Artistic Tradition
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, our resident artists create jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and more in the same workshops where the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun was once made.
Wooden flutemaker Chris Abell
Studio Tours
Join us for our Bi-annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour! This is your chance to peek into the studios of our resident artists, gain insight into their creative process, and view their most recent works. The tours are free and self-guided and will take place over two weekends in 2026: May 2 & 3 + September 12 & 13 from 12 to 5 pm on each date.
The artists will also have works for sale next door at Grovewood Gallery, which will be offering 10% off on almost all merchandise and complimentary wine.
Please Note
If you want to meet a particular artist, please contact us ahead of time to ensure their studio will be open. Studio visits are by private appointment only outside of our scheduled tour dates. 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
