Welcome to our mill. This special place stands as a testament to my Dad, Andy Reisert, who began this project in the mid 90s. Today we have over 40 studios which house many talented and creative people. For some, it is a place of escape where their creative juices flow undisturbed by the fast pace of their daily lives. For others, it is a place of business where they can enjoy the best of both worlds as they make a living plying their craft and enjoy the antiquity of an old mill full of local history and flavor. Most important it is a place of bonding as artists and artisans work together and support one another in their endeavors.
We are looking for anyone who can add to our information about our mill. If any of your ancestors were part of the early history of this wonderful place, we would enjoy hearing from you.
*SAVE THIS DATE*
OUR 15TH ANNUAL OPEN STUDIOS WEEK-END
Saturday and Sunday
DEC 1st & 2nd 2012
SOMETHING NEW AT THE SHADY LEA
FREE GUIDED TOURS
In response to so many requests from Schools, Clubs and other groups, we are now offering guided tours of the mill. You will meet some of the artists, learn about the history of the mill and hear some stories of the happy spirits that roam our halls.
To make an appointment, please call 401-290-7548.
We will also be repeating our
Summer Open Studio Day
Wednesdays
from noon to four
mid June through Labor Day
ALSO
We are very excited to announce that
WORKSHOPS & LESSONS
available
at the
SHADY LEA
Below are listed some of those being offered
Cut and paste their websites for more information
Amos Paine
Artist
Art Classes for Adolescents and Younger
http://amostroutpaine.com/
ARCHIVAL ART PRINTING
Mark & Casey Nascimento
Lessons available on request
PHOTOSHOP
MATTING & FRAMING
401-294-2929
Dan Collins
Guitar Building Classes
http://www.danielcollinsguitars.com/Daniel_Collins_Guitars/Home.html
Ryan Baird
Shady Lea Woodworking Lessons
http://www.shadyleawoodworking.com/Shady_Lea_Woodworking/School_Info.html
http://www.goldenruledesigns.com/
Sandra Krupp
Artist
Drawing and Painting Classes for Adults
"Connect with Your Inner Artist"
http://www.sandrakruppart.com/3/artist.asp?ArtistID=36547&Akey=4VXEJ7WE
Jodi Manca
Artist
Art Classes for Adults and Children of all ages and abilities
"Unlimited Potential"
http://www.unlimitedpotentialnk.com
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The Mill at Shady Lea
for updated information on happenings at the mill.
Directions
From 95 South (Providence)
Follow 95 South to exit 9 (Rte 4 South, North Kingstown).
Follow Rte 4 for 7-8 miles. Rte 4 takes a hard bend to the right and becomes Rte 1 South.
Take the exit for Rte 1 North (sign says “138 East, Jamestown, Newport”).
Once you take the exit, stay to the right and follow the signs for Rte 1 North.
(You will be traveling in a clockwise loop. Follow signs for Shady Lea Historic District.)
Once on Rte 1 North, travel 1/4 mile and take first right onto Shady Lea Rd. (at “Wickford” sign)
Mill is about 1/3 mile on right.
From 95 North (CT, Westerly)
Take 95 North to Rte 138 East (URI, Kingston).
Follow Rte 138 for about 12 miles.
About 3 miles after the URI campus, go left at lights onto Rte 1 North (Mobile station on right).
Follow Rte 1 for about 2 miles and take a right onto Shady Lea Rd (at “Wickford” sign).
Mill is about 1/3 mile on the right.
From the Newport Bridge
(Newport, Fall River)
Follow Rte 138 West through Portsmouth and Middletown to the Newport Bridge (toll bridge).
Follow Rte 138 through Jamestown and go over the Jamestown Bridge.
Stay on Rte 138 for 2 miles to the end.
Take Rte 1 North exit (Providence).
Follow Rte 1 for about 1/4 mile and take a right onto Shady Lea Rd (at “Wickford” sign).
Mill is about 1/3 mile on the right.
From Route 1 North
(Wakefield, Narragansett)
Follow Rte 1 North.
After 138 East exit take a right onto Shady Lea Rd (at “Wickford” sign).
Mill is about 1/3 mile on the right.
Lynn Krim