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Unique tour to showcase local artists

Aug 2, 2018 | 11:00 AM

The Lake Country Arts Tour is offering a different approach to an artisan showcase, by allowing attendees to get a glimpse at the surrounding countryside while checking out local artistic talent.

The tour, which is set to take place Aug. 11 and 12, is now in its fourth year. This year’s tour will feature two different stops with multiple artists and artisans to visit. Some of this year’s vendors will be showcasing pottery, acrylic paintings, glass, soaps, garden art, and lampwork beading, just to name a few.

Glass artist Valinda Lawson is the host at one of the stops. She said she enjoys having the opportunity to interact with people in this way. She makes stained glass, fused glass, and cast glass garden pieces.

“It’s nice to go around to people’s studios and workspaces,” Lawson said. “I think they appreciate the variety we have, and it’s very relaxed.”

Deb Vereschagin, a local potter, has made mugs, plates, and teapots, and said this year she said she will also have garden stakes and birdbaths.

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“I always want to do something new every year, just to keep it fresh for the people that come back to see us,” Vereschagin said.

Vereschagin said the organizers always encourage new artists and craftspeople to join, especially if their creations are handmade.

Candace Lebedoff runs Danu Soaps, where she creates lotions, soaps, and bath products from locally-sourced natural ingredients.

“If they haven’t met artist before, it’s really good for them to come have a visit,” she said.

Some of the artists also run demonstrations of their processes during the tour.

kathy.gallant@jpbg.ca

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