New work for Made in Muskoka Christmas

My island silhouette series is always popular. Here is a load in my smaller kiln, ready to slump. That means they are sitting on molds, and when heated, will soften and "slump" into the mold, transforming flat glass into bowls and small plates! Visit madeinmuskokachristmas.com to see work by all the artists participating in this fine craft show in Huntsville, Dec. 12-14.

Made in Muskoka Christmas is coming!

The latest snow here in Muskoka feels like it's going to stay... in one month the much anticipated fine craft and art show, MADE IN MUSKOKA CHRISTMAS will be held at lovely Sutherland Hall in downtown Huntsville.  A truly outstanding line-up of artists is participating, and we hope you'll join us!  Come to our opening reception and enjoy appetizers catered by The Farmer's Daughter, Dec.12 from 6-8 pm, or enjoy a hot cider anytime during the show, while you wander and discover all there is to see.
The women of All Saints will have the coffee and tea available downstairs, as well as soup, sandwiches and sweet treats.  Pick up some home baking to take home while you're there!

Autumn Tours

The road to my studio - Bella Lake in the distance

Now that September is here, I’m ready to focus on my autumn studio tours.  Timed to coincide with autumn colours, these tours are a great time to enjoy an “up north” get away and experience the creativity of artists who call this beautiful part of the province their home.

Molly's Studio

First up is the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour, September 20 & 21, where I am a guest artist at my good friend Molly Moldovan’s studio.  Her abstract work and my glass show so beautifully together, and we always look forward to spending the weekend together, sharing our art with new and returning visitors.  The Apsley Tour has some intriguing new studios this year, and it’s well worth the trip to explore this rugged part of Ontario known as North Kawartha.  I spent my childhood summers nearby, so doing this tour is always a bit of a trip “home” for me.  

 

After Apsley, I’m back to my own studio for 2 weekends of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour, now in its 36th year.  Come up the Limberlost Road and see 3 great studios; myself, painter Catherine O’Mara and woodturner Brian Markham.  All my work will be on display!  September 28 & 28, and October 4 & 5.

Click the links for each tour (above) for all the details, maps etc.

Artists of the Limberlost 2014

My studio all set up for the Tour!

Wow! Another great year for Artists of the Limberlost.  The rain brought out the crowds, as hundreds of curious people and serious art lovers visited our studios again this year.  We don’t have final totals, but approximately 30 original paintings were sold, as well as many bowls, plates, earrings and sculptures!

We had 2 new studios this year, and with our guest artists a total of 25 craftspeople and artists were here to meet the public and share their stories.  We all work hard to plan a quality event and earn the support the community shows us with their interest, appreciation, and purchases.

And thanks to What’s Up magazine for their full page photo coverage of the Tour.

If you missed our Open Studio Weekend, I'm happy to make an appointment for you to come out and see my latest...any weddings or birthdays coming up?  Or mark your calendar for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour, Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5.

Visitors see the tools and materials that go into my work