Announcing the Rolling Hills Mother's Day Studio Tour May 9th and 10th, 2008!

Plan a 'Spring Day Trip' with Mom and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Bethany, Pontypool, and surrounding area, the southern gateway to the Kawartha's.

This free, self-guided tour is in the beautiful rolling hills Oak Ridges region of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Come visit 11 artisans in their studios on the weekend of May 10th & 11th, from 10 am - 5 pm each day. Just a little over an hour drive from Toronto or 45 minutes from Whitby. This eclectic group of artists all live within a 30 minute driving radius of each other, and offer a truly diverse array of work. Admission is Free!

Whether you are interested in copper and silver jewellery, pottery, animal portraits, soapstone carvings, leather sculpting, weaving, sculptural fountains, wildlife art in oils, acrylics and watercolours, photography or blacksmithing, you are sure to have a great time!

There will be demonstrations at some of the studios so that you can get a first hand look at how truly talented these amazing artists are. See a potter 'throw' clay to make a unique piece. Many of these talented artists are award-winners of juried shows with work in collections around the world; one even has his works on a Yukon postage stamp!

Purchase unique one-of-a kind gifts created by these talented Artisans. For more information including pictures of the work of each artist, as well as a detailed map of the area, please visit our website at www.rhstudiotour.com or contact Beverley Williams at info@rollinghillsstudiotour.com, (705-277-2666). There are also nearby restaurants for family dining; just ask one of the artists for their favorite eatery and Bed and Breakfasts if you would like to extend your stay!