TOUR DE FOREST STUDIO TOUR
July 30 & 31, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Haliburton Tour de Forest is an annual artists’ tour, currently in its fifth year, with 12 studios, 29 artisans, and a dazzling array of finely crafted pottery, glass, jewellery, painting, woodworking, fibre sculpture, photography, and percussion instruments. Enjoy the benefits of a compact tour and a chance to take in Haliburton’s gorgeous summer scenery.
For more information see the Tour de Forest website at www.haliburtontourdeforest.com. Email:tourdeforest1@gmail.com or Laura Trach 705-286-1725.

HIGHLANDS EAST STUDIO TOUR
August 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We invite you to discover the artists and artisans of East Haliburton County during their 9th annual studio tour. This is an excellent opportunity to view a wide variety of original works, meet the talented artists and artisans in their natural environment. Something to appeal to everyone from fabric art to photography, woodworking, paintings in every medium, folk art, needlework, jewellery and much more. Call Jan Simon at 705-448-2868 for more information or visit www.highlandseastartour.com.

INROADS STUDIO TOUR
September  2 - 5, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the natural beauty of the Land O’Lakes Region north of Kingston as you enjoy fabulous artwork, including painting, pottery, woodworking, jewellery, batik and much more. Ella’s to cater in Arden at the Community Hall location. Call 613-335-2073 for more information or visit our website at www.inroadstour.ca.

SUNDANCE STUDIO WALKING TOUR
September 3 - 5, 2011
Join us Labour Day Weekend in Maberly, Ontario. Call 613-268-2171 or www.sundancestudio.ca.

THE NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS STUDIO TOUR
September 10 & 11, 2011
Admission free—studios open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Northumberland Hills are located 90 km east of Toronto and extend from Port Hope and Cobourg along Lake Ontario, through small heritage towns and villages and up into the rolling countryside of Rice Lake. Over 40 diverse and talented artists will open their private and hidden studios to visitors. So come and meet the artists, talk to them, and perhaps buy something unique. For information and brochures call 905-342-3344 or visit www.northumberlandstudiotour.com

APSLEY AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 17 & 18, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This tour is renowned for the quality of the artists working in a variety of disciplines. Located in the North Kawarthas, many of the studios are tucked away in beautiful, scenic locations where our local artists and guests present new and exciting works created specifically for this annual event. 30 artists at 20 stops.
Visit www.apsleystudiotour.com or call 705-656-2235 for information.

ELLIOT LAKE ARTS ON THE TRAIL
September 24 & 25, 2011
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Set amongst the flora and fauna of the Algoma District, this event with itsle festival atmosphere showcases high quality art and crafts (incl. pottery, paintings, textiles, photography, wood carvings, jewellery, & much more!)  Enjoy live musicians, special guest artists, art workshop, concert and demonstrations. 25–35 artists at 8 venues.
For details phone 705-848-2287 Ext 2400.  www.artsonthetrail.com

HUDSON & REGION STUDIO TOUR
September 24 & 25, 2011
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This our 8th annual Studio Tour will consist of 12 artists/artisans featuring chair-making, pottery, enamel art, photography, jewellery making, and several artists of extremely high calibre in various mediums. Call 450-451-0582, or visit our site: www.studiotourhudsonandregion.org

MUSKOKA AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 24 & 25, 2011
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Canada’s original studio tour is proud to continue its rich legacy of the arts in 2011, our 33rd year of presenting scores of diversely talented artists. This informative and rewarding experience bridges the gap between creator and patron, as visitors witness the artistic process at work through demonstrations and displays. 25 artists at 25 stops. For information phone 705-635-2093 or visit our website www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com.

BANCROFT & AREA AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 24 & 25, October 1 & 2, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular autumn colours while driving to visit the artists. The tour includes the area from L’Amable to Lake St. Peter. This year there are exciting new artists as well as many of last year’s fascinating artists. 15 artists at 11 stops. Brochures available at local businesses and the Bancroft Chamber of Commerce. For information call 613-332-4111 or visit our website at www.bancroftstudiotour.org.

MADAWASKA VALLEY STUDIO TOUR
October 1 & 2, 2011
This fall stimulate your creative senses while discovering the wild and charming landscape of the Madawaska Valley. Visit 14 authentic studios with 27 of our top local artists and artisans exhibiting their trade in weaving, hand forged knives, stained glass, painting, pottery, wildcrafting, glassblowing, handmade soap and more. Our 20th annual self-guided free tour. Open 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. www.madawaskastudiotour.com or www.facebook.com/madawaskastudiotour

TWEED & AREA STUDIO TOUR
October 1 & 2, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Experience our 14th annual tour with an array of painting, quilt art, pottery, sculpture, fine furniture, jewellery, spinng & weaving, old world santas, stained glass, tradional rug hooking, and wall murals. Our 31 artists and artisans at 22 studios will delight you with their fiine creations. Information: 613-477-2039 or www.tweedstudiotour.org

BRANT STUDIO TOUR
October 1 & 2
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brant County is rich in history, natural beauty, art and architecture. In Brantford, Paris and St.George, 16 fine artists welcome you. Visit a photographer’s river-side studio in a refurbished factory site. Learn about woodblock printmaking techniques. Explore original painters’ studios. Discover a painter’s barn-studio tucked into gently rolling counrtyside. 16 artists at 16 studios. For information: 519-751-1565, www.brantstudiotour.ca.

ARTISTS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT STUDIO TOUR
October 1 & 2, 8 – 10, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Located within easy driving distance from Ottawa, this award-winning tour takes you through the beautiful Gatineau Hills, including the scenic villages of Wakefield & Chelsea. Visit www.tourcw.com to print your map and to view the latest work of the 26 talented craftspeople and artists.

HALIBURTON COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
October 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 2011
26 studios, 34 artists. Come visit our studios while enjoying the autumn beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. This self-guided, 24th annual tour, offers an opportunity for you to visit working artists in their studios, see demonstrations and speak with the artists about the creative process. We guarantee a wide selection of original works of art and fine craft. For information call 705-457-9110, or visit www.haliburtonstudiotour.on.ca.

INNISFIL STUDIO TOUR
November 5 & 6, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The artists and artisans of Innisfil, on their 19th annual tour, invite you take a drive through the beautiful farmlands and quaint villages of our community and drop by our studios and workshops. We’ll share refreshments, have a chat, and show you our most recent creations. Innisfil is home to some amazingly talented people, so you’re sure to find the perfect piece of original art for you or someone on your Christmas list. The tour area extends from Lake Simcoe to Hwy. 400 between Cookstown in the south and Barrie in the north.
For more information: tour@innisfilstudiotour.com or www.innisfilstudiotour.com.

WESTPORT AREA FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR
October 8 - 10, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 39 artists at 15 stops. Our artists welcome you to their studios where you will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried high quality work including photography, woodturning, acrylics, watercolours and oils, traditional rughooking, stained, mosaic, fused and blown glass, jewellery, unique clothing,  pottery, sculptures, recycled art, folkart carving, collages and fibre arts. For information call 613-273-8347 or visit www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours.

STOUFFVILLE STUDIO TOUR
October 15 & 16, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 36 talented artists, exhibiting from 24 studio locations, are celebrating 11 years of sharing art, a 2008 Premier’s Award Nomination for Excellence in Arts. Free draw! Free admission! All are welcome! HELP US CELEBRATE! Visit www.stouffvillestudiotour.com or call 905-642-1712 for information.

RED TRILLIUM STUDIO TOUR
November 26 & 27, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas is in the air and this is the perfect opportunity to visit the artists in their studios and their guest artists. Visit us on our 25th Tour with over 30 artists in 11 locations. West Carleton is ideal for a driving tour. The artists create beautiful works including painting and drawing, photography, bookbinding, pottery, sculpture, wood, metal, Santa dolls, toys, fibres, glass and jewellery.  Come and visit us and have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate.  For information call 613-839-2793 or visit the website at www.redtrilliumst.com to download a map and brochure.

THE ROLLING HILLS SPRING STUDIO TOUR
Mother’s Day Weekend, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An enjoyable FREE Mother’s Day weekend tour of seven studios in the Bethany, Cavan, Pontypool area. See pottery, wildlife paintings, jewellery, equine drawings and carvings, photography, decorative gourd art and a SECRET GARDEN with ten water features on display. Excellent local tea room, dining room and delicious take-out. 5 free draws. For more information, visit www.RollingHillsStudioTour.com or call 705-277-2666.