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Our History
Artisans of
Muskoka began as an artist’s co-operative in April 1993
as a project for a woodworker, a painter, a leather
worker, a textile artist, a potter and a stained glass
artist. They combined their talents and, on a shoestring
budget, renovated the vacant storefront at 14 Main
Street East in Huntsville, opening their doors to
exhibit their art along with the works of other Muskoka
artists and artisans.
 As
word got around, more and more talented artists brought
their handiwork to be sold on consignment, and Artisans
of Muskoka’s reputation grew as The Showplace for
Muskoka Art. Over time, the original co-op members
changed or withdrew, and Artisans of Muskoka is now
solely owned by one of the original founders, Michael
and Brigitte Grima of Burk’s Falls, who also own and
operate The Wooden Roo in Burk’s Falls.
We also invite you to
browse through our Wooden Roo showroom on the net where
you will surely find that special piece - whether it be
decorative or functional. If you need something specific
we welcome custom orders. Our Pine and Oak pieces
are expertly handcrafted from the finest materials and
lovingly finished - all on the premises. You'll also be
pleased with our unique selection of handcrafted gifts -
a showplace for many local artisans.
The Wooden Roo Website.
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Little Bit About Our Region
The
historic little town of Huntsville is the northernmost
point in Muskoka, recognized as the gateway to Algonquin
Park, where Tom Thomson and many of the original Group
of Seven artists painted in the early twentieth century.
The region of Muskoka includes the towns of Huntsville,
Bracebridge, and Gravenhurst in the south, and the
districts of Muskoka Lakes to the east and Lake of Bays
to the west, which borders on our province’s largest
wilderness park, Algonquin.
The
area is rich in the history of early railway and logging
adventures, intrepid settlers, magnificent steamboats
and of course luxury vacation homes and resorts.
Wilderness trails and parks, breathtaking rugged
landscapes and pristine lakes and rivers still abound
here, along with a relaxed lifestyle that continues to
offer refuge and inspiration to artistic souls, and
seduce the traveller to stay just a little longer in
Muskoka.
LINKS
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Artisans of
Muskoka
2-14 Main Street East
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 2E1
705-789-2748
fax: 705-382-3812
Email:
artisansofmuskoka@hotmail.com
Website:
http://artisansofmuskoka.com
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Store
Hours
Mon. - Sat : 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
We are also open Sundays, call for hours.
During July
and August
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays till 8 p.m.
We are also open Sundays, call for hours.
Wheelchair accessible |
Copyright ©2008, by Artisans of Muskoka
Website designed by J. Kirk-White, webdesign and custom
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