The Willows Inn
Lummi Island Artists’
Studio Tour 2015
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More than 40 artists and craftspeople offering their
work at 23 plus locations around the island.
Enjoy paintings, drawings, prints, notecards,
jewelry, photography, sculpture, glass,
woodwork, pottery, metalwork,
stonework, quilts, clothing,
knitwear, and more!
Find special treasures for gifting
or that special something
for your home!
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The Islander Store
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Watch for signs directing
you to locations in Scenic
Estates & Isle Aire!
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May 23 & 24 - 10am to 6pm
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The Beach
Store
Cafe
For additional
information call:
(360)758-7121
or
(360)758-2815
Watch for the balloons
marking each
location!
To get to Lummi Island:
Take I-5 exit 260, Go west on Slater Road to Haxton Way,
Turn left on Haxton to the ferry dock.
8 minute ferry ride leaves at ten past every hour (plus extra trips as needed)
Round trip is $13 per car & driver, $7 per person, $7 per bicycle & rider
Kids 13 to 19 and accompanied children under 12 ride free!
Look for this flyer at The Islander Store, at Lummi-Island.com
or on Facebook at Lummi Island Studio Tour
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List of Artists and Locations on the back Participating Artists & Locations:
Tour maps will be available at THE ISLANDER STORE
(just south of the ferry dock, 758-2190) as well as at all tour locations
Gallery @ Roads End • 2843 Aiston Creek Road, aistoncreek.com/gallery. Showing 12 The Lummi Island Congregational Church • 3913 Legoe Bay Rd, (360)758-2060,
[email protected]. “Goodies and Artists at the Church.” Come and enjoy
works by several local artists, including paintings, photos, small sculpture, art quilts,
baked goods, coffee, tea and WiFi in a cozy setting while you enjoy the creations
cards and jewelry.
of our local Island artists:
2 Meredith Moench, M.F.A. • 1185 Beach Ave • (360)738-8920, Web:
meredithmoench.weebly.com. Watercolors featuring bird, botanical and
♦ Betsy Johnson • (360)758-4290. Unique Wreaths and Gifts. Much of the
landscape subjects. Hummingbird notecards and affordable Giclee prints also
materials collected from the beaches of L.I.
available for sale.
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Bridged Lott •(360)305 0882, website: www.bridgedlott.com.. Bridged will be
3 Nancy Ging • 1471 Seacrest Drive, (360)758-2529, nancygingart.com. Nancy's
showing her vibrant, pure color oil paintings, original mono-prints, charm and
pastel paintings are inspired by those magical, fleeting moments of beauty and
one-of-a-kind jewelry, carvings and new and unique Lummi Island design
grace, both in Nature and in ordinary life, that take our breath away. Cards, prints,
apparel and accessories.
puzzles, and other gift items available.
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Jyl
Peterson • Deja View Picture Framing • 2018 Legoe Bay Place, (360)380-0979.
4 Wayne H. Chaudiere • Cedar Avenue Sculpture Garden • 1700 Seacrest Drive,
Jyl Peterson is resident artist and owner operator of Deja View Picture Framing
(360)319-7508; Landscape, garden and indoor sculptures of rustic metal with wood
and Gallery. Deja View will be showing uniquely framed art deco styled mirrors of
and stone, some functional and some that move.
all sizes, watercolor and oil pastel prints inspired by the beauty of Lummi, Lummi
5 Heritage Trust Resource Center @ Otto Preserve • 3560 Sunrise Road. A number of
Island cannery labels, and reef net fishing photos by Edmund Lowe. Jyl will host:
Lummi Island woodworkers will display their original carved, built, turned or
assembled creations at the LIHT resource building at the Otto Preserve. Most items
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Naomi Jarvie • (360)758-4006. Showing at 2018 Legoe Bay Place. Elegant
on display will be offered for sale. Cards and prints by island photographer Ed
pearls, ethnic bead jewelry, and lots of fun chains and charms. AS always,
Lowe will also be for sale.
abalone and gemstone necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
6 Diana Pepper and John Robinson • Tree Frog Farm • 3679 Sunrise Rd, (360)75814 Artisan Wine Gallery • 2072 Granger Way, (360)758-2959, artisanwinegallery.com.
7260, www.treefrogfarm.com. Natural Healing Arts Center featuring local flower
Artisan Wine Gallery regularly features original works by Lummi Island artists as well
essences and aromatherapy products. Sample our latest flower essence blends!
as a global selection of wines. During Studio Tour weekend, AWG will be offering
Tour the labyrinth garden, walk the alder grove path and enjoy the many birds.
wine tastings from 1-6 on Saturday and Sunday. The gallery will feature:
Diana will be available for essence consultations and energy healings.
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Anne Gibert • (360)778-0384. Anne is presenting the first showing of her latest
7 Lynn Dee • Lynn Dee Studios • 1669 South Nugent, (360)758-2815,
series of oil paintings, “Twenty-two Portraits of Lummi Island Women.” You may
[email protected]. Raku sculptures, vases and other functional and
see more of Anne’s work at the Beach Store Café.
decorative raku pottery with colorful metallic and crackle glazes. Lynn is featuring
her new desert-inspired raku sculptures.
15 Farside Farm and Gardens * 2177 Granger Way. Showing the work of:
8 Art Hohl • Vitreous Visions • P.O. Box 215, 3720 Constitution, (360)758-3729,
♦ Ray Louis • Practical and affordable gifts made from reused materials and
[email protected], www.lummi-island.com/vitreous-visions.html. Glass Art:
greeting cards focusing on Lummi Island scenes.
colorful, unique designs inspired by NW nature and crafted, fused, cast and
slumped in electric kilns here in my studio: sculptures, bowls, platters, garden art,
♦ Jim Frederick • Driftwood and shell creations. Sea birds and trees made of
and lots of new earrings and pendants. Art will close at 5PM Sat. and Sun.
Salish Sea driftwood and adorned with shells from Mexico's Sea of Cortez.
9 Pete L. Bowman • 3787 Constitution, (360)758-2056, petebowmanstudios.com.
16 Mary Barstow • Mary Sews Many Designs • (360)927-3651. Showing at 2106 S.
Paintings and works on paper.
Nugent Road (Next to The Islander and The SauseBurger Stand). Quilted wall
10 Joanie Roteman • Treehouse Pottery • 1960 Seacrest Dr., (360)778-0193,
hangings, table décor, and bed quilts. Machine embroidered clothing, aprons,
[email protected]. Functional hand thrown stoneware in a variety of bright
towels, bags and ornaments. Lummi Island souvenir shirts and hats for all ages. I
colors. Choose from butter dishes, mugs, creamers, bowls and more. Joanie will
take orders for custom embroidery, home décor, quilts and clothing.
host:
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♦ Becky McRorie • Becky's Beach Gems. I make earrings and pendant jewelry
♦ Susie Wirth • Fish Eye Mosaics • Creative art glass mosaics and some new
from beach glass and shells from my beach.
acrylic abstract paintings.
♦ Stephen Kopanos • Seventh Sunrise. Digital painting and landscape
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Judy Arntsen • Kelp Art: Unique baskets and wall hangings made from
photography offering unique and customizable images and commissioned
repurposed kelp.
works.
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10A Al Rosen Furniture Makers • 3740 Legoe Bay Road, (360)758-7452. Alan has been
building custom heirloom furniture since 1972. Al also has pieces on display at the
Willows Inn.
11 Ann Morris • 3851 Legoe Bay Road, [email protected], (360)758-2143.
Self-guided tour of “Figuration of the Human Spirit” 16 myth inspired bronze
sculptures emerge from the ancient earth. Ann’s gallery will not be open.
The Beach Store Café
(Just north of the ferry dock, (360)758-2233), The Beach Store offers fresh,
local fare. Casual, family friendly dining.
The Café is currently featuring the paintings of island artist Anne Gibert.
Watch for the balloons marking each location!
18 Nancy Simmerman • Gude Erth Crafts Knitwear & Gift Shop. Open year round at
2386 Tuttle Lane, (360)758-2489, [email protected], www.lummi-islandknitart.
Sweaters, vests, ponchos, kid-mohair scarves/shawls, alpaca scarves, hats, nylonreinforced slipper-socks, ink-jet ink hand-dyed knitting yarns, knitted starfish, glass
buttons. Showing hooked wall hangings. We close at 5 p.m. Nancy will host:
♦ Karen Weber • (435)816-0874.
Showing at 2386 Tuttle Lane. New this season:
tiny original canvases on tiny easels. Plus tiny aluminum butterflies, hand-crafted
bag-ettes for reading glasses, credit cards and more.
♦ Sue McCaslin • Ebb & Flow Knitwear. (360)758-7419. Showing at 2386 Tuttle Lane.
Hand-crafted knitwear for infants and children. Sweaters, vests and hats. Unique
designs - Practical, Playful AND Washable. Check us out at:
www.lummi-islandknitart.com.
19 Lis Marshall • Full Bloom Farm • 2330 Tuttle Lane (corner of Tuttle and Centerview),
(360)758-7183,www.fullbloomfarmpeonies.com. Please enter from Centerview.
Organically grown peonies. We sell cut peonies & peony root divisions. We have
a good selection of potted peonies for planting now and an even wider selection
of plants to order for fall divisions. We also produce eggs and organically-grown
fruit and vegetables. The entire farm and extensive gardens are open for visitors.
Check our website, VRBO.com or Airbnb.com for lodging availability in the
cottage and loft on the farm.
20 Basil Atkinson • Wild Wabbit Gift Shop • 2307 Tuttle Lane, (360)758-7121,
[email protected]. Sandblasted rocks, stone and metal sculpture,
custom monuments and signs. Stone, bone, ivory, semi-precious stone & glass
jewelry. Home of the “Goat Show” shirt.
Ria Nickerson • Good Thunder Arts • 2307 Tuttle Lane, (360)758-7121,
[email protected]. Stoneware sinks and tiles, lamps, decorative &
functional pottery featuring Pacific Northwest motifs. Also, Lummi Island tee shirts
and sweatshirts.
21 Karen Myers Barker • Karen Myers Barker Photography • (360)758-7218,
[email protected]. Showing at 4089 Sunny Hill Ln. Karen's Nature
Photography captures the beauty aound us through photos, canvas, cards and
DVD's featuring, The Love of Reefnetting. View at www.flickr.com/photos/
kmbphotoslummi.
22 Legoe Bay Winery • Village Point Marina • 4232 Legoe Bay Rd.,
[email protected], (360)758-9992 (Winery), (425)985-2710 (Cell).
Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter. Taste, savor & enjoy our wines with your
family and friends. All whites are unoaked. Sample our award winning 2010
Chardonnay, our 2013 Pinot Gris, Viognier and Gewürztraminer, and our 2008
Reefnet Red and Syrah. Grapes come from the Columbia Valley AVA in eastern
Washington. The magic happens on the island.
23 Thomas Lutz Design • FINE FURNITURE + GRAPHIC ART. Village Point Marina, 4232
Legoe Bay Rd., (360)220-5324, www.thomaslutzdesign.com. Tom Will be showing
his woodwork and graphic art prints at his studio on Legoe Bay. In addition, you
can see his furniture and other works at the Willows Inn and Beach Store Cafe.
24 Ingrid McGarry • (360)220-5860, [email protected]. Showing at 2627
Island View Lane. Ingrid is showing new oil paintings of Lummi Island, the Pacific
♦ Cheryl D. Bachus Photography • Showing at The Carriage House, 2272 North
Northwest and Mexico, along with paintings from her “Noble Beast” series. Ingrid
will host:
Nugent. Cheryl and Di will be showing Cheryl’s photography; appreciating the
simple beauty around us she creates photos with a focus on Lummi Island:
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Norbie Schmidlin • Norbie is displaying his beautiful and fun clay and glass art
blank greeting cards, new special occasion cards, framed 8x10s and larger as
pieces. Come by for a visit!
well as photographic triptychs of local scenes and wildlife—new this year, they
will also be selling votive candles created with polished Lummi Island agates.
25 Ria Harboe • 2778 N. Nugent, (360)317-5807, ria-harboe.com. Showing new
paintings big and small that depict natural surroundings. I am inspired by beautiful
♦ Susan Brendon •Beach Stone Art • Susan’s jewelry collection is created from
landscapes and changing dramatic light. Also selling an assortment of note cards
agates, beach stones and beach glass, all artfully created into necklaces,
printed from my artwork. Ria will host:
earrings, bracelets, and fun items!
♦ Cynthia Dahlstrom • Island Designs. Showing at 2778 North Nugent. Unique
♦ Pamela Einhauser • PJE Jewelry • (920)946-3841. New collection of sterling silver
jewelry made with an island flair. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets made with
and rough-cut stone jewelry. Unique designs personally fabricated using
semi-precious stones (agate, jasper and chalcedony), shell (mostly abalone)
techniques such as fusing metals. Also some fun copper garden ornaments.
and sea glass.
♦ Jack Mulhern • Jack’s lazy susans, wine bottle racks, candle centerpieces and
tables are created from wine and whiskey barrel staves.