Catharine’s Heritage Santa Dolls
One-of-a-kind Santa dolls and other friendly folk. Polymer faces and hands, natural beards and no patterns used. Custom work welcomed. 109 Terraview Dr., Kinburn, Ontario, 613-839-2793, www.santadollmaker.com.

Gallery on Main
Upcoming feature artists include: for May—Holly O; for June—Marissa Sweet SCA; for July—Jennifer Noxon; for August and September—Sharon Fox Cranston SCA and Guy Cranston. 31 Main Street, Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0, 613-273-9273, www.galleryonmain.ca.

Woodland Studio/Gallery
Kathy M. Haycock’s studio and art gallery in a lovingly restored heritage log building. Dynamic wilderness oil paintings of the Algonquin region and the Canadian Arctic. Visit during the Madawaska Valley Studio Tour, Oct 2-3, 2010, or any other time, please call first. 341 Wittke Road, RR2 Eganville, 613-628-1388, www.kmhaycock.com.

Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre
Located on a major county road, thirty artisans present works in many media at this premier co-op gallery. Open—May to mid-November from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca for artists’ galleries, directions, special events, newsletters, and workshops. 6142 Wellington Rd. 29, Fergus, Ontario, 519-843-6303.

Linda Sorensen
View Linda’s paintings at the Red Canoe Cafe at the Wilno Station Inn, Wilno, featuring Algonquin landscapes, prints, and cards. See Ottawa Valley paintings at the Wilno Craft Gallery, Wilno, & visit Linda’s studio on the Madawaska Valley Studio Tour. Linda’s unique handbags are also available at all venues. www.lindasorensen.com.

Rickie Woods, Potter
Functional and decorative pottery in a wide range of glazes to suit many needs. Pottery that is made to be used and enjoyed! 2023 Blairhampton Rd., Minden, 705-286-1556, www.rickiewoodspotter.ca.

Living Stones Studio
Local stone, fragments of the Canadian Shield transformed into “Living Stones” by John Schweighardt. You’re welcome to drop by for a visit anytime. 1787 3rd Con. Dalhousie, Lanark Highlands, Ontario, 613-259-2203, www.livingstonessculptures.ca, js@livingstonessculptures.ca

Valley Artisans Coop
The oldest established artisan co-operative in the Ottawa Valley; featuring a unique selection of locally handcrafted art and gifts from over 30 artists and artisans. 33373 Highway 17 West, Deep River, Ontario, 613-584-4483, www.ValleyArtisans.com.

The Wilno Station Inn
Wilderness art, iconic images of the canoe & Ottawa Valley landscapes by Linda Sorensen displayed at the Red Canoe Cafe at Wilno Station Inn. Originals, limited editions, prints and cards. Open from Easter to Thanksgiving. 17526 Hwy 60, Historic Village of Wilno. 613-756-9515 or www.wilnostation.com

Williams Design Studio
Visit our studio/gallery and SECRET GARDEN featuring eight different water features, fountains and unique handmade Canadian sculptural leather art, decorated gourds, and fine crafts. 1470 Hwy 7A, Bethany, Ontario, 705-277-2666. www.williamsdesignstudio.net

White Duck Pottery
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour—October 2 & 3, 2010
Jamie and Linda Turnbull use a wide variety of decorating techniques to make a full range of hand-thrown ware for everyday use, as well as one-of-a-kind pieces. 6 km west of Combermere just off of Hwy 62 at 44 Maplewood Rd., 613-756-5562 or 877-476-7141, www.whiteduckpottery.com.

Watercolours by Sheila Art Gallery
Sometimes all you need is a little “pick-me-up” with a fresh new piece of ARTWORK to enhance the glow of your home. Call 705-842-3599 anytime to check out the little gallery on Big Basswood Lake. 113 Coles Bay Rd., Thessalon, Ontario. www.watercoloursbysheila.com

Bittersweet Fine Craft & Art at Fog Run Studio
Annual Fall Show—Richard Gill—October 1-11, 2010
Every fall since 1972, Richard Gill exhibits new works in captivating three-dimensional stoneware clay-relief sculpture. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May to January. Other times, on weekends or by appointment. Forty mixed-media artists represented year round. 5 Leckie Lane, Burnstown, 613-432-5254, www.burnstown.ca/bittersweet.

Paul Shier
Come visit my gallery and studio at 8264 Hwy. 37 just north of Tweed to browse at your leisure or watch the dust fly as I carve marble, soapstone and more. 613-478-6834, www.pssculptures.com.

Tapawingo Studio
Janet Stahle-Fraser’s love of exploring media is apparent in her acrylic and mixed media paintings, woodcuts, etchings and art cards. 2781 Hwy 117, Baysville, Ontario. Open May to October—call ahead to be sure. 705-767-3594, www.tapawingostudio.on.ca.

Balderson House Studio
Each year Linda opens her studio to the public on some weekends from May 31 to Oct. 31. Drop in and see what has been painted during the past winter and what she is currently working on. Acrylics of bears, wolves, dogs, cats, pheasants, deer and many other animals can be seen at her Studio. Call ahead. 1438 Hwy. 511, Balderson, Ontario, 613-264-8317, www.balderson-house.blogspot.com.

Arden Pottery,
In its 32nd year, offers a variety of functional and decorative pottery , sculpted pieces for the garden and work by local artists. Open year round. 1040 Big Clear Lane, Arden. 613-335-2763, ardenpottery@hotmail.co. Visit us during the Arden Artisans Garden Party & Open House on July 17th.

Peace of Earth Pottery
Visit Sheila at her pottery studio and showroom featuring stoneware, functional and sculptural pieces. Open by phone or by chance. Classes available. The studio is located at 58 Clifford Drive, Dunsford, Ontario K0M 1L0, 705-793-1761, www.peaceofearthpottery.ca for directions.

Opeongo Mountain Meadow Soap
We make 30 different kinds of handmade soaps on our farm and open our doors for people to see how we make soap. 16 Schavens Road (off the Opeongo Road towards Foymount. Turn at the white cross on the Baptist Church Road), Eganville, 613-754-2955, www.opeongo.com.

Rita Iriarte
Rita’s most colorful exhibition ever: ‘LES OISEAUX’  or BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS. Till October 24, 2010. Studio: 275 Montee Interprovinciale, Pointe-Fortune, Quebec. Exit 1 Hwy.40/417. Border Quebec/Ontario. 450-451-6329,
450-451-0558. www.pinecone.on.ca/ritairiARTE.

Apsley Acers Studio
Jools from the Back of Beyond: Raw rock, sliced and polished on-site, made into rustic, signed wearable art. Open June-October; Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 or by appointment. 198 Jack Lake Rd., Apsley, 705-656-2658, www.apsleyacers.com.

Luisacchi Fine Fashion Accessories
Luisacchi fine fashion jewellery has adorned women all over the world. Luisacchi jewellery is feminine and elegant with designs from timeless classic to contemporary. Designer Sherry Knight lives on a lake in the woods of the Kawarthas. “I look to nature for inspiration. It may be a leaf, a butterfly, or a beautiful rock glistening in the sunshine.  All elements of nature inspire me to create jewellery that fills the heart and spirit with happiness.”
Sherry’s one-of-a-kind designs can be purchased on line at http://www.luisacchi.com. Her work will be on display during the 2010 Apsley Autumn Studio Tour.

Rita Cimprich Wildlife & Nature Artist
Summer art sale on Dickey Lake! August 14-29, 2010.
40% OFF all in-stock limited edition “giclee” prints.
NO HST! 613-474-0425, www.myartspace.com/ritacimprich.nature.art.

Susan Glazer, Art Jewellery
Come and visit the jewellery studio of Susan Glazer in the lovely Gatineau Hills. In addition to traditional jewellery techniques, Susan weaves and crochets sterling silver into beads, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Please call first. 3 Place Juniper, Chelsea, Quebec. www.susanglazer.ca, 819-827-4885.

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