Fall is a time when the landscape itself displays not only its warmest colours but also its inviting weather. It’s a time to admire the scenery on weekend adventures and enjoy the outdoors. This year’s fall studio tours offer a wide variety of craftsmanship. With the North of 89 Studio Tour to the west, Innisfil Studio Tour to the east and the Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour to the north planning a self-guided drive can lead to the discovery of many combinations of artistic skills and sights. The tours are admission-free and can be planned and customized using the maps and descriptions provided. A fall drive may become a tradition when paired with the inspiring displays waiting at every stop. Prepare to be struck by the beauty and skill of the artists who open their doors of their creative worlds to the public. With each of the resident artists on hand to walk guests through their creative process each piece will come alive in the eyes of the beholder. Four fall weekends can become enchanting journeys through art and landscape when nature and craft come together for the season.
INNISFIL STUDIO TOUR
Nov. 3 & 4 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Innisfi l Studio Tour is in its 15th year and is an annual event in the town of Innisfil. It takes place on the fi rst weekend of November each year and is hosted by numerous artisans who invite the public to browse through their studios. There will be 29 artists displaying work at the 19 studios involved in this year’s tour. Studios are located throughout the Innisfi l area including Cookstown, Stroud, Thornton, Lefroy and Alcona. Each year there are numerous studios involved, with guest artists at many of the locations. The public is able to meet with artists to discuss their art/craft. All artwork is original, of high quality, and must go through a juried process before being accepted into the tour. Innisfi l Studio Tour allows the public to experience and enjoy the talents of the artists and artisans of rural Ontario in a relaxed environment. Artists are able to promote their work on a personal level and visitors can learn about the arts and realize the wealth of talents that exists in the arts community.
INNISFIL STUDIO TOUR ARTISTS
Information and map can be found at www.innisfi lstudiotour.com
NORTH OF 89 STUDIO TOUR
Sept. 22 & 23 • Sept. 29 & 30 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A trip north of Highway 89 opens up a world of artistic delights. The eight studios display gems in all facets of art from 15 different artists - pottery, weaving, stained glass, painting, photography, silk painting, sculptures, woodturnings and metal forms. The studios are open year-round. However there is no need to phone ahead during the tour because all the studios along with their guest artists, will be open to visitors during the two weekends of our annual North of 89 Studio Tour. There is beauty and talent that await you. Go ahead and indulge yourself in a day of browsing and sightseeing in the beautiful hills of Mulmur. The tour runs around Mulmer including such towns as Violet Hill, Horning Mills, Primrose and Mansfi eld.
NORTH OF 89 STUDIO TOUR ARTISTS
Information and map can be found at www.northof89.ca
IMAGES THANKSGIVING STUDIO TOUR
Oct. 5 - 8 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is the 24th annual Images Studio Tour. The Images tour attracts thousands of visitors every year, and is made possible through the corporate sponsorship. There will be 47 artists and craftspeople participating from 23 studio locations. The studio locations include Atherley, Anten Mills, Warminster, Shanty Bay among many more. In the spirit of Thanksgiving the tour collects for the Barrie and Orillia food banks. The option of leaving a food or fi nancial donation will be available at a select stops.
IMAGES THANKSGIVING STUDIO TOUR ARTISTS
Information and map can be found at www.images-studio-tour.com
