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Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tour

 12 artists, 7 studios, 1 art museum, and 2 art centers make for a day of artistic adventure. Saturday, December 3rd 11am to 5pm and Sunday, December 4th 1pm to 5pm artists are opening their studios to the public.

There are 11 stops on this Off the Beaten Path tour.  All are local artists sharing their talent and wares this weekend. Sculptures of clay and metal, painters, handmade jewelry, wood working, illustrators, and many more fine arts and craftsmen will showcase their talents at each stop.

This is the perfect way to find some unique holiday gifts as well as supporting your local small businesses.  Some of the artists featured are Nora Thomas Pottery, Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Heim Studios, Artisans on Fifth, and Iron Block Studios. There are many more to delight and inspire.

The tour is free and self-guided by the map on the photo on this article page. For more information you can also go to Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tour on Facebook, call Brenda Heim at (352) 357-4838 or email info@red-thread-inc.com.

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Adventure is always right around the corner in Florida. This inspiring adventure will leave you amazed by local creatives, and maybe a few names crossed off your holiday shopping list.

, Orlando Destinations Examiner

Elise VanCise is a journalist, specializing in travel, writing and education. Elise graduated from American College of Journalism. She is listed in Who's Who Among Professional Women in Writing and Publishing, and she authored the novels In the Dark, Don't Touch and HALF.

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