VALLEY — The Creede Arts Council (CAC), and area artists are proud to present the 14th Annual Silver Thread Studio Tour on Saturday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a self-guided driving tour along the beautiful Silver Thread Scenic Byway in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado. Artist’s studios are located from South Fork through historic Creede, and along the route towards the Studios at Bristol. Enjoy a beautiful drive through the mountains and the incredible range of artistic talent in our area. Local artists will welcome visitors into their home studios and galleries, where they will answer questions, share techniques, perform demonstrations, and showcase a variety of works available for purchase.

The Silver Thread Studio Tour will have 18 artists participating this year. The offerings include fiber arts, quilts, ceramics, photography, jewelry, paintings, and ironwork. Many of the artists have national and international recognition in their respective fields.

Map brochures will be available at the Chamber of Commerce in Creede, at The Studios at Bristol, and the Visitor Center in South Fork. Also view and print the map brochure from the CAC website at www.creedeartscouncil.com.

Watch for the bright red and yellow signs, banners and windsocks as guides from stop to stop. There is no charge for this event and all are welcome during these hours, without reservations.  For more information, please contact the CAC office at 719-658-0312 or [email protected].