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To obtain a tour brochure/map in advance, or for more information on lodging, dining, and other ongoing events, contact:
Winneshiek County Convention and Visitors Bureau1-800-463-4692 or (563) 382-2023 locally
Write:Ellickson Jewelry Studio & Gallery3175 Middle Sattre RoadDecorah, IA 52101-7416tour@iowaarttour.com
1. Kris Henderson**∆Fused Glass
Jewelry and glass creations. Unique, colorful, original designs. Beautiful “one-of-a-kind” pieces.Delights Glass Creations300 West Water Street (lower level)Decorah, IA 52101(563) 387-6027klhenderson7@aol.comwww.delightsglass.com
Information and Key ∆ open other times by appointment # year-round showroom * handicap accessible ** handicap accessible with help † door prize at Artist’s studio
Photograph indentificationOn the cover: Christine Minear (#23), Stephen James Zbornik (#43), Lee Zieke (#22); On the mailing panel: Nate Evans (#33), Paul Corbin (#10), Rebecca Kobos (#38); Inside panel: Linda Ravenwood (#36), Katie Lawless (#28), George Blair (#35)
mark your calendars…
October 11, 12, and 13, 2013
2. Douglas A. Eckheart*Painting
New exhibit “Trails of Winneshiek County” plus local scenes, Iowa landscapes and world travel images. Art workshops offered.Eckheart Art & Antique Gallery107 West Water StreetDecorah, IA 52101-7416(563) 387-6782dgeckheart@mchsi.comwww.eckheart.com
3. Tony DeRouinLeather
“I make custom buffalo hide moccasins creating a pattern from your footprints and other unique hand sewn leatherworks”.Buffalo Boot Trading Post106 Washington StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-6201eagles2@acegroup.ccwww.buffaloboottp.com
4. Rachelle Reis Branum/Lea Donhowe LovelaceƠMixed Media
Whimsical artwork, accessories, and earthwise clothing combining fabric collage, screenprinting & vintage elements in a charming downtown studio.Wise Owl Designs207 ½ Washington StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 380-6355wiseowldesigns.com@gmail.comwww.wiseowldesigns.com
5. Jeanine Scheffert∆Painting/Printmaking
Naturalistic oil paintings and playful linocuts.512 ½ Oak StreetDecorah, IA 52101(401) 954-0569jscheffert@yahoo.comwww.jeaninescheffert.com
6. Karen Haas Misseldine**∆Pottery
Functional and decorative stoneware for everyday use including butter-keepers, oil bottles, dinner and serviceware, earring bowls, jewelry and more.605 John StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-1465kmisseldine@yahoo.com
7. Elisabeth Maurland**∆#†Ceramics
Wheel-thrown, functional with sgraffito and wax-resist techniques. Animal motifs in bright colors.(Enter from West Broadway Street)Elisabeth Maurland Studio707 West Main StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 419-8718elisabeth@elisabethmaurland.comwww.elisabethmaurland.com
8. Barbara DayPainting
Barbara has painted oils and watercolors over 40 years. Her love of all subjects is endless. Love challenges.605 Sunrise BoulevardDecorah, IA 52101(563) 387-0752barbaraday605@yahoo.com
9. Vel Luse*Wood
Scrolled, carved and wood-burned items, lovespoons, puzzles, buttons and animals.Marveluse Creations105 Center StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-6205velluse17@gmail.com
10. Paul CorbinƠClay
Functional wheel-thrown high fire white stoneware pottery.Paul Corbin Pottery2047 Grandview RoadDecorah, IA 52101(319) 389-6043pottercorb@mchsi.com
11. Mary Ann GloeHosting Cole (#12)
PaintingPrimarily watercolor paintings, mostly realistic in style, some abstractions, and a few creations in other media.Gloe Studio801 Ridge RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-3537magloe@mchsi.comwww.fostergraphsinc.com/magloe
12. Doug Cole∆Exhibiting at Gloe Studio (#11)
PotteryUnique wheel-thrown stoneware. Specializing in bowls, vases, bottle-necks, lidded forms and embedded “Iowa marine fossil” pottery.Cole Art Pottery1005 West 1st StreetSumner, IA 50674(563) 578-3397deccvc@iowatelecom.net
13. Jennifer Novak*Metal Sculpture
Everyday metal objects, such as silverware, repurposed as lawn and household sculptural art.Jennifer Rose Etc.2727 Locust RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 379-2536JenniferRNovak@gmail.comwww.Jennifer-Rose-Etc.com
14. Julie Strom**∆Photography
Hand-printed black-and-white photos and cyanotypes—wide variety of subjects. Color photos and book of local scenes.Julie Strom Photography1707 Canoe Ridge RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-0315stromjul@luther.edu
15. Carl Homstad**∆#Oil Paintings/Color Woodcut Prints
Full-time professional artist making woodcut prints, oils, and watercolors.Homstad Studio & Gallery3112 Springwater RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-8075carl@carlart.comwww.carlart.com
16. Kimberly BosworthJewelry
Hand-beaded creations, elegantly designed from metal and glass beads, pendants, charms, pearls, stones.Bozi’s Beads and Baked Goods3105 Locust RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 380-7455bosworth@hughes.net
17. George Lowe**∆#Clay
Wheel-thrown functional stoneware.
18. Darla & Glen Ellickson**∆#Jewelry
Custom designs. Contemporary jewelry in silver and 14 kt. gold. Unique gemstones.
Creator of EARLOOPS©, non-pierced earring alternative.Ellickson Jewelry Collection Studio & Gallery3175 Middle Sattre RoadDecorah, IA 52101-7416(563) 382-2295darla@earloops.com, www.earloops.com
19. Jean MurrayƠFiber
Fabric, paint, paper, thread in fiberart inspired by nature, color, and narrative. Select pieces framed.3445 Locust RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-8642jandtmurray@gmail.comwww.jeanmurray-fiberart.com
20. Paula BrownMixed—Beads/Yarn/Clay
Beaded jewelry and accessories inspired by nature, featuring natural materials and polymer clay.The Goods1814 337th StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-6378thegoods_jewelry@hotmail.comwww.facebook.com/thegoods.by.paulabrown
Location—Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
21. Robbie BrokkenExhibiting at Winneshiek WIldberry Winery
JewelryA delightful combination of vintage jewelry elements with fresh water pearls and gemstones. Eclectic fun.225 2nd Avenue SWHarmony, MN 55939(507) 273-2945
22. Lee Zieke & Lindsay Lee**Willow Baskets/Birch Bark Boxes
Natural materials lovingly transformed into beautiful, strong, functional forms.Willowglen3512 Lost Mile RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 735-5570www.willowglennursery.com
23. Christine MinearCeramics
Functional and purely artistic wheelthrown, slabbed and hand built items. Predominantly textured and colorful with some cutwork.The Smoldering Bowl22342 110th StreetCresco, IA 52136(563) 419-3270cminear@thesmolderingbowl.comwww.thesmolderingbowl.com
24. Dean Schwarz/Gunnar Schwarz*∆#Clay
Wheel-thrown, one-of-a-kind stoneware pottery.Schwarz Pots2248 South Bear RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-5221dschwarz50@hotmail.comwww.southbearpress.org
25. Elea Uhl**†Felted Textiles/Santas
Original felted/nuno-felted garments, purses and baby boutique. Original santas with hand-sculpted faces.Uhl-Tide Creations1968 Trout Run RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-3874elea.uhl@gmail.com
26. Larry & Doris Lubbert*ƠWoodcarving
Scandinavian design: gnomes, trolls, santas, snowmen, caricatures, and Christmas decorations.GNOMES and Things, Woodcarvings2440 Cedar Valley RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-8053lubbert@mchsi.comwww.gnomesandthings.com
27. Edith Lerstrom*Drawings
Pen-and-Ink incorporating non-mainstream individualist subject matter.2548 Eastwood RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-8396leresh@hotmail.com
28. Katie Lawless†Silk Scarves
Luscious silk scarves, each hand-dyed in rich vibrant colors.2131 Oil Well RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 382-6257lawless.katie3@gmail.com
29. Patti Brice†Jewelry
A creative fusion of all original designed jewelry made with copper, gemstones, polymer clay and more.Red Horse Ranch Handbeaded Jewelry1186 State Highway 9Decorah, IA 52101(563) 835-2184Ptibrice8@yahoo.com
30. Valerie Miller*ƠPainting/Prints
Contemporary cow paintings and canvas prints of “#e Girls”. Also, handcrafted magnets, clocks, and ornaments. Awesome space.Steel Cow Gallery & Studios15 Allamakee StreetWaukon, IA 52172(563) 568-2477info@steelcowgallery.comwww.steelcow.com
31. Jill Stephenson**Basketry
Reed baskets designed “with-a-purpose” in a non-electric log home/studio.Waterloo Workshop369 Waterloo Creek DriveDorchester, IA 52140(563) 419-0391
32. Nate & Hallie Evans**∆#†Pottery
Wood-fired functional stoneware pottery, ranging from dinnerware and serving dishes to large decorative floor pots.Allamakee Wood-Fired Pottery2856 Blair RoadNew Albin, IA 52160(563) 544-4378woodfire@acegroup.ccwww.allamakeewoodfiredpottery.com
33. Nate Evans**∆#Glass
Fused and shaped glass vessels with sand-blasted surface decoration.Red Hawk Glassworks2856 Blair RoadNew Albin, IA 52160(563) 544-4378info@redhawkglassworks.comwww.redhawkglassworks.com
34. Angela BlairJewelry
Artisan jewelry featuring eclectic mixes of new and vintage silver, copper and brass chains, charms, buttons, pearls, crystals, stones and beads.Indigo Gipsy119 Third Street NENew Albin, IA 52160(563) 544-4480alblair@acegroup.ccwww.IndigoGipsy.etsy.com
35. George BlairClay Pottery
Functional, hand-thrown stoneware, oxidized fired pottery inspired by Leonardo Fibonacci.Summer Kitchen Pottery119 Third Street NENew Albin, IA 52160(563) 544-4480gblairconsulting@gmail.com
36. Linda Ravenwind† Mixed Media
Whimsical fairies created of polymer clay and felted wool, raku fairy houses, and a few interesting artworks in other media.Ravenwind Studio437 2nd Street NENew Albin, IA 52160(563) 568-9512hedge_hog_hollow@hotmail.com
37. Fred Easker*†Hosting Rebecca Kobos (#38)
PaintingEastern Iowa landscapes, oils, prints.Easkerart, Inc.221 Walnut StreetLansing, IA 52151(319) 393-1423(319) 270-4417feasker@mchsi.comwww.easkerart.com
38. Rebecca Kobos*Exhibiting at Fred & Velga Easkers (#37)
FiberFabric collage images on cards and framed using a variety of fiber techniques. Also handwoven chenille scarves.1936 Great River RoadLansing, IA 52151(319) 430-1364bkobos@mchsi.com
39. Raleigh Buckmaster**∆Hardwood
Hardwood music stands are unsurpassed in quality and workmanship. Where beauty and function merge. Attention to detail and reverence to the source are the guiding principles.Magical Wood1698 Capoli RoadLansing, IA 52151(563) 586-2590capoli@acegroup.cc, www.magicalwood.com
40. Mike SchutteWood
Natural edged wood-turned bowls, covered bowls, peppermills, game calls, etc.30731 Deerfield RoadCastalia, IA 52133(563) 380-2948micks@neitel.net
41. Peggy & Steve Kittelson**ƠKaleidoscopes
Kaleidoscopes of kiln-formed glass or hand-turned hardwoods with oil cells of flame-sculpted glass.Woodland Designs, Inc.27491 Harding RoadClermont, IA 52135(563) 423-7336pegsteve@acegroup.ccwww.kittelsondesigns.com
42. Jim Updegraff**∆Painting
Representational oil paintings, landscapes, and genre pieces.20315 Lincoln Road, P.O. Box 454West Union, IA 52175(563) 422-5284upde@netins.net
43. Stephen James Zbornik*∆Chairs
Handcrafted chairs from indigenous hardwoods.Chairshop1461 295th Avenue, P.O. Box 113Fort Atkinson, IA 52144(563) 534-7009sjzchairshop@gmail.comwww.sjzchairshop.com
44. Lorene Geiselhart**ƠPainting
Watercolor and oil. Scenes of nature in our wonderful world.Geiselhart Gallery405 North Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 335Calmar, IA 52132(563) 562-3048lorene.geiselhart@yahoo.com
45. Rick Scheffert∆Clay
Functional pottery from dinnerware to drums as well as unique non-functional pieces.Spirit of Clay Pottery2089 Union Prairie RoadCalmar, IA 52132(563) 382-5738scheffert@live.com
Martha Monson Lowe**∆#BasketsWoven rattan baskets.Clay Basket1546 Salem Lane RoadDecorah, IA 52101(563) 387-0349monsonlowe@gmail.com
Win Art!Many artists will be holding raffles in their studios. Locations are marked with an “†” on the listing here. Winners will be drawn from those attending that artist’s studio. Meet the artist and win art directly from them!
Velga Easker*CollageInspired by traditional quilts using postage stamps and other found materials.
Location—Winneshiek Wildberry WineryHosting Robbie BrokkenTOUR SPECIAL: Chef Jeremy will serve lunch from our new kitchen 11:00-2:30 (see Dining). Family owned century farm specializing in fruit and table wines. Gift shop Showcases 40+ artists. Tours & wine tasting daily during business hours.1966 337th StreetDecorah, IA 52101(563) 735-5809www.wwwinery.comsales@wwwinery.com
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Eagle RdLARANA BISTROLocal seasonal menu. Creative Midwest fare. Homemade desserts. Best cocktails, wines and beers. Small setting. Warm ambiance. Mon-Sat lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 5-9pm, bar ‘til close.
MABE’S PIZZALegendary pizza, full menu. Beer and wine. Seven days a week 11am-close.
MAGPIE COFFEEHOUSEGreat espresso drinks. Baked goods fresh daily. Breakfast, sandwiches, & specials. Internet. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-1:30pm, breakfast only. Rated #1 coffeehouse in IA by Urban Spoon.
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MCCAFFREY’S DOLCE VITA RESTAURANT & TWIN SPRINGS BAKERYSpecializing in wood-fired pizza and international cuisine. Beer and fine Wine. Come and experience the “sweet life” in an outstanding scenic setting. Wed-Fri 4-9pm. Sat 11am-9pm. Sun 11am-8pm.
ONEOTA COMMUNITY FOOD COOPFeaturing organic and local products. Whole foods deli, produce, body care, supplements, cheese, wine, bulk foods, and grocery. Mon-Sat 8am-8:30pm, Sun 10am-7pm.
RUBAIYATSeasonal gourmet menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Over 200 wines, 100 beers. Reservations recommended & appreciated. Happy hour 5-6pm, Dinner Wed-Sat 5-close, Sun Brunch 9am-1pm.
RUBY’S RESTAURANT & CATERING“Home of the world-famous Ronnie roll.” Best breakfast in town. Family dining. Seven days a week 7am-3pm.
STONE HEARTH INN RESTAURANT & LOUNGECasual fine dining, lounge. Steaks, sandwiches, pasta, seafood. Mon.-Sat lunch-dinner, Thurs night Iowa Chop, Fri night all-you-can-eat fish, Sat night prime rib. (Behind Super 8, on Hwy 9.)
TBOCK’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLFavorite local hangout. Best burgers, coldest beer in town—22 taps. Huge menu includes: breakfasts, hot wings, appetizers, burgers, sand-wiches, wraps and salads. Every day 7am ‘til closing.
THE OAKS STEAKHOUSE/COOPER’S PUBCasual dining. Steaks, seafood, sandwiches, cocktails and wines. Tradi-tional favorites and grilled fare with southwest influence. Open every day except Sunday.
WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERYTOUR SPECIAL: Chef Jeremy will serve Paninis, soup, sandwich & dessert 11:00-2:30 all three days. Hosting Brokken. Wine tasting daily during business hours. W-Th, Sat 10a-5p, F 10a-6p, Sun 12:30-5p
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October 12, 13, and 14 some of Northeast Iowa’s best-known artisans will open their studios for the 15th annual Studio Tour! Nestled among the wooded hills and winding rivers are numerous award-winning fine artists. Decorah is the hub, the central community from which the tour radiates, up to 35 miles in all directions, in Iowa. Go for a scenic drive and experi-ence a unique, behind-the-scenes
view into how their work is created.
Many of these studios are open to the public exclusively for this event allowing you to purchase art directly from the artist. View new works, fresh off the designer’s workbench, and visit with the artists themselves. Many of these artists regularly participate in national-caliber fine art festivals throughout the United States.
Join us for this once-a-year happening. Visit one-room schoolhouses, historic buildings and other creative workspaces. See why some of Northeast Iowa’s best-known artists are so inspired by these beautiful surroundings.
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Drive at your own pace on a self-guided tour through the rolling hills of scenic Northeast Iowa—all within 35 miles of Decorah.
Visit with award-winning artists and watch them create.
Artwork for sale, go shopping.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Major Sponsor
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Ellickson Jewelry Studio & Gallery*Glen and Darla Ellickson
www.earloops.com
Douglas Cole*Art Pottery
Mary Ann Gloe*Painting
Winneshiek County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Julie Strom Photography*
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Northeast Iowa Artists’
DRIVING TIME TO DECORAH
Minneapolis/St. Paul—
2 1/2 hoursM
adison—3 hours
La Crosse—1 1/4 hours
Rochester—1 1/4 hours
The Quad Cities—3 1/2 hours
DIRECTIONS, MORE DETAILED M
APS, AND GPS COORDINATES available at www.iowaarttour.com
Due to road construction projects in the area, changes in route may
occur. Please check the website for the most current inform
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DECORAH LODGING AND DININGHOTEL WINNESHIEK/ALBERT’S RESTAURANT/TAP ROOMBe our guest at the beautifully restored historic hotel in downtown. Award winning Albert’s restaurant offers casual contemporary dining, 5pm daily. The stylish Tap Room Bar opens at 4pm.
DECORAH LODGINGBED & BREAKFAST ON BROADWAYTreat yourself like royalty in Decorah’s historic district. 5 guest rooms, including one lavish suite. All rooms have private bathrooms, massage showers, air jet tubs, internet. Hot breakfast on weekends.
BEAR CREEK CABINSHidden paradise with fully furnished log cabins. Fish, hunt, relax!
CANOE CREEK LODGELodge type setting, full breakfast. Bath, kitchenette, three rooms. Nestled in Canoe Creek Valley—close to MANY artists! Less than 15 minutes from Decorah.
CEDAR DREAMS INNAn eco-friendly sustainable Inn in Historic downtown Decorah, directly across from Vesterheim Museum, a mile from Luther College and a few blocks from the bike trail and Upper Iowa River.
CHIMNEY ROCK CAMPGROUND AND CABINSCabins, tent, and RV accommodations in scenic fall foliage on the Upper Iowa River. Canoes, kayaks, tube rental and livery service.
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COOLEYWHITNEY B&B INN DECORAHRich in history, modern in feel. 5 guest rooms. Awesome view. Close to park & downtown. Perfect for small or large groups. Wifi and breakfast.
COUNTRY INN & SUITESOnly hotel on bike path. Free wireless internet. Hot entree breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub. 42” flat-screens, refrigerators and microwaves.
DUG ROAD INNEco-friendly B&B in 1870’s home 1 ½ blocks from downtown, trail & park. Great front porch. 3 bedrooms & 2 suites, classic & contemporary design, original art, jetted tubs & full organic, local & seasonal breakfasts.
PINE CREEK CABINS & CAMPGROUND5 cabins, sleep from 4-16. Beautiful blufftop views of Upper Iowa River. 18 electric and water hook-ups plus primitive camping. Minutes from Upper Iowa River and trout streams. 15 miles from Decorah.
QUALITY INN & SUITESHearty breakfast, evening snacks, indoor pool, free wireless high-speed Internet, 100% smoke-free. Serta pillow top beds. Whirlpool rooms.
SAMPSON SPRINGS CAMPGROUNDLarge scenic quiet campsites with electric and water hookups. Fully fur-nished house available year-round, sleeps 8. Short walk to stocked trout streams. Fifteen minutes from Decorah. Reservations accepted.
WHISPERING PINES CABINEnjoy a cozy log cabin with heat, air and much more for your perfect weekend get-away! Minutes from Decorah.
DECORAH DININGBURL’S DINERHomemade goodness and great service at small town prices. Serving breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, and Sat 6am-11am.
CULVERS OF DECORAHHome of the butter burger and frozen custard. Everything made to order. Great food served fast. Locally owned. Casual dining, buses welcome. 10:30am-10pm.
DECORAH PIZZA RANCHBuffet everyday 11-1, 5-8. Pizza, chicken, salad bar. Delivery, carry-out available. Large pizzas $10.00 or $12.00, small pizzas $5.00. Add dessert for only $2.99. Sadly Picasso never ate here. His loss.
DON JOSÉ FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANTFresh homemade Mexican food “Best margaritas in town”. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Fast and great service. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.
EDE’S & THE ANGRY PICKLEEclectic seasonal menu. Local sources, global flavor. Eat in, take out. Catering available. Fri-Sat 10:30am-9pm, Tues-Thurs 10:30am-8pm.
FAMILY TABLE RESTAURANTCasual family dining, breakfast all day, everyday 6am-8pm.
HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM PARLORDine in, carry out, noon buffet everyday 11am-1:30pm. Free delivery.
HART’S TEA & TARTSEnglish-style tea room serving homemade lunches and pastries. In the heart of downtown Decorah. Tues-Sat Tearoom 11am-3pm, Store 10am-3pm.
JAVA JOHN’S COFFEEHOUSEHot or cold fair trade and organic coffee drinks. Light lunches, fresh baked goods, homemade soups, fruit smoothies. Free wireless Internet. Mon-Fri 6:30am-4:30pm, Sat 7:30am-4:30pm, Sun 7:30am-noon.
LODGING AND DINING ON THE TOUR! Lodging and Dining pdf available at www.iowaarttour.com
D.ART Co.Driftless ART Collective
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ARTISTS WITH THEIR M
EDIUM AND
GPS COORDINATES
1. Kristin Henderson Fused Glass
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Doug Eckheart Painting
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Tony De Rouin Leather
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Rachelle Branum/Lea Lovelace M
ixed Media
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Jeanine Scheffert Painting/Printmaking
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Karen Haas Misseldine Pottery
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Elisabeth Maurland Ceram
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Barbara Day Painting
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Vel Luse Wood
10. Paul Corbin Clay
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ary Ann Gloe Painting
12. Doug Cole Pottery
13. Jennifer Novak M
etal Sculpture
14. Julie Strom
Photography
15. Carl Hom
stad Oil Painting/Color Woodcut Prints
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berly Bosworth Jewelry
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artha Monson Lowe Clay/Baskets
18. Darla & Glen Ellickson Jewelry
19. Jean M
urray Fiber
20. Paula Brown Beads/Yarn/Clay
21. Robbie Brokken Jewelry
22. Lindsay Lee & Lee Zieke W
illow Baskets/Birch Bark Boxes
23. Christine M
inear Ceramics
24. Dean Schwarz/Gunnar Schwarz Clay
25. Elea Uhl Felted Textiles/Santas
26. Larry & Doris Lubbert W
oodcarving
27. Edith Lerstrom
Drawing
28. Katie Lawless Silk Scarves
29. Patti Brice Jewelry
30. Valerie M
iller Painting/Prints
31. Jill Stephenson Basketry
32. Hallie & Nate Evans Pottery
33. Nate Evans Glass
34. Angela Blair Jewelry
35. George Blair Clay Pottery
36. Linda Ravenwind M
ixed Media
37. Fred & Velga Easker Painting/Collage
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Dubuque—2 hours
Des Moines—
3 1/2 hoursChicago—
5 hoursState highways 9 and 52 intersect in Decorah.
Drive carefully. Part of the charm
of Northeast Iowa are the narrow, curvaceous, hilly roads.
Friends of the Arts
Member FDICwww.decorahbank.com
* exhibiting artists
www.dartco.org
Waukon State BankViking State Bank
Member FDICwww.waukonstatebank.comwww.vikingstatebank.com
Member FDICwww.bankofthewest.com
New Albin563-544-4214 or 1-888-689-1898
www.newalbinsavingsbank.com
Member FDICwww.newalbinsavingsbank.com
Member FDICwww.kerndtbrothers.com
38. Rebecca Kobos Fiber
39. Raleigh Buckm
aster Hardwood
40. M
ike Schutte Wood
41. Steve & Peggy Kittelson Kaleidoscopes
42. Jim
Updegraff Painting
43. Stephen Jam
es Zbornik Chairs
44. Lorene Geiselhart Painting
45. Rick Scheffert Clay
CLERMONT/ELGIN DININGTHE ORIGINAL TJ’S PIZZAFinest homemade pizza in the area, great combinations of ingredients. Daily 4-10:30pm.
CRESCO DININGMABE’S PIZZALegendary pizza, full menu. Beer and wine. Seven days a week 11am-close.
ELKADER DININGSCHERA’S ALGERIANAMERICAN RESTAURANTAward-winning Algerian & American cuisine. Daily specials. One of NE IA’s best collections of Belgian, Import and Craft beers. Menu and events online. Tues-Sat 11am-2pm, 4:30-9pm, Sun 10am-2pm.
LANSING LODGINGMCGARRITY’S INN ON MAINLuxurious suites overlooking the Mississippi.
OUR TARA INN BED & BREAKFASTHoused in century old barn between Waukon and Lansing. Wireless Internet. Private entrances. Private baths, TV, mini-fridge, microwave, blow-dryers, hot country breakfast buffet.
LANSING DININGTJ HUNTER’S PUB & GRUBFull bar. Fri eve all-you-can-eat seafood platter or tilapia, Sat eve BBQ ribs or Prime Rib. Banquet seating 300. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner 11am-close. Breakfast Fri, Sat, Sun at 7am.
SAFE HOUSE SALOONWe have homemade pizza that is amazing! 12 taps to choose from served in frosty mugs. Unique atmosphere. Mon-Fri 11am-close, Sat-Sun 1pm-close.
MABEL LODGINGMABEL HOUSE HOTELRestored 1879 historic hotel only 20 minutes from Decorah. In 1923 Charles Lindbergh stayed here. Eight sleeping rooms; five full suites.
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SPRING GROVE DININGDOC’S BLUE MOOSEFull service restaurant, great soups, sandwiches, gourmet coffee, super premium ice cream. Day and night specials, full beverage. Fun staff and décor. Dine inside or on deck.
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