Unique Muskoka August

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Michaelson, painter Mark Kulas, potter
Dan Hill, egg tempera painter Catherine
O’Mara, fibre basket maker Sandra Pim,
cast bronze sculptor Brenda Wainmen
Goulet and jeweller Danielle Goulet.
New artists on the tour include:
driftwood sailboat sculptor Daniel Gallant,
potter Susan Colavecchia, wind sculptor
Peter Kourtz, painter Karen Leslie Hall,
potter and Gina Denne.
For more information visit www.
artistsofthelimberlost.ca
The Artists of the Limberlost will welcome the public into their studios on Aug. 13-14 for the annual
Open Studio Weekend. Participants will meet and see the work of 19 artists along a 20-kilometre route.
The Artists of the Limberlost will once
again welcome the public into their studios
on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14
for the annual Open Studio Weekend.
Comprised of seven artists and
craftspeople with studios along
the Limberlost Road, north of
Highway 60 near Huntsville,
the Artists of the Limberlost
work in a broad range of media
and styles. While their studios
can be visited by appointment
throughout the year, every August
the Artists of the Limberlost
open their doors for visitors to
explore their art, techniques and
working environments. The art
work is for sale, so everyone
can take home a “piece of the
Limberlost” for themselves.
With guest artists at each
location, participants on this
free self-guided tour will meet
and see the work of 19 diverse and talented
artists along a compact, 20-kilometre route.
Artists participating in this year’s tour
include: driftwood sculptor Jerry Friedman,
potter Jessica Brabant, wildlife watercolour
painter Brad Wookey, fused glass artist
Susan Higgins, fibre artist Marni Martin,
woodturner Brian Markham, photographer
Don Spring, jeweller Carol-Ann
Over 100 juried artisans and craftspeople from across Canada will gather at the
Muskoka Wharf Special Events Field in Gravenhurst from Aug. 19-21 during the
Dockside Festival of the Arts.
Photograph: Kelly Hlinshead
Enjoy art, entertainment, craft beer, gourmet
food and family activities at the Muskoka
Wharf Special Events Field in Gravenhurst
from Friday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 21
during the Dockside Festival of the Arts.
The festival features the work of over 100
juried artisans and craftspeople from across
Canada. From accessories, clothing and
jewellery, to fine art, photography and glass
work, to furniture, sculptures and woodcarving,
there’s something for everyone.
Plus, there will be gourmet food vendors
that are sure to leave mouths watering.
Festival goers can take a break inside the
Sawdust City Brewing
Company’s food and music
lounge, where singers and song
writers will perform live and
unplugged. The lineup of
performers includes Muskoka’s
own Sean Cotton, as well as
Toronto up-and-comer Nico
Henderson, country musicians
Bett Smith & The Currie
Brothers and Aussie singersongwriter
Gina Horswood.
And with family activities
Photograph: Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce
and a splash pad, even the
kids will want to spend the
day at the festival.
For more information, visit
www.docksidefestival.com
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