FROM
PAINTERS
to POTTERS
Local artists open their studios for
annual behind-the-scenes look
BY KATHERINE LACAZE
During the annual Peninsula Arts Associ-
ation’s Fall Open Studios Tour, Linda Marsh
looks forward to not only demonstrating some
of her pottery techniques to visitors but also
offering them a chance to play with the clay
themselves.
“We try to show them what we do and let
them do it, too,” she said.
The Long Beach, Washington potter has
participated as an artist in the event for about
six years. Now, she’s the chairperson who
oversees it. Being involved year after year,
the purpose and value of the tour still resonate
with her.
“It is a good group of varied artists coming
together to promote art and art enrichment,”
she said. “You get to meet people and talk to
them about their interests and get reactions
from people.”
During the tour, which kicks off next Fri-
day, Nov. 29 and runs through the weekend, 17
studios and galleries along the nearly 28-mile
stretch from Ilwaco to Oysterville will wel-
come guests to observe demonstrations, speak
with the artists and peruse their creations.
According to Marsh, the tour is a way to
introduce people to different forms of artwork
and celebrate the arts. Guests have the oppor-
tunity to learn from nearly two dozen artists
over the weekend. It’s also a good time for
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Linda Marsh glazes a fi gurine with a light blue paint that will turn to bronze once it’s fi red in the kiln.
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