildlife Artist and Annie Trexler, Fabric Artist 610-745-4224 - www.pamelasforgetmenot.com 33 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton PA 19529 David will demonstrate his latest technique, painting with coffee.
The Country Seat, Inc., Basketry & Chair Seating Supply Store (#9) 1013 Old Philly Pike, Kempton PA 19529-9321 - 610-756-6124 weaving@countryseat.com -www.countryseat.com Basketry, gourd art and seat weaving supplies. Basketweaving demonstration. Display of antique to modern baskets made by local to international weavers. Also hosting David Terwillinger, 18th Century Appalachian-style broom and brush maker.
Jeff Dietrich, Stoneware and Redware Potter and Kai Kaysen, Folkart Carver (Also #10) Loghouse Pottery – Historic log home is on the National Register of Historic Places, as is entire village of Trexler. 403 Old Philly Pike, Kempton PA 19529 - 610-756-6988 – logland@ptd.net. Jeff creates traditional redware pottery and Kai carves folkart birds. For collectors and history buffs, Jeff also has an impressive collection of folk art throughout his home.
NOTE: Parking at Albany Township Historical Society, directly across the street. Usually the historical society would be open, but will be closed for renovations.
Janis and William Kauffman:Jewelry and Modern Upholstery (#11) 215 Kunklesdahl Road, Kempton, PA19529 - janiskauffman@gmail.com Janis creates one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry and her husband Bill creates reconditioned vintage furniture upholstered with a modern twist Note: Lover’s Lane borders the Kauffman property and is arguably the oldest road in BerksCounty
Wanamaker’s General Store, LLC, 1884 general store, bulk food & sandwich shop, local arts & crafts. 8888 King’s Highway, Kempton PA 19529 – 610-756-6609 - www.wanamakersgeneralstore.com Hosting Nature photographer Kathy Miller– Book signing, Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden, www.celcticsunrise.com. Sandra and Bill Jones, Stone’s Throw Pottery, Decorative and functional pottery and porcelain pieces. www.stonesthrowpottery.com
Eric Claypoole, Hex Sign Artist at his home and studio (#15 - off the map) 227 Schock Road, Lenhartsville, 19534 - 610-562-8911 - hexpool151@hotmail.com - www.claypoolehexsigns.com To get to Eric's: Take Route 143 S to the light at Deitsch Eck in Lenhartsville (approx 4 mi from Sunoco station). Turn left onto Old Rte 22, and bare right, following 143 S for 1.5 mi to covered bridge. Turn left after crossing bridge and at stop sign, turn left onto Dreibelbis Station Rd. Go .25 mile to first right onto Schock Road. Eric's driveway is .25 mi on left, marked with hex signs, distlefink and studio tour sign.
Dixon’s Muzzleloading Shop, Inc. Early American traditions, clothes & handcrafts 9952 Kunkels Mill Road, Kempton PA 19529 - 610-756-6271 - dixonmuzzleloading.com Featuring workshop pof Early Colonial Art.
Strawberry Hill Farm. Pick-your-own strawberries as well as preserves and other goodies. 218 Robin Hill Road, Lenhartsville, PA19534. berryhill.218@verizon.net
RESTAURANTS, DINING Kempton Hotel:1874 hotel, restaurant & bar, painted ceiling, food 9910 Kistler Valley Rd., Kempton PA 19529- 610-756-6588 Artists Jonathon Bondpainted bar ceiling “local scenes of Kempton.”And the private dining room “Story of the Bible. DavidNaydock painted ceiling in small dining room “World history.”
Stony Run Inn:Restaurant & bar, American & traditional German food after 4pm 2409 Route 737, Stony Run PA 19529 - 610-756-4433
Deitsch Eck: “Dutch Corner” Restaurant, open 4-8 pm. Take 143 to the light in Lenhartsville, just past the ramp for I-78. 610-562 8520 or www.deitscheck.com.
Blue Mountain Summit: Restaurant, bar on 309 at top of Blue Mountain. Take 143 past Wannamakers to Gun Club Road. Follow Gun Club Road up side of the mountain to 309. Turn left onto 309 and Blue Mountain Summit is short distance on the left. 570-386-2003 or www.bluemountainsummit.com. email chef@ptd.net