Gravenhurst Autumn Arts Tour Event Information

Artists of the Alexander

Experience the artistry of the Alexander.

Location #11 | The Alexander; 520 Isaac St

Contact the artists:
thealexander.ca
705 996-6405

Carole Ballance

Paintings mostly acrylic on canvas, live edge wood and some on cabinet doors. Also incorporating the style of acrylic pouring in some of her pieces.

STUDIO GUEST Location #9 | Varney Studio, 280 Hughson St

Contact the artist:
instagram.com/ballancedartt
ballancecarole@hotmail.com
416 564-0375

Carolyn Boyd & Enrique Bravo | Boyd Bravo Art
 
Carolyn M. Boyd & Enrique Bravo sell original drawings and paintings with a focus on local scenes, nature, animals, birds, insects, people, airplanes and more. They love making their artwork together in their home studio/gallery.

Location #1 | Heritage Square, Gravenhurst Opera House (Sunday Only)

Contact the artist:
boydbravoart.wixsite.com/website
boydbravoart@gmail.com
705 627-6193

James Brown | Muskoka Bay Gallery & Pottery

Functional stoneware pottery as well as other artists in clay, glass, oils and much more.

STUDIO Location 16 | 1026 North Muldrew Lake Rd

Contact the artist:
muskokabaypottery.com
jim@muskokabaypottery.com
705 687-7890

Johnathan Bullock | Johnathan Bullock Pottery

A truly unique shop featuring functional & sculptural stoneware richly glazed in jewel tones, earth tones and waterfall glazes; microwave & dishwasher safe.

STUDIO Location #3 | 210 First St S

Contact the artist:
facebook.com/johnbullock68
ynotskelly@sympatico.ca
705 687-3936

Brenda Cooke | Locking Eyes Studio

I am a self-taught portrait artist. I try to capture intimate eye-locking experiences in acrylic and spray paint.

STUDIO GUEST Location #2 | 410 Phillip St E

Contact the artist:
Brenda_cooke@hotmail.com
705 826-8887

Kyra Dahlke | Kiki LaRuse Gallery

In awe of nature's beauty, I use light and texture to evoke wonder and a deep sense of connection.

Location #8 | The Manor at Gravenhurst Retirement Residence 300 Muskoka Rd N

Contact the artist:
kikilaruse.com
Kikilaruse@gmail.com
416 568-2653

Rhonda Dea | deasigns120

Original water colour paintings and prints of my originals as notecards.

Location #12 | Lion's Pavilion, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
deasigns120@gmail.com
705 305-8734

Frank Drinkwater | Muskoka Wood Bowls

Frank has been spinning bowls and creating one-of-a-kind artistic pieces since 2019. Believing there's a missed opportunity in the local marketplace for large wooden salad bowls his work ranges from 6-inch diameter 'pinch' bowls up to 30-inch monster salad bowls.

Location 1 | Heritage Square Gravenhurst Opera House (Sunday Only)

Contact the artist:
sip_h2o@hotmail.com 
705 641-9254

Abbey Eagleson | Farmhouse Creations Muskoka

Offering a variety of custom craft and jewellery options including permanent jewellery, custom clothing, koozies, signs, cutting boards, hat burning, hair accessories, handbags and so much more!

Location #15 | The Shops On the Boardwalk, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
farmhousecreationsmuskoka.ca
abbey@farmhousecreations-muskoka.ca
705 706-3421

Ed Einboden | Ed Einboden Artist

Offering original pen and ink and charcoal drawings in addition to limited edition etching and relief prints.

Location #4 | Gravenhurst Train Station

Contact the artist:
Ed-einboden.pixels.com
Ed.einboden1@gmail.com
705 645-0832

Shelly Eyre | BlueHouse Handknits

Hand-crafted knitted and woven textiles made with variety of natural fibers and traditional methods. 

STUDIO GUEST Location #3 | 210 First Street S

Contact the artist:
@bluehouse_handknits
bluehousehandknits@gmail.com
705 279-2505

Janice Feist | JFeist Fine Art Studio

Janice's work embraces the colour and texture of the Canadian landscape, relaying the excitement of light, shadow and movement. Whether representational, impressionistic or abstracted, each painting is approached with vigour, as the artist moves her palette knife to mix colours, scratch and layer paint to bring life to her creations.

STUDIO Location 17 | 1843 Muskoka Beach Road

Contact the artist:
janicefeist.com
janicefeist@hotmail.com
705 644-1030

Margo Gracey | Artful Threads

Hand painted new and vintage apparel, paintings, sculptures.

Location #4 | Gravenhurst Train Station

Contact the artist:
bramblewood@vianet.ca
705 689-0664

Jennifer Kavanagh | That Lady In The Woods

Locally grown and handcrafted herbal wellness products to support the well-being of individuals and families.

Location #15 | The Shops On the Boardwalk, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
thatladyinthewoods.ca
thatladyinthewoods@gmail.com
705 689-8959

Laura Kulson |Siren Bay Studio

Laura Kulson is a jewellery maker and visual artist. Her work explores her love of nature and the beauty of her materials, which she strives to preserve within each piece.

Location #12 | Lion's Pavilion, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
lkulson.wixsite.com/sirenbaystudio
laurakulson@gmail.com
705 209-0770

Pat Lougheed | Arts @410

Knitted wraps created of scraps from an extensive stash of yarns from all over the world. Inspired by the colours of the Northern Lights in Muskoka.

STUDIO Location 2 | 410 Phillip St E

Contact the artist:
ploughead@gmail.com
705 644-2694 

John Lyon | The Hockey Stick Guy

Creating custom hockey stick furniture including coffee and end tables, Muskoka Chairs, custom signs, bottle openers and can crushers, shelves, and coat and hat racks.  Most products can be designed in the theme of all 32 NHL teams.  Old school wooden and newer colourful composite sticks are used in the design.

Location #13 | The Shipyards Muskoka Marketplace

Contact the artist:
instagram.com/thehockeystickguy
johndlyon@rogers.com 
416 892-0992

Ailene MacDougall | Ailene VM Artist

Ailene, is an abstract artist from Innisfil, who uses mixed media, vibrant colours and mark-making to create art that will light up any room.

Location #12 | Lion's Pavilion, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
ailenevranamacdougallartist.com
Ailene VM Artist Email
289 716-6941

The Magpies’ Melange

Rooted in nature with a magpie's eye for the twinkle of unique things, two sisters create a harmonious medley of happy art. Using eclectic materials that have been reused, foraged, and found, The Magpies' Melange offers soothing paintings, handcrafted jewelry, doodads, and suncatchers!

Location #5 | Arts at the Albion (Outdoors)

Contact the artist:
themagpiesmelange@gmail.com
705 770-2058

Jade Mccarver | Little Bit of Pixie Dust

Handcrafted clay fairy houses.  Bring some magic to your summer/garden!  Houses come with lights and an optional add on of pixie dust so your kids can be sure the fairies will find their house.

Location #7 | Trinity United Church

Contact the artist:
instagram.com/littlebitof_pixiedust
jademccarver95@gmail.com
226 886-1701

Wendel Messer | Breller Books/Belts That Last 

Self-published author featuring Canadian history, satire & crime.  Wendel also offers hand-made, full-grain leather belts.

Location #12 | Lion's Pavilion, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
thesink.ca
wmesser@thesink.ca 
705 687-8149

Jan Mosher | Jan Mosher Clay & Creations

Fun & functional pottery.  Mugs, cups, bowls, garden art and ornaments.

STUDIO GUEST Location #2 | 410 Phillip St E

Contact the artist:
ladybugg62@yahoo.com
705 542-8847

Elise Muller | Stone Tree Studio

Original relief printmaking inspired by the flora, fauna and landmarks of Muskoka as well as old photographs.

Location #1 | Heritage Square, Gravenhurst Opera House (Sunday Only)

Contact the artist:
stonetreestudio.ca
lauraelisemuller@gmail.com
705 783-0547

Mary Jane Page | MJ Page Art

With detailed attention to patterns, inspired by this beautiful region of Ontario. I hope to capture special moments with my original designs. - cards, paintings, drawings & prints.

Location #15 | The Shops On the Boardwalk, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
www.mjpageart.ca
mjpage1234@gmail.com
905 870-9563

Denise Pahlke | D Pahlke Art

Working in both acrylic and watercolour, and inspired by summers spent on Georgian Bay, Denise's paintings are characterized by a semi-realistic, stylized approach, capturing the essence of her subjects with a blend of movement, beauty, stillness, and calm.

Location #7 | Trinity United Church

Contact the artist:
dpahlkeart.square.site/s/shop
dpahlkeart@gmail.com
705 331-8967

Adele Partington | Adele Partington Watercolours

A published and award winning artist, Adele truly enjoys painting in watercolour, and calls it her therapy!  She loves that it can be loose and impressionistic. You might have seen Adele at the numerous local art shows she has participated in.

Location #12 | Lion's Pavilion, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
instagram.com/adele.partington17
adele.partington17@gmail.com
416 414-1121

Joanne Phendler

Selt-taught and at the beginning of her art career, Joanne works mainly in oil and acrylic. Her landscapes aim to capture the peace, beauty, and raw emotion of the natural world, especially Ontario's cottage country.

Location #8 | The Manor at Gravenhurst Retirement Residence 300 Muskoka Rd N

Contact the artist:
jophendler@gmail.com
705 307-9979

Colleen Pollack Photography

Muskoka-based wildlife photographer specializing in evocative, naturalistic imagery, Colleen's work places the viewer in the scene, capturing fleeting moments of wildlife in their natural behaviours.

Location #10 | 185 Sarah St N

Contact the artist:
colleenpollack.com
colleenpollack@hotmail.com
416 275-0272

Camden Ramer Arts

Student multimedia artist inspired by Muskoka's natural beauty.

Location #10 | 185 Sarah St N

Contact the artist:
instagram.com/camdenramer.art
camramer@gmail.com
249 877-0031

Shelley Raymond | Stone and Ink Creations

With many years experience, Shelley now specializes in alcohol ink and mixed media on plexiglass, glass, tile, YUPO paper and stone and uses bevels, puzzles, wooden figures, and plexiglass figurines. Discover the perfect piece for your garden, deck or window.

Location #12 | Lion's Pavilion, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
shelley0007@gmail.com
705 645-0007

Samantha Reimer Art & Design

Spending time in the landscape is an important part of Samantha's process to create expressive interpretations of local landscapes, shoreline scenes and the richness of everyday rural life.

Location #8 | The Manor at Gravenhurst Retirement Residence 300 Muskoka Rd N

Contact the artist:
samanthareimer.ca
psreimer@gmail.com
705 835-0877

Melanie Robitaille | MWORDS Photography

A love of light, nature, and all things nostalgia come through my 1:1 ratio, painterly images. I seek to capture the everyday beauty that's sometimes overlooked all around us, Melanie has been capturing the world through her lens as a beloved past time for over 25 years.

Location #4 | Gravenhurst Train Station

Contact the artist:
mwordsphotography.com
mwords@outlook.com
705 527-0588

Lynnis Royea | Log Hollow

One of a kind 'bog' jackets made from recycled woolen blankets which are hand dyed & hand sewn.  Lynnis also makes hand dyed silk scarves, and hand sewn, hand dyed cashmere turbans.

STUDIO GUEST Location #2 | 410 Phillip St E

Contact the artist:
lynnisroyea@gmail.com
705 783-9819

Steph Schofield | Schofield Studio

Steph Schofield paints colourful, contemporary, Canadian landscapes in acrylic. Commissions available.

Location #5 | Arts at the Albion (Outdoors)

Contact the artist:
schofieldstudio.ca
stephschofieldart@gmail.com
705 305-6841

Paul Stevenson | Paul J. Stevenson Gallery

From Dutton, Ontario, Paul took his first canoe trip in Algonquin Park in1967 where he was absolutely captivated by the northern wilderness. Since 1970 Paul has painted all over the world, but is most comfortable in Algonquin and the Ontario North.

Location #4 | Gravenhurst Train Station

Contact the artist:
pauljstevensongallery.com
donnajm2@hotmail.com
519 762-2556

Gail Stiver | Gateway Fibreworks

On-farm yarn spinning mill and dye studio dedicated to transforming natural fibres into vibrant, high-quality yarns, blending traditional techniques with a love for colour and texture. Whether you're a seasoned fibre artist or just beginning your journey, you'll find inspiration in our expertly curated kits, featuring our signature yarns in thoughtfully designed projects.

Location #7 | Trinity United Church

Contact the artist:
gail@gatewayfibreworks.com
705 309-2966

Penny Varney | Penny Varney Jewellery

With twenty five years experience as a goldsmith, Penny channels her love of color and design into custom pieces in gold, silver, and platinum. She is known for her use of iconic stones alongside more traditional gemstones to create one of kind pieces inspired by contemporary designs as well as period specific work such as art deco and art nouveau.

STUDIO Location #9 | 280 Hughson St

Contact the artist:
artsatthealbion.com/artists/penny-varney
varney@muskoka.com
705 331-8331

Tony Varney Photography

Inspired by his world travels, Tony developed an eye for capturing light and colour while documenting the people and landscapes of the regions he visited.

STUDIO Location #9 | 280 Hughson St

Contact the artist:
artsatthealbion.com/artists/tony-varney
varney@muskoka.com
705 331-8331

Wendy Wallace

With an underlying glow of light layering watercolour and gouache on 100% rag paper, beautifully framed and ready to hang, Wendy's paintings are visual experiences of colour, subjects revolving around the interconnectedness of people, trees, water, land and architecture.

Location #4 | Gravenhurst Train Station

Contact the artist:
wendywallaceart.ca
wendy_wallace@icloud.com
905 914-8148

Erin Wheatley Fine Art

Erin specializes in creating realistic paintings of iconic items, nature, and vintage objects.

Location #15 | The Shops On the Boardwalk, Muskoka Wharf

Contact the artist:
erinwheatley.com
erin@erinwheatley.com
647 330-2505

Amanda Wright | AMAW Wood Decor

Hand crafted from reclaimed wood, my husband and I work together to build one of a kind clocks. He welds the frames and I custom fit each with wood that I finish and install the quartz clock movement.

STUDIO Location #18 | 1844 Muskoka Beach Rd

Contact the artist:
amaw-wood-decor.square.site
amanda.j.wright@hotmail.com
226 921-1553