South Coast Open Studio – 2006

By Jon Alden

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Supported by artists for artists, the South Coast Open Studio Tour provides the general publican unusual opportunity to have a first-hand look at local art and craftsmanship flourishing onthe Coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
This event brought together small independent studio artists who produce their own work andare eager to demonstrate their creative skills and crafts to the public. Most of these artists andcraftspeople work out of their home studios and sell primarily through galleries and craft shows. Travel off the beaten path to find these studios on the back roads, down narrow lanes, and in local villages, far away from the malls and shopping centers. Get acquainted with the artists and their work on a personal level.
Ask them why they make their art. Every piece has a story behind it. Visit the artists in their own creative environments and connect the product to the personality and place and how it was created. You will see pieces in many stages of design and a variety of materials and machinery which the artists can tell you about.
If you are an artist in the area interested in becoming involved in one of our tours, call us at (401) 592-0099 or send us an email.

Theparticipants listed on this detail pagewere open for the weekend of December2nd & 3rd, 2006. Studios were open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the tourwas free to the public. Supported by artists for artists, the South Coast Studio Tour provides the general public an unusual opportunity to have a first-hand look at local art and craftsmanship flourishing on the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

For further Information, contact individual artisans for other events & schedules by clicking on their namesabove and visiting their websites, or if there is no website, send them an email, or Call (401) 592-0099.

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Open Studio Tour Sequence:

1. Kelly Milukas
Watercolors and pastels. Local and distant landscapes.
2.The Donovan Gallery, Kris Donovan
An Ever-Changing Exhibit of Contemporary New England Art
3. Amy C. Lund, Handweaver
Local crafts and handwoven table linens, blankets, wraps and scarves. Heirloom quality, one of a kind, custom work.
4. Kris Smith-Lavoie (508) 673-1828
Sterling silver, beach stone, jewelry and ornaments.
5. Susan Freda
Susan Freda Studios
6. Roseberry-Winn Pottery & Tile
Handmade pottery, tiles, and home accents.
7. Alyn Carlson (508) 889-2133
Pastels
8. The Richards Gallery, Ken Richards
Local Landscapes and House & Garden Portraits
9. Mollynook Studio, Johanna McKenzie
Landscapes and still life paintings in oil and encaustics.
10. The Art Cafe (401) 635-2169
A cafe with art and antiques, coffee, tea and expresso.
11. Fried Glass Studio (401) 635-4044
Hand blown glass from functional, fun, and ornamental to contemporary, conceptual and custom.
12. Mika Seeger (401) 625-5415
Stoneware Fired in a Wood-Burning Kiln
13.Westport River Woodworker's Guild (508) 642-1177
Peter Katzenbach -Builder of Classic Wooden Skiffs (A Boat in Production) & Creator of Early American Reproductions and Restorations.
14. Wyndfield Studio
Dora Atwater Millikin, Oil Painter
15.Wind Blown Glass, David Jusseaume (508) 951-6785
Venetian style handblown glass.
16. Sticks, Sotnes, Stars, Wayne Feurst (508) 636-8113
Handmade Papers & Pottery
17. Elias Studio Glassworks & Gallery (508) 636-7888
Colorful handblown glass.
18. Westport Custom Woodworking, Jeff LaValley (508) 636-5505
Custom cabinets, furniture, and moldings.
19. Carol Way Wood- Illustration(508) 636-6699
Whimsical Animals and Flowers with Watercolors in a Delicate Charming Style.
20. The Thirsty Crow, Lisa Santos (508) 994-9434
Stained Glass, Handmade Gifts, and Unique Jewelry
21. Borowicz Gallery
Contemporary Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Photography by 14 artists
22. Quaker Village Woodworks, Barry Walker (508) 636-2537
Handcrafted Furniture & Custom Cabinetry. Elegant, Functional, and Durable
23. Beverly Carter, Ceramic Artist (508) 992-6958
Wheel-Thrown and Hand-Built Stoneware and Porcelain Pottery