Studio Tour
Everything from stone carvings to stitched paper will be showcased in the 2017 Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour, as an expanded tour of 18 studios featuring 27 local artists gets under way in October.
The free, self-guided tour occurs every day during the month. Most studios are open 10 a. m.– 5 p. m. daily. The T. C. Steele State Historic Site, which preserves the famed artist’ s home, gardens, and studio, is again a part of the tour, offering a discount for Back Roads tour participants.
Three new studios and one new guest artist are participating in this year’ s tour. Many artists will be giving demonstrations of their craft during tour hours in studios filled with their handmade items.
Monique Cagle has completed her studio, converted from an old grain bin on her farm property. Sleepy Cat Studio is located at 4687 Yellowwood Road. She has been a guest artist on the tour in past years.
Also new to this year’ s tour is The Wood Frog, the studio of Scott and Jill Stowers at 1294 McLary Road, and Sarabeth Noggle, who has opened a printmaking studio at 3113 Clay Lick Road.
Cindy Steele of Singing Pines Designs is a new guest artist at Chris and Bob Gustin’ s Homestead Weaving Studio, 6285 S Hamilton Creek Road.
“ It’ s a heck of a way to make an excuse for going Christmas shopping or to get a special gift for somebody,” said artist Brad Cox.“ And along the way you can get lunch or desserts at historic restaurants, travel across a covered bridge, and see the natural beauty of Brown County.”
Brochures containing a map of all studios, along with hours and other details, are available at many locations around Brown County, and also at < browncountystudiotour. com > and Facebook.
58 Our Brown County Sept./ Oct. 2017