BLUE COAST ARTISTS
Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios is Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, 2011, 10am-6pm. Tour six Blue Coast Artist member studios. For over twenty years the Blue Coast Artists have been delighting and educating the public with their annual Fall Tour of Studios. Free of charge, viewers are invited to experience the creative process in action once again. Art lovers of all ages are sure to enjoy during this annual West Michigan autumn event. This creative experience is fun for the whole family.
Celebrating their 21st season, the Blue Coast Artists invite visitors to the studios and galleries of seven studio artists:
Lattner Studio, 319 Blue Star Hwy, So. Haven
Blue Star Pottery, 337 Blue Star Hwy, So. Haven
Khnemu Studio, 6322 113th Ave., Fennville
Blue Roan Studio, 6301 122nd Ave., Fennville
Lakeshore Textiles, 2750 60th Street, Fennville
Lake Effect Pottery, 2139 66th St., Fennville
The Front Door Studio, 6934 120th Ave., Glenn
The Blue Coast Artists Tour of Studios includes:
1) Lattner Studio (319 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven) The studio of Suzi Lattner Zwissler features her original paintings and drawings in a variety of media. The gardens and woodland that surround her home inspire Suzi. She will be on hand demonstrating pastel drawing techniques.
2) Blue Star Pottery (337 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven) The studio of Mark Williams features handmade stoneware. Bowls, pitchers, casseroles, teapots and platters are embossed with Mark’s elegant textured designs, which he creates by uniquely combining the pottery techniques of textured slab and throwing on the pottery wheel. Mark will open a new kiln load of his work daily on tour weekend. View his new salt kiln that is under construction.
3) Khnemu Studio LLC (6322 113th Ave., Fennville) Enjoy the fall harvest at this 1890′s farm estate, complete with a restored barn which houses a unique contemporary fine art and craft gallery featuring over 20 Michigan Artists and the working studio of ceramic artist Dawn Soltysiak. Dawn will have wheel throwing, Raku pottery firing and also a “make & take” art opportunity for kids of all ages. Come and see the newly built down-draft car kiln in an old silo. Farm fresh pumpkins and popcorn are also available.
4) Blue Roan Studio (6301 122nd Ave., Fennville) This stop features the flame worked glass bead and wire sculptures of artist Jessica Bohus and an exhibition entitled “Dog Show” featuring Chihuahuas and many other breeds. Jessica will have a wide array of jewelry made with glass beads, silver & copper. The studio is in an1890’s schoolhouse with many original features including a swing set and blackboards and will Jessica will offer flame worked glass bead making demonstrations on both days.
5) Lakeshore Textiles (2750 60th St, Fennville) A textile artist for over 30 years Suzie Jenkins’ home and fiber studio is situated on a wooded tranquil setting overlooking a ravine Suzie’s “sheep to shawl” method uses naturally prepared raw wool, spun on a spinning wheel, and then woven on the hand loom. She uses sustainable materials as much as possible, and utilizes green techniques in her studio. Suzie will be honoring National Felt Day by offering felting demonstrations daily.
6) Lake Effect Pottery (2139 66th St., Fennville) Surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens, with her horses and chickens nearby, an antique turkey barn is the workplace for potter Lee Mckee. Lee makes oil lamps, French butter keepers and other affordable functional pottery. Lee will demonstrate pottery making techniques during Fall Tour.
7) The Front Door Studio (6934 120th Ave., Glenn) Artist Anke Richert-Korioth