Events / Festivals

MADAWASKA VALLEY STUDIO TOUR
September 30 & October 1, 2006
Meet talented artists and artisans at remarkable studios located along a spectacular country route. Relish original glass-work, pottery, jewellery, weaving, painting, photography, woodwork, fabric, soap and other creations. Enjoy demonstrations, take home treasures and enter free gift draw. A wonderful family weekend.18 stops. Brochures available locally, info (613)756-7890. Preview, maps and more at www.madawaskastudiotour.com

BANCROFT & AREA AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 23 & 24, 2006
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular autumn colours while driving to visit the artists in their studios and homes from Lake St. Peter to Gilmour. 13 artists at 9 stops. Brochures available at local businesses & the Art Gallery of Bancroft. For information visit www.yorkrivergalleries.com/bancroft or call (613)332-1542.

HEART OF HASTINGS STUDIO TOUR
November 3, 4 & 5 ; 10, 11 & 12, 2006
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Experience the joy of an old fashioned Christmas as you visit the quaint shops, studios, and open houses of Hastings County. From primitive country decor, quilting, antiques, folk art, garden décor, ladies wear, stencilling and pottery to Christmas baking and handmade chocolate, you're sure to find that perfect gift for yourself or someone else. Call or visit Homespun Hill for a free map: RR 4, 36 Wilson Rd, Stirling (613)395-2718, www.homespunhill.ca

APSLEY & DISTRICT STUDIO TOUR
September 16 & 17, 2006
Our 13th annual tour offers you paintings, ceramics, jewellery, tapestries, sculpture, forged steel, photography, glassblowing, printmaking and much more. Immerse yourself in the creative process while viewing glass-blowing and printmaking demonstrations. Brochures available from local merchants or at www.apsleystudiotour.com where you can view a slideshow of work by our talented professional artists. (705)656