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Where The Magic Begins…

                This week, Nancy Carlson (studio #4) allowed a sneak peek of the new work, still in process, that she will soon display on the ArTour.  Nancy explained that she often begins by sketching her ideas and creating smaller paintings.  On her worktable lay many new ink paintings (see if you can spot her Jesse James Bird). Recently she has combined some of her ink paintings with other watercolors to create layered collages.  It was fun to get a behind the scenes look at her studio in the midst of her creative process.  … Continue reading →

Enjoy Autumn Color and Fantastic Artwork

Posted on August 16, 2011

What: Studio ArTour and Art Sale When: Oct. 15-16, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm Where: South Central Minnesota: Cannon Falls, Faribault, Northfield   A breathtaking display of fall colors will be in full display this second weekend in October. The 7th annual Studio ArTour opens 23 working artists’ studios to the public. The Studio ArTour is a remarkable showcase of 46 regional artists’ work in South Central Minnesota, including Cannon Falls, Northfield and Faribault. Besides holiday and home shopping, the 2011 Studio ArTour is the perfect autumn family event to experience authentic artists’ studios, and meet working artists. Selected … Continue reading →

Art & Wine…Served Hot

Posted on July 20, 2011

  Last weekend, three ArTour artists participated in the second annual Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival. This festival featured art from over fifty artists, and wine tasting from twelve of the best Minnesota wineries. Despite the record-setting heat, the artists had a blast interacting with the many people who came to check out the festival. Dawn Makarios showed off her new flat dishes (perfect as a spoon rest or soap dish!) along with fresh pots she pulled out of her kiln the Friday before. Lisa Dolezal displayed new wheel-thrown plates, and sculpted pottery. She welcomes groups of all sizes … Continue reading →

Tangletown Gardens and Redoux Home feature Jennifer Wolcott

Posted on July 13, 2011

                        There is an article on Jennifer Wolcott, (Studio #2), in the July issue of Redoux Home. The article, titled “Steel in the Garden”, talks about Jennifer’s large steel garden sculptures. Some of them are functional pieces to stylishly support climbing plants or floppy chrysanthemums, and others are pure whimsy like the Steel Magnolias. The latest version of the Magnolias includes a post in the center for mounting Colleen Riley’s (studio #1) ceramic orbs. In her latest work, Jennifer incorporates fused and sandblasted glass with diamond plate steel in … Continue reading →

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