Spruce Forest Artisan Village

Spruce Forest Artisan Village Spruce Forest Artisan Village at Penn Alps is a non-profit organization that is a collection of histo

Spruce Forest Artisan Village offers people a view into the world of handmade arts. Each artist is a full time craftsman who excels in their field of expertise. The artist village is adjacent to Penn Alps Restaurant, just off of Rt 40 in Grantsville, MD. Within walking distance to the village is the historic Casselman River Bridge park.

06/23/2026

It is Tool Tuesday, and today our potter Lynn explains a bit about a simple ceramics tool, the wooden rib. Be sure to stop in the village and experience all of our artists unique skill sets!

06/23/2026

Join us in celebrating the unveiling of 7 new Public Art Milestone Markers that will soon be placed in the Town of Grantsville!

The event will take place Thursday June 25th at 4pm. We’ll gather on the lawn in front of the Gallery Shop, Too and each artist will have the opportunity to unveil their Milestones! We hope you can join us for this event celebrating the artists, and their work.

Adding to the 4 existing milestones in town, local artists have recently completed 7 new hand painted milestones. Artists include:

- Northern Middle School students under the direction of Jenny Wampler.
- Northern High School students under the direction of Melinda Bishoff.
- Reign Danger
- Makayla Maule-Durst
- Marilyn Savage-Remley
- Heather (Prince) Togbetse
Open HeART Space, LLC
Art & Wellness Studio
- Nicole Zanoni
Birchwood Artist Studio LLC

A formal dedication ceremony will take place later this fall after the completion, and installation, of the remaining 5 Public Art Milestone Markers, for a total of 16 throughout the town!

This project is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council. We’re grateful for the Public Art Across Maryland Grant, and the support to create public art in our wonderful town. The Milestone Project is also supported in part by Woodmen Life, the Garrett County Arts Council, the Town of Grantsville and Duane Stein II.

Maryland State Arts Council GCAC

Spruce Forest Artisan VillageAnnual Plein Air Event was a great success! Congrats to the winners: Left to Right - Best...
06/22/2026

Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Annual Plein Air Event was a great success!

Congrats to the winners:
Left to Right - Best of Show winner, Rebecca Tice, Most Creative, Annie Kilcoyne (not present in the photo), 12 and Under winner, Essence Geasey, First Place winner, David Higdon, and winner of Spirit of the Village award, Bobbi Dubins. Congratulations everyone. We had 17 entrants.

Hey kids now that you are out of school how about doing a little exploring at the Village. Still booking weeks 2 and 6....
06/22/2026

Hey kids now that you are out of school how about doing a little exploring at the Village. Still booking weeks 2 and 6.
Visit: www.spruceforest.org for details and to register.

Saturday, June 20 at 10 AM we will have our Kinderhaus class on polymer clay! Last week we had fun with printmaking. We ...
06/20/2026

Saturday, June 20 at 10 AM we will have our Kinderhaus class on polymer clay! Last week we had fun with printmaking. We hope you can join us.

One of the unique features of the artist village is that it facilities collaboration between artists. Check out this new...
06/19/2026

One of the unique features of the artist village is that it facilities collaboration between artists. Check out this new series of work with our painter and metalsmith. Mike made the sculptural frames from copper and Ivana made the paintings! Until they're gone, they're living in Ivana's shop. Be sure to check them and the village out this weekend!

06/18/2026

The Plein Air event is this Saturday, June 20! How it works:

Registration starts at 8 under the pavilion (you can register anytime after that.) Its is $10 to register. Anyone who loves to make art, at any skill level, is encouraged to come.

Bring your own supplies and pick anywhere you want on site to paint anything you want.

Turn your work in by 3pm for judging. Prizes will be awarded.

Afterwards, bask in your sense of self satisfaction for creating a masterpiece!

06/16/2026

It is tool Tuesday and this week we spoke to Mike, our metalsmith, about what makes a good anvil. He insists this is an oversimplification and he could talk for hours about the subject. All the artists in the village have a wealth of knowledge and understanding about their unique tools!

Check out this great new piece by our painter Ivana! Be sure to stop in the village when you pass through this summer, a...
06/15/2026

Check out this great new piece by our painter Ivana! Be sure to stop in the village when you pass through this summer, all of our artists are always making new work!

Address

177 Casselman Road
Grantsville, MD
21536

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+13018953332

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