Ninth annual Crossing Borders Studio Tour and Sale.

DULUTH, Minn. (PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- A select group of Minnesota and Ontario artists and craftspeople, located along the North Shore of Lake Superior, have joined together to host the ninth annual Crossing Borders Studio Tour and Sale.

Twelve studios, representing fifteen artists will open their doors to the public for ten days this fall. Beginning Friday September 23 through Sunday October 2, studios will be open from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Featured activities will be kiln openings, bronze casting, recent works, hospitality and refreshments.

PARTICIPANTS ARE:

Dave Yungner, Duluth, MN: hand-thrown functional stoneware pottery.

Michael Tonder, Two Harbors, MN: kiln formed glass sculpture.

Jody Freij-Tonder, Two Harbors, MN: recycled glass earrings.

Dick Cooter, Two Harbors, MN: robust, wood-fired stoneware.

Debbie Cooter, Two Harbors, MN: hand-woven clothing, blankets, rugs.

Tom Christiansen, Lutsen, MN: sculpture, architectural and decorative metal.

Jo Wood, Guest Artist, beaded fiber paintings

Betsy Bowen, Grand Marais, MN: woodblock prints

Kristi K. Downing, Grand Marais, MN: raku, stoneware, porcelain pottery

Lee & Dan Ross    Hovland, MN: clay and stone sculpture, monoprints.

Fritz Lehmberg, Thunder Bay, Ontario: wood-fired pots for kitchen and home.

Joyce Seppala, Thunder Bay, Ontario: gorgeous coats and more.

Kathleen Baleja, Thunder Bay, Ontario: glass and metal

Nancy Bjorgo, Thunder Bay, Ontario: woodblock and silkscreen prints

For more information call 1-800-388-8698 or visit our website at www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com.

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