In addition to a couple of amazing pottery studios and some spectacular metal work, this tour had a number of book-arts-related participants. Firstly, we met Ruth Legge who had her "Tree Dweller Paper Sculptures" on display. Ruth has been a bookbinder and conservator for over 40 years, thus accumulating a vast collection of small pieces of beautiful paper which she uses to make these intricate sculptures.
Down the road, we visited Julie Rosvall's studio, Ink.Paper.Press. Julie is a knitter who creates exquisite knitted lace and then uses that to make prints on paper, using her custom-built etching press.
It was great to see our fellow NSBAG member and letterpress printer Katie Prescott of Woodshed Press exhibiting her work at Julie’s studio. Katie’s printshop is in Port George but she had her Nova Scotia themed cards and posters on display and a button press so we could make ourselves a button to take home.
Another letterpress printer, Tina Arsenault of Arquoise Press, had work on display at this location. Tina's studio is in Canaan, NS. She has a large collection of vintage ornamental type which she uses to make letterpress prints on her various antique presses. She brought this handy little press with her for the day so visitors could print a bookmark to take home.
Submitted by Rhonda Miller
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