Miskwaa Studio
250 Edwina Dr. Trent Lakes
The Miskwaa Gallery was opened in 2018 , this will be our 8th year participating in the Tour
My interpretation of “Elemental Art” is working with the elements. The substrate of my work is all wood panels, some as old as 200 years, hand-picked grains to depict movement in the sky or the water of the landscape/lakescape.
I use water-based custom colour stains which have been watered down to appreciate the grain of the wood.
I sculpt the wood to give the piece more dimension and texture, then may burn the wood prior to the staining process, hand sculpted trees some using a pyrography technique.
washroom facilities availableMany pieces may also have rock minerals integrated in the work sourced from the Miskwaa Zibii (Red River), some may also have a glow effect, most are then finished with a UV protected durable clear epoxy resin that catches and reflects light sources.
Restroom facilities will be available to the public
Daniel Marlatt
Truly unique landscapes comprised from the elements that can be touched.
(416) 889-0096
miskwaa.art@gmail.com
Guest Artist: Marilyn Clayton
I’ve always been a creative person, crafting and drawing since childhood. My first foray into jewellery-making came during a visit to my aunt and uncle in Saskatoon, where my older cousin taught me how to bead rings and bracelets. That early spark stayed with me through years of needlepoint, ceramics, and other creative pursuits.
Later, as a Registered Nurse working in a high-stress environment, I was looking for a creative outlet to nourish my soul. That’s when I began to create in earnest. I started making hand-knotted malas, and through that repetition, I learned to feel the energy of gemstones and understand how they wanted to be used. That intuitive process became the foundation of everything I make today.
I’m primarily self-taught, with ongoing advanced training in metalsmithing, wire weaving, encaustic techniques, and gemstone work. My greatest teachers have been the materials themselves and the quiet, patient practice of letting each piece reveal what it wants to become.
Years of Participation:
I have participated in the Victoria County Studio Tour for the past four years. I was first hosted at my sister’s studio in Bobcaygeon, then moved to Linda Harris’s (potter) studio when my sister left the tour, and last year worked at Daniel Marlatt’s studio near Buckhorn.
What Participating in the Tour Means to Me:
Participating in the Victoria County Studio Tour has been a very inspiring way to meet a group of highly talented artists and become part of the community of artists in the Kawartha Lakes area. I have so enjoyed meeting the visitors to the studios and having the chance to highlight my work. There’s something irreplaceable about connecting face-to-face with collectors, sharing the stories behind each piece, and witnessing the moment when someone finds the piece that speaks to them. The tour has deepened my roots in this creative community and reminded me why I do this work
