Lake Scugog Studio Tour

Lake Scugog Studio Tour Emerging. Engaging. Eclectic. Each year, on the first weekend of May, we open our studios and share the joy and beauty of finely crafted art pieces.

EXPERIENCE OUR ART
Beholding something made by hand brings joy. And there’s no doubt that original art makes your home, garden or office more beautiful and unique to you. But knowing the artist and learning about how they work connects you directly to that art work. We wish you a memorable art experience on our tour. Join us each year, the first weekend of May, and share the joy and beauty of finely crafted art pieces.

The tour is on now until 5pm! Come meet the artists and put a face to the artworks. Check out the map of sites at scugog...
05/03/2026

The tour is on now until 5pm! Come meet the artists and put a face to the artworks.
Check out the map of sites at scugogstudiotour.ca

Suzanne Vaillancourt is a Peterborough-based fashion designer, textile artist, and yoga instructor whose vibrant creati...
04/29/2026

Suzanne Vaillancourt is a Peterborough-based fashion designer, textile artist, and yoga instructor whose vibrant creations beautifully blend art, nature, and sustainability.

Showcasing her work at renowned events such as the One of a Kind Show Toronto and the Signatures Show Ottawa, Suzanne is celebrated for her “wearable art” that flatters all shapes and sizes. Using plant dyes like black walnut, marigold, and goldenrod, along with organic fabrics including h**p, silk, and merino wool, she crafts one-of-a-kind pieces rooted in eco-conscious practices.

Through eco-printing, indigo, and Shibori techniques, Suzanne transforms natural materials into dynamic, colorful designs full of life and intention.



Studio #3,
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

Sharon Buschbeck is a recently retired elementary teacher whose love of photography began in her twenties with her fath...
04/29/2026

Sharon Buschbeck is a recently retired elementary teacher whose love of photography began in her twenties with her father’s Minolta and rolls of 35mm film. After rediscovering her passion in midlife, she found her true calling in wildlife photography, especially birds, whose beauty and unpredictability inspire her patience and creativity.

Recently, she has embraced new challenges like capturing the Aurora Borealis and night skies. Deeply connected to the landscapes of northern Ontario—including Algonquin Park and Lake Superior—Sharon blends curiosity, skill, and heart in every image.

Her work, available in print, canvas, and metal, celebrates nature’s wonder and lifelong learning.

Studio #15,
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

Inspired by the rich colours and textures of her surroundings, Pat Neal creates joyful, functional woven pieces designe...
04/28/2026

Inspired by the rich colours and textures of her surroundings, Pat Neal creates joyful, functional woven pieces designed to adorn both body and home.

Working on traditional wooden floor looms, she embraces the slow, meditative rhythm of winding, threading, and interlacing each strand into one-of-a-kind textiles-no two ever alike. Always searching for beautifully textured yarns, Pat brings depth and personality to every creation.

From her restored barn studio in Myrtle, Ontario-home to Naked Lamb Weaving Studio-she surrounds herself with fibre and creativity. From the moment she first sat at a loom, Pat knew weaving was her true passion.

Studio #12, *Will be doing an Demonstration at her Studio*
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

Sarah Porter began her artistic journey in jewelry, discovering kiln-formed glass in 2010 while seeking vibrant colour ...
04/27/2026

Sarah Porter began her artistic journey in jewelry, discovering kiln-formed glass in 2010 while seeking vibrant colour for her sterling silver designs—an exploration that quickly became her true passion.

Inspired by both formal study and hands-on experimentation, she has learned from master glass artists while embracing personal trial and error. Captivated by glass’s colour, depth, light, and shadow, Sarah continually explores new techniques in heat and gravity.
Her diverse portfolio spans wearable, functional, and sculptural works.

For Sarah, kiln-formed glass is both a creative adventure and a journey of self-discovery, bringing beauty and transformation to every piece she creates.

Studio #10,
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

Sarah Holtby is a Canadian architectural designer and fine artist celebrated for her striking photorealistic pencil dra...
04/26/2026

Sarah Holtby is a Canadian architectural designer and fine artist celebrated for her striking photorealistic pencil drawings, bold larger-than-life finger paintings, and richly layered mixed-media works.

Based in rural Scugog, Ontario, she explores themes of emotion, light, and memory with remarkable detail and sensitivity. With a background in Health Science and Architectural Design, Holtby brings a rare blend of scientific precision and creative vision to her art.

Founder of S|H Design in East Uxbridge, she seamlessly connects her artistic and architectural practices. A Society of Canadian Artists First Award of Excellence recipient, she now serves as Chair of the Uxbridge Studio Tour.

Studio #9,
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission

Please join us next weekend for the 2026 Scugog Studio Tour! Plan your tour at scugogstudiotour.ca May 2nd and 3rd | 10a...
04/25/2026

Please join us next weekend for the 2026 Scugog Studio Tour!
Plan your tour at scugogstudiotour.ca

May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission

Sandra MacPherson is an artist whose lifelong passion for music, dance, theatre, writing, visual arts, and education n...
04/24/2026

Sandra MacPherson is an artist whose lifelong passion for music, dance, theatre, writing, visual arts, and education naturally led her to watercolour painting. What began as a creative balance to career and family life quickly became a deeply fulfilling pursuit.

Inspired by landscapes, architecture, florals, and figures, she now works in both watercolour and acrylic, exploring themes of beauty, community, preservation, and peace. Her calm, serene style invites viewers to pause and reflect.

A member of Scugog Arts, the Scugog Studio Tour, and the Port Perry Artists’ Association, Sandra exhibits widely and shares her love of painting through workshops across Ontario.

Studio #6, *Will be doing an Demonstration at her Studio*
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

Rick Janson describes himself as a “re-emerging” artist, rekindling a full-time painting practice after graduating from ...
04/22/2026

Rick Janson describes himself as a “re-emerging” artist, rekindling a full-time painting practice after graduating from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1987.

While he never stopped creating, recent years have seen him actively exhibiting in numerous group shows and refining a distinctive style that blends realism with expressive abstraction. Influenced by mentor Riduan Tompkins—whose teachings trace back to Walter Sickert and Edgar Degas—Rick values the rich artistic lineage behind his work.

A former editor of Visual Arts News and filmmaker featured at the Atlantic Film Festival, he now paints from his backyard Oshawa studio, inspired by passing wildlife.

Studio #12,
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

What began as custom furniture-making in 1991 quickly turned into a full-time passion for woodturning—“a hobby that got ...
04/21/2026

What began as custom furniture-making in 1991 quickly turned into a full-time passion for woodturning—“a hobby that got out of hand,” Paul Diamond jokes.

Since 1994, his beautifully crafted vases and bowls have been sold in galleries across Canada, the U.S., and Hong Kong, and collected by everyone from everyday art lovers to figures like former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

Living in the forests near Coboconk in the Kawartha Lakes, Paul draws inspiration—and often his wood—directly from nature. Surrounded by abundant wildlife, he also captures stunning animal photography, fueled daily by the beauty and wonder just outside his door.

Studio #14,
Scugog Studio Tour
May 2nd and 3rd | 10am-5pm
Free Admission
scugogstudiotour.ca

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175 Queen Street
Port Perry, ON
L9L1B8

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Sunday 10am - 5pm

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