Amy Doole
potter
Amy creates functional stoneware pottery. Her work is nostalgic and playful with bright and earthy colours, sculptural elements, unique textures and vintage images.
613-334-7967 • amydoolepottery@gmail.com
Stephanie Park
potter
Stephanie creates original wheel- thrown and hand built pottery using time-honoured techniques. Her work is inspired by the natural world and the beauty of the wild landscapes of the region.
613-639-3497 •sparkpottery@gmail.com• 
@spark_pottery
Stephanie is a guest at Amy’s studio.
Ketha Newman
painter (watercolour, mixed media), printmaker
Enjoy the spectacular view from an off-grid hilltop studio. Ketha’s mixed media paintings, watercolours and Lino block prints are inspired by life in the backwoods and infused with magical realism.
613-334-9686 • ketha@kethanewman.com • kethanewman.com • 
Ketha Newman Artist
Teena Surma
Doll artist
Teena uses paper-clay and fabric to create one-of-a kind dolls. Her artwork includes dolls, animals, and other creations from her imagination. Each piece has its own unique personality and emotion.
613-334-7929 • teenasdolls@gmail.com • www.thefancifuldoll.com • thefancifuldoll
Teena is a guest at Ketha’s studio.
Patrick Doherty
painter (oil)
Painting since 1990, throughout his career he has experimented with various media, finding much satisfaction combining unusual objects with traditional formats. As an urban native, Patrick continues to evolve creatively, but has strong roots in his childhood traditions.
416-579-4229
Joanna Hankus
quilter/ mosaic artist
Joanna is a versatile artist who specializes in quilts and mosaics. Her work mixes different media, combining old and new materials. She assembles tesserae or fabrics into new, colourful compositions.
905-808-8383 • joannahankus67@gmail.com• joartsylife
Lyle Collins
wood artist
Lyle creates one of a kind salt and pepper mills and shakers from tree branches sourced on his property. He lets MotherNature do the design and he produces unique end tables and stands, charcuterie boards, burl lamps, coat racks, mug tress and more!
613-332-4631 • lyle.collins2@gmail.com
May van Roon
painter (acrylic, pastel)
With a passion for colour, shape &contrast, May brings an abstract and expressionist approach to painting her favourite subjects inspired by nature. Birds and flowers, done in acrylic and chalk pastels with a play on words in the title of each painting.
519-716-5022 • mayvanroon@gmail.com
May is a guest at Lyle’s studio.
William Kafka
stone sculptor
William works the natural essence of his stone, using only hand tools to form sculpture that is simple in form. The stone, from Zimbabwe, is unique in colour, texture and his work is created outdoors overlooking the waters of L’Amable Creek.
613-902-2070 • bkaf1@outlook.com
Nancy McKinnon
painter (oil, acrylic)
Nancy is a landscape painter who is truly inspired by the raw beauty surrounding us. Her technique incorporates bold brush strokes and vibrant colours. Her media of choice are acrylics and oils.
613-334-6478 • rockwoodartstudio@gmail.com • rockwoodartstudio.com
Nancy is a guest at William’s studio.
Rene/Elaine Butikofer
wood artists
Rene and Elaine’s unique wooden bowls are turned on an antique metal lathe, mostly from burls, grown in the Bancroft area. You can see it in action during the tour.
613-332-0790 • rebutikofer@gmail.com
Karen Istead
glass artist
Working in fused and stained glass, Karen captures the light reflecting from water, sky and trees. See her glass work displayed in her new bunkie on Baptiste Lake
613-332-0504 • kistead0@gmail.com • Karen Istead Glass Artist
Freddie Towe
painter/printmaker
Freddie Towe, a painter and mixed media artist, has an innate sense of colour uses a quirky interplay between humour and darkness.
416-534-9562 • Freddietowe@gmail.com • www.freddietowe.com • freddie towe
Ken Fraser
painter/sculptor
A self-taught painter/sculptor, Ken loves creating playful images that capture the wonder of the world around us. Painting on old wood and creating sculptures from clay and found materials.
613-334-5577 • kfraser344@gmail.com • @k.fray
Ken is a guest at Freddie’s studio.
Barbara Allport
painter
The rural setting of Barbara’s home is surrounded by forests, waters and wetlands. These elements of nature inspire her to paint these natural landscapes.
613-334-9502 • barbaraallport@yahoo.ca• Barbara Allport
Barbara is a guest at Freddie’s studio.
Carol Towe
painter
An oil painter working primarily in landscapes and still life. “My goal is to try to find a sense of mystery in my subject, with the use of light and perspective.”
416-534-9562 • ptowe@webtv.net
Carol is a guest at Freddie’s studio.
Ken Balmer
painter (oil, acrylic)
The Gallery at High Falls. Wildlife paintings capturing both likeness and Orenda, the essential spirit of each crature. Come see a mix of realistic, bold colour and abstract interpretations.
520-331-7286 • balmerart.com• kbalmer@rethink-group.com
Bancroft & Area Autumn Studio Tour
