you can visit the award-winning painter Bev Robertson, Karen Trickett of Coventry Woodwork and Mixed Metal Mimi Jewelry artist Mimi Roy. Driving a bit north of Cowichan Bay you’ll find 2 painters: Jennifer Lawson and Catherine Fraser studios on and just off beautiful Khenipsen Road.
Cowichan Artisans Spring Tour
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pring is in the air! After a pandemic Winter it’s wonderful to have longer days with green returning and that urge to be outside. After a year of being shut down due to Covid-19 the Cowichan Artisans are so excited to have our annual Open Studio Spring Tour this April 23, 24, 25th from 10 to 5 each day. Come visit and support amazing
artists galleries throughout the Cowichan Valley. With Covid precautions in effect you will feel comfortable being out enjoying Spring in this beautiful valley visiting galleries amazed with the quality of art done by these talented artists. At the southern end of the valley in the Cobble Hill area
Next, just off Allenby Road you will be treated to Live Edge Design’s custom West Coast furniture. As you go into Duncan then up the hill towards the hospital you will encounter the delightful paintings of Laurel Hibbert in her studio that you cross over a bridge to visit. Woodturning artist Ken Broadland of Heartwood Studio is nearby and you have to cross a bridge to go to his log cabin gallery too. Heading West from Duncan along the Cowichan River’s West Riverbottom Rd you will find metal sculptor Travis Rankin’s new gallery (he’s moved from this downtown Duncan gallery).
Two doors West you’ll find Cathi Jefferson’s clay studio and if we’re lucky the large fawn lily patch right on the river will be in full bloom. Take a trek down Maple Bay Rd and you’ll be delighted to discover fibre artist Nancy Wesley and collage artist Wilma Millette. A drive to Ladysmith will be well rewarded with the studio of ceramic artist Mary Fox. All studios will require masks to be worn with hand sanitizer at the entrance and, depending on size, galleries will have a limited capacity. Covered outside tented areas with pieces on display will be happening at artist’s galleries as well. With the pandemic, our most important consideration is to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Changes may occur, please be sure to check in to our website: cowichanartisans.com for the most up to date information. We’re sure looking forward to seeing you April 23, 24, and 25th.
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