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Cowichan Artisans Spring Tour
BEV ROBERTSON I PAINTER
2152 Wildfl ower Rd, Shawnigan Lake www.bevrobertsonwildfl owerartstudio.ca
Trial By Fire Pottery Studio
2 Week Wheel Classes Hilary Huntley
www.trialbyfi repottery.ca I 250-710-8758
Cowichan Artisans Spring Tour 2022
Spring’s here and the weight of a long winter is lifting and so are Covid restrictions. As we’re learning to live with the virus and it’s time to get out and explore our community, yet still follow Provincial Health guidelines. One way to explore the rich culture and stunning landscape of our Cowichan Valley is to take the Cowichan Valley Artisans Spring Tour, May 13th,, 14th and 15th. Studios will be open from 10am to 5pm for the tour.
The Cowichan Valley Artisans are a group of 13 professional artisans with an eclectic range, offering such arts as metal sculpture , pottery ,paintings, glass art, mixed media and collage art. Their studios are unique spaces, where they create and perfect their craft. To learn about the artisans and their studio locations, pick up a brochure from around valley and beyond or visit our website cowichanartisans.com where you can find a tour map and artist info.
Mark your calendar, plan your route, call a friend and make it a “weekend getaway” or at least “a get out and explore” weekend. Your starting point can be north, south or in between. The tour map is numbered, starting at the southern end, with painter, Bev Robertson, in her Shawnigan Lake studio, where she creates bold, floral paintings, seascapes and more. Then to Cobble Hill, Hayes Glass Designs where you discover Tyler’s glass sculptures ,globes ,mugs and custom creations….over to Cowichan bay, visit Jennifer Lawson’s Studio, a well know water colour artist, Jennifer depicts historical houses and gardens and nearby is Catherine Fraser studio. A world renowned painter/ mixed media artist, Catherine
paints thought provoking, vibrant images from her home and travels.
Then to Duncan, Live Edge Designs, where world famous furniture creations, are designed and built from salvaged local wood, letting the tree tell their stories. A visit to Stitched Pictures, Caroline Storie uses a combination of fabric, thread, paint, and ink to make fun art and continuing on with the whimsy, Laurel Hibbert paints whimsical, folksy characters that tell a stories of hardworking village women. Cathi Jefferson’s Pottery Studio or Travis Rankins Wroughten Iron workshop both have tucked away, riverside oasis’s where creativity flow. Cathi’s unique, sculptural and functional salt fired pottery and Travis’s iron artistry, from grand gates, down to earth fire pits and iron wall sculptures should both make your “don’t miss list”. Working from her Westhome Studio, Margit Nellemann hand builds ceramics that are inspired by her love of tea (in particular Westholme Teas) from there visit Wilma Millette’ Maple Bay studio, it’s like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities. Wilma takes found object and collage artistry to a new artistic level. Next is Julie King, who paints vibrant abstract paintings in her quiet studio overlooking Maple Bay… last (or maybe first on your tour) in tranquil Genoa Bay, Linda Helm makes unique clay pieces, using ancient Raku firing methods that produces spontaneous earthy designs.
Cowichan Artisans invite you to explore, welcome you to our studios and thank you for supporting local Artists. www.cowichanartisans.com
COWICHAN ARTISANS SPRING TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
CATHERINE FRASER
Catherine’s paintings are created using a variety of media including acrylics, watercolours, oils, and photography. “I’m interested in spirituality, exploring inner and outer sacred space.” Says artist and art therapist, Catherine Fraser. “It is my hope that the potpourri of experiences will be thought provoking, that vibrant imagery will tickle your imagination and that you can feel the heartbeat of my work”. Visit Catherine Fraser’s studio during the Cowichan Artisans Spring Tour May 13th-15th. Catherine Fraser Studio, 5412 Gore-Langton Rd, Duncan 250-748-2067 www.catherinefraserart.com
JENNIFER LAWSON
Jennifer’s unique interpretation of nature and refreshing impressionism allows you to enjoy its magnificence in your home forever. She can paint your ongoing dream - accentuate its best features - suggest elements unthought of - and complete your ongoing projects and to do lists! Prints and cards are readily available. Jennifer’s studio is in her historic original log home; framed by the river and the ocean. The outside gazebo will be filled with paintings. Private viewing is also available by appointment.Come and enter the draw for a framed original painting. 1516 Khenipsen Rd Duncan 250 748 2142 jenniferlawsonart.com
BEV ROBERTSON
Bev has drawn, painted and created art in some form as long as she remembers. In 2012 with no formal training in art but a keen eye and a keen desire to paint, Bev decided to pursue her dream of becoming a full time artist. You will find that Bev paints a diverse range of subjects, her way of capturing the light shining on the flowers and sometimes the glass that holds them. Visit the Wildflower Art Studio during the Cowichan Artisans Spring Tour May 13th15th. Wildflower Art Studio, 2152 Wildflower Rd, Shawnigan Lake, 250 929-4560 www.bevrobertsonwildflower artstudio.ca
LIVE EDGE DESIGN
Tour around Live Edge Designs 10,000 sq ft facility this Spring during the Cowichan Artisans Spring Studio Tour, May 1315th from 10am to 5pm. “Live Edge Design is an art furniture experience. Trees tell us their stories. Our job is to relate that story to our customers as beautifully as we can.” Says owner John Lore. Quality is first for Live Edge Design, quality in how they salvage local wood, quality of each piece of art they create, and the quality of work conditions for their artisans. Experience art furniture in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. Live Edge Design, 5195 Mearns Road, Duncan, 250-748-0763 www.liveedge.com
MARGIT NELLEMANN
Working from her Westholme studio in British Columbia’s lovely Cowichan Valley, Margit Nellemann creates one-of-a-kind ceramic art. Using the traditional method of hand-building, each piece is individually formed and finished. The raw clay texture and the smooth finish of the glaze balance each other in a beautifully functional fashion. Margit’s love for tea continues to feed the inspiration for a series of amazing ceramic teapots, tea inspired vessels, cups and other ceramics that will enhance your enjoyment at every sip. 8350 Richards Trail, Westholme 250 748-3811 www.margitnellemann.com
