<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Yi26v_0uyZ70MP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Yi26v_0uyZ70MP00" width="768" height="329" ><figcaption>Grovewood Village</figcaption></figure>The bi-annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour will return on September 14 and 15, from 12 pm to 5 pm on both days.During this event, the resident artists at Grovewood Village will open up their studios to the public, allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their most recent works. This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour.The resident artists will also have works for sale next door at Grovewood Gallery, which will offer 10% off select merchandise and complimentary wine. Guests looking to round out their experience can enjoy brunch next door at Eldr and visit the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum and the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, also located in Grovewood Village. This event is sponsored by Metro Wines.Grovewood Village is home to 8 working artist studios. These workspaces were originally built to house the weaving operations of Biltmore Industries, an Arts and Crafts enterprise that played a significant role in the Appalachian Craft Revival during the early 20th century. Today, these resident artists – inspired by an earlier craft force – create jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and more in the same workshops where the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun was once made.Resident artists: Chris Abell (wooden flutes and whistles), Rick Ekerd (blown glass – not open for tours), Melissa Engler &amp; Graeme Priddle (sculptural wood art), Lisa Gluckin (ceramic art), Carl Powell (glass sculpture), Helen Purdum (ceramic art), Tom Reardon &amp; Kathleen Doyle (jewelry), and Brent Skidmore (fine furniture &amp; sculptural wood art).The artist studios are located in the same building as the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, directly next door to Grovewood Gallery. Free parking is available on-site. To learn more, visit grovewood.com.Written by Grovewood Village.</div></body>

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Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour Returns Sept. 14-15

The bi-annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour will return on September 14 and 15, from 12 pm to 5 pm on both days. During this event, the resident artists at Grovewood Village will open up their studios to the public, allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their most recent works. This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour.