Welcome to the 10th annual Norfolk Studio Tour

  ANNE ARMSTRONG - Potter

"Heart, hand, clay, and fire". Exploring primitive firing methods Anne creates unique decorative porcelain pottery with incredibly rich and vibrant surfaces.

984 Concession Eleven, RR #3, Waterford N0E 1Y0
(519)443-5966 anne@brickworkspottery.com
www.brickworkspottery.com

  MELISSA SCHOOLEY - Potter

Melissa is a ceramic artist working with porcelain. Her recent work combines hand felted elements with wheel thrown porcelain forms to create unique art objects

1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre
(519)909-9204 melissa@ragingbowlpottery.com
www.ragingbowl.com

  MICHAEL BARBER - Painter

Visit thebarbergallery.ca to see what's new.
75 Charlotteville Road 8, Silverhill
(519)410-0975

  SIERRA BARBER - Painter

Sierra is a young artist who uses personal mythology in her encaustic paintings. At times the work seems austere and enigmatic.
At other times it becomes humorous and lyrical.

519-410-0975

  RODGER BROWN - Iron Sculptor

A retired steel boat builder, Rodger now focuses his interest on the creation of life sized iron sculptures from bald eagle weather vanes to praying mantises. He also carves wood decoys and birds.

519-582-3597

  CINDY BENKO - Multi-media Artist

When I'm working with clay, glass, paint or my camera, I approach each creative moment the same - with an open mind and an open heart. Whether I'm building up layers of paint, or creating texture in my clay, being spaontaneous allows me to really connect with my work.

519-426-9295
www.cindybenko.com

  JONAS STONKUS - Sculptor

Jonas' non-objective sculptures made from various materials such as glass, metal, simulated stone and wood, are to be found distributed around one hectare of landscaped grounds.

Regional Road 21, #1123
(519)875-2412 brickcottage@kwic.com

  KIM & IAN GRANT - Sculptors

Kim and Ian create whimsical home and garden accessories from a variety of salvaged and reclaimed materials such as tin ceilings, farm equipment and scrap metal.

1586 10th Concession Silverhill
(519)875-2671

  ELLEN McINTOSH-GREEN - Painter

Working with oil on canvas, Ellen continues to paint her treasured Norfolk countryside. Colour, texture and pattern reflect a vibrant union of figuration, abstraction and landscape. Her new book ELIZABETH SIMCOE'S CANADIAN JOURNEY will be for sale.

52 McCall Street, Simcoe
(519)425-1253 lisgreen@sympatico.ca

  GEORGE CONKLIN - Painter

George works to depict "intense, physical characteristics" in his landscapes. " I paint atmosphere and my impressions of the feeling of a scene in the hope of making it permanent".

21 Lynnwood Avenue, Simcoe
(519)586-9634 conklin@kwic.com

  VERA CLINE-HAYES - Pen and ink Artist

Working with pen and ink, Vera creates intricate designs using textured papers, fabrics and gemstones to to combine a unique blending of balance and symmetry.

(519)443-8814 vera@boardnbatten.com

  GARRY WALKER - Sculptor/Painter

Iconic rural landscapes and painted clay and mixed media sculpture are the focus of Garry's creations this year. Beautifully rendered, these pieces evoke familiarity and a sense of place.

137 Decou Road, Simcoe
(519)426-3715 gwalker@kwic.com
(519) 426-1253

  SHERRY LLOYD - Painter

Working with the rich texture of oils Sherry enjoys using vibrant colours on textured and smooth canvases to reflect the landscapes of Norfolk County.

1499 McDowell Road East, Simcoe
(519)426-7746 slloyd@kwic.com

 JEN LADOS - Painter

Jen has an intense passion for vibrant colours and pop culture. She takes inspiration from nature and from media artists past and present. Experimentation with acrylic, oil and other materials combined with her interest in colour and textures enrich her work.

9 Croton Avenue, Delhi
(519)582-4156 jenlados@hotmail.com

  KAREN WILSON - Painter

Karen is drawn to misty, melancholy landscapes when the sky, mountains, water and land blend together, losing their individuality but becoming one in the process. As the landscape changes moment to moment, she continues to discover new paintings.

18 Morgan Street, Port Dover
(519)583-2095 karenwilson@sympatico.ca

  ROBERT TANNAHILL - Sculptor

Robert is an award winning sculptor who has exhibited internationally. He is currently an artist in residence at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. His Mohawk heritage continues.

278 Talbot Street North, Simcoe
(519)428-9863

  MIIA VIRTASALMI - Glass Artist

Vivid colours, polka dots, stripes and checkerboard patterns inspire Miia to create her unique glass art. A native of Finland, Miia is currently a resident glass artist at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga She has exhibited her art in multiple international exhibitions.

278 Talbot Street North, Simcoe
(519)428-9863

  MARGUERITE LARMAND - Installation Artist

Larmand uses art-making to make visual her relatedness to place. This year's tour features ceramic garden platters for butterflies, bees and other beneficials plus tea bowls for our own use,
and a variety of other vessels.

Fieldstone Studio
112 Evergreen Hill Road, Simcoe
(519)426-7010 marguerite@margueritelarmand.ca
www.margueritelarmand.ca

  SUZANNE ANDREWS - Soap Maker

Goodsoap and Candle Co. After 17 years of soap making experience, Suzanne offers environmentally friendly body care products. Her beautiful soy candles are long lasting. All products are vegetable, natural and biodegradable, truly a gift for the senses and they make excellent gifts.

18 King Street, Port Ryerse
(519)428-1772 andrews@kwic.com
www.goodsoap.com

  BOB ANDREWS - Woodworking

Bob's band sawn jewelry boxes are made from fine Canadian hardwoods and are perfect for storing rings and trinkets. His wall mounted cherry, oak and walnut organizers will conveniently store all your earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

18 King Street, Port Ryerse
(519)428-1772 andrews@kwic.com
www.mainlymetal.com

  LARRY MONCZKA - Photographer

Larry considers himself an "expressive" photographer, who is more interested in form and feeling than in documentation. He especially enjoys communicating the subtle beauty of Norfolk County.

29 King Street, Port Ryerse
raraavis.pix@gmail.com
www.RaraAvisphotos.com

  KATHLEEN PICKARD - Photographer

Kathy believes Ansel Adams when he says "You don't take a photograph; you make it". For her, exercising creative control from camera to 'pigment on paper' print is a great challenge and a greater pleasure.

29 King Street, Port Ryerse
raraavispix@gmail.com
www.raraavisphotos.com

  INGRID ZYMA-IRVIN - Stained Glass Artist

Ingrid has been creating stained glass for 25 years and fusing glass for 2 years. She takes great pleasure in mixing bright colours and combining texture, shape and beach glass to create her unique work.

(519-428-0695 portryerse@gmail.com

  TERRY ANDERSON - Quilter

Terry introduces a new line of nature inspired machine quilted artistic wall quilts. Old favourites include table, lap and bed sized quilts, as well as baby quilts.

Potter's Creek Quilting
P.O. Box 336
48 Murray Street East, Vittoria
(519)428-5671 terryquilts@kwic.com

  RON BEZZO - Wood Turner

Ron Bezzo is a self-taught wood turner who turns both functional and artistic wooden bowls. Burls are a favourite, especially cherry and maple

1688 Charlotteville Road 5, Vittoria
(519)426-0505

  HARLEY SNIVELY - Folk Artist

To take a glimpse inside this local artist studio is to catch sight of a secret world where St. Francis of Assisi hangs out with flamingos, birds sleep in castles and mermaids speak prophecies.

584 Highway 6, Port Dover
(519)583-0902

  MICHELLE SNIVELY-JEFFERIES - Painter

Michell paints with acrylics on canvas paying special attention to colour and the play of light and shadow in her compositions. Capturing beauty in the "ordinary" creates excitement and intensity in her paintings

www.jefferies.myexpose.com

  NORAH BROWNE - Potter

Norah gets her inspiration for her pottery from her garden and from nature, always adding a touch of whimsy to her pieces and never taking it too seriously.

(519)426-1260 backporch@kwic.com

  BRUCE "HOUSE" MILNER - Mixed Media Artist

Woodburning and low relief carving on board give Bruce's acrylic paintings a wonderful texture and dimension. Bruce has shifted inland to offer a firsthand look at life past and present in rural Norfolk. His music will also be available for sale.

866 St. John Road East, Port Dover
(519)583-2895 houseliz48@hotmail.com

  LIZ BARRETT-MILNER - Visual Artist

Liz has taken her oil stick painting in a new direction.Vibrant, dancing, floating images unfold in a regional narrative which is steeped in a rich oral and written history. Copies of Harry Barrett's new book, THE NATURE OF NORFOLK, illustrated by Liz will also be available

(519)583-2895 houseliz48@hotmail.com

  KIT JULIAN - Mixed Media Artist

Kit embellishes textiles, paper and 'objets d'art' which she houses in small shadow boxes.

(519)426-6406 rkjuli@sympatico.ca

  LESLEY STARNES - Potter

Leley creates colourful, utilitarian, maiolica style pottery which become her canvas for exuberant bird, flower, and fish images. Maiolica is a painter's pottery which when fired has a lively, unique appearance.

10 Briarlea Crescent, Port Dover
(519)583-9644
www.blueroosterpottery.ca

  MERIANNE FESS- Glass Artist

With a love of glass and using a variety of techniques, Merianne creates beautiful one of a kind pieces of jewelry and decor. Her individually made glass beads are highlighted with her newly acquired skill of metalsmithing

4 Clifford Street, Port Dover
(519)583-2767 justdreams_7@hotmail.com

  CRISTINA ZANELLA - Weaver/Painter

Working primarily in oil and graphite, Cristina's paintings and drawings have striking colour and compelling composition. Her textile work includes woven scarves, shawls, table and floor mats.

Greenock Street East/St. Andrews Street, Port Dover
(519)583-3283 cristinazanella@hotmail.com

  FLORENCE WATKINSON - Rug Hooker

Florence has successfully adopted this traditional art form, utilizing new and gently recycled wool fabrics and her own original patterns. Her popular hooked rugs and table-mats are both eye-catching and functional.

(519)583-1296

  JOANNE MUNZAR - Potter

Joanne's functional pottery has a new look. Using lots of slip for texture, the pots are enhanced with a red iron oxide or creamy white glaze.

33 Willowdale Crescent, Port Dover
(519)583-1101 munzpete@sympatico.ca

  CAROLYN MUIR - Jewellery ArtistPainter

In her studio, Carolyn makes beautiful flameworked glass beads which are combined with crystal, semiprecious stones and sterling silver to create unique jewellery works.

(519)443-8783 ctmuir@kwic.com

  CAROL GERRETT - Painter

Carol uses a wide variety of techniques and materials to create her skillfully executed paintings which also reflect her interest and flair for colour.

(519)583-2497
www.fanniebethstudio.com