A space for local artists to display and sell their handmade wares since 1975. Run by members, staffed by members. Containing pottery, quilts, prints, wood products, wrought iron, stone and wood lamps and pencil cases, jewelry, hand knits, silk and wool scarves, children’s clothes, cards, pine needle baskets, toys, leather, glassware, stationery and much much more!
The River Artisans Cooperative, formerly known as the Jelly Bean Tree was created in 1975 by a group of local artists and crafts people in Saxtons River, Vermont. For over 38 years the shop was located in the Main Street Arts building in Saxtons River.
In 2013, the shop moved down the street and was renamed. In September of 2017, it moved to its present location in Downtown Bellows Falls on the square in between The Rock & Hammer and Village Square Booksellers. There is still parking right out front! The shops operating expenses come from display fees, commissions on sales, fundraisers and member contributed items. Next time you’re looking for a special gift, consider buying a handcrafted item from one of our artists at River Artisans Cooperative.
HOURS: Closed Tuesday and Wednesdays. OPEN Thursdays – Mondays 11-5
Check out December 9, 2020 Live FEED on River Artisans Cooperative featuring Caitlin Pollack and Leslie Lassetter
Debra A. Craigue: Acrylic painting on recycled wood barrel staves, shingles, fences. Also cards from original art work. nicnat8587@gmail.com
Edward Cooney-Moore: items made from reclaimed wood
Roxane Blake: Nuno-felting (Wool into Silk) Scarves and Woolie collars, and other felted items
Caitlin Pollock: Charcoal and pastel landscapes, animal, and pet portraits caitlinpollock@yahoo.com See Caitlin on the FEED!
Leslie Lassetter: drawings, stationery
Fred McKenney wrought iron products and rocks. See Fred on the FEED!
