PEC Studio Tour

The Waring House has been a sponsor of the PEC Studio Tour for over two decades! We couldn’t be happier to have them as our Diamond Sponsor for our 32nd annual PEC Studio Tour.

The Waring House has been an amazing host for many PEC Studio Tour events over the years, including Preview Shows, Christmas Shows, annual general meetings, and it has also acted as the Info Centre for the Studio Tour. The Waring House also helps us promote the Studio Tour with a large promotional sign on their property.

Owners Norah and Chris Rogers have wonderfully supportive staff, and we are always so grateful for their ongoing support of the Tour and local artists and artisans. Stop by their dining room and their Barley Room Pub for a meal or drinks (or maybe some trivia!), and be sure to check out their ongoing live music series. Located at 395 Sandy Hook Road (in Picton at the Roundabout).

On behalf of all of the Studio Tour artists and volunteers, we’re incredibly thankful for The Waring House’s ongoing support of this beloved County event, and all their support of the arts in Prince Edward County for decades.



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Today we’re excited to be highlighting our fantastic Gold Sponsors!

The Royal Hotel dates back to 1879, and has since been lovingly restored and reimagined for modern life while honouring its strong history in the community. The Royal Hotel team have been avid arts supporters since day one, and work with a variety of artists and artisans to incorporate creative elements throughout the property.

The County Guys Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate team led by Aleks Ninkovic and Dale Chapman. With over 20 years’ worth of sales experience and customer service expertise each, they are committed to giving passionate and invested service to their clients.

The Local Store - PEC has been a major sponsor of the Studio Tour a decade now! They've hosted many of our events over the years, and the store features products made by 130+ local food producers and artists in The Loft Fine Art Gallery and the Building Bridges Gallery, a partnership with Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

The Lakeside Motel in Wellington has two true gems at its heart - their fully licensed pool, where relaxation meets indulgence, and The Lakeside Restaurant, with breathtaking views and exceptional dining, where everyone is welcome to indulge. With 11 inviting rooms and two spacious rental houses, every stay is designed for comfort and style.

SHED Chetwyn Farms combines a love of sustainable farming, concern for animal welfare, and a passion for handmade goods. This stunning 55-acre farm features The SHED, a modern-day farm shop specializing in alpaca yarns and related products, and The STUDIO, a hub of textile arts, workshops and art exhibitions.

We want to say a big THANK YOU to these 5 incredible local businesses for joining us as Gold Sponsors, and for their continued support of the arts community here in Prince Edward County!



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🎨 Meet printmaker and painter Lucy Sterezylo at stop no. 38 on this year’s PEC Studio Tour!

Her first time on the Studio Tour, Lucy invites tour-goers to take a break from the world and explore the process of printmaking in her Picton-based studio, stareatjello Paper & Press.

Lucy explores the everyday through a variety of media including letterpress printing, intaglio and lino printmaking, as well as gouache painting. Working predominantly on paper with an emphasis on the natural world, flora, fauna and fungi often serve as the subjects of her pieces.

Lucy’s pieces are whimsical, filled with a sense of wonder and playfulness, yet grounded in a deep reverence for nature. “The sounds of spring birds arriving back, combined with distant holiday memories, set a path for my most recent body of work,” she says, “a series of mixed media paintings of screaming birds on tiled backgrounds.”

“With all that is going on in the current landscape it is easy to become overwhelmed and shut down. In my work, as I navigate how to contribute to a more just, inclusive and kind world, I seek to capture the everyday beauty and tiny glimpses of joy and hope. I create these paintings with the intent of providing the viewer some respite from the heaviness of the world around them.”

📅September 19th-21st, 2025
⏰10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (with select studios open until 6 p.m.)
📍39 locations throughout Prince Edward County
➡️Download the Toureka! App, visit pecstudiotour.com, or grab a brochure in a local business to view the map and participating artists, and plan your trip!



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