Township on North Frontenac Logo

NORTH FRONTENAC

BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR

ORIGINAL HANDMADE ARTS AND CRAFTS

September 28th & 29th , 2024 - 10 am - 4 pm each day

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

2024

Artists & Artisans

Amy Kay Photography

Studio 1

1007 Road 506, Cloyne

Nature photography has always given me a sense of serenity. Seeking out what others sometimes fail to notice has enriched and simplified my soul. My goal is to evoke in others the same aura of awe, and allure of nature.

Click image to learn more...

Barnova Studios Art & PhotographsGaile & Trevor Bethell

Studio 2

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.

Click image to learn more...

Deborah Stanley Arts & Crafts

Studio 3

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.

Click image to learn more...

Owen Phillips

Studio 4

1796B South Road, Fernleigh

I am a young and upcoming Canadian artist, my studio is in Fernleigh Ontario, at Fernleigh Lodge. Many of my images are based close to home here in North Frontenac. The images I take represent the simple beauty that surrounds me here on magnificent Lake Kashwakamak.

Click image to learn more...

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.

Click image to learn more...

Homestead Studio Glass

Studio 6

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.

Click image to learn more...

Red Dragon Gallery and Gift Shop

Studio 7

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.

Click image to learn more...

Wendy Clement

Studio 7

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.

Click image to learn more...

Farm House Stitching & Vintage Journals

Studio 8

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.

Click image to learn more...

Stone Ridge Art Studio

Studio 9

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!

Click image to learn more...

Original Photography by Michelle Ross

Studio 10

Showing at ClarMill Hall - 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.

Click image to learn more...

MarZeeDotes Designs

Studio 10

Showing at ClarMill Hall - 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna

I have been creating jewellery on and off since I made my first macrame choker back in the mid ‘70’s.  There is such satisfaction in turning a piece of copper or silver, polymer or metal clay, or a bunch of beads into something beautiful to wear.  

Click image to learn more...

Grindstone Pottery

Studio 10

Showing at ClarMill Hall - 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.

Click image to learn more...

Art By The Baileys

Studio 10

Showing at ClarMill Hall - 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!

Click image to learn more...

Forest FramesRichard Emery

Studio 11

6144 Buckshot Lake Rd, Plevna

Slices of hollow logs, sanded and sealed, become unique, natural picture frames for scenic and wildlife photographs. Empty frames are available to mount your own special photos.

Click image to learn more...

Debbie Emery Quilts

Studio 11

6144 Buckshot Lake Rd, Plevna

I have been sewing and creating various kinds of needlework for almost 60 years. Quilting became my passion about 16 years ago and I have made over 120 quilts. Recently my interests have blossomed to include fiberart and modern quilting.

Click image to learn more...

Anne Garrett

Studio 12

2284B River Road, Ompah

After a work-life in healthcare Anne switched gears and retired with a paintbrush in hand. Anne loves the versatility of acrylics and the inspiration of Canadian landscapes, funky abstracts and our plant life that shares quiet happy moments with us.

Click image to learn more...

EJH Creations

Studio 13

Showing at Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah

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.

Click image to learn more...

Linda Rush

Studio 13

Showing at Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah

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.

Click image to learn more...

Liz Jackson

Studio 13

Showing at Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah

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.

Click image to learn more...

The Nature Natives Art Gallery

Studio 14

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.

Click image to learn more...

Silent Valley Alpaca

Studio 15

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.

Click image to learn more...

Jenna Rose

Studio 16

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.

Click image to learn more...

Back Forty Artisan and Cheese

Studio 16

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.

Click image to learn more...

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


www.artisancheese.ca

www.facebook.com/BackFortyArtisanCheese




Shamrock Bakery

7263 Road 506, Plevna


Soups, Breakfast Wraps, Pastries & Coffee

Open Saturday 10-3 • Sunday 10-2


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


www.facebook.com/North-of-7-Market-and-Restaurant




Palmerston Marina

9637 Highway 509, Ompah


Gas 24/7


palmerstonlakemarina.ca

www.facebook.com/OmpahOntario




St. Killian’s Church

5984 Ardoch Road, Ardoch


Grab n’ Go Chili and Bake Sale

Open Saturday 10-1 Only


www.facebook.com/St-Kilians-Church

Contact Us




0%
Some required fields are missing or are in the wrong format. Please review the form and submit again.