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Today we premiere an expanded arts package from Monday Mag. Pages A11-14
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Victoria set to celebrate nation’s 146th birthday Pages B7-10
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n Colwood man starts Vancouver Island voyage to raise funds and awareness for MS Page A3
n Twinflower Park playground gets facelift in Highlands Page A4 n Survey results show West Shore residents want to see a ferry service out of Colwood Page A5 Charla Huber/News staff
Bert Lambier cuts a rod to be assembled into one of his kelp sculptures. This is his first year in the Stinking Fish Studio Tour.
Stinking Fish Tour turns year-round Charla Huber News staff
n Ryder Hesjedal leads team in Tour de France with high hopes Page A17
When artist Bert Lambier took his first Stinking Fish self-guided studio tour he felt rushed trying to visit all the studios within a few days. In a trial run, this year the tour will go all year long instead of limiting visitors to 10 days. “We felt it was so hectic,” said Judi Dyelle, tour co-ordinator and artist. “Sometimes there would be 50 people in the studio and people want to ask questions.”
The tour was held once in the summer and again in the winter. With the new annual format more artists are signed up to be a part of the tour, Dyelle said. It’s the first year in the tour for Lambier who admits he would have participated if it was a 10-day tour, but he’s excited for the new format. “I think it’s a great idea,” said the Metchosin welder. “Now people can come when they have time. People can call ahead and book two or three artists to go see.” Plus, he points out, artists can work together.
“When they leave my shop I can call the next artist and let them know they are on their way,” Lambier explained. In his shop, sparks and epics of metal tend to fly, so the artist prefers a heads up to prepare for a visit. Lambier learned his trade at Camosun College where most of his classmates where not seeking the skill for artwork. Please see: Steel worker on tour for first time, Page A12
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