Monday, September 12, 2011

Getting Ready for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour

Tamarind Branch Platter

Twelve days to go before we open the workshop for the "Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour".  Twenty-six diversely talented artists will give you a glimpse into their studios where raw materials are transformed into superb art pieces. Join us on September 24th and 25th for the tour.


Raw edge bowls of Russian Olive, Mulberry, Black Cherry
Brian has a large number of bowls and platters ready for the show so he has had fun making smaller raw edge bowls from unique and highly figured wood. 

He has been experimenting with Russian Olive, Mulberry and Black Cherry.





 
Figured Maple and Onyx Platter

We were finally able to obtain onyx from India after a two year wait for delivery.  These beautiful tiles have layers and bands of colour which range from cream to green to rust. 

Brian made a few new figured maple platters with an onyx centre.  Very popular and versatile, they are purchased as soon as people see them.

Brian has a week of production on the lathe before we begin the transformation from dusty workshop full of wood shavings to an open studio, ready to welcome our guests.  Lots of work ahead!

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