Explore Our Back Roads
Nestled on the meandering roads of North Frontenac, you will find many Artists and Artisans who create beautiful works of art in different mediums. Adding to our little piece of paradise are the fall colours, alive and vibrant, their reflection dancing on the water of our many lakes.
We invite you to come and enjoy our ‘Back Roads Studio Tour’.
Sincerely yours,
The Artists and Artisans of North Frontenac
2023
Artists & Artisans
Barnova Studios Art & Photographs - Gaile & Trevor Bethell
Studio 1
1004 Fosters Lane, Cloyne
Trevor’s photographs include perennial flowers from their extensive gardens, plus wild flowers, landscapes and nature. Gaile creates landscape images in acrylic and multi media.
Deborah Stanley Arts & Crafts
Studio 2
1046 Lancaster Lane, Cloyne
My artwork consists of mixed media and natural elements. I like to use acrylic glass, copper cinder, crushed glass, jute, pine cones, feathers etc. I make wall art, ornaments, trays, magnets, coaster sets, bookmarkers, keychains, just to name a few.
L8dybug Acres Studio
Studio 3
1796B South Road Fernleigh
I’m a multi-medium artist representing Hunting Images Fine Art Photography. I challenge myself with multiple exposures and just absolutely love to paint with Watercolours and Acylics and I also create Vibrant Mosaics.
Fernleigh Fine Art Studio
Studio 3
Showing at 1796B South Road Fernleigh
Many of my images are based close to home here in North Frontenac. The images I take represent the simple beauty that surrounds me and where I study and reside here on magnificent Lake Kashwakamak.
Homestead Studio Glass
Studio 4
5586 Ardoch Road, Ardoch
I am mostly self taught and enjoy the challenge of learning new techniques and improving my skills. I make lampwork beads by melting rods of glass at the torch and carefully winding the glass on to a mandrel to create beads. I also use my kiln to fuse glass.
Creative Effects by Penny
Studio 5
5589 Ardoch Road, Ardoch
I have been crafting for many years. I moved to North Frontenac in 2014. At that time I created my first painting on a simple piece of wood. My canvas can be a variety of things and I also enjoy bringing life back to many older unused items.
Red Dragon Gallery and Gift Shop
Studio 6
1091 Ridge Lane, Ardoch
I have been painting watercolours for 32 years and teaching for over 26 years and began traditional stained glass work about 22 years ago. My work has evolved to include mosaic stained glass, sculptures, jewellery, painted fabric and garden art.
Wendy Clement
Studio 6
Showing at 1091 Ridge Lane, Ardoch
I enjoy being creative and learning about and trying new arts and crafts – including most recently, fibre art. Over the past couple of years, I have learned how to make felt flowers, incorporating them into wreaths, signs and other decorative items.
Farm House Stitching & Vintage Journals
Studio 7
6172 Road 506, Ardoch
My Vintage Journals are hand crafted from brand new materials & distressed, with various mediums, to take on a vintage look. My sewing involves a variety of quilted items, tote bags, cell phone pouches, wallets, cell/dog walking pouches, quilts and more.
Stone Ridge Art Studio
Studio 8
6672 Hwy 506, Plevna
My passion for painting, photography, graphic design and sculpture overlap, and take me in new artistic directions. I will never settle on one style of art. I believe creativity flourishes if provided with room to explore and grow. I can’t wait to meet you on the tour!
Original Photography by Michelle Ross
Studio 9
Showing at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna
Nature photography has been a passion of mine since the first day I photographed a beautiful sunflower. I love to capture the beauty of nature with my camera. My photographs are available as unique handmade greeting cards and also in various sizes of prints and collage posters.
Heather Sherratt Handweaving
Studio 9
Showing at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna
I have been weaving for nearly fifty years, focusing mainly on fabric suitable for clothing. Over the years, the variety of yarns available has increased and improved, giving me the opportunity to experiment with texture and colour.
Grindstone Pottery
Studio 9
Showing at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna
I enjoy creating unique and functional pottery in my studio on Grindstone Lake. I am constantly amazed at the beauty of nature around me and hope that some of my love for the outdoors comes through in my work.
Art By The Baileys
Studio 9
Showing at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna
We use coloured pencils, pastels, and acrylic paints to create beautiful artwork. Our favourite subjects are pets, wildlife, family portraits, landscape scenes, and homes/cottages. Looking forward to seeing you on the tour!
Forest Frames - Richard Emery
Studio 10
6144 Buckshot Lake Rd, Plevna
Slices of hollow logs, sanded and sealed , become unique, natural picture frames for scenic and wildlife photographs. Empty frames available to mount your own special photos .
Debbie Emery Quilts
Studio 10
6144 Buckshot Lake Rd, Plevna
Slices of hollow logs, sanded and sealed , become unique, natural picture frames for scenic and wildlife photographs. Empty frames available to mount your own special photos .
EJH Creations
Studio 11
9268 Road 509, Plevna
I love working in all the different mediums and create from scratch. Lately I’ve been working on upcycling and things that are reusable. I do all types of needlework; sewing, quilting, knitting , crocheting and many other needle works.
Linda Rush
Studio 11
Showing at 9268 Road 509, Plevna
I consider myself to be primarily a water-colourist, and I will always love painting in that medium. In recent years, however, I have done a great deal of work in acrylics, and am also beginning to incorporated collage and multimedia techniques into my work.
Liz Jackson
Studio 11
Showing at 9268 Road 509, Plevna
Acrylic and water colour paintings dealing with a variety of subject matter including landscape, still life and the human figure. My goal is to explore new ways of engaging with traditional subject matter and I tend toward abstraction rather than realism. My work uses high value contrast and bold brushwork.
The Nature Natives Art Gallery
Studio 12
6127 South Lavant Rd, Ompah
Nature Natives Art Gallery is a gallery with an old schoolhouse flair, complete with a working bell and original desk. Original creations displayed here include a wide variety of watercolors, acrylics, alcohol inks, photography and mandalas.
Silent Valley Alpaca
Studio 13
1120 Donaldson Road, Ompah
Hanne loves to spend time working with alpaca fleeces. She is passionate about wet felting alpaca & has a number of cowls, scarves and mittens that she has designed & made from our alpacas’ fibre. Come and see all of our amazing Alpaca gift items.
Ompah Naturals
Studio 13
Showing at 1120 Donaldson Road, Ompah
Maker of feel good eco-sourced soaps, facial oil, lotions, scrubs and more. I use naturally derived additives some of which I source from my own garden. My newest endeavour is creating soy and bees wax candles.
Jenna Rose
Studio 14
1406 Gulley Rd, Mississippi Station
The Jenna Rose textile studio was founded by designer Jenna Fenwick in 2006. Located in the countryside of eastern Ontario, she creates her hand printed textiles using her surroundings and daily life as inspiration. Each illustration in created by hand.
Back Forty Artisan and Cheese
Studio 14
1406 Gulley Rd, Mississippi Station
Back Forty’s cheeses have grown into a local favorite. Using traditional old world methods and 100% natural unpasteurized sheep's milk, each cheese is made by hand in very small batches and then carefully tended to and aged from two to nine months.
Mariclaro Reclaimed
Studio 15
14259 Hwy 509, Snow Road Station
Mariclaro turns salvaged materials into unique bags and accessories giving repurposed goods a new role to play in life. Offering an array of unique bags and accessories, proudly handmade in our studio in Snow Road Station, Canada.
Grab a Bite to Eat & Refuel
Our North Frontenac community has a number of options for you to refuel at while participating in the studio tour:
Back Forty Cheese
1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station
Cheese and Wood-fired Barbeque
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
https://www.facebook.com/BackFortyArtisanCheese/
Shamrock Bakery
7263 Road 506, Plevna
Soups, Breakfast Wraps, Pastries & Coffee
Open Saturday 10-3 • Sunday 10-2
https://www.facebook.com/shamrockbakery/
North of Seven Market and Restaurant
7325 Road 506, Plevna
Restaurant, Grocery and Gas
Restaurant Open Saturday 9-7 • Sunday 9-3
https://www.facebook.com/North-of-7-Market-and-Restaurant
Palmerston Marina
9637 Highway 509, Ompah
Gas 24/7
https://palmerstonlakemarina.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/OmpahOntario/
St. Killian’s Church
5984 Ardoch Road, Ardoch
Grab n’ Go Chili and Bake Sale
Open Saturday 10-1 Only
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