The Cowichan Artisans have chosen “Growth” as the theme for their upcoming Spring Studio Tour — a good, open-ended and hopeful theme that each artist will explore in their own unique way.
“I have heard that an artist’s growth comes not in a sudden explosion of new skills and ideas but gradually, slowly, like sunlight moving across a wall. Being an artist, like anything else, means constant practice. We, in the Artisans, are in a state of constant practice, failure and growth.” — Laurel Hibbert
Diverse Interpretations of Growth
Some artists see Growth as the joy in the trust and emotional growth of a rescue dog. Others explore the theme in nature. Some explore what uncontrolled growth can do. Visitors may be moved, inspired, or find humour and sentimentality in the explorations.
Featured Studios — April 25 & 26, 10am–5pm
- Bev Robertson Art Studio — Shawnigan Lake
- Hayes Glass Designs — Cobble Hill
- Studio 1867 Design & Upholstery — Duncan
- Catherine Fraser Art — Cowichan Bay/Duncan
- Live Edge Design — Duncan
- Margit Nellemann Ceramics — Duncan
- Round Woman Studio — Duncan
- Cathi Jefferson Pottery — Duncan
- Diana Durrand — Chemainus
- Trembling Aspen Pottery — Chemainus
- Creartful Dodger Collage Studio — Maple Bay
- Studio 553 — Maple Bay
- Shibui Gallery — Maple Bay
- Special Guest: Julie King — Maple Bay (6271 Genoa Bay Road)
Guest artist Julie King’s paintings have been described as “landed abstracts” — offering just enough to suggest a sense of place without being tied to a specific location. juliekingart.com
Full map and details: cowichanartisans.com
This article originally appeared in the Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine, April 2026 Issue 209.