Artists of the Limberlost 2013

The 2013 Artists of the Limberlost studio tour was a weekend full of fun, energy, and the excitement of showing our visitors the work that Brian has completed this year.  Earlier in the week, we moved out the equipment, swept up the wood shavings and set up the bowls and platters.  On Friday, Carol-Ann Michaelson and Bob McLean brought in their pottery and paintings and it all came together.

 

It's such a good feeling to realize how beautiful Brian's workshop looks as it is transformed into a studio. 

Maple Burl Bowl

 

Visitors loved seeing the raw burls in the shop and hear how they are turned into beautiful works of art as with this raw edge maple burl bowl. 

 

Quilted Maple Platter

 

Carol-Ann's pottery dishes are a perfect complement for this quilted maple platter with its bark edge.

Box Elder Bowls

There were many questions about the natural red spalting that occurs in box elder burl bowls.

Manitoba Maple Platter

This magnificent Manitoba Maple or Box Elder platter was a showstopper.  Not only is it rich in colour and texture, with bark inclusions and a touch of red, it is in the shape of a maple leaf!

Limberlost Woodturning studio tour

Brian gave demonstrations of woodturning, explained how he has perfected the fine food-safe finish and had fun answering questions about his work. 

Many people exclaimed that visiting our studio was a wonderful "event" as they enjoyed our gardens, live music, cookies and the beauty of Brian's art.

Artists of the Limberlost Studio Weekend

Mark your calendar for the Artists of the Limberlost Open Studio Weekend on August 17th and 18th, 10-6 pm.  It is your opportunity to see artists in their creative environment and better understand the influence that Muskoka has on their art. The lakes, scenic winding roads, granite rocks, trees and gardens are part of the experience as you explore the natural beauty of Limberlost Road.

 

 

A few of the artists gathered recently for a photograph in front of the road sign, which will be on Highway 60 close to Limberlost Road.  Eighteen artists in seven studios will display a diverse selection of art and craft in a compact twenty kilometre route.

Carol-Ann Michaelson, Potter

We are pleased that potter Carol-Ann Michaelson and painter Bob MacLean are returning as guest artists in our studio.

Bob MacLean, Painter

The Artists of the Limberlost Studios include:

1. Jerry Friedman- driftwood sculpture with guests Brad Wookey-wildlife painting, Barb TenEyke-landscape painting
2. Susan Higgins- fused and stained glass with guests Vicki Sharp- jewellery, Jim Carter-metal and wood artist
3. Brian Markham- woodturning with guests Carol-Ann Michaelson- pottery, Bob McLean- painting
4. Mark Kulas- acrylic painting with guest Dan Hill- pottery
5. Catherine O'Mara- egg tempera painting with guests Cirvan Hamilton-contemporary furniture, Rudi Stade-stone furniture
6. Brenda Wainman Goulet- bronze sculpture with guest Elizabeth Siegfried-photography
7. Jeff Miller- oil and acrylic painting with guest Paul Allan-rustic furniture and accessories

Go to the Artists of the Limberlost website for more details on the tour.

 

www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca

A Successful Studio Tour

The atmosphere of Limberlost Woodturning during the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour was upbeat and postitive as Brian, Carol-Ann and Bob shared their work with the public. 

Visitors entered the studio and expressed their pleasure at being able to experience the beauty of Muskoka as they travelled through the forests and by the lakes in the Limberlost area.  It was the perfect setting to display the Brian's hand-crafted burl bowls and platters, Carol-Ann Michaelson's pottery and Bob McLean's Muskoka paintings.

The 6th year for the Artists of the Limberlost was the busiest ever, with well over 600 people experiencing the tour. All of the artists and their guest artists came to our home on Saturday night for a pot-luck dinner and there was a sense of satisfaction to have a successful tour as a result of the collaboration of so many talented individuals.

Artists of the Limberlost- Carol-Ann Michaelson, potter

Carol-Ann Michaelson's Wood Fired bowl

The Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour is pleased to have Carol-Ann Michaelson as a guest potter at Brian Markham's Limberlost Woodturning studio.  The pairing of Brian's wooden platters with Carol-Ann's pottery bowls creates a beautiful display in a woodland setting.

Carol-Ann Michaelson's Tenmoku glaze bowl

Carol-Ann states, "My primary pursuit revolves around functional forms, pieces that are lovely to look at, to hold and to use.  I believe that it is through the handling and use of pottery that its true beauty is revealed.  I design pots with people and their daily rituals in mind.  I have recently purchased a gas kiln and have been enjoying the challenges the new glazes and clay bodies offer me.  I see new forms and ideas rapidly developing with this change.

For more information about the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour on August 18 and 19, go to

artistsofthelimberlost.ca

Carol-Ann's website is carolannmichaelson.com