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Scugog artisans throw out welcome mat for Spring Studio Tour The talents of Scugog Town- ship artists and artisans will be on display for all to see at this year’s launch of the Scugog Spring Studio Tour. “This year’s theme should en- tice visitors It was Bonnie, along with friends and fellow artists Carey Nicholson and Patricia Neal who conceived the idea of a studio tour in 1999, and it has grown each year. Spring Studto Tour gets its spice from traveling the back roads.” This year’s offering is re- plete with acrylic, pastel, water colour and mixed media works on canvas as well as photog- raphy and stone jewellry. Several glass artisans will be showing stained and fused glass or beaded glass jewellry. Works of silk, pot- tery and porcelain charm with their lustrous texture. Mixed media stone and metal- work round out the display of lo- cal artistry that any community would proudly call its own. Tf woodwork is your idea of craftsmanship then a selection ranging from turnings, carv- ings to Windsor chairs or Adi- rondack guide boats Bonnie Thompson, one of the original organizers of the Lake Scu- gog Spring Studio Tour, is one of the more than 30 artists and arti- Arranged from the outset as a self-guided adventure in and around Scugog, the 2006 roster is made up of 30 artists clus- tered at 17 different locations. The event is a rare opportu- nity to observe a wide variety of artisans plying their craft, to see work in progress or purchase one-of-a-kind objects of art di- rectly from the hands of the creators. “A creative journey should be taking the long way around,” says Carey with a chuckle. “Life focus@observerpub.ca sans who will be putting their work on display in May. “I love Carey’s idea of segues embellishing our lives,” says Bonnie with an eager smile. “It’s been a long winter and people can meander through Scugog discovering all the odwork can all be found. As well as a large number of returning art- ists there are a few new additions. Among the dazzling secrets it has to offer. first-timers are Penny This year’s event is sure to McKeown with her whim- indulge your curiosity and will sical art dolls, and Dale Sutton who displays fibre and textile art. Also new to the tour are Bev and Paul Williams who craft copper fountains and garden art that will lull your senses with a welcome reminder of Spring. take place on Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Spring Studio Tour visit i cores . www.scugogstudiotour.ca. By Barbara Hunt Guest: Barb Kimball . Pottery Focus On Scugog 15