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.

Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour- We Are Ready!

This weekend is the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour and we are ready!  Mother Nature has done her work and the trees are turning brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow.  It should be a perfect weekend to explore Muskoka and visit the artist studios.  September 24 and 25, 10:00 to 6:00.

http://www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com/

Take a virtual tour of Limberlost Woodturning and see Brian's skill as a woodturner.

Three Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour Artists

The Limberlost area, near Huntsville, has three artists who are opening their studios for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour: Susan Higgins, fused glass artist; Catherine O'Mara, painter; and Brian Markham, woodturner.

You are invited to visit on September 24 and 25, 10:00 am to 6:00.







Susan Higgins will welcome you into her scenic lakeside studio.  Her colourful art glass protrays natural themes using the ancient technique of fused glass. 

Glasses are cut, composed in layers and melted together in a kiln to create inventive effects in original bowls, platters and window panels.

 This beautiful platter is called Autumn Light.

Meet Catherine O'Mara in her Limberlost Studio with its lovely garden cottage. 

Learn about the ancient medium of egg tempera.

Catherine has been working on a birch series using a Renaissance techique called Pastiglia. This creates a textured and raised effect with stunning results.  You have the sense that you can step into the forest.

Visit Limberlost Woodturning on Rebecca Lake where you can see Brian Markham creating unique wooden bowls and platters in his workshop.

Brian has been experimenting with different shapes as he follows the natural contour of the burl to reveal the variations of colour and grain within.

This is a studio where you are welcome to touch and explore the warmth and beauty of each piece.

Yellow Birch Burl Bowl

For the details of all 26 artisits on the studio tour go to:

www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com

Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour

This weekend is your opportunity to explore the Limberlost area and visit twenty-one artists in eight studios.  Woodturning, painting, pottery, sculpture, jewellery, fused glass and furniture will be displayed within the working studios of the artists. 

Travel down the country roads, by the Muskoka lakes, wander through the gardens and see the artists in their creative environments. 

August 13 and 14, 10 am to 6 pm

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/open-studio-weekend.html

Win $100 Gift Certificate for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour

You can win a $100 gift certificate for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour on Saturday, September 24 for any studio on the tour, with a one night stay at the King William Inn, Huntsville.

To enter, visit www.ontarioart.net/contest-MAST

Brian and I would love to see you at Limberlost Woodturning!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!  We have had a wonderful Christmas season with family and friends, with fun in the snow, ice fishing and skating on the lake.  2011 promises to be a year of creativity for Limberlost Woodturning as Brian continues to love his time in the workshop.