FALL1982lssue3 Published by The Hide Market Acton Ltd Artisan Village officially opens An exdll new stage In the evolution of the aide House on September with the al opening of tDe Artisan Village John Deputy Minis of Tourism or Ontario of dated the opening which was the I leg of a media tour or the north Heritage Area Radio television maga zinc and newspaper travel and excursion Journalists joined Mr and regional dignitaries on a tour through the towns and villages nor vol Will lams Milton Campbellvl le Eden Ml Is Rochwood and Acton The journalists many of whom were previously un familiar with the area enjoyed the tour which included country lunch at Apple and a tide on an antique street car at the rial ton County Radial Railway Museum The Artisan Village Is an ex citing addition to the aide Hid House deve op men Pro artisans and crafts people work in studios which are open to public viewing Their work Is then displayed and so d In a common gallery The concept is similar to the popular craft complex In downtown Toronto but has an even broader range or studios galleries and dent Artisans Complete Qlassblowlng and Ceramics Studios form the basis of the Village Here the public can view the and mesmerizing stages of both glass and ceramics pro ductlo nearby and silk painting studios where the Artisans handcraft their work Across the llage a sculp tress forms figures and which eventually will be In the Ceramics kiln In woodburnlng and woodcarv Ing studios lied craftsman produce a variety of unique wooden treasures A patchwork and patchwork quilting studio Is the source of beautiful and Intricate fabric wall hangings and decora tlons The beauty and magic of stained glass is the medium of yet another skilled Artisan next to this studio a crafts man carefully puts the finish touches on a series of wooden figurines ture and a doll house In addition to the many studios the Village also houses the Journeyman Qallery where Artisan work Is featured Another gal lery Excursions Is the spe dal showings gallery The Leaf her town Store and Tidings a st mas shop are also located n the Artisan Village The Artisan village Is the final stage In renovation and transforamt on or an old brick warehouse into a major cult tou 1st and commercial ArewortheArtitansatMrork weaving silk painting and pottery arc just few of latere ting and exciting studio open to public viewing In the Artisan Village at the olde Hide House Come and See for Yourself f -Q- Tha Open am to pm 7 Days a week Enjoy a unique dining experience it Open am to pm 7 Days A week Eastern Ave Acton Ontario 8531031 Menu Information on pages