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# Village Artisans Gallery

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## Posts

- [Village Artisans changes hands, keeps mission](https://villageartisansgallery.com/village-artisans-changes-hands-keeps-mission/) - In October 2024, PJ Heyman, founder of The Village Artisans Gallery, transferred the business to Richelle Dourte, active artist within the gallery and resident of Boiling Springs. The Village Artisans Gallery & Studios has operated since April 1, 1995. Gay Foltz of Foltz Woodcarving Studio has been the artist resident since its inception. As we

## Pages

- [Home](https://villageartisansgallery.com/) - Welcome to The Village Artisans Gallery Housed in a renovated 1875 brick church located in the picturesque historic village of Boiling Springs the gallery is nationally recognized as a treasury of American craftsmanship and artistry. Featuring the work of Pennsylvania artists we offer a wonderfully eclectic selection of fine craft & art created by more
- [Miscellaneous](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/miscellaneous/) - Please browse the representative sampling of artist’s work below. The Pussums Cat Company Fun and colorful cat toys Cowdance Soap Small batch soaps made locally by Megan Lloyd Thompson Barrick Candles Tear drop shaped unscented candles Deborah Dickinson Vinyl record clocks Terri from Maine 29 years, artist “You have quality and variety not found much
- [Fine Art & Photography](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-art-photography/) - The Village Artisans carries original paintings, hand-painted etchings collages, calligraphy, original children’s book illustrations, Fraktur, embossed prints as well as limited and open edition prints and photographs. Our artists work in a variety of mediums such as watercolors, acrylics, oil, pastels, colored pencil and inks. Their subject matter ranges from landscapes to colorful and fun
- [Metal](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/metal/) - A variety of metals are used to create the functional as well as sculptural work on display. There are stainless steel, copper and brass wall and plant sculptures, copper and brass garden ornaments and magic wands, wrought iron kitchen tools and candle holders, pewter leaf bowls and Christmas ornaments. Please browse the representative sampling of their work below. Dave
- [Glass](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/glass/) - Glass can be found in many different forms including blown, stained, lampworked or torched, slumped and fused glass. Please browse the representative sampling of their work below. Deborah Hershey Mixed media works featuring glass, resin, and paint. Jason Probstein Traditional lampwork glass ornaments, night lights, and plant holders. Henrietta Glass Blown glass vases, ring holders, wine
- [Wood](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/wood/) - We offer a wide variety of wood items ranging from delicately turned wood bowls and vases, whimsical folk art carvings, sculptured duck and shorebird decoys, beautifully crafted jewelry boxes and cutting boards to reproduction grain painted boxes and frames, tramp art and beautiful and practical cherry kitchen utensils, chopsticks and serving pieces. Please browse the
- [Fiber](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/fiber/) - Art to wear is an apt description of the clothing and accessories created by our fiber artisans. Nuno felted wraps, hand woven shawl-coats, ponchos, wraps and marbled silk kimonos will add a distinctive touch to your wardrobe. Accessorize them with fabric or leather purses that compliment them. Our latest addition is a line of handwoven
- [Clay](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/clay/) - Our clay artisans work in a variety of clays, glazes and firing methods. They produce functional pottery such as high-fire stoneware, ash glazed and porcelain mugs, serving pieces and vases as well as decorative tiles, Raku and redware pottery. Please browse the representative sampling of their work below. Lana Heckendorn Hand decorated porcelain bowls, pitchers,
- [Jewelry](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/jewelry/) - Our jewelry designers use a variety of semi-precious stones, pearls, slag from our local iron ore furnaces, blown and lamp work glass, porcelain and wood. They then use sterling silver, precious metal clay, copper and bronze to create jewelry that ranges from elegantly simple to wonderfully whimsical. Please browse the representative sampling of their work
- [Contact Us](https://villageartisansgallery.com/contact-us/) - Store Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: 12pm – 5pm (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Store Information Phone…….717-258-3256 Email……..hello@villageartisansgallery.com 321 Walnut Street P.O. Box 303 Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Directions Fill out the form below if you have any questions and we’ll be in touch! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this
- [Privacy Policy](https://villageartisansgallery.com/privacy-policy/) - At The Village Artisans Gallery, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services, website, and promotional communications. 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: -Name, email address, phone number, and home address -Session
- [Boiling Springs](https://villageartisansgallery.com/boiling-springs/) - Boiling Springs is a unique 18th century iron industry settlement that became a 19th century village and recreational area. Its lake, shade trees and 19th century homes, in a variety of architectural styles, attest to the village’s charm and historic significance. Boiling Springs was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in December, 1984.
- [Events](https://villageartisansgallery.com/upcoming-events/) - Many of our events are “Artists in Action” demonstrations and trunk shows where the visiting artist sets up a temporary studio and display of their work in the gallery. You are invited to be informed and entertained while watching the artist at work and see their latest creations. It’s a wonderful opportunity to talk to
- [Foltz Woodcarving Studio](https://villageartisansgallery.com/foltz-woodcarving-studio/) - Gay started carving in the mid-1980s under the guidance of her uncle Rey Bjurstrom. After working with him for a few years she started designing her own patterns and developed her own distinctive style. Her traditional carvings include Santas, cats, dogs, moon and sun, rabbits, birds, flying pigs, dragons and a myriad of other creatures.
- [Fine Craft](https://villageartisansgallery.com/fine-craft/)
- [Sample Page](https://villageartisansgallery.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Portfolio

- [Eric Weaver](https://villageartisansgallery.com/project/eric-weaver/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, amet tollit at pro, ex ius natum tacimates. Nec cu fugit choro, id agam porro reprimique qui. Dico persecuti pertinacia duo no, diceret accusam recteque id est, vix ea option iudicabit. Ea eum affert equidem incorrupte, mel ea vide persius, nostrum perpetua nec ad. Ad his clita affert, at eius
- [Bob Williams](https://villageartisansgallery.com/project/bob-williams/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, amet tollit at pro, ex ius natum tacimates. Nec cu fugit choro, id agam porro reprimique qui. Dico persecuti pertinacia duo no, diceret accusam recteque id est, vix ea option iudicabit. Ea eum affert equidem incorrupte, mel ea vide persius, nostrum perpetua nec ad. Ad his clita affert, at eius

## Testimonials

- [Anonymous](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_testimonials/miriam-grace/) - "I get my best gifts here"
- [Terri from Maine](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_testimonials/viola-brown/) - "You have quality and variety not found much anymore - beautiful choice of merchandise!"
- [Customer from California](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_testimonials/customer-from-california/) - "Every time I come to visit family I have to stop in"

## Team

- [Carol Swift](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_team/carol-swift/) - Proin at augue felis. Donec nibh dui, luctus vitae odio at, consequat mattis neque. Sed imperdiet id tortor eget sodales lorem. Curabitur lacus sem, laoreet vel elit vel, eleifend rhoncus magna. Donec nec ipsum metus!
- [Albina Brinn](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_team/albina-brinn/) - Elit vel, eleifend rhoncus magna. Donec nec ipsum metus! Proin at augue felis. Donec nibh dui, luctus vitae odio at, consequat mattis neque. Sed imperdiet id tortor eget sodales lorem.
- [Fiona Frank](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_team/fiona-frank/) - Donec nibh dui, luctus vitae odio at, consequat mattis neque. Sed imperdiet id tortor eget sodales lorem. Curabitur lacus sem, laoreet vel elit vel, eleifend rhoncus magna. Donec nec ipsum metus lorem.
- [Jessica White](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_team/jessica-white/) - Lorem ipsum aptentad litora. Nullam ac urna eu felis. Proin at augue felis. Donec nibh dui, luctus vitae odio lorem at, consequat mattis neque. Sed imperdiet id tortor eget sodales. Curabitur lacus sem!

## Photo Albums

- [Photography Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/photography-gallery/)
- [Foltz Woodcarving Studio](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/photography-gallery-2/)
- [Fine Art Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/fine-art-gallery/)
- [Miscellaneous](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/miscellaneous/)
- [Jewelry Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/jewelry-gallery/)
- [Fiber Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/fiber-gallery/)
- [Metal Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/metal-gallery/)
- [Glass Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/glass-gallery/)
- [Paper Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/paper-gallery/)
- [Clay Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/clay-gallery/)
- [Wood Gallery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery/wood-gallery/)

## Events

- [Holiday Open House](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/holiday-open-house/) - Our annual Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, December 6 from 1pm-4pm. Treat your eyes to the unique gift items that can be found here and support local artists at the same time!
- [Art on the Farm](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/art-on-the-farm/) - This fundraiser supports the Carlisle Arts Learning Center and Farmers on the Square. It is a three-course meal and auction that takes place at Talking Breads from 4-7pm on Sunday, August 16. The Village Artisans Gallery is sponsoring the event this year, alongside Roost Architecture. Get your tickets via CALC and enjoy this wonderful evening
- [Foundry Day on Saturday, June 6](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/foundry-day-on-saturday-june-6/) - Foundry Day takes place on Saturday, June 6 from 9am-4pm. In addition to opening the gallery doors early that day, you can ALSO find us at Booth #204 on Second Street, near the lake/Front Street corner. The show is on Front Street, Second Street and Third Street. Don't miss this juried event featuring many of
- [Artist in Action: Deborah Hershey](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-deborah-hershey/) - Deborah's unique style of collage draws on her reverence for the written word. Expanding on the success of her paper collage, she also creates glass collages with her own twist on some select words of wisdom.
- [Business Women's Forum](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/business-womens-forum/) - The Village Artisans Gallery will be a vendor booth at the 2026 Business Women's Forum held at Messiah University. For more information, visit the Carlisle Chamber's website.
- [Artist in Action: Sandra Allison](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-sandra-allison-2/) - Sandra Allison, of Allison Wonderland creates torn paper art or "Chigiri-e." Careful manipulation of layers of paper, fibers, and colors were applied to create the finished artwork. The pieces are then protected with the application of several coats of polyacrylic.
- [Artist in Action: Jim Hiser](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-jim-hiser/) - Jim is a full-time wood carver from Carlisle Pa. specializing in caricature carving. Always enjoying the humorous side of life, he found Caricature Carving allows him to express this and feels there is no better praise than to see people smiling and watching their expressions while looking at his carvings. Jim regularly teaches seminars across
- [Artist in Action: Thom Glace](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-thom-glace-2/) - Thom paints watercolors of local fauna and European landscapes. He's best known for his details of fish, dragonflies and songbirds. Thom will be actively painting and is a great conversationalist.
- [Yellow Breeches Chapter of PA Guild Meeting](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/yellow-breeches-chapter-of-pa-guild-meeting/) - The Yellow Breeches Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen meets monthly in Boiling Springs. It's an excellent resource for artists who are looking to hone their craft, learn about the trade, and meet local creatives. At the February meeting, Richelle Dourte of The Village Artisans Gallery will be giving a short presentation on how
- [Artist in Action: Joan Rhodes](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-joan-rhodes/) - Joan Rhodes will be demonstrating her jewelry techniques. She collects slag from the furnace in Boiling Springs, utilizes bits of nature impressed into precious metal clay, offers stone settings and creates Celtic and old coin designs into pendants and earrings.
- [Village Artisans Anniversary](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/village-artisans-anniversary/) - Join us in celebrating 31 years of American Fine Craft & Art! Your total purchase is discounted on April 1 only!
- [Picking Partner](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/picking-partner/) - Join us for light refreshments and sparkling wine while you peruse the gallery. Make a wishlist of your favorite items that we'll save and remember. Bring a friend and make a date of it!
- [Great Giver](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/great-giver/) - We'll have craft beer and snacks during this event. Let us know the name of the person you're shopping for and we'll provide you with a list of items that are guaranteed to be a win! Just remember that in a handcrafted gallery, often there is just a single unique piece and someone else could
- ["White Christmas" at the Carlisle Theatre](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/white-christmas-at-the-carlisle-theatre/) - Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at The Carlisle Theatre for their showing of "White Christmas," sponsored by The Village Artisans Gallery. The Carlisle Theatre is located at 40 High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. White Christmas NR | Musical / Romance | 2h | 1954 Sponsored by the Village Artisans Gallery Wednesday, December 17 @
- [Artist in Action: Karen Brassel](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-karen-brassel/) - Karen Brassel, E Grace Jewelry creates sterling silver jewelry made by fabrication and water castings with set stones. Her demonstration/trunk show is on Nov 15
- [Artist in Action: Cindi Hardwicke](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-cindi-hardwicke/) - Inspired by Nature's creatures and the Folklore of far-off places, Cindi creates fantasy sculpture with stoneware clay in the form of Elves, Dragons, Mermaids, Fairies,Tree Spirits and many more fanstastical creatures. Each is created with gestural and textural details that help to evoke a feeling or relationship with another character. Her current works are imagined
- [Trunk Show: Melissa Colucci](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/trunk-show-melissa-colucci/) - Melissa Colucci is retiring! Join us for this special send off to celebrate her retirement from silver and gold precious metal jewelry making. You may remember the days of Colucci & Company on Hanover Street in Carlisle. She is gathering up her inventory for this retirement trunk show. Don't miss it!
- [Artist in Action: Sandra Allison](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-sandra-allison-984/) - Artist Sandra Allison of Allison Wonderland is demonstrating painting with paper on November 2 from 1-4pm at The Village Artisans Gallery
- [Artist in Action: David Bowman](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-david-bowman-287/) - Local artist creates steampunk automata and is demonstrating at Village Artisans in Boiling Springs
- [Artist in Action: Thom Glace](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-thom-glace-745/) - Watercolorist Thom Glace will be demonstrating at The Village Artisans Gallery on Saturday, November 8 with his detailed studies of local fish and dragonflies
- [Artist in Action: David Bowman](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-david-bowman/) - David Bowman of Salvage Dolls and bowman woodcraft creates steampunk automata. These mechanical creatures are sure to fascinate. Join us Saturday, August 2 from 1-4pm to see what other creatures he brings along and listen to him describe his process from design and engineering to execution.
- [Artist in Action: Craig Fowler](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-craig-fowler/) - Craig Fowler, who creates jewelry and wind chimes from antique silverware. His work has even been on the big screen. During this event, you can personalize your own wind chime.
- [Artist in Action: Thom Glace](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-thom-glace/) - Thom Glace is well known for his detailed studies of dragonflies, freshwater fish and birds that are found in our local ecosystem. He also paints landscapes in his skilled watercolor work.
- [Artist in Action: Michael Martin](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-michael-martin/) - June 8, 1-4PM, just in time for Father's Day--Michael Martin of Black Lab Leather Goods will be demonstrating his leather working skills and techniques. In his own words: Black Lab Leather Goods was born out of a passion for craftsmanship and a deep connection to both service and tradition. Inspired by my loyal Black Lab,
- [Artist in Action: Sandra Allison](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/artist-in-action-sandra-allison/) - Chigiri-e is a form of torn paper art in which dyed, handmade paper from mulberry trees is pushed with water to create the effect of paint. Artist Sandra Allison of Allison Wonderland has been creating these works for a number of years. Join us on Sunday, May 25 from 1-4pm as she demonstrates this tedious
- [Gallery Closed for Easter Holiday](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/gallery-closed-for-easter-holiday/) - Also check out our Facebook page for closures outside of regular business hours.
- [](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/25th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [Holiday Open House](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/holiday-open-house-dec-3/) - Holiday Open House: Sunday December 3rd 1 - 4pm; Come meet folk-art carvers Jim and Joan Hiser!
- [Jan Urey - Memory Mosaics](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/jan-urey-memory-mosaics/) - Broken treasures are the inspiration for Jan's Memory Mosaics. Reclaimed broken china, pottery, mirrors and vintage jewelry are but some of the ingredients found in Jan's mosaic work.
- [Lana Heckendorn - Porcelain Pottery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/lana-heckendorn-porcelain-pottery/) - Using a printmaking technique that resembles etching, Lana applies hand-drawn patterns to her bowls, platters, teapots, mugs and more. Come see the elegant shapes and feel the smooth finish that is the hallmark of Lana's work.
- [Erin Keck - Steampunk clocks, Jewelery and 2019 Boiling Springs Ornament](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/yearly-on-august-20th-and-21st/) - Known for her steam punk clocks and jewelry Erin will be bringing her latest creations! She loves to dive into a project where she can breathe new life into something that's been discarded. The Boiling Springs ornament is the third in this series and depicts the Gazebo by Children's Lake.
- [Patty Marshall - Artist and Sculptor](https://villageartisansgallery.com/events/weekly-on-mondays/) - Living creatures are Patty's preferred subject matter. Captured on canvas and paper are paintings and drawings of cattle, sheep, roosters and wildlife.

## Categories

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- [local art](https://villageartisansgallery.com/tag/local-art/)
- [something different](https://villageartisansgallery.com/tag/something-different/)
- [valentines](https://villageartisansgallery.com/tag/valentines/)
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## Portfolio Categories

- [Wood](https://villageartisansgallery.com/project-category/wood/)

## Album Categories

- [Wood](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/wood/)
- [Clay](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/clay/)
- [Paper](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/paper/)
- [Glass](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/glass/)
- [Metal](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/metal/)
- [Fiber](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/fiber/)
- [Jewlery](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/jewlery/)
- [Miscellaneous](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/miscellaneous/)
- [Fine Art](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/fine-art/)
- [Fine Photography](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/fine-photography/)
- [folz woodcarving studio](https://villageartisansgallery.com/dt_gallery_category/folz-woodcarving-studio/)