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to cancel it’s Spring Tour opting to discourage large groups of folks and limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Big Hearts. Clean Hands. The Annual Cowichan Artisans Studio Tour IS RE-IMAGINED This popular art tour stands out for its consistently high standard of craftsmanship but due to recent events the group has decided
All fourteen artists are full time professionals who earn their living creating original works of art. This time is going to be particularly difficult for these small businesses so the group is encouraging other ways of supporting them; virtual tours, online meetings, gift vouchers. Some studios remain open to those who are healthy and practice social distancing, please call ahead to make arrangements. Check out their websites for art delivered to your home like Nan. C Designs home felting kits or visit Mixed Metal Mimi’s online store to see unique handcrafted jewelry. Nancy is a fibre artist who creates small felted creatures and large wall hangings. She hand dyes her wool then sculpts it using techniques that include the ancient method of wet felting. Her art, she says, is inspired by her graphic design background and a love of both the natural and mythical worlds. Nancy also teaches and gives workshops.
