Studio Tours in Ontario North of Toronto
Late Fall studio tours continue into November & December where hand crafted Ontario originals the make unique holiday gifts. Combine a studio tour with a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony or a Santa Claus parade in rural communities & resort destinations featured below. Discover Ontario's creative artisans and creative minds. Many craft shows are part of Festivals of Lights events.
2011 Fall Studio and Arts Tours
November 2011
The Agnes Jamieson Gallery
Minden
November 3 – December 17
Members’ Show
Closing reception December 17 with Christmas Cheer for the Volunteers
For those who enjoy doing artwork, and are a member of the gallery (or would like to be a member) this is your opportunity to be part of a non-juried art show. The deadline for artwork to be entered is October 28. LInks to the entry forms and rules can be found on this page in the side column. This is a great way to see a variety of artwork, by people you may not even know do art, as well as to vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Award. Join us for the closing reception, where the People's Choice winner will be announced, and enjoy some Holiday Cheer as well. It’s a fun time to enjoy your gallery and maybe do some Christmas shopping in our gift shop. Mark it on your calendar today!
Agnes Jamieson Gallery web site
accommodation at inns, resort, hotels in Minden, ON
"Sugar Plum Fair"
Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Alliston, ON
Saturday November 12th: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday November 13th: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission $3 / person. Children under 12 are FREE
Get your Christmas shopping done early the 28th Annual Sugar Plum Craft Show held in our very own Trade Centre. The spectacular show features over 95 artisans and crafters with a unique line-up of handmade items. This is a great way to spend the weekend and experience some of the finest artisans and crafters from Ontario. Join us for the day or make it a weekend with one of our getaway packages.
Nottawasaga Inn Resort website
Around the Corners Studio Tour
November 11-12, 2011
Cookstown
Paintings, sculpture, photography and fine craft.
Around the Corners Studio Tour website
accommodation close to the Cookstown area: Alliston
Thousand Islands Arts Country Home Christmas Studio Tour
Nov 27 – 28 & Dec 4-5, 2010
They've done it again!
Thousand Islands Arts is back with its 18th annual "A Country Home Christmas" artists studio tour. Come on out and sip some hot apple cider while browsing the newest creations of some of the area's finest artists. Find the perfect handcrafted gift for that someone special.
Brochures are available in local shops and online at http://www.tiarts.org
The Ethel Curry Gallery
Maple St. in the village of Haliburton
Open seven days a week during the summer. Open slightly less the rest of the year. - please call the gallery for hours.
Experience Haliburton's best season, inside or out! New works by Ontario artists that have been inspired by Haliburton. Brian Atyeo, Charlie Spratt, Ben Henry, Greg Pichnej, Jill Segal, Sue Fisher and more.
Ethel Curry Gallery web Site
accommodation at inns, resort, hotels in Haliburton, ON
Past September 2011 Studio and Arts Tours
Sundance Studio Tour
Maberly
September 3-5, 2011
Twenty artists are in attendance this year. Join us this year as we offer some of the most unique and original environmentally creative art available in Ontario today. Explore the gardens and trail, rest by one of the ponds and engage our artists in conversation.
Sundance Studio Tour
Northumberland Hills Studio Tour
September 10-11, 2011
Drive through Northumberland Hills and explore the artistic interpretations of approx. 43 artists and their studios. Follow the blue logo signs. Location: Port Hope Phone: (905) 342-3344 Toll Free: (888) 767-8467 E-mail: apatterson@porthope.ca
Northumberland Stuiod Tour web Site
Prince Edward County Studio & Gallery Tour
Picton, ONS
September 16-18, 2011
Prince Edward County Studio & Gallery Tour website
Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour
Echo Bay region of Northern Ontario
September 17, 2011
The Sylvan Circle Tour artists invite you to spend a glorious fall day exploring the diverse artistry of our region. We welcome visitors to discover what it means for artists and artisans to live and work in their communities.
Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour website
26th Annual Uxbridge Studio Tour & Sale
September 17-18, 2011
The group celebrates 26 years of opening their homes and studios. The Uxbridge Studio Tour is a self guided tour of 28 artists in their homes and studios, located in the beautiful town of Uxbridge and as well in the surrounding hamlets of Claremont, Goodwood, Sandford, Victoria Corners, Port Perry and Sunderland. The juried professional artists and their work and studio environments are truly unique. Historical and traditional, hand built or by brushstroke, recycled, encaustic and digital, composites of fantasy or memory, sculptural and structural, renaissance or modernist, the Uxbridge Studio Tour members encompass the present day 21st Century artist.
Uxbridge Studio Tour website
Apsley & District Autumn Studio Tour
September 17-18, 2011
Self-guided tour of local artists' studios.
Apsley Studio Tour Website
Purple Hills Studio Tour
September 24-25, 2011
The studio tour is centered around the beautiful village of Creemore Ontario, near Collingwood. Studio tour brochures are available at all studio locations and the tour welcoming centre at the Station on the Green in Creemore. Sept. 25, 26. Plan a fall road trip to this beautiful region of Simcoe County.
Purple Hills Studio Tour web Site
Georgina Studio Tour & Sale, September 24 & 25, 2011, 10am to 5pm
Discover wonderful area artists & other Ontario guest artists on this self-guided tour while enjoying the local Fall colours of Lake Simcoe . Visit our homes/studios and several businesses who are hosting tour artists. Check www.georginastudiotour.com e-mail info@georginastudiotour.com or Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery 905-722-9587 www.gacag.com
Bancroft and Area Autumn Studio Tour
September 24-25 & October 1-2, 2011
Enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular autumn colors while driving to visit the artists and artisans on our tour! 15 fascinating artists at 11 stops featuring pottery, bath products, ink pointillism, ornamental ironwork, jewelery, oil, acrylic, digital & water colour paintings, wood furniture, photography, stone sculpture, stained glass and leather goods.
Bancroft Studio Tour Website
more information on accommodation in Bancroft
Victoria County 25th Annual Studio Tour
Artists in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes
September 24-25 & October 1-2, 2011
Come by car or bus to the City of Kawartha Lakes or by boat along the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway during the Fall season and experience the changing colours first hand – and our Artistic interpretation on site with practising and professional artists
Victoria County Studio Tour
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
September 24-25, 2011
The Art Gallery of Peterborough (AGP) is delighted to present the Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour. For two days, more than 28 local artists open up their studios to the public. You will see them creating their work, including furniture, oil, watercolour, acrylic, and encaustic paintings, mixed media constructions, and ceramics.
Location: Peterborough
Kawartha Studio Tour website
More Information on Accommodation in the Kawartha Area
Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour
September 24 & 25, 2011
The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is proud to continue its rich legacy of the arts in 2011, our 33rd year of presenting scores of diversely talented artists. Conceived by one individual three decades ago, the idea of giving people a glimpse into the studios where raw materials are transformed into superb art pieces still holds its appeal.
This informative and rewarding experience bridges the gap between creator and patron, as visitors witness the artistic process at work through demonstrations and displays. The Muskoka landscape and the artists who draw their inspiration from it extend a special welcome to visitors on this glorious weekend in Autumn.
http://www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com
Elora Fergus Studio Tour
September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2011
Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. Thirty six artists and craftspeople will open their studios for two consecutive fall weekends.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour Website
Merrickville Artists Guild Fall Studio Tour & Sale
September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2011
The Merrickville Artists' Guild Studio Tour & Sale presents a perfect excuse to visit this magical village. What better way to spend a weekend than visiting the nationally and internationally renowned artists and craftspeople of Merrickville and surrounding area? Enjoy exploring their studios and galleries, watch then create and leave with your own original.... 10AM - 5 PM
Merrickville Fall Studio Tour Web Site
Caledon Hills Studio Tour
Artists open their personal studio settings on weekends and mid-week by appointment September 24- October 2. Self guided tour of art including paintings, photography, glasswork, wood vessels, jewellery, and the work of guest artists. Caledon countryside during the fall months is exploding with fall colours. See more on Caledon Studio Tour, See Caledon Ontario
Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour
September 30 -October 2, 2011
As you travel through the heart of Grey County (Flesherton, Durham, Markdale) you will find that perfect piece to take home, delectable locations to stop for a meal, and inviting accommodations.
Saugeen Studio Tour website.
October 2011 Studio and Arts Tours
Caledon Hills Studio Tour
Artists open their personal studio settings on weekends and mid-week by appointment September 24- October 2. Self guided tour of art including paintings, photography, glasswork, wood vessels, jewellery, and the work of guest artists. Caledon countryside during the fall months is exploding with fall colours. See more on Caledon Studio Tours. See Caledon Ontario
The 21st Annual Sudbury Arts Tour will be held throughout the city of Greater Sudbury |
October 1-2, 2011
See Sudbury Hotels, Resorts, Inns,
Bancroft and Area Autumn Studio Tour
October 1-2, 2011
Enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular autumn colors while driving to visit the artists and artisans on our tour! 15 fascinating artists at 11 stops featuring pottery, bath products, ink pointillism, ornamental ironwork, jewelery, oil, acrylic, digital & water colour paintings, wood furniture, photography, stone sculpture, stained glass and leather goods.
Bancroft Studio Tour Website
more information on accommodation in Bancroft
Victoria County 25th Annual Studio Tour
Artists in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes
October 1-2, 2011
Come by car or bus to the City of Kawartha Lakes or by boat along the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway during the Fall season and experience the changing colours first hand – and our Artistic interpretation on site with practising and professional artists
Victoria County Studio Tour. . Area Information and accommodation in the Kawarthas
Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2011
The annual Rural Ramble - a free self-guided driving tour featuring four weekends during the fall months for of Adventure & Exploration Agriculture & Food weekend History & Heritage weekend and Arts & Culture (October 1–2).
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay, Pembroke and Petawawa
Elora Fergus Studio Tour
October 1-2, 2011
Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. Thirty six artists and craftspeople will open their studios for two consecutive fall weekends.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour Website
Merrickville Artists Guild Fall Studio Tour & Sale
October 1-2, 2011
The Merrickville Artists' Guild Studio Tour & Sale presents a perfect excuse to visit this magical village. What better way to spend a weekend than visiting the nationally and internationally renowned artists and craftspeople of Merrickville and surrounding area? Enjoy exploring their studios and galleries, watch then create and leave with your own original.... 10AM - 5 PM
Merrickville Fall Studio Tour Web Site
Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour
September 30 -October 2, 2011
As you travel through the heart of Grey County (Flesherton, Durham, Markdale) you will find that perfect piece to take home, delectable locations to stop for a meal, and inviting accommodations.
Saugeen Studio Tour website
Madawaska Valley Annual Madawaska Studio Tour
October 1-2, 2011
Discover the Artists, towns and villages of Combermere, Barry's Bay, Brudenell, Rockingham, Wilno, Purdy
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour Web Site
Accommodation in Barry's Bay-Commbermere resorts, inns, cottages, cottage resorts
Tweed and Area Studio Tour
October 1-2, 2011
Enjoy our fine array of oil, watercolour and acrylic painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, fibre arts, basket making, pottery, glass, woodworking and Santas. Tweed Studio Tour web Site
Annual Haliburton County Studio Tour 2011
Haliburton County
October 1-2, 2011 Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 8-9, 2011 Thanksgiving Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands. Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. An abundance of hand.
Haliburton County Studio Tour Web Site
Area information and accommodation at Haliburton resorts, inns, cottages, hotels
2011 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
BARRIE, SCENIC HORSESHOE VALLEY, LAKE SIMCOE SHORES, ORILLIA
Friday, October 7 – Monday, October 10, 2011
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm daily)
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Forty artists and fine crafts people will exhibit their work over 4 days and 25 locations. You'll find an amazing selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal and glass, photography, woodcraft, jewellery, basketry, clothing and accessories – from fine art and sculpture to home décor and fashion to funky and fun! Don't miss this popular Thanksgiving tradition. You'll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful fall colours. For tour map and information about the artists.
Visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com or call (705) 790-4790.
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia
Annual Haliburton County Studio Tour 2011
Haliburton County
October 8-9, 2011 Thanksgiving Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands. Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. An abundance of hand.
Haliburton County Studio Tour Web Site
Area information and accommodation at Haliburton resorts, inns, cottages, hotels
Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts
October 8-10, 2011
Thanksgiving weekend Artist's studio tour
Thornbury, Clarksburg, Kimberley
Local artists invite you to their studios to see a wide range of creative arts and meet the artists and their guests.
Photography, ceramics, wood and metal work, stained glass, beads and paintings are some of the many creative arts on display. Come out and meet our amazing talent.
Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts websitez
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Collingwood & Area
Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour in the towns of Clayton, Blakeney, Almonte, and Mississippi Mills in beautiful Lanark County! Thanksgiving weekend, October 8 -10, 2011
Discover the quality craftsmanship and skill of local artists amidst the vibrant colours that define our fall season. During the Tour, studios are open from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free!
Tour map: http://www.crownandpumpkin.com/maps.htm
Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour
October 8-9, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
This tour offers a perfect opportunity for family and friends to spend time together touring beautiful fall scenery and exploring Studios and Artists, all within a 15 km radius of Kinmount.
Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour website
accommodation at inns, resort, hotels in Haliburton, Kawarthas
Artists around the Sound
Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Owen Sound
October 8-9, 2011
This year's tour features studios, each unique, depicting the area and the individuality of the artist that lives and works there. Settings include historic farms, the Niagara Escarpment, the shore of Georgian Bay overlooking Colpoys Bay and the vista of Skinners Bluff and Lake Charles.
The studios are housed in century log buildings, barns, garden settings, outbuildings and lovely homes.
Artists around the Sound website
accommodation at inns, resort, hotels in Owen Sound area
Escarpment Studio Tour
October 8-9, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
Bognor, Massie, Queen's Landing, Walters Falls
Spectacular Fall Vistas, Artwork, and Fine Crafts with over 15 artists in and around Bognor, Massie, the Queen’s Valley and Walters Falls
Escarpment Studio Tour Website
accomodation at inns, resort, hotels in escarpment (owen sound, walters falls) area
October 2011
Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour,
October 22-23, 2011 Elmira and area.
Country Creations Artisan Tour,
Octoer 22-23, 2011, St. Mary’s.
November 2011
Scenes of Sandbanks and Beyond
October 22 -November 6, 2011
Black Prince Winery is hosting the 4th annual Scenes of Sandbanks and Beyond, original art show and sale, October 22nd to November 7th with an opening reception on October 21st from 7pm – 9pm. This year’s show, located in the art cellar, will house over 50 local artists utilizing a wide variety of disciplines including; fabric art, pottery, sculpture, photography, oil, watercolour, encaustic and acrylic paintings. Stay book hotels in Belleville or Trenton.
www.blackprincewinery.com
19th Annual Innisfil Studio Tour
The Artists of Innisfil invite you to browse through their Studio and meet Guest Artists.
November 5th and 6th., 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Visit any or all of the studios Refreshments will be served.
Innisfil Studio Tour Web Site
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Barrie, ON
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