Saturday, May 14, 2011
10 AM to 6 PM
www.facebook.com/ArtStudioTour
Self-guided or reserve a space in the Artlink Van*
Visit 8 area artists at their studios during a casual self guided tour on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10am-6pm. The FIRST "Rural Studio Tour" was held on May 1, 2010. It was such a hit with both the artists and our attendees that we did it again last November...and now for a third time! A great variety of mediums....a printmaker, a jeweler, 2 potters, a fiber artist, several painters, photographer, clothing and mixed media sculptors. Several of the studios will have demos and/or interactive art projects.
We have a fan page where anyone interested can get updates & a map: http://www.facebook.com/ArtStudioTour. Printed maps are available at several local businesses, including The Orchard Gallery, Artlink & Firefly in Fort Wayne, plus Higher Grounds & Leo Cafe in Leo.
Viewing an artists work, visiting with them and seeing where they create the work....all at once...that's a unique experience that we are offering. People will have the chance to support local artists by picking up unique handmade gifts made by LOCAL artists during the tour.
Cost: FREE. There will be art available for purchase.
Artist studios on the tour:
Shirley Hiner: Peacock Graphics
1124 Orlando Dr
Fort Wayne IN 46825
See the unusually large printing press which Shirley pulls her animal and botanical inspired prints. New this year are Shirley Hiner's collages and paintings and Debbie Hiner's jewelry. Also view Shirley's etching press and original etchings.)
Sue Davis & Steve Vachon
227 W Wallen Road
Fort Wayne IN 46825
Steve's raku vessels. Raku firing demo: 12:30-3pm...weather permitting. Sue's jewelry & painting studio will also be open.
Beth Wheeler of Two Sipsters Studio
6701 Mandarin Cove
Fort Wayne IN 46845
A personal peek at "Threadography", Beth's signature fiberart which combines photography, computer magic, printing on fabric & free motion stitching.
Cherie's Faerie Garden Studio: Cheryl Speith-Gardiner
5927 Hosler Rd
Leo IN 46765
Playful & expressive garden art. Come play with the faeries!
April Knox: Plein Air Painter
7544 Hosler Rd
Leo IN 46765
Impressionistic paintings of local and regional scenes.
Guest artist: Amy Clark Abstracts.
Kristy Jo Beber Stoneware Pottery
9719 Hosler Rd
Leo IN 46765
Explore the pottery studio where Kristy Jo creates her unique pottery. Wheel throwng pottery demos throughout the day. Also on view, select pieces by Kathi Green Nixon.
Holly Heath Photography
10429 Hosler Rd
Leo IN 46765
"I was born with the notion that I could do & be anything. Time turned me into a photographer." Holly specializes in wedding, portrait & fine art photography.
The Art Farm: Lisa Vetter & Paul Siefert
17612 N County Line Rd E
Spencerville IN 46788
Lisa & Paul have spent much of the last 7 years restoring their 1860 farmhouse and their studio outbuilding. Their philosophy that life is art translates in the functional found object assemblage pieces & jewelry they create for both love and money.
A stop at Liechty Buffalo Ranch, right next to Kristy Jo's studio will offer buffalo viewing, as well as buffalo meat for sale. Take a break at Covered Bridge Pancake House...an excellent (and reasonably priced) place to stop for a meal while on the tour. "Beside Still Waters Greenhouse" is new to the tour this year. A beautiful place to visit and pick up some plants for Spring. These local businesses are all on the map and we thank them for their sponsorship of the tour.....which has enabled us to offer it to the public for free.
*Artlink Offers Tour Bus for Rural Studio Tour 2011:
If you'd rather relax and not worry about directions...let Artlink do the driving! Artlink is renting several passenger vans, which will visit each artist studio. Cost is $32 for Artlink members/$35 for non-members. Price includes a Subway Box Lunch. Call Artlink for more info: 26o-424-7195. Seating is limited!
The vans will be in Meijer’s parking lot on Lima Road on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. The tour includes three stops in north Fort Wayne and then it’s off to Leo for four more artists’ studios. The last stop is in Spencerville at The Art Farm. The vans will arrive back at Meijer’s around 4:00 p.m. To download a registration form, go to www.artlinkfw.com. A check made out to Artlink saves a seat on the van.
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