8. Beverly McClare
Tangled Garden

Beverly's pieces are inspired by the garden—her summer studio. During the winter she constructs organic sculptures using natural materials. Visit & enjoy a homemade Lavender ice cream while you leisurely stroll the gardens or enjoy a meditative walk through a flower labyrinth. You will also discover a gourmet line of herb jellies & flavourful liqueurs.
April to December: 10am–6pm daily. January to March: weekends 11am–5pm, or by appointment or chance..

902 542 9811
tangledgarden@ns.sympatico.ca
www.tangledgarden.ns.ca

11827 Hwy 1, c/o PO Box 80, Grand Pré, B0P 1M0

Take Exit 10 off Hwy 101 onto Hwy 1 west. Studio is 500 meters from exit ramp on right: #11827.
GPS: 45† 06' 19"N 64† 17' 47"W


photo Steven Kennard

9. Ron Hayes
ArtCan Gallery

Ron’s landscapes are charged with the energy of the Annapolis Valley. Overlooking the Habitant River, ArtCan Gallery & Café exhibits local art and offers wonderful desserts with Fair Trade coffee.
Open year round (with Café open June to September).

902 582 7071
Ron@ArtCangallery.com
www.ArtCanGallery.com
9850 Main Street, Canning, B0P 1H0

Take Hwy 101 to Exit 11. Follow signage to Canning. Last building on your right, by the historic shipyard. On your way to Blomidon Provincial Park and Cape Split.
GPS: 45† 09' 25"N 64† 25' 12"W

Workshops: Ron teaches workshops throughout the year in acrylic painting & mixed media. Check his website for schedules and fees.


photo Steven Kennard

10. Holly Carr / Alan Bateman
Bateman / Carr Studio & Gallery

Alan & Holly are full-time artists who exhibit nationally. Their studio is at the base of the idyllic North Mountain. Alan's paintings are illuminated realism. Holly paints bold, satirical situations on silk.
Daily 11am–5pm. Call ahead or by chance.

902 582 3309
mail@hollycarr.com
mail@alanbateman.com
www.hollycarr.com
www.alanbateman.com
299 Woodside Rd, RR#5, Canning, B0P 1H0

From Canning, turn left at monument in the center of town, drive 3 km. Turn left onto Woodside Road, drive 3.2 km, on right: #299.
GPS: 45† 10' 32"N 64† 27' 49"W

11. Steven Kennard
Studio Gallery

Steven's studio gallery features his award winning, turned & sculpted boxes of rare quality and beauty made from exotic woods. This is a box collector's paradise! The gallery also exhibits photographic art & fine art prints.
Year round: Usually Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 1–5pm, Sunday by chance or appointment. Call ahead to avoid disappointment if making a special trip.

902 582 3795
steve@stevenkennard.com
www.stevenkennard.com
9545 Hwy 221, Canning, B0P 1H0

Exit 11 from Hwy 101, direction Canning, turn left on Hwy 221 at junction with Hwy 358, direction Sheffield Mills, 600 meters
on right.
GPS: 45† 09' 21"N 64† 26' 15"W

Workshops: Woodturning courses—for all skill levels.


photo Steven Kennard

12. Fabienne Leydecker
Copper Fox Gallery

Fabienne is building a reputation as one of Canada’s unique new artists. A love for nature and animals is her source of inspiration. Influenced by the Group of Seven and Inuit/Native art, her current work includes stone houses in Ontario, abstract landscapes, seascapes and Trail Of Painted Ponies sculptural paintings. Her work has sold all over the world.
April 17 to Dec 15, Thurs–Mon 10am–5pm. Otherwise, by appointment or chance.

902 582 3133
fabienne_leydecker@hotmail.com
www.fabienneleydecker.com

1149 Nollett Beckwith Rd., RR#2 Berwick B0P 1E0

From Hwy 101 take Exit 15 at Berwick and go north on Hwy 360, west on Hwy 221, north on Longpoint Rd, then west on McNally Rd to Nollett Beckwith Rd. Turn right and go to #1149.
GPS: 45† 07' 08"N 64† 51' 48"W

Workshops: Please contact Fabienne to discuss acrylic painting workshop on canvas, or Trail Of Painted Ponies blank.

13. Twila Robar–DeCoste
Windsong Studio and Gallery

Woodlands, gardens and the Nova Scotia coast are the inspiration for Twila’s realistic paintings. She works in watercolour, acrylic & oil. Visitors are welcome to enjoy our gardens.
By appointment or chance.

902 847 9847
windsong1331@yahoo.ca
www.windsong-nature-gallery.com

1331 Victoria Rd., c/o PO Box 294, Aylesford, B0P 1C0

Hwy 101 to Exit 16. Go south on Victoria Rd. First house on right next to picnic park coming into Aylesford Village: #1331.
GPS: 45° 01' 56"N 64° 50' 21"W

Workshops: One and two day workshops at Windsong Studio and at the Fundy Shore.

14. Jan Coulter
Jan Coulter Furniture Maker

Jan's work is functional, made to be used, to live with, and to last. Her furniture reflects her philosophy of life, which places value on quality, considering the impact of what we do on earth and future generations. Jan also repairs chair seats—cane, rush, reeds & rope.
Usually open Monday to Friday—Please call ahead to avoid disappointment.

902 584 3965
jancoulter@furnituremaker.ca
www.furnituremaker.ca
2178 Clarence Rd, RR#1, Bridgetown, B0S 1C0

From Halifax: Hwy 101 to Exit 19: Turn right onto Elliot Road, left onto Clarence Rd. From Bridgetown (about 5 km): North on Church St. (this becomes Hampton Mtn. Rd.), right on Clarence Rd: #2178
GPS: 44† 53' 45"N 65† 14' 02"W

Workshops: a) Private, one-on-one, week long. b) 3 people, once a week, for 6 or 8 weeks. (Preference to teach women new skills.)

15. Janet Larkman
StudioLARK

Janet’s work is an experimental exploration of materials, forms & colours, both abstract and representational. She is currently working with graphite & charcoal on mylar, in addition to paint, metal, clay & glass. Her work can be found at the Marsh Gallery, #3994 Hwy 1, just west of Annapolis Royal, or at her studio.
By appointment—please call ahead.

902 532 1882
janet@studiolark.ca
www.studiolark.ca
www.marshgallery.ca
312 Fraser Road, RR#3, Granville Centre, B0S 1K0

From Bridgetown, take Hwy 1 west about 18 km. After the sign for Granville Centre, turn right (north) at Fraser Road. Go 1-1/2 km and look for #312. From Annapolis Royal, take Hwy 1 east about 7 km. Turn left (north) at Fraser Road. Go 1-1/2 km and look for #312.

16. Angela Chartier & Philip Woods
Catfish Moon Studio Crafts

Angela & Phillip work together to create energetic and colourful earthenware pottery. Visit their cheerful studio & gallery where you’ll find the works of many other artists & craftspeople including some of the regions best loved folk artists. Come for a visit, tour the garden and enjoy the view while you’re at it!
Open daily May to October. Off–season by appointment.

902 532 3055
1 888 378 3899 (toll free)
info@catfishmoon.com
www.catfishmoon.com

170 St. George Street, c/o PO Box 663, Annapolis Royal, B0S 1A0

In Annapolis Royal at 170 St. George Street, past the wharf, across from the playground. GPS: 44† 44' 46"N 65† 31' 07"W


photo: Julian Beveridge

17. Debra Kuzyk & Ray Mackie
Lucky Rabbit Pottery

Lucky Rabbit Pottery is a "must see" for lovers of fine hand-made pottery. The small and friendly shop in historic Annapolis Royal features the functional & beautiful porcelain of Deb and Ray. Widely recognized and collected, they are celebrating their 11th season in this location. Flower lovers will delight in the fresh, local arrangements.
Open daily, May to October. Off-season by appointment please.

902 532 0928
lucky_rabbit@hotmail.com
www.luckyrabbitpottery.ca
15 Church Street, c/o PO Box 25, Annapolis Royal, B0S 1A0

From Hwy 1 take Victoria Street into Annapolis Royal. Lucky Rabbit Pottery is located on Church Street, a beautiful pedestrian walkway with benches, facing the Farmers’ Market. GPS: 44† 44' 43"N 65† 31' 06"W

18. Rion Microys
PMS Papier Maché Sculpture

Inspired by doodles, cartoons and the other stuff of childhood, Rion creates quirky mixed media papier-mâché pieces out of her packed-to-the-rafters home studio. Her work adorns the walls of many regular homes where people need a hook to hang their coat, a mirror to check their teeth for bits of broccoli, or something to make them laugh.
By appointment or chance.

902 532 2392
pms@ns.sympatico.ca

92 Prince Albert Rd (Hwy 1)
c/o PO Box 67, Annapolis Royal, B0S 1A0

Two houses away from the Annapolis Royal traffic light; beige with grey trim. Look for the ‘PMS & Just B Lodging’ signs: #92 Prince Albert Rd.
GPS: 44° 44' 33"N 65° 30' 55"W

19. Brad Hall
Brad Hall Forge

Brad's work can be described as the journey of a maker. Using metals, wood & stone, and a variety of blacksmithing techniques, brad creates unique sculptures and functional art for indoors & out. Commissions welcome.
Best call ahead.

902 532 7773
brad@bradhallstudio.com
www.bradhallstudio.com

3994 Hwy 1, Allains Creek, c/o PO Box 45, Granville Ferry, B0S 1K0

Studio is 1⁄2 km west of stoplights in Annapolis Royal: #3994 Hwy 1
GPS: 44† 44' 15"N 65† 31' 06"W

20. Wayne Boucher, RCA

From a studio with a beautiful view of the Bay of Fundy, Wayne creates large and compelling mythical/abstract paintings. He received the public commission to paint Réveil, an 8' x 12' mural for the Grand Pré National Historic Site. His work is widely held in private & public collections, including the AGNS. Wayne was awarded the 2006 Portia White Award for artistic excellence.
Open most days, 9am–3pm. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.

902 532 5606
roscoeboucher@auracom.com
wayneboucherrca.blogspot.com

30 School Street, Parker’s Cove
c/o PO Box 204, Annapolis Royal, B0S 1A0

From Hwy 1 in Granville Ferry, take the Parker Mountain Road to Parker's Cove. Turn left at the stop sign when you reach the Bay. School Street is the first road on your left: #30 (10 minutes from Annapolis Royal.)
GPS: 44° 48' 42" N 65° 32' 07" W

Workshops: Masterclass workshops

21. Bonnie Baker
Bonnie Baker Studio

Drawing is the heart of Bonnie’s practice. She creates vibrant, expressive yet deceptively ambiguous drawings & paintings of everyday minutia. Working predominantly in acrylic, charcoal & graphite, she pushes the mediums in unanticipated directions exploring our understanding of physical space and ordinary scale.
By appointment—Please call ahead.

902 532 0829 (hm)
902 526 0981 (cell)
bonniebaker@ns.sympatico.ca
www.bonniebakerstudio.ca

30 School Street, Parker’s Cove
c/o PO Box 538, Annapolis Royal, B0S 1A0

From Hwy 1 in Granville Ferry, take the Parker Mountain Road to Parker's Cove. Turn left at the stop sign when you reach the Bay. School Street is the first road on your left: #30 (10 minutes from Annapolis Royal.)
GPS: 44° 48' 42" N 65° 32' 07" W

Workshops: Drawing, watercolour techniques with acrylic paint.

22. Nancy McCabe

Nancy usually paints impressionistic local landscapes in brightly coloured acrylics. She also paints watercolours of many different subjects and likes to paint marsh scenes in all seasons with emphasis on subtle pastels for foliage. Her repertoire also includes local farm scenes, especially her own barns & hay fields.
May through December: By appointment or by chance.

902 532 0957
nancymccabe@ns.sympatico.ca

4031 Granville Road, c/o RR#2 Granville Ferry, B0S 1K0

Drive through Granville Ferry toward Victoria Beach on Granville Road and continue for about 7 km (or 8 minutes). Turn right on McKenzie Mountain Rd., then take an immediate left into the driveway.
GPS: 44† 43' 35"N 65† 35' 26"W

23. Rob Buckland-Nicks
Filght of Fancy

Birds of Canada painted on stone. Detailed acrylic paintings on naturally evolved ocean stone, interpreted with birds to suggest mountains, oceans, mists & ledges, trees & grasses, sounds & silence.
May 1–Oct 30: Mon–Sun, 9am–6pm.

902 467 3202 (Flight of Fancy)
1 866 467 4171
robertnicks@eastlink.ca
www.theflight.ca

1869 Clementsvale Road
c/o PO Box 223, Bear River, B0S 1B0

Take Exit 24 off Hwy 101. Go 3 miles, then turn left at the junction in Bear River. Go over bridge to Flight of Fancy. Studio is upstairs, off main gallery.
GPS: 44† 34' 34"N 65† 38' 22"W

24. Simone Wilson
The Bare Canvas Gallery and Studio Co-Op

The landscape and cultural theology of Nova Scotia have become the foundation of Simone’s work. She believes that colour and texture can speak to the immediate human experience. As such, her paintings explore emotional responses to abstract space & colour, to the sensuousness of texture, line upon curve, and elements of earth, fire, water, wind—and salt.

902 467 0997
simone@simonewilson.com
simonewilson.com

1890 Clementsvale Rd., Bear River, B0S 1B0

Located in a graceful old bank building in beautiful Downtown Bear River. Take Exit 24 off Hwy 101. Find your way to Bear River, about 6 km south, turn left at the junction, go over the bridge to The Bare Canvas Gallery.
GPS: 44† 34' 36"N 65† 38' 20"W

Workshops: From the amateur, to the enthusiast and professional, Simone offers classes in painting, drawing, felting, weaving and multi-media studies.

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