With more than 300 artists living and making their art on Whidbey Island, how could I pass up the chance to share a few more photos from my driving tour along the Whidbey Art Trail?
From flameware . . .
to jewelry and painting . . .
weaving . . .
and glass art . . .
the Whidbey Art Trail offers an abundance of creative possibilities.
Ready for your own art excursion? Here a few tips to make the most of your visit:
* Although the tour is open year-round, it pays to call ahead if you want to meet particular resident artists at play in their creative space.
* Check out artists’ profiles and print out a trail map to plan your visit or pick one up on the Washington State Ferries’ Clinton/Mukilteo and Coupeville/Pt. Townsend routes.
* Feel free to ask the artists about their creative process, how they got their start, etc. You can even ask to try your own hand at an art-making technique.
* Take a break from the trail with a stop at Spoiled Dog Winery or Whidbey Island Distillery. End your day with Happy Hour and a bite to eat at Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway in Oak Harbor or Coupeville’s Captain Whidbey’s Inn.
* Want to make this a weekend or weekday getaway? Whidbey Camano Islands offers a variety of lodging suggestions to meet your needs.
For more fun with wine, spirits and art, visit November 8 & 9 for Autumn on Whidbey.
Wander on!
Nancy
*Many thanks to the artists along the Whidbey Art Trail and our Whidbey Island hosts for my arts & culture fix!
How do you express your inner artist, wanderboomers?
Linda ~ Journey Jottings says
I love places that band together to form a themed trail such as this –
It brings business to many small artists that may otherwise get overlooked.
And as an arts and crafts lover, this trail sounds divine 🙂
Nancy Mueller says
Me, too, Linda! And I absolutely agree about it being a wonderful way to bring business to individual artists. Such a fun way to spend a day ~
Anita @ No Particular Place To Go says
How amazing to see so many creative people’s endeavors as well as get a chance to watch them work in their own spaces. The glass art is spectacular and I would love to see the jeweler working!
A Cook Not Mad (Nat) says
Looks like a fun trail to follow, thanks for sharing!
Jessica @ Independent Travel Cats says
Looks like a lot of fun! We often make a stop at a handicraft or artist shop during our travels.
Vanessa says
I love, love, love checking out art when I travel. I wish it was easier to transport! But I did manage to get two pottery mugs home from Nova Scotia recently and every time I use them, I smile.
Nancy Mueller says
I know just what you mean, Vanessa! I’ve pretty much settled on buying jewelry for my art fix since I can wear it immediately – so easy to transport – and each time I wear the piece, I’m reminded of the place I visited.
Nancy Mueller says
To me art and travel go hand-in-hand, Jessica. I loved exploring the Whidbey Art Trail!
Nancy Mueller says
Very fun!
Nancy Mueller says
I loved the whole experience, Anita. Seeing the sites where artists create, talking with artists about their artistic process, and of course, viewing the finished artwork.
Sarah says
I love collection artist jewelry when i travel. What a cool experience.
Nancy Mueller says
Earrings are my personal favorite, Sarah, though I’ve been known to branch out to bracelets & just the right necklace 🙂