Tofino Artist Studio Tour

June 4, to September 24, 2008
Every second Wednesday

An artists studio is the place where magic happens. The place where inspiration meets action and art is created out of thin air. Starting this June 4, local artists will be opening their studios twice a month to visitors interested in seeing these creations and the spaces where they are conceived. It's a great opportunity for visitors and locals alike to get to know these artists in an intimate setting and to witness the artistic process.

Original works of art will be on display and for sale and many of the artists accept private commissions. So, when you are looking to expand your artistic horizon, grab your wallet and look for the purple signs around town. The artists will be there and happy to see you. And you might even get a cup of tea!

The Tour takes place every second Wednesday from June to September 2008. Studios will be open to visitors between 10am and 5pm on the following dates:

June 4, 18, July 2, 16, 30 Aug. 13, 27, Sept. 10, 24

For info contact 250.725-3677 or email info@tofinoartiststudiotour.com

Lisa Jewell

Clothing & Fabric Art

Lisa creates expressive clothing and vivid fabric art pieces that explore the 'art of recycling'. While inspired by fashions of the past, fresh and funky modern elements are added to create uniquely detailed one-of-a-kind garments
1320 pacific rim hwy
250.725-3677

Dolores Baswick

Black & White Photography

Working in fine Black & White photography, Dolores uses film cameras from pinhole to large format for capturing landscape imagery. Her large hand printed murals evoke the experience of being in nature. View the depth that only a silver print can reproduce.
1320 pacific rim hwy.
250.725-3145

Sol Maya

Hand-Blown Glass

At Spirit of the Fire Studio and Gallery you are welcome to be a participant in the ancient art of traditional glass blowing. Please come and warm your heart with the spirit of the fire.

1184 pacific rim hwy,
250.725-3122

Keith Plumley & Mark Mickey

Wood Carving

Collaborative works by west coast carver Keith and First Nations Mask carver Mark. Giant burls and slabs of salvaged red cedar are first turned on a lathe to create the canvas for carving the First Nations style characters.

1184 Pacific Rim Highway
Tofino, BC
Keith 250.726-5098 or
Mark 250.726-6397

George Yearsley

Wood Carving

George creates beautiful feather carvings from red and yellow cedar. His distinctive ability to carve such fine quality is also seen in his cedar boxes that are inlayed with shells and semi precious stones.

658 Parlee Place,
Tofino, BC
250.725-2324

Daniela Petosa

Ceramic Art

Daniela's work carries a graceful presence inspired by Tofino's constantly changing landscape. Experience this charming studio in the lush rainforest and take home an original piece that will enchant and inspire you.

Pacific Rim Hwy
Tofino, BC
250.266-0056

Daniel Lamarche

Cedar Furniture

Furniture handcrafted from salvaged western red cedar--beautiful and eco friendly. Daniel's collapsible designs are easy to transport and shipped worldwide.

Unit 6, 671 Industrial Way, Tofino, BC
250.725-3990

Tina Holden

Jewelry

One-of-a-kind west coast inspired designer jewelry by professional and published bead, wire and polymer clay artist Tina Holden. Her work can be found at several galleries and shops around town.
911 campbell street, #23 250.725-2054

Cathy White

Pottery

Cathy has been transforming the medium of clay through various hand building and wheel throwing techniques for 20 years. Always an adventure and a joy, her work is spiritual, personal, sometimes humorous, with a distinctive West Coast feel.

268 First Street, Tofino, BC
250.725-3964

Kevin Midgley

Glass Art

Kevin has been creating unique, handmade, functional glass art featured in restaurants, magazines and cookbooks. He offers beach sand jewelry, bowls, trays and custom art pieces created in downtown Tofino.

264 First Street, Tofino, BC
250.725-3929

Christine Johnston

Weaving

Hand weaver of fine linens, clothing, accessories, blankets and wall art. Specializing in bamboo, silk, wool, linen, copper and silver, her beautifully textured weavings are collected around the world.

331 Leighton Way, Tofino, BC
250.725-2327

 

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