The Rocky Mountain House area contains many world class artists. Many of the artists involved in the studio tour have shown in galleries and/or sold artwork around the world. This is your opportunity to view high quality art and fine craft which would normally be seen in galleries in a major urban area. You will get to meet each artist and see their working studio spaces as well.
The following artists have been confirmed for the 2010 Rocky Studio Tour:
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Merv Krivoshein - Wood Sculpture & CarvingsMerv's unique ideas for working with wood and his superior craftsmanship has led to his recent publication in the well known Lark series of books. Often his wood pieces are cast in bronze as well. The gardens surrounding this studio have also been publized making this a beautiful and fascinating stop all in one.
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| Location 1 - Merv Krivoshen - Wood Sculpture: Open year round by appointment. ph. (403)845-6973 5339 - 56 St, Rocky Mountain House |
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After Hour AuthorsAfter Hour Authors is a group comprised of writers, illustrators and poets. They are all souls on their own personal journeys to find a means to express the nagging voices of their intuitive imaginations. The group is together to help nurture and motivate each other in reaching their publishing goals. Come out to meet this group at Gently Used Books in the town of Rocky Mountain House.
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| Location 2 - After Hour Authors - At Gently Used books: Open year round. ph (403)845-5959 4930 50 Street Rocky Mountain House |
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Syd Sellers - Rocky Roost Wood TurningSyd Sellers creates one of a kind items on a wood lathe using wood from around the world. I uncover Mother Natures beauty in the woods such as grain figure and colours while creating bowls, platters, vases as well as items for the home like salt & pepper grinders, spurtles, pin cushions, scissor holders, and everyone needs a Magic wand. |
Location 3 - Rocky Roost Wood Turning - Syd Sellers: Open year round by appointment. ph. (403)845-7331 |
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Paul Stone - Stones Wood 'n StuffIt takes a talented eye to transform a rough piece of wood into something artful and Paul has that eye. His burl bowls will make you swoon and nature's beauty is brought to life in his other items such as jewellery, boxes, and other items made from Alberta stone and wood.
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| Location 4 - Stones Wood 'n Stuff : Open by appointment only. ph (403)845-3421 Take highway 11A west of Rocky about 15 km to Range Road 8-5A. Turn right. Go 1.6 km to the golden willows. Turn left. Watch for signs. 395034 Range Road 8-5A |
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Lisa Head-Harbidge - Fused GlassGlass can be presented in many forms and this tour stop provides the visitor with a unique opportunity to experience its diversity as a medium. It is shown alongside her paintings and other works in the new studio space and gallery that were added this year.
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| Location 5 - Spirit Rider Gallery - Lisa Head-Harbidge: Open year round by chance or by appointment. ph. (403)844-4284 Go east of Rocky on Hwy. 11 to Taimi Rd (Rge. Rd 6-5). Go north 1 ½ km. West side of road. Sign at gate. 391002 Range road 6-5 |
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Roberta Murray - PhotographerRoberta Murray is a contemporary pictorialist photographer. Her interpretive images, which often combine abstract paintings with the photographic images, are rich in feeling and emotion. Reality, truth, and freedom are a common theme in Roberta's images, which are included in private and public collections around the world. |
| Location 6 - Uncommon Depth - Roberta Murray: Open by appointment. ph. (403)845-4689 Go west on Highway 752 to Township Road 38-4 (approx 12 km. watch for the Grandview Stage). Turn right. Go 3 km. to the first driveway on your right after the railroad tracks. 83024 Township Rd. 38-4A |
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Verna Code - PainterVerna's oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings are inspired by the strong visual elements she encounters and appreciates in the world around her. Landscapes, florals, historical recordings are just a few of her subject matters. The conversion of an old log cabin into a gallery adds extra charm to this tour stop.
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| Location 7 - Trails West Studio - Verna Code: open year round by chance or by appointment.
ph. (403)845-7386 East of Rocky on Hwy.11, south on Hwy. 22 approx. 14 km to the Dovercourt Hall, turn west for 1.6 km. North for 2km on Rge. Rd 7-1. 373028 Range Road 7-1 |
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Crystal Mossing-Mascaro - Bronze SculptureIn her studio, Art On The Range, Crystal specializes in producing award winning limited edition bronze sculptures, one-of-a-kind fired clay sculptures, and water colors. Visit the gallery and view western & wildlife themed artwork and home/garden decor. |
Location 8 - Art On The Range Studio - Crystal Mossing-Mascaro: Open Thursday through Sunday 12- 5 p.m. May 11 to Sept. 30. We will reopen from Nov. 15 - Christmas. By appointment otherwise. ph. (403)722-3308 |
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Melody Robinson - Earth N' FireBeautiful Clay Art such as Raku and Horse Hair Raku as well as functional stoneware and hand poured soy candles are at the heart of Earth N' Fire. Many Canadian handiworks in store too! |
| Location 9 - Earth N' Fire Studio - Melody Robinson: Open year round. ph. (403)722-2203 5103 - 50 Avenue, Caroline |
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Kate More - PainterKate finds never-ending inspiration in the beauty of nature and attempts in her oil paintings to pass on the joy in the moment of being there. Her favorite way to spend time is to be immersed in the landscape with paintbrush in hand. After raising her son and working for many years as a picture framer while dabbling in painting, Kate is now living her dream of eking out a living as a starving artist. Kate's paintings can be found in collections around the world, with several included in the Alberta Foundation for the Arts collection. |
| Location 10 - Lazy M Lodge - Kate More: Open by appointment only. ph (403)391-2574 From Caroline go east to secondary highway 761 (approx 7 km). Turn left (north) onto highway 761. In exactly 10 km turn left onto TWP road 37-2 (west). Go 3.5 km, watch for the lazy cowboy signs. 53021 Township Rd 37-2. |
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Isabelle Stuart - The Glass HouseThe Glass House is a studio of traditional stained glass as well as a fused glass and mosaic. The mosaics are done on a number of different surfaces such as wood burls, mountain slate, and antique windows. Our converted cedar garage with a mezanine is a very creative retreat. |
| Location 11 - The Glass House - Isabelle Stuart: Open year round by appointment. ph (403)729-3187 Drive east on highway 11 to RR 44 (1 mile east Condor Corner) then 3 1/5 miles south. On the left. |
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Lucie Bouvier - Carlos Little Bead StoreLucie creates one of kind original beaded jewellery in her studio and bead store located in the old Carlos post office north of Leslieville. You can browse for the perfect necklace, earrings, or bracelet, or satisfy your own creative side with all the supplies necessary for your own creation. Many of Lucie's handmade jewellery pieces incorporate rare finds from around the world. |
| Location 12 - Carlos Little Bead Store - Lucie Bouvier : By chance or by appointment. ph (403)391-0870 From Hwy 12 turn North on Hwy 761 (Leslieville Highway) - Go 11 km North. Watch for signs. 52036 TWRD 41-4 |
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Dave Hartley - PotteryBeautiful extensive gardens, lawns and views welcome you to the studio on this working farm. The stoneware, porcelain and unusual wood fired porcelain are unique, distinctive and will enrich the user's daily life. You will also find interesting sculptures and paintings that will add to the diversity of this visit.
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| Location 13 - Bingley Farm Pottery - Dave Hartley: Open Thursday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM or year round by appointment. ph. (403)845-6351 From Rocky, go north on Hwy. 22 to Hwy. 12,then east on Hwy. 12 to Range Road 6-2. Then south for ½ mile. Look for signs. 61079 Rnage Road 6-2 | |
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Chris Ellerston - Metal SculptureThis talented artist breathes life and soul into a traditionally very cold medium. He twists and bends and manipulates it to form one of a kind metal works and sculptures that can be funny, haunting or thought provoking. A most intriguing visit with this artist awaits.
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Location 14 -Metalia - Chris Ellerston: Open year round by appointment. ph. (403)845-6294 |
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Linda Tarney - Alpaca TextilesA chance to see fibre products develop from start to finish awaits here on this working Alpaca farm. From meeting the babies to fibre harvesting to the creation of the fibre into a huge aray of luxurious items you will be entertained. Oh, and a wonderful rest and refreshment opportunity awaits in their charming tea house. |
| Location 15 - Ravenscrag Alpacas - Linda Tarney: Open Thursday to Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. June to Thanksgiving or by appointment year round. ph (403)845-5616 North of Rocky on Hwy. 22. Turn east on Hwy. 12 for 8 km then 4.8 km north. Watch for signs. 410078 Range Road 6-4 |
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Darlene Joy - JewelleryIf you love jewellery, you will be impressed by what Darlene creates in her studio, Fringes Gallery, located along main street Rocky Mountain House. Darlene Joy has a wide selection of unique designs to choose from. You can also co-design your own masterpiece from her endless supply of beads, sterling silver and semi-precious stones. |
| Location 16 - Fringes Gallery - Darlene Joy: Open by appointment. ph. (403)845-5140 Currently moving - please call for more information. |
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