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out a day-long tour with stops at these
artists’ studios. Before setting out, keep a
broad mind on what exactly constitutes a
‘studio’, as artists in Bermuda can work in
uncommon locations and it is best to call

ahead to confirm their availability.
Local writers add an important layer
to the cultural ‘products’ of the Island,
their books are available in bookstores,
gift shops and from the writers directly
as often they are the featured evening
guests during hotels’ ‘Bermuda Nights’.
Children’s books top the list of ‘best
sellers’ and the lead characters are often

popular locals: tree frogs, colourful fish,
gombeys and birds. Take home gifts could

include volumes on local flora and fauna,

scientific expeditions or our maritime
T H E P E r F U M E r y , S T . g E o r g E ’ S history, or what about a novel based
on the lives of the Island’s pirates and
and clothes shops, hairdressers and spa, Craft Market all have regularly changing buccaneers? And, there’s that well-known
tiny bookstore, artist studios and galleries schedules of shows and exhibits. The work, ‘The Tempest’, by Mr. Shakespeare.
that are all tucked in amongst historic Bermuda National Gallery in City Hall &
homes, buildings and walk ways. Arts Centre in Hamilton hosts visiting The collection of co‚ee table books

international exhibits, a complement
At the busier west end of the Island, to their permanent collection which covers virtually all aspects of Bermudian
life: personalities, homes and gardens,
the Royal Naval Dockyard’s Clocktower includes important Bermudian paintings
ship building and sailing from days gone
Mall is a must for recreational shoppers. and furniture.
by to nowadays. Turn the pages of any of
The Mall houses small branches of
these magnificent tomes and ‘visit’ the

Hamilton department stores, art and A number of resident working artists
Island again and again from the comfort
craft stores attractive gift shops, as have their studios in the Bermuda Arts
of your armchair at home.
well as fashion clothing, jewellery and Centre at Dockyard—another west end
accessory boutiques. You can shop and highlight. Venture around the corner Throughout Bermuda you’ll come across
then drop in at the Mall’s world famous and step into the vast hall of Dockyard fragrant, local favourites to take home
Haggen Dazs ice-cream parlour for well- Glassworks where hot furnaced and as reminders of your island vacation: a

deserved refreshment. flameworked glass, fused glass jewellery spoonful of Bermuda honey to sweeten
and glass beads are all produced; stay your days, a bottle of peppery sherry
It’s a short distance to the east side of the a while and watch a demonstration of condiment to add a special zip to your
Dockyard. A bustling marina and working glass blowing. Take home your personal choice homemade dishes, a phial of newly
boatyards line the way to old naval favourite, one that reflects Bermuda’s refined Bermuda perfumes to capture

storehouses, now studios for artisans natural light and vibrancy. Next door at
the essence of the Island in a range of

o‚ering a wealth of handmade creative Bermuda Clayworks, featuring renowned
exotic fragrances, and don’t forget
arts and crafts, ‘Made in Bermuda’. What potter Jon Faulkner, you can look on while
a delicious rum cake!
more memorable souvenirs can you take potters work and then you can buy their
home with you? contemporary hand thrown designs.
Every excursion to
Bermuda brings its
The best showcases for Bermuda-made There are some smaller galleries and rewards. The rewards
arts and crafts are the local galleries: the studios located across the Island, these are as varied as the c r o S S
Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, the are listed in the telephone directory’s clouds in our sky. T H E T U c k E r
Bermuda Society of Arts, Masterworks Yellow Pages and an enterprising guide
Museum of Bermuda Art and the Bermuda or a knowledgeable taxi driver can map

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