1. Artsake Gallery 870-7177 273 Tolland Stage Road (Rtes. 30 & 74)

Jennifer Hopkins: Bookmarks, necklaces and earrings with handmade glass beads - beads also for sale individually.
Carole Connor: Stained glass panels, paperweights and kaleidoscopes.
Nancy Conlan: Artful Embellishments 487-1816
Found objects transformed by artful embellishments and faux finishes: old frames repurposed, vintage fabric & lace reinterpreted, storage and keepsake boxes covered with antique and handmade papers.
Directions: Exit 67 from I-84 toward Rockville. Right on Rte. 30 approximately 2 miles to intersection of Rte. 30 and 74.

2. Metcalf's Mirages, LLC 860-871-2578 1057 Tolland Stage Road

Stained glass suncatchers, window panels, lamps, jewelry boxes and holiday items (Nativity sets and gifts) window panels lamps, etc. Warm glass- slumped glass bowls, vases, candle shelters and many gift items. Some fused glass, jewelry and other items.
Directions: Tolland Stage Road (Route 74) east from Tolland Center 1 1/2 miles. From Willington - 2 miles west of exit 69 off Route 84

3. Birch Mountain Pottery 860-875-0149 223 Merrow Road, Rte. 195

Celebrating our 20th year, Birch Mountain Pottery is a combined working studio/gallery/classroom featuring functional and decorative pottery made on the premises by Susan Gerr.
Directions : From Hartford: I84 east to exit 68 right off exit, go 1/2 mile to Tolland Plaza on left side. From Sturbridge: I84 west to exit 68, left off exit, go 1/2 mile to Tolland Plaza on left side. From UConn area: 195 west, cross over route 44, cross over route 32. Proceed 2-3 miles to Tolland Plaza on your right.

4. Heidi Ludwig Art 860-872-4275 511 Old Post Rd 1 st weekend

Original watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media paintings, matted and/or framed. Prints. Plus an assortment of notecards, beautifully hand crafted copper jewelry, and various hand made art items. www.heidiludwig.com
Directions: from RT 195, Tolland Green -take Old Post Rd 2 miles on the left. from Mile Hill Rd- take Reed Rd to intersection of Old Post, 1/8 mi. on left. From Rt 30- Mountain Spring Rd to intersection, take right, 1/8 mi. on left .

Contemporary art to add interest to the walls of your home or office. Jan works in a variety of mediums; encaustic, wood, collage, watermedia and oils. She will also offer unique paper weights and a sale corner. jangeoghegan.com
Directions: Lakeview Heights is off Rte. 74 between Rte. 30 and Tolland Green. Yahoo Driving Directions