A Legacy of Making
Grovewood Village is home to eight working artist studios housed in a historic building originally constructed for the weaving operations of Biltmore Industries—an influential Arts and Crafts enterprise that helped shape the Appalachian Craft Revival of the early 20th century. Today, resident artists create jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and more in the same workshops where the celebrated Biltmore Handwoven Homespun was once produced.
Studio Tours
Join us for our biannual Grovewood Village Studio Tour, a lively celebration of creativity and craftsmanship! This is your chance to step inside the studios of our resident artists, explore their creative process, and discover their newest work. Tours are free and self-guided and will take place over two weekends in 2026: May 2–3 and September 12–13, from 12–5 pm each day.
Be sure to stop next door at Grovewood Gallery, where artists’ work will be available for purchase. The gallery will be offering 10% off almost all merchandise, along with complimentary wine to enjoy during your visit.
Please Note
If you’d like to meet a specific artist, please contact us in advance to confirm their studio will be open. Outside of scheduled tour dates, studio visits are by private appointment only. Information about our resident artists is listed below.
Metalsmith Tom Reardon
Meet Our Artists
Chris AbellWooden Flutes and Whistles
Rick EckerdHand-Blown Art Glass
Melissa Engler & Graeme PriddleSculptural Wood Art
Lisa GluckinCeramic Art
Carl PowellGlass Sculpture & Stained Glass
Helen PurdumCeramic Art
Tom Reardon & Kathleen DoyleJewelry & Metalwork
Brent SkidmoreFine Furniture & Sculptural Wood Art
