The Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour was full of energy, sunshine and happy customers. Carol-Ann Michaelson and Jamie McGill, our guest artists, arrived on the Friday night with carloads of pottery and paintings. What fun to find the perfect spot to display the art to its best advantage. Brian and I were delighted as we made the transformation over the week from a workshop full of woodchips, sawdust and equipment to a remarkable collaborative artist's studio.
When customers entered the studio they broke into smiles and said it was a party. Hundreds of people visited Limberlost Woodturning over the weekend and the comments about the wood, pottery and paintings were consistently enthusiastic and positive. Some visitors were cottagers, neighbours and friends returning to our studio, but the majority joined us for the first time.
The atmosphere was energetic, busy, creative and enhanced by the music of Don Ablett. Don, Carol-Ann's husband, is a singer and guitarist who is well-known for traditional blues, ragtime and contemporary folk songs. For Don, music is a pleasure and we were delighted to have him join us in the studio.
Jamie told the stories of his paintings, and there was great interest in the oil and watercolour scenes of Algonquin and Georgian Bay. His love of the north was evident as he described the experience of painting on canoe trips and en plein air. It was a family affair with Karen McGill assisting customers and helping with sales.
There are so many people to thank....customers who support us with their postive comments and enthusiasm for the art, Jamie and Carol-Ann for joining us as guest artists, Don for sharing his musical talents and Karen for helping us in the studio. Thanks for making it our best studio tour ever!
www.jamiemcgill.ca
www.carolannmichaelson.ca
www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca
www.songwriters.ca/member/DonAblett
