The public is invited to browse Switzerland County galleries, artist studios and local businesses during the new “Artisans Tour of Switzerland County.” The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2014 from 10am-4pm. There are no admission charges and artists will have items available for sale.

Twenty artists representing various mediums will have their work on display and will feature demonstrations throughout the event. A map of artisan locations is available at the Switzerland County Visitors Center at 128 West Main Street, the Community Art Center at the corner of Ferry and Main in downtown Vevay and at participating artist studios. Maps can be e-mailed by request by calling (812) 427-3237 or email visitsc@switzcotourism.com.

“Switzerland County is home to a wide variety of gifted artisans,” said Kendal Miller, director of Switzerland County Tourism whose organization is sponsoring the event. “The creativity and talent of these artists are very impressive.” A least one artist is based out of another county but is appearing as a guest of a Switzerland County artist.

Miller said that the artists will be revealing techniques and tips of their trades through demonstrations. Not only is the tour a learning experience but a way for budding artists to see what all is involved in the creative process.

A sneak peak of participating artists’ works will be displayed at the Community Art Center located at the corner of Ferry and Main Street during the Vevay’s First Friday event on Friday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m. Several artists will be on hand to discuss their work and disclose their location along the tour. Light refreshments will be served.

Participants include: Donna Weaver, an Indiana Artisan who specializes in wax portrait miniatures; Melodee Stepleton, weaving & dyeing; Rosemary Butterbaugh, monotype & watercolor; Ann Farnsley, painting & ceramics; Joyce Benbow, mix media & assemblage; Ken Benbow, yard art; Tony Catanzaro, metal sculpture; Diana Barry, quilts; Paula Bowling, primitives; Mary Brown, stained glass; Ted Brown, metal sculpture; Mike Danner, oil paintings; Meredith Luhrs, painting and drawings; Sarah Headen, paintings, prints & cards; Dick Yanikoski, woodworking; Brian Christman, chainsaw carving; Martha Bladen, mixed media & artful re-use; Marty McGraw, polymer jewelry; Jay Benzing, watercolors; and Gary Chapman, wood turnings.

Artists’ locations will be marked with yellow “Art Tour” signs and flags across the county.

For more information telephone (812) 427-3237 or e-mail visitsc@switzcotourism.com. Information on lodging, county events and local businesses be found on to the Switzerland County Tourism website at switzcotourism.com or join the Artisans Tour of Switzerland County and Switzerland County Tourism-Vevay, IN, Facebook pages.
There are no admission charges and artists will have items available for sale.

Twenty artists representing various mediums will have their work on display and will feature demonstrations throughout the event. A map of artisan locations is available at the Switzerland County Visitors Center at 128 West Main Street, the Community Art Center at the corner of Ferry and Main in downtown Vevay and at participating artist studios. Maps can be e-mailed by request by calling (812) 427-3237 or email visitsc@switzcotourism.com.

“Switzerland County is home to a wide variety of gifted artisans,” said Kendal Miller, director of Switzerland County Tourism whose organization is sponsoring the event. “The creativity and talent of these artists are very impressive.” A least one artist is based out of another county but is appearing as a guest of a Switzerland County artist.

Miller said that the artists will be revealing techniques and tips of their trades through demonstrations. Not only is the tour a learning experience but a way for budding artists to see what all is involved in the creative process.

A sneak peak of participating artists’ works will be displayed at the Community Art Center located at the corner of Ferry and Main Street during the Vevay’s First Friday event on Friday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m. Several artists will be on hand to discuss their work and disclose their location along the tour. Light refreshments will be served.

Participants include: Donna Weaver, an Indiana Artisan who specializes in wax portrait miniatures; Melodee Stepleton, weaving & dyeing; Rosemary Butterbaugh, monotype & watercolor; Ann Farnsley, painting & ceramics; Joyce Benbow, mix media & assemblage; Ken Benbow, yard art; Tony Catanzaro, metal sculpture; Diana Barry, quilts; Paula Bowling, primitives; Mary Brown, stained glass; Ted Brown, metal sculpture; Mike Danner, oil paintings; Meredith Luhrs, painting and drawings; Sarah Headen, paintings, prints & cards; Dick Yanikoski, woodworking; Brian Christman, chainsaw carving; Martha Bladen, mixed media & artful re-use; Marty McGraw, polymer jewelry; Jay Benzing, watercolors; and Gary Chapman, wood turnings.

Artists’ locations will be marked with yellow “Art Tour” signs and flags across the county.

For more information telephone (812) 427-3237 or e-mail visitsc@switzcotourism.com. Information on lodging, county events and local businesses be found on to the Switzerland County Tourism website at switzcotourism.com or join the Artisans Tour of Switzerland County and Switzerland County Tourism-Vevay, IN, Facebook pages.