BJ Elvgren
Studio #1
603 Lakeview Parkway
Art Media on display:
Acrylic painting, paper mache
BJ will be demonstrating her paper mache process in her lower level studio. Her paintings will be on display on the main level.
Studio access:
Parking in the driveway. Use the turnaround to park. There are just two steps into the house, then 14 steps to go down to her studio. She is just around the corner from the main marina if additional parking is needed.
Artwork for sale - cash, check and credit cards accepted. Zelle and Venmo also accepted.
Catherine Hillis
Studio #2
908 Lakeview Parkway
Art Media on display:
Original watercolor paintings (framed and unframed), prints, cards
Studio access:
Three steps to the front door and studio is on the ground level. Parking is available for 4-5 cars at a time.
Artwork for sale - cash, credit card or check accepted.
Elena Pratt
Studio #3
108 Hillside Drive
Art Media on display:
Acrylic painting in a "pop art" style on canvas, rocks, and glass.
Elena is also an art collector and visitors will also have the opportunity to view some of her unique and eclectic holdings.
Studio access:
Enter at ground level
Artwork for sale - cash, check and credit cards accepted. Zelle and Venmo also accepted.
Joe and Elaine Freeland
Studio #4
118 Washington Street
Art Media on display: Pottery/Clay
Muddy hands, clear mind!
As a child, did you enjoy playing in mud? Here’s an opportunity to experience the sensory and tactile qualities of clay. Try ‘throwing’ or ‘pinching’ a pot in the Freeland’s studio. Watch a live demo and listen to a discussion of the process. Walk through the studio equipped with simple and complex tools as well as glazes and clays. Then browse the gallery filled with their work. Each piece began with a lump of clay.
Studio access:
The studio is accessed via a sloping smooth stone walkway from the driveway down the side of the house. About 90 feet. One step in from patio to studio. Driveway and street parking available. Studio #5 is two houses away.
Artwork for sale - cash, check and credit cards accepted.
Toni Ruther
Studio #5
114 Washington Street
Art Media on display:
Jewelry made from antique china, stained glass creations.
Visitors will see all equipment that Toni uses to create her jewelry pieces and how she designs and then cuts glass for stained glass pieces. Visitors may try using the tools to cut glass to get a feel for how it's done.
Studio access:
Parking is available at both 116 and 112 Washington Street in addition to Toni’s own driveway. Follow the path on the left side of the house down to the studio entrance. No steps. Studio #4 is two houses away.
Artwork for sale - cash, check and credit cards accepted.
Aura Aten
Studio #6
203 Constitution Blvd
Art Media on display:
Pottery, Weaving
Studio access:
No steps - access via the driveway
Artwork for sale - cash, check and Venmo accepted.
Gary Close
Studio #7
516 Constitution Blvd
Art Media on display:
Original oil paintings, prints
I have painted all of my life. I work primarily in oils because I am, at heart, a traditionalist. The impressionists have had a great influence on my work. But I do move into other style influences from time to time. During the studio tour I will have a work in progress and look forward to sharing my work and creative process with visitors.
Studio access:
No steps - studio is in the garage.
Artwork for sale - cash, check and credit card accepted.
Pete Brown
Studio #8
1433 Lakeview Parkway
Art Media on display:
Oil painting
Pete will be demonstrating his painting technique for tour visitors.
Studio access:
Large circular driveway - pull through. This studio is directly next door to Studio #9. Park in this driveway to visit both studios. Just two steps into the house.
Artwork for sale - cash, check or credit cards accepted.
Susan Latta
Studio #9
1435 Lakeview Parkway
Art Media on display:
Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry. Whimsical and Beach Jewelry. Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and Rings.
Susan will be designing and assembling jewelry during the tour and will have a signup sheet for anyone interested in a jewelry-making class.
Studio access:
Studio is in separate building next to the house. 1 step to go inside studio. Driveway parking available. Studios 8 and 9 are side-by-side.
Artwork for sale - cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
Tom Latta
Studio #9
1435 Lakeview Parkway
Art Media on display:
Landscape, Nature and Sports Photography
Studio access:
Studio is in separate building next to the house. Driveway parking available. Studio 8 is next door.
Artwork for sale - cash, check, and credit cards accepted
Peggy Shull
Studio #10
104 Ramsay Road
Art Media on display:
Acrylic paintings, photography
The art of pouring has been around since the 1930s, but it’s become extremely popular in the last few years because everyone can learn to do it. Let me introduce you to two fun pouring techniques. I will show you pieces where you can just enjoy the color explosion or use your imagination to find objects or scenes in the art.
I am also offering some beautiful sunrise pictures of Lake of the Woods.
Studio access:
No steps to access the studio.
Artwork for sale - cash and checks accepted.
Creative Gatherings Studio
Studio #11
827 Eastover Parkway
Art Media on display:
There will be several artists exhibiting and selling their work at this studio location:
Allita Irby - Mixed Media and Photography
Nan Lamb - 3-D decoupage
Bill Mann - Acrylic painting
Lisa Spencer Ballard - Watercolor and acrylic paintings, cards, and jewelry
Kathy Walters - Silver jewelry
Maribeth Logan, the owner of Creative Gatherings, will be sharing information about art classes available at this studio through the year.
Each of the participating artists will be doing demonstrations of their artform.
There will be door prizes and snacks!
Studio access:
There is ample parking for up to 20 cars around the studio building and just one step into the studio.
Artwork for sale - cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Christy Rappoport
Studio #12
101 Woodland Trail
Art Media on display:
Fiber Art - creating vibrant artwork from textiles
Design, piecing and assembling techniques will be demonstrated as time allows.
Studio access:
Park on Beachside Drive - look for the orange traffic cones for appropriate parking locations. Please reserve driveway parking for handicap/ambulatory-challenged parking. Just 2 steps to the home studio
Artwork for sale - cash, check and Zelle accepted.
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