Unique Muskoka August
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Michaelson, painter Mark Kulas, potter<br />
Dan Hill, egg tempera painter Catherine<br />
O’Mara, fibre basket maker Sandra Pim,<br />
cast bronze sculptor Brenda Wainmen<br />
Goulet and jeweller Danielle Goulet.<br />
New artists on the tour include:<br />
driftwood sailboat sculptor Daniel Gallant,<br />
potter Susan Colavecchia, wind sculptor<br />
Peter Kourtz, painter Karen Leslie Hall,<br />
potter and Gina Denne.<br />
For more information visit www.<br />
artistsofthelimberlost.ca<br />
The Artists of the Limberlost will welcome the public into their studios on Aug. 13-14 for the annual<br />
Open Studio Weekend. Participants will meet and see the work of 19 artists along a 20-kilometre route.<br />
The Artists of the Limberlost will once<br />
again welcome the public into their studios<br />
on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14<br />
for the annual Open Studio Weekend.<br />
Comprised of seven artists and<br />
craftspeople with studios along<br />
the Limberlost Road, north of<br />
Highway 60 near Huntsville,<br />
the Artists of the Limberlost<br />
work in a broad range of media<br />
and styles. While their studios<br />
can be visited by appointment<br />
throughout the year, every <strong>August</strong><br />
the Artists of the Limberlost<br />
open their doors for visitors to<br />
explore their art, techniques and<br />
working environments. The art<br />
work is for sale, so everyone<br />
can take home a “piece of the<br />
Limberlost” for themselves.<br />
With guest artists at each<br />
location, participants on this<br />
free self-guided tour will meet<br />
and see the work of 19 diverse and talented<br />
artists along a compact, 20-kilometre route.<br />
Artists participating in this year’s tour<br />
include: driftwood sculptor Jerry Friedman,<br />
potter Jessica Brabant, wildlife watercolour<br />
painter Brad Wookey, fused glass artist<br />
Susan Higgins, fibre artist Marni Martin,<br />
woodturner Brian Markham, photographer<br />
Don Spring, jeweller Carol-Ann<br />
Over 100 juried artisans and craftspeople from across Canada will gather at the<br />
<strong>Muskoka</strong> Wharf Special Events Field in Gravenhurst from Aug. 19-21 during the<br />
Dockside Festival of the Arts.<br />
Photograph: Kelly Hlinshead<br />
Enjoy art, entertainment, craft beer, gourmet<br />
food and family activities at the <strong>Muskoka</strong><br />
Wharf Special Events Field in Gravenhurst<br />
from Friday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 21<br />
during the Dockside Festival of the Arts.<br />
The festival features the work of over 100<br />
juried artisans and craftspeople from across<br />
Canada. From accessories, clothing and<br />
jewellery, to fine art, photography and glass<br />
work, to furniture, sculptures and woodcarving,<br />
there’s something for everyone.<br />
Plus, there will be gourmet food vendors<br />
that are sure to leave mouths watering.<br />
Festival goers can take a break inside the<br />
Sawdust City Brewing<br />
Company’s food and music<br />
lounge, where singers and song<br />
writers will perform live and<br />
unplugged. The lineup of<br />
performers includes <strong>Muskoka</strong>’s<br />
own Sean Cotton, as well as<br />
Toronto up-and-comer Nico<br />
Henderson, country musicians<br />
Bett Smith & The Currie<br />
Brothers and Aussie singersongwriter<br />
Gina Horswood.<br />
And with family activities<br />
Photograph: Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce<br />
and a splash pad, even the<br />
kids will want to spend the<br />
day at the festival.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.docksidefestival.com<br />
56 UNIQUE MUSKOKA <strong>August</strong> 2016