The 2020 Pakenham Maple Run Tour brings together the works of 35 seasoned artists, artisans and craftspeople – including 6 who are NEW to the Tour this year.
These creative individuals share a spirit of self expression which fuels the fire of their creative process. Located in 10 tour stops, their works are perfectly blended and showcased with the walls of unique shops, heritage buildings, historic general store, one room school house, working studios, serene retreat house, public library, craft brewery and cider house.
The artists are unique. Their approach refreshing. The Tour brings both you and the artist together to enjoy a relaxing conversation, casually view their pieces and make purchases during the Tour weekend.
All of the artists, artisans and craftspeople look forward to the Pakenham Maple Run Tour as it is the first Tour of the new year and, like you, are all are happy to celebrate the Spring season. Whether adding to your personal collection, choosing a perfect gift, or tasting the delicious fare of artisan food visionaries and master beverage producers, to take the Tour is pure nourishment for the soul.
All of the Tour participants are listed below, alphabetically by first name. Simply click on their name to read a biography, view some past and current works, and the Tour stop where they are located.
Barbora Balaban – Pottery and Garden Art
Michael Peterson of Beaux Arbres Basketry NEW
Kyle Bertrand of Bertrand’s Big Bear Carving – chainsaw carving NEW
Chris Van Zanten – Glass Artist
Clare Gallant – Handmade Bath and Body Products
Clément Hoeck – Porcelain and Stoneware Pottery
Colleen Gray – Contemporary Metis Watercolour Artist
Fluid Solar Roasted Coffee – Locally Roasted Coffees
Grassroots Furniture Company – Furniture/Wood Working NEW
Heather Sherratt – Handweaving NEW
Bill Thurlow – Heavenly Honey – honey and beeswax products
Jo Bling – Wire Wrap Jewellery
Jolly Hog – Gourmet Food Truck
Karl Kischel – Watercolour and Acrylic Artist
Kat Stevens of Moonshadow Designs – Wire Crochet and Gemstone Jewellery
Kelli Kavanagh of Laine Herbals – handcrafted botanicals – NEW
Laurel Cook – Animal Portraiture
Michaela Wolfert – Fine Jewellery NEW
Mike Desrochers – Artist Blacksmith
Morley and Marilyn LaBelle – Unique Birdhouses
Nadine Sculland – Miniature Quilts
Natasha Peterson – Award Winning Children’s Books
Lis Allison of Pine Ridge Studio – Handmade stoneware tableware
Richard Hutton – Fine Art Painting
Shamrock Gardens – Preserved Goods
Sarah of Sprig Candle Studio – Plant Based Candles and Diffuser Oils
Susan Allen – Weaving and felting
Revia Fisher-Titus of Tastes of Temptation – Jams and Sweet Breads