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Fall Tour 2010
November 26^th- 28^th, 2010
10 am - 5 pm

How to find us

The map to the right will orient you to the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The map below is available in a printable .pdf version with artist info, just click the map. The Tour route is marked by road signs featuring our logo of the Stinking Fish and each studio entrance is marked by number.

Not all the member artists are on every tour, so be sure to check for the updated map and listings below (in June for Summer Tour and October for Fall Tour) for the list of current participants. Many member's studios are open other than just the tour dates. Call to make an appointment or for studio hours.

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1

Peggy Elmes
River's Edge Pottery
6160 Calvert Road
250-642-4796
Handcrafted pottery for gift-giving and enriched daily living. Decorative vessels and functional stoneware reflecting the natural environment. MC/Visa

2

Alice McLean
McLean Studio
968 Gillespie Road
250-642-3522
You will find Alice’s studio at the end of a forested lane overlooking Sooke Basin. Featuring ceramic fountains, sinks, lamps, everyday functional ware and ornamental Raku pieces.

3

Marlene Bowman
Seagirt Pottery
42 Seagirt Road
250-642-7620
The excitement of texture, the illusion of two and one-half dimensional forms and the quietness of wheel throwing all still fascinate me after 30 years of working with clay. Demonstrations. Payment by cheque or cash only.

4

Guest Artist!
Jeff Letain
Madrona Cove Studios
6084 Timberdoodle Rd.
250-642-6572
www.jeffletain.com
For me art is the creative outlet for your thoughts and feelings. The art object should be well made, giving it a lasting presence in our throw away world. MC/VISA MC/VISA

4

Guest Artist!
Trinita Waller
Madrona Cove Studios
6084 Timberdoodle Rd.
250-642-6572
http://www.trinitawaller.com
Shapes in nature and the human form inspire me. My art is a play of positive and negative shapes refined into tactile objects. MC/VISA MC/VISA

6

Guest Artist!
Jennifer Kivari
Kivari Studio
941 Arden Rd.
250-474-7403
www.kivaristudio.com
Highly creative award winning mosaics containing recycled objects, clarity, depth and streams of conscientiousness that will capture the attention of viewers and tell a story.

7

Doug Gilbert
Doug Gilbert Fine Art Photography
953 Arden Road
250-478-3146
www.DougGilbert.com
A collection of creative Fine Art Photography enriched by the tools available to the modern photographer. Expect to see the unexpected. Come and enjoy the studio by the koi pond.

7

Doug McBeath
Doug McBeath Woodturning
showing at 953 Arden Road
250-478-8729
Lathe-turned wooden bowls, plates, lidded boxes, pepper mills, artistic vases and hollow forms from local and exotic woods chosen for distinctive color and unique appearance.

9

Ann Semple
Clayfoot Crockery
4531 Lindholm Road
250-478-2341
www.clayfootcrockery.com
Functional pottery that begs to be used and ornamental pieces just for the fun of it. MC/Visa

11

Guest Artist!
Maureen Reilly
Pebble Hill Studio
5125 William Head Rd.
250-474-7698
www.pebblehillstudio.ca
Wall art & decorative creations using an inspiring range of techniques, embroidery & painted silks create life-like three dimensional needle paintings inspired by nature & wildlife. MC/VISA/AMEX Visa, MC, Interac

12

Catherine Gerus
Artbutus
250 Pearson College Drive
250-474-0354
Of course being an artist ,I am always looking for inspiration for my paintings. Nature is full of surprises and is a constant source! I also look for subjects that offer interesting contrasts between the light and dark. MC/VISA

12

Bruce Gerus
Artbutus
250 Pearson College Drive
250-474-0354
Glass blowing and stone sculpture are fascinating mediums as they allow endless three-dimensional possibilities with great visual satisfaction; however, both are very difficult skills to develop. MC/Visa

13

Don Knoles
Don Knoles Fine Woodworking
215 Mary Hill Place
250-478-0888
Heirloom boxes, Lazy Susans, etc. handcrafted from exotic and local hardwoods using only the natural colour of the woods. Each item is an original. Cheque or cash only.

14

Kathy & Selby Saluke
Licorice Fern Studio
showing at Old Metchosin School
4495 Happy Valley Rd.
250-478-6549
www.licoricefernstudio.ca
Original designs which celebrate the beauty of the earth and her creatures, created in colourful fabrics, fibres and threads. Delightful for your home or office. Visa

14

Guest Artist!
Maggie Cole
showing at Old Metchosin School
4495 Happy Valley Rd.
250-217-0224
www.maggie-cole.com
Mixed media abstract paintings, many using ordinary materials in an extraordinary way. Large and small works; funky cards as well. Visa

14

Cheryl Taves
C.M.T. Lab
showing at Old Metchosin School
4495 Happy Valley Rd.
250-360-1453
www.cheryltaves.com
Contemporary mixed media paintings, hand-pulled monotypes, and works on Mylar that reflect the artist's process and personal imagery. Cheryl is also represented by the Fran Willis on-line gallery. MC/Visa

15

Judi Dyelle
'Chosin Pottery
4283 Metchosin Road
250-474-2676
www.chosinpottery.ca
Delicate pierced or carved porcelain, wheel thrown or handbuilt, glazed with beautiful Oriental and micro crystalline glazes. MC/Visa/Interac

15

Robin Hopper
'Chosin Pottery
4283 Metchosin Road
250-474-2676
www.chosinpottery.ca
Internationally recognized, award winning, decorative and functional pottery, in a beautiful gallery, set in a beautiful garden. MC/Visa/Interac

15

Morgan Saddington
M-Designs
showing at 4283 Metchosin Road
250-748-6688
www.morgananndesigns.com
Beautiful hand-linked silver chains, chain-maille, pendants, bracelets, earrings and more. Pieces creatively designed with bead accents. Highly Wearable! MC/Visa

17

Lorraine Thorarinson Betts
Saladpatch Studio
127 Cliff Drive
250-391-9590
www.lorrainebetts.com
Discover the beauty of original art on paper. Mixed media, monotypes, etchings, collagraphs - a celebration of texture, line and colour.

18

Angela Menzies
Brown Dog Studio
1344 Martock Road
250-642-4506
Inspired by wild women, joyous colours and rich textiles, I want my paintings to be luscious to look at. Award winning artist.

20

Zara Lau
Creations by Zara
1015 Malloch Rd.
250-474-1957
Fabric art from wall hangings to cards. Delightful scenes inspired by nature. Also beautiful handmade Chinese knots jewelry.

20

Detlef Grundmann
Pebble Woodworks
1015 Malloch Rd.
250-474-1957
A range of woodworking, from small boxes to furniture, all individually crafted, that brings out the natural beauty and form of the wood. Commissions welcome.