Calaveras
artists are excited to welcome you into their homes and studios from which you
can see and purchase their creations. Visit historic locations like
Stephen’s Cash Store (aka: Chevron Station) in Sheep Ranch where several
artists are gathering to showcase their work.
Tour Calaveras towns and back roads and greet and talk with the artists
during the Calaveras Artists Studio Tour, Saturday and Sunday, September
27-28. Artists from past years tours return and new artists to the tour
join in. The Artists Studio Tour brings
artists and art lovers together in relaxed and friendly environments where the
various elements of art are shared and enjoyed.
Artists
will be on hand from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days for questions and
discussion as they “show their process” and reveal how, why and where they
create their artwork. Purchase original art, prints or unique gift items
directly from the artist.
Free maps
with a color photograph of the artist’s work are available on-line for you to
down load. You can also pick one up at
the Arts Council in San Andreas, Victoria’s Frame Shop in Angels Camp,
Calaveras Visitors Bureau in Angels Camp, and many other locations in the
county and surrounding foothills. The
map guides you to 9 different sites where artist
work or display their art. You will travel through Calaveras County towns, back
roads and country neighborhoods in Arnold, Murphys, Sheep Ranch, Angels Camp,
San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Mountain Ranch. Spread your trip over both
Saturday and Sunday for a leisurely journey through the dramatic fall
landscape. Simply pack up family and friends and discover that Calaveras art is
as enjoyable as its wine and gold rush towns.
Each unique location will bring a satisfying experience that deepens
your understanding of the importance of art in our culture.
Artists in
this year’s tour include James Bass, Ceramics; Kevin Brady, Mixed Media &
Cartoonist; Sharon Baker, Watercolor, Pastel and Oil Painting; Patty Payne, Oil
and Mixed Media, Gordon Branch, Custom Guitars; Steven Hall, Ceramics; Ty Childress, Photography & Digital Art;
Randy Klassen, Watercolor; Joyce Klassen, Mixed Media; Thomas White, Pen, Ink
& Colored Pencil; Cate Culver, Watercolor, Acrylic & Mixed Media; Libby
Fife, Acrylic; Deborah Marlene, Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil Painting; Martha
Wallace, Mixed Media & Watercolor; Vickie Chew, Acrylic, Oil, Pastel & Charcoal,
Debra Lawlor, Functional Pottery; Ruth Morrow, Watercolor & Mixed Media;
Pamela Quyle, Ceramics & Jewelry; Deborah Kearney, Watercolor; Kate
Frederick, Watercolor; Marlene Wiley
Bradford, Sculpture; Amanda Sedgwick, Ceramic & Porcelain; Margaret
Roberts, Watercolor & Oil; Sonya Ziegler, Mixed Media, Gourds, Acrylic
& Pastel.
Maps are
available during the tour at the artist studios or at Gallery Calaveras at 22
Main St., San Andreas. For a list of additional map outlets, visit www.calaverasarts.org
or call (209) 754-1774. END
