THE 2012 - 2014 Thumb Artists Studio Tour

THE 2012
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Donna McCatty Ceramics, Painting, Wall Art
Donna’s background is as an art teacher and professional artist, making and
selling custom leather clothing as owner of Muskie Bay Trapping Co. After 22
years, Donna has retired to Port Austin, renovating a 130 year old farmhouse
and working in clay to create decorative ceramic tiles. When feeling
whimsical, she paints contour wall hangings of wooden fish, cats and a host
of other charming characters. Donna’s guest artist is watercolorist and poet,
Jane Mayes.
2987 Stoddard Road • Port Austin, MI • 248-421-1174
email: mccattyd@hotmail.com
Claire Logan
Painting, Felting, Ceramics
Claire is a full-time studio artist, concentrating on glass fusion, ceramics,
felted jewelry, and oil painting on wood blocks. Claire will also have her
popular ceramic buttons. This past winter found Claire working with
wet-felted beading, so even if you have been to Claire's studio during past
tours, there will be lots of new things to see this year.
7030 Kennedy Road • 989-874-5604
email: port crescent studio@comcast.net
5 Sandra Kinney Lampwork Beaded Jewelry
After years of training horses and doing accounting, Sandy has begun spending
more time developing her love of lampwork beading. Her home studio in Bad Axe
has torches, gas tanks and kilns for making her unique glass beads. Sandy will be
showing her beautiful jewelry at Claire Logan’s during the 2011 Studio Tour.
989-550-1051 • email: sandykinney@yahoo.com
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Dave Thuemmel Decorative Woodworking
Dave Thuemmel has earned a reputation as a premier woodturner in the Port
Austin area. Every year he tries new techniques and exotic woods to create
truly distinctive pieces. Dave will be turning wood on the lathe, and explaining
of the entire process. It makes for an exciting presentation!
2090 Grindstone Road • Port Austin, MI 48467 • 989-738-8772
email: daveandchar@echoicemi.com
6 Laurie Conger
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Each year The Tour gets a little bigger, and even better! More artists 'doing their
thing', creating the magic that is Art. Right here in our Thumb! At my studio will be
Raku tiles & bottles, mermaid items, and all the functional pottery, casseroles,
plates, bowls and mugs that I decorate with my own glazes. Please stop and visit
with my talented artist friends and guests Stephanie Hume and Jeanette Ziel!
FREEBIES! While they last, ceramic gifts from Deb & Laurie - just for stopping by!
2839 Port Austin Road • Port Austin, MI 48467 • 989-738-5689
www.laurieconger.com • email: laurie@laurieconger.com
3 The Haven Antiques & Gifts
Altered Art • Reborn Garden Art & More
Helen Ranger and Angela Hill turn found objects into completely ‘altered’ works
of art. Collages, painted furniture, clothing with hand embroidered and vintage
decorations, fabric art, garden pieces and more can be found in their charming
shop. The Haven will have a DIY looking glass project for ‘tourists’, while guest
artist, Ronda Juniper Ray will present a painted furniture project.
31 Railroad Street • Port Austin, MI 48467 • 989-738-8000
or 810-441-7702 • email: thehavenantiques@hotmail.com
6 Deborah Maxwell Wheel and Slab Pottery
Deborah owns Red Mudd Studio located in Kimball, MI. Her work is currently in the
State Capital. Deborah was also part of a MI Artist exhibit at the Detroit Institute
of Arts. Her work was selected for installation in the residence of then Governor
Jennifer Granholm and Deborah recently studied ceramics at La Meridiana, Italy.
(810) 367-7001 www.redmuddstudio.com • email: contact@redmuddstudio.com
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Lynne Wiencek Jewelry and Home Furnishings
Lynne began Whim Originals 6 years ago, introducing her unique jewelry line
in Port Austin, Michigan. Constantly evolving, Lynne is adding copper, silver
and glass to her dramatic jewelry designs. In 2011 Lynne became a part of an
elite group of artists know as The Artisan Group. Through participation in this
group, Lynne's business cards were in swag bags at the 2011 Academy
Awards, and has celebrity-gifted Ginnifer Goodwin, Christina Hendricks and
Drew Barrymore in 2012.
1118 Bayside Trail • PO Box 728 • Port Austin, MI 48467
email: lynne@whimoriginals.com
6 Joyce Harlukowicz
Pastel Painting
Joyce is a Thumb area artist, working as a teacher in Imlay City and spending as
much time as possible at her cottage in Harbor Beach. Joyce has won many
awards for her detailed landscapes. This year she is also showing beautiful still life
paintings. Joyce will be at Laurie Conger’s studio for the Tour.
248-853-4047 email: jsharluk@eaglequest.com