Studio tour is Saturday

The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance invites you to the First Coeur d'Alene Studio Tour from 10 to 5 Saturday.

The tour showcases 10 studios hosting 20 professional artists. A variety of mediums will be represented: metal and enamel work, oil painting, jewelry, fiber, photography, stone carving and ceramics are all on display.

"By opening their studios, the artists hope to create a special connection to their community and foster a greater understanding and awareness of the arts in all of our lives," according to a press release.

Several studios will host another artist, with many demonstrating their techniques throughout the afternoon.

Organizers say the driving tour can be navigated in about five hours.

The Studio Tour begins at the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce between 10 and 2. Those attending can purchase tickets, view examples of each artist's work, pick up your map and enter a raffle for a painting by local artist Kathy Gale.

Tickets are $10 and may be pre-purchased by calling 292-1629. Students and children are free.

The tour is sponsored by the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission.