Artisans Center of Virginia

Hand-Crafted & Locally Grown

Find distinctive gifts from our artisans... Hand-crafted or locally grown at one of our studios, craft venues or Artisan Trail sites. Enroll in an artisan course at one of our ACV Studio Schools and take home a skill that will last a lifetime. Plan a getaway along an Artisan Trail and experience Virginia's creative communities.

Artisan Trail Network of Virginia

New Artisan Trails Enrolling Now!

HeART and Soil Trail of the Shenandoah Valley
(Augusta County with cities of Staunton & Waynesboro)

Virginia’s Western Highlands Artisan Trail
(Counties of Alleghany, Bath, Craig & Highland)

To help you create a journey of discovery as you plan your unique Virginia adventure, we have developed the ACV Artisan Trail Network.

Explore the byways and back roads visiting craft artisan studios, agri-artisan gardens & farms, wineries & breweries, galleries & craft related venues, local businesses & eclectic shops and historical & cultural points of interest.

Enjoy the local flavor of your destinations by choosing unique dining and privately owned lodging as you wind your way from artisan studio to farm enjoying the scenic landscapes and points of interest along the way.

Studio School

ENROLL TODAY!

Considering making art your business? Take an entrepreneur course geared specificaly to artists and taught by leading business professionals and practicing artists.

Ready to take that craft urges to a new level? Explore traditional and new craft trends with ACV Juried Artisan instructors.

ACV Studio School courses are held at Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA and Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA.
(Coming Soon! 2012 Workshops at The Artisans Center at Martinsville a Patrick Henry Community College location)

Click here for the Artisans Center of Virginia courses

Retail Partners

To Shop ACV is to Buy Local

ACV retailer partners and affiliates feature Virginia artisans who are widely accomplished and distinguished at creating fine craft… the best in their field!

Discover the joy of owning hand-crafted, functional pieces, heritage craft items, unique collectibles and wear-ables of the highest quality made by a Virginia craft artisan.