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Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design 1061 MARGINAL ROAD, Suite 140 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA B3H 4P7 • 902-492-2522 THE GUIDE TO CRAFT & ART IN NOVA SCOTIA 2013
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Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design1061 MARGINAL ROAD, Suite 140

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA B3H 4P7 • 902-492-2522

THE GUIDETO

CRAFT & ARTI N N O VA S C O T I A 2 0 1 3

JOY LAKING GALLERY

6730 Hwy. #2, Bass River, Nova Scotia www.joylakinggallery.com

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This Guide is divided into seven regions according to the 2013 Doers’ and Dreamers’

Guide and is found on pgs. 89-92

THE GUIDETO

CRAFT & ARTI N N O VA S C O T I A 2 0 1 3

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We are pleased to present to you The Guide to Craft and Art in Nova Scotia 2013 which offers a broad range of galleries, retail shops and other craft and art-related organizations across Nova Scotia, from private enterprises to public institutions. The Guide will be an important tool in your discovery of Nova Scotia and its many hidden treasures. While on your adventure across the province, supplement this Guide with copies of the Annapolis Valley Studio Map, Cape Breton Artist Trail Map, Halifax Art Map, Doers’ and Dreamers’ Guide, all available at Tourist Information Centres.

The Guide is published by Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design. We continue to streamline this publication and welcome your comments.

address: 1061 Marginal Road, Suite 140, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4P7 telephone: 902-492-2522 facsimile: 902-492-2526 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.craft-design.ns.ca

While in Halifax, please drop in. Our hours are Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 11-4, closed Mon and holidays.

The Guide is funded in part by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. The Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design is a program of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council. For your ongoing support, many, many thanks.

You can view our interactive index of advertisers in this Guide or stay connected to our Nova Scotia craft community by clicking on www.craft-design.ns.ca/guide .

Information herein is accurate at time of publishing. However, times of operation may change. A phone call ahead, particularly in the off-season, may save disappointment. GPS locations have been provided by our clients.

© Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design. All rights reserved.

cover image: Georgia by Margi Hennen “When Georgia unbuttons her apron she’s ready to party!”photo by Craig Joseph

Halifax Metro1

South Shore12Yarmouth and Acadian Shores26Fundy Shore andAnnapolis Valley29

Northumberland Shore46

Cape Breton Island57

Eastern Shore54

Events67

Organizations77

Listing by Media82

CONTENTS

Index85

The Guide

N O VA S C OT I A C E N T R E F O R C R A F T A N D D E S I G N

Key

D Offering Demonstration

Juried Member by the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council

Master Artisan by the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council

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% NS Craft: % made in NS

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Halifax MetroHalifax, Dartmouth,

Bedford

Halifax Metro

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Bogside Gallery Barbara Roberts • open Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 L/M: 5527 Young St, Halifax NS B3K 1Z7 • 902-453-3063 [email protected] • www.bogsidegallery.com 75-99% NS CraftBogside Gallery offers unique gifts and timeless treasures from the hands of Atlantic Canada’s finest craftspeople. Pottery, pewter, folk art, photography and so much more. This award winning gallery is nestled among cafés and restaurants in historic Hydrostone Market. See ad below

Bogside Gallery L ist ing above

SHOPS, GALLERIESTHE GUIDETO

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Amos Pewter open daily 10-5 May-Dec (Please refer to our website for extended hours) L: 1751 Lower Water St, Halifax NS 1-800-565-3369 [email protected] www.amospewter.com 100% NS CraftAmos Pewter designs and handcrafts unique jewellery, home décor and tableware. Visit our store for daily demonstrations of how we create our designs. Try our “Hands on Experience” and take home a keepsake from Amos. Visit us on the waterfront in downtown Halifax.

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Downstairs Folk Art GalleryGreg Hayes • open Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat-Sun 11-4:30 L/M: 5737 McCully St, Halifax NS B4A 3H5 • 902-455-9223 [email protected] 75-99% NS CraftExhibiting and selling an extensive inventory of quality Nova Scotia Folk Art and other works of art. Also, one of the largest selections of eclectic antiques in Nova Scotia at reasonable prices. Friendly, knowledgeable service.

Mary E. Black Gallery Susan Charles, Director open Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 11-4 L/M: Suite 140, 1061 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 GPS: 44° 38’ 19”N 63° 33’ 55”W 902-492-2522 [email protected] www.craft-design.ns.ca 75-99% NS CraftNova Scotia’s only public gallery with a fine craft mandate; hosting local, regional, national, and international contemporary and traditional craft exhibitions

year round. FREE ADMISSION. Follow @NSCraftStudios on Twitter for updates.

Halifax Metro Halifax Metro

Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Councilopen Mon-Fri 9-5 L/M: 1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 • 902-423-3837 [email protected] www.nsdcc.ns.ca; www.facebook.com/NSDCC; on Twitter @NSDCCThrough retail shows, exhibitions, events and our new Designer Craft Shop @ the Mary E. Black Gallery, the NSDCC promotes the work of its members locally, nationally and internationally. The NSDCC represents 350 individual craftspeople, and more than 1,000 craft enthusiasts through member groups and guilds.

Pieces of WoodDavid Goulden • open Mon-Fri 10-5:30; Sat 10-4 L/M: 148 Ross Rd, Westphal NS B2Z 1B4 • 902-434-9777 [email protected] • www.piecesofwood.ca • 50-74% NS CraftCraft and gift store selling and manufacturing artist supplies, rusty tin, minatures, canvases, handpainted signs, decor, garden and tin art, wood numbers and letters, and other wooden items. Something for everyone, especially quality service.

Pier 21 Gift Shop, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Mary Stewart • open year round; visit our website for current hours/days of operation • L/M: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 902-425-7770 • [email protected] www.pier21.ca • 0-24% NS CraftVisit Pier 21 Gift Shop to discover products from around the world and across Canada. Visitez la boutique du Quai 21 pour y découvrir des produits provenant de partout dans le monde et à travers le Canada.

Seeds Gallery Krista Hull • open Tues-Fri 10-5; Sat 10-4; Sun 10-2 • L/M: 1099 Marginal Rd, Suite 116, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 • 902-494-8301 [email protected] www.nscad.ca/seedsgallery 75-99% NS CraftSeeds Gallery is a year-round shop for student and alumni work. Our goal is to provide a commercial venue for students and alumni, to promote a diverse range of artistic practices and to enhance the Halifax art community. BUY EARLY, BUY YOUNG!

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Photo by Danny Dechtiar

Designer Craft ShopLaura Chiasson open Tues-Thu 9-5 (Seasonal), Fri 9-5; Sat-Sun 11-4 L/M: Suite 140, 1061 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 GPS: 44° 38’ 19”N 63° 33’ 55”W 902-492-2525 [email protected] designercraftshop.blogspot.com 75-99% NS CraftHoused inside the NS Centre for Craft and Design, our new shop offers a select array of high quality handmade fine craft items.

Featuring original designs in ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass, wood, prints, and encaustics - local items you’ll be proud to gift, or cherish yourself. The spirit and creativity of skilled artisans is evident here. Follow us on Twitter @NSCraftstudios. See ad inside back cover.

www. zwickersgallery.cae-mail: service @zwickersgallery.ca

5415 Doyle StreetHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1H9Tel: (902) 423-7662 Fax: (902) 422-3870

Founded in 1886

Member of the Art DealersAssociation of Canada

Member of the InternationalSociety of Appraisers

Zwicker’s Gallery is Eastern Canada’s oldest established art gallery.

We carry:Original artwork by over 80 Maritime and other Canadian artists. Wide selection of antique Canadian prints. Wide selection of antique Canadian charts and maps.

All art is available by lease-purchase.

Harry Hamm“Iris, Green Vase”Acrylic on paper 19 ¾” x 26 ½”

Halifax Metro

Swoon - Fine Art & Antiquesopen year round, please see our website or call for current hours L: 1410 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains NS GPS: 44° 43’ 41”N 63° 44’ 53”W 902-444-8279 [email protected] www.swoonfineart.com 75-99% NS CraftLocated on a popular commuting route to the South Shore, Swoon features fine art, pottery, folk art and other fine craft.

Halifax Metro

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Bearloom Teddies Carol Titus • open by appointment only Mon-Fri; Sat afternoons. L/M: 9 Josephine Ct, Dartmouth NS B2W 6A1 • 902-462-5717 [email protected] • www.bearloomteddies.com 100% NS Craft

Collector and Memory Bears. Specializing in recycled fur coat and mohair teddy bears. Collector bears available as well as special order memory bears created from the client’s own coat, clothes, baby blankets, quilts and more.

Black Crow Pottery Shauna MacLeod open by appointment L/M: 264 Taranaki Dr, Dartmouth NS B2W 4X7 GPS: 44° 41’ 27”N 63° 29’ 35”W 902-225-7582 [email protected] www.blackcrowpottery.ca 100% NS CraftBlack Crow Pottery uses red earthenware clay sourced from Nova Scotia. Using beautiful saturated colours as well as being sure to show the luscious clay, Shauna is inspired by both the animals and birds she has encountered and the landscape she experiences. Shauna makes decorative and functional pottery as well as ceramic sculpture.

D the ikebana shopopen Mon-Sat 10-6 L/M: 6417 Quinpool Rd, Halifax NS B3L 1A7 • 902-407-0487 [email protected] www.theikebanashop.com 0-24% NS CraftIkebana is the art of Japanese flower arrangement. the ikebana shop offers everything ikebana: lessons, arrangement services and supplies... plus a lot of other things Japanese!Demonstration: Ikebana demonstrations by appointment only.

Zwicker’s GalleryIan Muncaster open Mon by appointment; Tues-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-5; Sun closed L/M: 5415 Doyle St, Halifax NS B3J 1H9 GPS: 44° 38’ 38”N 63° 34’ 31”W 902-423-7662 [email protected] www.zwickersgallery.ca 75-99% NS CraftEstablished in 1886, Zwicker’s Gallery is one of Canada’s oldest

galleries, carrying a diverse selection of fine art and craft. Zwicker’s features unique sculptures in wood, ceramic and bronze, and works by Inuit and First Nations artists. See ad pg. 6

Zwicker’s GalleryListing pg. 5

Andrew Langille Pottery

Artist C. Anthony Law

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Photo by Marvin Moore

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Dorothée Rosen Designer Goldsmith by appointment • 902-422-9460 [email protected] www.dorotheerosen.ca 75-99% NS Craft

Dorothée’s iconic Onefooter rings are now available with Canadian diamonds! Her limited edition series are particularly unique, designed and hand crafted to the highest standards by this German-born, NSCAD trained artist. Her elegant jewellery in

silver or 18kt gold is available in fine galleries throughout North America, or in her Halifax studio.

Janet Doble Pottery Janet Doble open by appointment L/M: 24 Ravenrock Lane, Halifax NS B3M 3A1 • 902-455-6060 [email protected] www.janetdoblepottery.com 100% NS CraftIn the tradition of Italian maiolica Janet’s pottery evokes images of sunny warm countries, flowering gardens and the celebration of daily rituals. Her award winning work is shown in galleries around the

province. Commissions for corporate and personal gifts are accepted.Demonstration: Maiolica painting workshops and private pottery classes offered in a pleasant suburban garden setting.

L&M Highland Outfitters open Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 • L/M: 10 Thornhill Dr, Unit 7, Dartmouth NS B3B 1S1 • 902-468-5601 • [email protected] www.landmhighland.com • 75-99% NS Craft

Celebrating 45 years in business in 2011, L&M Highland Outfitters handcrafts a full complement of leather products for Scottish, Irish Dress and the Celtic Heart. From humble beginnings, L&M is the world-renowned leader in our industry. From traditional ranges to new heirloom quality leather bound notebooks, the L&M stamp of quality is constant.Demonstration: Tour our workshop and see how leather and fur are transformed into fine, heirloom quality sporrans, belts and notebooks. Drop in for a tour!

Leathersmith Designs Inc. Jamie Hartling • open Mon-Fri 9-5 L/M: 88 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth NS B2W 2S5 GPS: 44° 40’ 33”N 63° 31’ 44”W 902-434-9721 [email protected] www.leathersmithdesigns.com 100% NS CraftQuality Leather Work: corporate logo embossing, promotional products, personalized leather products, coin purses, belts, cases, key tags, knife cases, guitar straps, dog collars, dog leashes, wallets, wristbands, bracelets, pouches, bookmarks and coasters. Leather Craft Supplies: hides, leather, dyes, buckles, lace, thread, rivets, snaps, tools.

Demonstration: We will walk you through our shop to show you the tools and equipment used for making our leather products and answer questions on how they are used.

Lidgard Photography

Damian Lidgard • open by appointment L/M: 6934 Patricia St, Halifax NS B3L 1J4 • 902-802-4575 [email protected] www.lidgardphotography.com • 75-99% NS Craft

Damian’s photography focuses on expressive interpretations of nature through contemplative photography from the Canadian Atlantic Provinces, with imagery from Sable Island, NS. His approach to photography is one of simplicity; he uses minimal equipment and works with a quiet mind. With such freedom, he can capture perceptions as they arise.

LouLouBell Handmade Lyndsay Hubley L: St. Margaret’s Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon NS [email protected] www. www.louloubell.ca • 100% NS Craft

Handcrafted bags and accessories to complement your unique style. Specializing in everyday and formal clutches, handmade flower blossoms, feather fascinators and bridal accessories.

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MireauArt

Laurie Mireau • open by appointment • L/M: 3347 Novalea Dr, Halifax NS B3K 3E6 • 902-429-7078 • [email protected] www.mireauart.com • 100% NS Craft

Laurie paints in oils, acrylics and watercolors using tight realism and bright colors. Coastal scenes or local Halifax scenes are favourite themes. Laurie teaches painting and drawing classes and does commission pieces ranging from small sizes to large indoor or outdoor murals. Selected print reproductions and notecards of originals are available.

OSTREA LAKE POTTERY Deborah Wheeler open year round. Please call ahead L/M: 976 Greenwood Ave, Halifax NS B3H 3K9 GPS: 44° 37’ 54”N 63° 35’ 07”W 902-429-7548 [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Ostrea-Lake-Pottery/182221321822618 100% NS Craft

Since 1979 Deborah has produced hand thrown and slab-formed functional porcelain and stoneware. The forms are a delight for the eye and touch with fluid overlapping glazes in amber, blue/green and cranberry. Featuring large bowls, fish platters, brie bakers, teapots, berry bowls and dinnerware.

Purcell’s Cove Pottery Sally Ravindra • open most days but please call first! L/M: 12 Pottery Lane, Halifax NS B3P 2P5 • 902-477-9678 100% NS Craft

Useful, traditional pottery in a wide variety of forms and colours. Mugs, jugs, bowls, casseroles, magic lanterns, and ships’ mugs a specialty. Fabulous line of tea-pots and one-of-a-kind pieces in our gallery.Demonstration: Demos by request only--please call first!

Smeraldo Pottery at One Off Studio

Carol Smeraldo • open by appointment L/M: 35 Lakemist Ct, East Preston NS B2Z 1G4 • 902-434-1336 [email protected] www.smeraldopottery.com; carolspottery.blogspot.com 100% NS CraftRaku and porcelain murals, translucent chandeliers, cascading mobiles, sculptural and functional artworks since 1972. Carol uses myths, under the sea motifs, vessel metaphors, mystery and “mud” in colours from warm and calming to rich and dark, metallic lustres and luscious translucency. Smeraldo’s work is also available at Swoon Fine Art Gallery.

The Neck’s Best Thing

Wendy Jack L: 151 Honeysuckle Rd, Middle Sackville NS • 902-225-2510 [email protected] www.the-necks-best-thing.com 100% NS CraftThe Necks Best Thing is unusual; all-natural hand dyed and rust dyed silk scarves; brightly coloured hand painted silk scarves; and oh-so-soft felted scarves. The Necks Best Thing is a timeless and unique piece of wearable art thoughtfully hand crafted in Nova Scotia. Available at: www.the-necks-best-thing.com, Bedazzled and Window to the Sea.

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Turn Around Pottery Judy Gordon L/M: 241 Kinsac Rd, Beaver Bank NS B4G 1C6 • 902-864-0024 [email protected] www.art1274hollis.com 100% NS Craft

Judy Gordon works in hand thrown stoneware and raku. Her idea of fun is firing raku, gas or wood kilns - often long into the night. She teaches pottery at Findlay Community Centre and

at Atlantic Pottery Supplies in Dartmouth. Judy’s work can be seen at Art 1274 Hollis Gallery and at Swoon Fine Art Gallery.

Photo by Judy Gordon

902-423-3837 • WWW.NSDCC.NS.CA • [email protected]

Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council

NOVEMBER 15–17, 2013Cunard Event Centre

on Pier 23 961 Marginal RoadHalifax Waterfront

JULY 19–21, 2013New Location at Victoria ParkCorner of Spring Garden Road &

South Park Street across from Public Gardens, Downtown Halifax

Christmas 2013

Summer 2013

Meet Your Makers...

Chez Glass Lass Listing pg. 14

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Amos Pewter open 9-5 (Please refer to website for extended hours) L/M: 589 Main St, Mahone Bay NS B0J 2E0 1-800-565-3369 [email protected] www.amospewter.com 100% NS Craft

Amos Pewter designs and handcrafts unique jewellery, home décor and tableware. Visitors can tour our interpretive workshop where talented craftspeople demonstrate how they make the designs we sell in our store. Try our “Hands on Experience” and take home a keepsake from Amos.Demonstration: Exhibits and interpretive panels tell stories of the age-old craft of pewter making.

Beales’ Bailiwick Limited open May-Nov, 9-7 Daily L/M: 124 Peggy’s Point Rd, Peggy’s Cove NS B3Z 3S2 902-823-2099 • [email protected] www.beales.ns.ca 50-74% NS Craft

In the center of the village of Peggy’s Cove. Fashion, craft, art. Enjoy the view of the Cove from our deck. Our Espresso On Deck offers organic fair-trade coffee, snacks and freshly baked Cornish pasties.

Chez Glass Lass Sharon McNamara • open May-Dec 9:30-5 please call ahead for winter hours • L: 63 Duke St, Chester NS M: 388 Lacey Mines Rd, Chester Basin NS B0J 1K0 • 902-275-5545 [email protected] • www.kilnart.ca• 75-99% NS Craft

Chez Glass Lass features the fused glass creations of Sharon McNamara and Paul Palango. Their incredible repertoire includes dinnerware sets and serving pieces, lamps, tables and mirrors, as well as a variety of giftware items. See ad pg. 12

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Amber Rose Inn & Gallery Wendy Truswell • open Tues-Sun 1-5; closed Mon L/M: 319 Main St, Mahone Bay NS B0J 2E0 • 902-624-1060 [email protected] www.amberroseinn.com 75-99% NS Craft

Outstanding collection of original work by Dennis Curran, Ernie Dexter, Neil Brown, Peter Gough, William Hays, Linda Oickle, Rae Smith, Claude Gendron, Louise Baker, Carol Whitcombe, Susan

Vitale, Andrea Redmond, Edwin Hollett, Carol-Ann McNeil, David Check. Also sculpture, woodturnings and pottery.

Amicus Gallery Paula MacDonald open Summer Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; Off Season check website for hours L: 20 Pleasant St, Chester NS GPS: 44° 32’ 17”N 64° 14’ 26”W 902-275-2496 [email protected] www.amicusgallery.ca 75-99% NS Craft

Amicus Gallery has an exceptional and ever-changing collection of fine art by area’s artists and fine craft including stained glass

panels, jewellery, wood crafts and knits. Porcelain and stoneware pottery by Paula MacDonald are made on-site. See the website for scheduled summer exhibitions.

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Cove Gallery & Pottery James Darley • open Tues-Sun 10-5 L/M: 20 Irwin Hubley Rd, Seabright NS B3Z 3A1 GPS: 44° 36’ 52.49”N 63° 55’33.58”W 902-823-2936 [email protected] www.covegallery.ca 100% NS Craft

Wood and stone sculpture, oil, watercolour paintings and prints by James Darley. Decorative and functional pottery by Brenda

Darley, and jewellery by Brenda Darley and daughter Karen Francis.

Good Natured Mike/Sherry Goede open May-Oct Mon-Fri; weekends by appointment/chance; Sat year round at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market 7-4 L: 25370 Hwy 3, Chester Basin NS 902-273-2260 [email protected] 100% NS CraftGood Natured features unique art and handcrafted gifts made by Sherry and Mike Goede. In a rustic

barn gallery you can find their colourful creations made of wool

and reclaimed wood as well as Mike’s photographic images of the Maritimes.Demonstration: Felting demonstrations for special events and on request. Workshops available.

Hooked Rug Museum of North America open daily May-mid Oct, Museum 10-4; Marketplace 10-5 L: 9849 Hwy 3, (St. Margaret’s Bay Rd) Hubbards-Queensland NS GPS: 44° 38’ 30.25”N 64° 02’ 15.48” 902-858-3060 [email protected] www.hookedrugmuseum novascotia.org 75-99% NS CraftThe HRMNA is a non-profit charitable organization committed to the collection, exhibition and preservation of the heritage of hand hooked

rugs and artefacts used in making fibre art. It researches the history and encourages future development of this art. Demonstration: Ongoing demonstrations of rug hooking.

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Jenny Jib Sales open Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6 L: 174 Lincoln St, Lunenburg NS 902-634-1952 [email protected] www.jennyjib.com 50-74% NS CraftJenny Jib in an innovative shop and gallery featuring exciting and talented Maritime artists. The unique diversity of artists and products found at Jenny Jib makes it one of the South Shore’s most exciting stops. Located in the heart of Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Demonstration: 1st Saturday events have artisan demontrations, extended hours (9pm).

Light My Fire Studio Bill Drane/Judy Parsons open Jan-Apr Thur-Sat 10-5; Sun 11-4; May Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5; June-Oct Mon-Sun10-5; Nov-Dec Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 L: 59 Duke St, Chester NS M: PO Box 286, Chester NS B0J 1J0 GPS: 44° 32’ 20”N 64° 14’ 20”W 866-739-5800 • [email protected] www.chestercandles.com 75-99% NS Craft

Candle studio and Nova Scotian craft shop. Distinctive items in glass, clay, metal and textiles. Personalize a candle in our dipping tank. Candle workshops and candle making supplies, custom orders welcome.Demonstration: Candle dipping tank open to the public year round. Various drop-in workshops offered on the first Saturday of every month from April to December.

Peer Gallery Susan Hudson open Apr 1-June 1 & Oct 15-Dec 22 Thurs-Sun 12-4; June 1-Oct 15 daily 10:30-5:30; closed Dec 22-Apr 1 L: 167 Lincoln, Lunenburg NS M: PO Box 52, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0 902-640-3131 [email protected] www.peer-gallery.com 100% NS Craft

Peer Gallery is celebrating its thirteenth year as an artists’ co-operative. The gallery exhibits a range of works: multi media, paintings, glass, wood, mosaics and original prints all with a contemporary direction.

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A little seaside diner featuring an ongoing display of original works by Sarah Irwin. Oil paintings, found object assemblages, and stone sculpture can be found inside and also in the gardens. The Wee Gallery features a local artist/crafts person once a month. “If I have increased your sense of whimsy, I have done my job.” Commissions welcome.

The Spotted Frog Folk Art Gallery Inge Hatgton open May-June 12-5; July-Aug 10-6; Sept-Oct 12-5 L: 125 Montague St, Lunenburg NS 902-634-1976 • [email protected] 75-99% NS Craft

The Spotted Frog carries wooden carvings and paintings by more than 35 Nova Scotia folk artists. Many of these artists are well known and have an international following, others are yet to be discovered. When in Lunenburg come and visit our colourful gallery with its bright and playful creations.Demonstration: At times the gallery engages a folk artist to come and paint at the Spotted Frog.

The Village Emporium open mid-Apr-Dec 24 Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-4; Jan-mid-April Thurs-Sat 10-4:30; Sun 12-4 L: 11 Pleasant St, Chester NS 902-275-4773 [email protected] www.villageemporiumns.com 50-74% NS Craft

An eclectic gift shop with the handcrafted works of over 24 craftspeople. We can boast over 60% local product plus “from away” products also. Jewellery, giftware, books, souvenirs, etc. We have a wide variety and reasonable prices! A must visit while you are in the area. Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheVillageEmporiumChester.

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River House Rug Hooking Studio open daily except Thur & Sun am L/M: 36 Petite Riviere Rd, Petite Riviere NS B4V 5X6 GPS: 44° 14’ 00”N 64° 27’ 00”W 902-693-3111 [email protected] www.riverhouserugs.com 100% NS Craft

Hooked rugs, supplies, gallery and gifts. Local crafts, mats and folk art for sale. Hooking classes and workshops. Commissions accepted for custom designing, hooking and sewing. Inspiration

and innovation ideas flowing alongside the Petite Riviere. Monthly exhibitions.Demonstration: Visitors are welcomed to see rug hooking and try it themselves.

Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio Carol Harvey-Clark • open daily 10-4; Sun 12-4; closed Tues L/M: 255 Main St, Mahone Bay NS B0J 2E0 • 1-888-RUG-HOOK [email protected] • www.sprucetoprughookingstudio.com 75-99% NS Craft

Spruce Top is a unique centre for the craft of rug hooking, featuring a retail gallery of hooked and braided rugs, courses and equipment. Member of the Atlantic Economusée network.Demonstration: Drawing patterns on backing, dyeing, cutting, hooking.

Teddy Bear Quilts Tom & Elsie Betts • open June 15-Oct 15 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat-Sun 1-5; or by appointment/chance L: 72 Whynacht’s Pt. Rd, Tantallon NS B3Z 2K9 • 902-826-7960 [email protected] teddybearquilts.com 100% NS Craft

Ready made quilts of high quality handmade in Nova Scotia. More than 100 plus bed quilts, all sizes ranging in price from $700 - $2,800, quilted jackets, bags, lap, baby and wall quilts. Art quilts. Table linens.

Home to Bearloom Teddies. Commissions, shipping available. Mastercard and Visa accepted.

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Double Whale Handwoven DesignsMarrie Berkelaar open summer hours Mon-Sat 10-5; off season same hours, please phone if making a special trip L: 19 Duke St, Lunenburg NS M: PO Box 1702, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0 • 902-634-8826 100% NS Craft

Two looms, one sewing machine and one weaver in a tiny studio/shop in Old Town Historic Lunenburg. Coats, jackets, shawls, scarves, and hats, woven in Canadian wools; many are one-of-a-kind pieces designed for comfort and style. Also rugs and blankets. “If I don’t have it, I can make it for you.” Custom orders and conversation are welcome.

Greenoli Art Glass & TextilesFern Jordan open by appointment only please L: 155 Second Peninsula Rd, Lunenburg NS • 902-640-2643 [email protected] www.GreenoliArtGlassTextiles.ca 100% NS Craft

Commissions accepted for stained glass panels, windows and lampshades, and for stained glass mosaic tabletops and panels.

Henriette’s Fibre Art StudioHenriette Maier open by chance or appointment L/M: 2142 Hwy 331, West LaHave NS B0R 1G0 • 902-693-2102 [email protected] www.HenrietteMaier.ca 100% NS Craft

At the studio you will find a large selection of hooked, wet felted and fibre art pieces, from Christmas ornaments, primitive trees & santas, hearts in all shapes & sizes, mobiles, purses, wall hangings to hooked floor mats. Custom orders welcome. Demonstration: There is always a work in progress on the hooking frame for visitors to see and try a few loops on their own.

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Beth Lenco Fine ArtBeth Lenco open viewing by appointment L: Mill Cove, Hubbards NS 902-220-4809 [email protected] www.starflower.ca 100% NS Craft

Beth’s powerful expressive and abstract paintings evoke in us the sense of belonging and interconnectedness of the cosmos. Her muse is from the dreamworld and her inspirations come from her direct perceptions of nature

and life. Beth paints in oil, watercolour and mixed media, allowing form, colour, line, and Eros, to direct her compositions.

Carol Ann Shelton Fine ArtsCarol Ann Shelton • open Fri-Mon 11-5 • L/M: 572 Main St, Mahone Bay NS B0J 2E0 • 902-624-0174 • [email protected] 100% NS Craft

Carol’s colourful paintings are truly uplifting. Her studio/gallery in beautiful historic Mahone Bay is a delight and a must visit. Also featuring folk art sculptures by Nova Scotia’s finest artists. Don’t miss it.

Century House Pottery and Gallery Mieke Martin Soontiens open Jun-Oct 9-5; except Sun or by appointment/chance L: 5206 Hwy 329, Blandford NS M: PO Box 11, Blandford NS B0J 1C0 902-228-2041 [email protected] 100% NS CraftMieke creates attractive functional and one-of-a-kind sculptures in stoneware for home and garden. Please visit the gallery and take a stroll in our seaside garden and view her work.

Demonstration: I invite people to watch me work in my studio.

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Laurie Swim Quilt Art open daily May-Dec • L/M: 138 Lincoln St, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0 • GPS: 44° 22’ 39.42”N 64° 18’ 48.24”W • 877-277-2220 [email protected] • www.laurieswim.com • 100% NS Craft

Prints, books, cards, originals - Art Quilt Gallery of the Atlantic - Authentic Nova Scotia. See Laurie’s original art, archival-quality photographic prints, 20 note cards, and her hugely popular hardcover book, Rags to Riches: The Quilt as Art. Laurie Swim’s quilt artworks grace many public and private collections, including the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the City of Toronto Art Collection, and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. This year featuring Hangama Amiri’s paintings. See ad on back cover. Demonstration: Laurie offers two 5-day workshops in Lunenburg, July 15-19 and September 9-13

Maritime Painted Saltbox Fine Art Studio & Gallery Tom Alway / Peter Blais • open May-Oct daily 10-5; Off-Season by chance or appointment • L/M: 265 Petite Riviere Rd, Petite Riviere NS B4V 8W9 • GPS: 44° 14’ 20”N 64° 27’ 41”W • 902-693-1544 [email protected] • www.paintedsaltbox.com • 100% NS Craft

A unique barn studio/gallery featuring the work of artists, Tom Alway & Peter Blais. Bold contemporary Maritime fine art, one-of-a-kind folk art and furniture. The Painted Saltbox is a designated gem in the regional municipality of Lunenburg and has been a destination on the South Shore of Nova Scotia for 14 years. See ad below.

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James Middleton Art Studio & GalleryJames Middleton open May 1-Oct 31 10-6 L: 8 Fort Point Rd, LaHave NS M: PO Box 115, LaHave NS B0R 1C0 902-693-2093 [email protected] www.jamesmiddleton.ca 100% NS Craft

Original oil paintings, pastels and archival prints by artist James Middleton. His work includes landscape, portrait, figure and still life. The studio/gallery is on the Lighthouse Route,

within walking distance of Fort Point Lighthouse Museum, LaHave Bakery, LaHave Ferry and Westcote Bell Pottery. Plein air and studio workshops are available.Demonstration: Outdoor landscape and studio workshops/classes (painting and drawing) are available. Demonstrations are by chance.

Jim Smith ~ Fine Studio Pottery Jim Smith, RCA open Jun-Sept Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-6; Oct-May by appointment/chance L: Corner Duke & Water St, Chester NS M: PO Box 697, Chester NS B0J 1J0 GPS: 44° 32’ 31”N 64° 14’ 19”W 902-275-3272 [email protected] www.jimsmithstudio.ca 100% NS Craft

Jim Smith’s gorgeous, sensual pottery is a delight to display and a joy to use. The shelves of his 1860 waterfront studio in Chester are brimming with his luscious and

lyrical award-winning vases, platters, and bowls. One of Canada’s most acclaimed studio potters, Jim’s work is exhibited and featured internationally in prominent books & magazines.

kellough.art studio Marilyn Kellough • open 10-4; by appointment/chance L: 8100 Hwy 103, Port Mouton NS M: 7957 Hwy 103, RR 1, Port Mouton NS B0T 1T0 • 902-683-2812 [email protected] • www.marilynkellough.com 100% NS Craft

Marilyn Kellough’s watercolours depicit Maritime images of what was and what still remains. Images of landscapes, seascapes, salty souls, and decaying buildings, combined with rich textures and colours, draws the viewer closer to understand the essence of what it means to be a Nova Scotian. Her paintings are found in collections throughout the world.

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Marla Benton open please call ahead L: 222 Woodstock Rd, Mahone Bay NS GPS: 44° 27’ 38”N 64° 23’ 13”W 902-220-5150 [email protected] www.marlabenton.com 100% NS Craft

Her work is colourful, humorous and playful. Both sculptural and functional, her pieces are influenced by everyday adventures. Through all her experiences, Marla has found that clay was a perfect fit for her as she loves to be practical

and wild at the same time.

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Joan Bruneau • open June-Sept Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30; Sun 12-6; May, Oct-Dec Tue-Sat 10-5:30 • L: 10 Dufferin St, Lunenburg NS M: PO Box 1135, Luenburg NS B0J 2C0 • 902-634-8902 [email protected] • www.JoanBruneau.com 100% NS Craft

Sure to inspire the presentation of food or flowers, Joan’s award-winning pottery may be displayed as art yet brings style to the table. One of Canada’s leading ceramic artists, Joan teaches and exhibits internationally.Demonstration: Visitors will see a master potter at work, throwing pots on wheel, hand-building or glazing.

Pentz Pottery and Fine ArtLouise Pentz open by appointment L: 190 Pentz Rd, (off Rte 331) Pleasantville NS M: RR1, Pleasantville NS B0R 1G0 902-688-2732 [email protected] www.pentzgallery.ns.ca 100% NS Craft

Smoke fired, figurative clay sculptures and textured abstract landscapes.

Stephen Zwerling, WoodturnerStephen Zwerling • open by appointment/chance L/M: 19 Stevens Rd, Boutiliers Point NS B3Z 1T4 • 902-826-7431 [email protected] zwerlingstudios.ca • 100% NS Craft

Woodturning allows me to investigate exciting creative directions, savour the refinement of the familiar, and explore the beauty of natural materials and intentional workmanship. Come see what I’m making today: bowls, pepper mills, sculptures, whatever.Demonstration: Of all aspects of woodturning and instruction in woodturning are available to individuals and groups by prior arrangement.

Suezan Aikins Paintings and Prints Sam Rogers • open 9-6; call ahead please • L/M: 26 Cove Rd, Prospect NS B3T 2B2 GPS: 44° 27’ 86”N 63° 46’ 47”W 902-852-3154 • [email protected] www.suezan-aikins.com 100% NS CraftSuezan creates atmospheric mixed media on gold leaf carved reliefs and paintings, watercolours, unique Japanese woodblock prints, drawings and pigment inkjet prints. Her evocative meditations on landscapes, seascapes and the human figure have been featured in many solo and group exhibitions, nationally and internationally.

The Marine Art Gallery of the Atlantic

Yves Bérubé • open by appointment/chance L/M: 220 Old Hospital Rd, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0 GPS: 44° 22’ 8.92”N 64° 17’ 24.38”W • 902-634-8518 [email protected] • www.marineartgallery.com • 100% NS Craft

Located just outside the historic town of Lunenburg, NS you will find the Marine Art Studio of Yves Bérubé. Yves works in an oil medium specializing in marine scenery. Please visit his website for a comprehensive view. Commissions welcome.

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Village Glassworks Madelyn Bowers open Jan 22-Dec 24; Tue-Sat 10-5; by appointment/chance L/M: 4928 Hwy 10, New Germany NS B0R 1E0 GPS: 44° 32’ 17”N 64° 42’ 37”W 902-644-3185 [email protected] www.villageglassworks.ca 75-99% NS Craft

Stained glass panels, lamps, mirrors and a variety of sun catchers including nautical, flowers and

birds are designed and crafted in our studio. Our gift shoppe features a selection of quality Nova Scotia made crafts such as pottery, quilting, cards, wood, felting and jewellery. We offer gifts you can choose for the unique people in your life.

Westcote Bell PotteryVaughan L Smith • open all year 10-6 • L: 3447 Hwy 331, LaHave NS M: PO Box 68, LaHave NS B0R 1C0 • GPS: 44° 17’ 36.11”N 64° 21’ 25.92”W 902-693-2042 • [email protected] www.westcotebellpottery.ca • 100% NS Craft

Hand thrown pottery and paintings on clay, produced in a 150-year-old boat house on the LaHave Estuary. Situated walking distance from the Fort Point Lighthouse and the LaHave Bakery. Exhibited across North America in museums and galleries. Their unique technique of layering colored clays is used to produce whimsical landscapes and animal imagery. Ad see below.Demonstration: Pottery making in all forms. Throwing on the potters wheel and decorating.

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June Deveau Galerie StudioJune Deveau open by appointment/chance L: 7236 Hwy 1, Saint-Alphonse NS M: RR1, Box 54C, Meteghan NS B0W 2J0 GPS: 44° 9’ 2”N 66° 10’ 32”W 902-645-3106 [email protected] www.junedeveau.com 100% NS CraftFeaturing June’s original work (acrylics & oils), reproductions, and cards. Her inspiration is

derived from the rich Acadian culture and landscape of Baie Sainte-Marie. Recipient of two provincal awards. Welcome! Bienvenue!

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Art & Minéraux Claude Chaloux open May 15-Dec 24, 11-6; off season by appointment/chance L/M: 3271 RR1, Belliveau Cove NS B0W 1J0 902-837-7145 [email protected] 50-74% NS CraftSculptures, paintings, jewellery by artist Claude Chaloux. Crystals, minerals and fossils from more than 50 countries; wheel chair access and bilingual services.

Demonstration: Different workshops; primitive firing (clay works) mineral identification at the beach, jewellery making, etc.

At the Sign of the Whale Nova Scotia Crafts & Art Gallery

open May, June, Sept-Nov, Mon-Sat 9-5; July, Aug, Dec, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5, Jan-May by chance or appointment L: 543 Hwy 1, Yarmouth NS M: PO Box 1040, RR1, Yarmouth NS B5A 4A5 GPS: 43.866°N 66.1212°W 902-742-8895 [email protected] www.signofthewhaleonline.com 100% NS CraftFeaturing work by 150 Nova Scotian

artists and craftspeople: Morris Pottery, Yarmouth Tartan woolen products, pewter, glass, jewellery, weaving, wood turning, clothing, floor mats, books, Yarmouth Landmark ornaments. Paintings and original prints by many of Nova Scotia’s finest artists.Demonstration: Morris Pottery is located on site. Demonstrations are by chance.

Hands On Crafts open Mon-Sat 9-5; longer summer hours L/M: 314 Main St, Yarmouth NS B5A 1E4 • 902-742-3515 [email protected] • www.handsoncrafts.ca • 50-74% NS Craft

We are a local shop, carrying only locally made crafts: knitting, quilting, woodworking, embroidery, hooked rugs, sewing, crochet, jewellery, soap, candles and many others. We also carry a wide range of yarn, spinning and knitting supplies, beads, and soap making supplies.Demonstration: Our shop is run by craftspeople, and there is almost always someone at work.

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Atlantic Heirlooms Pat Potter open May-Oct or by appointment L: Hwy 101, Plymouth NS M: PO Box 121, Plymouth, Digby Co. NS B0W 2R0 • 902-837-6055 [email protected] www.atlanticheirlooms.ca 100% NS Craft

For almost 40 years we have specialized in hand crafted Nova Scotian quilts and now feature the largest selection of hand quilted creations in Southwestern Nova Scotia in the newly expanded Quilt Loft. Stop in, browse a while and enjoy our amazing view of St. Mary’s Bay; we look forward to your visit.Demonstration: Occasionally.

Catfish Moon Studio CraftsAngela Chartier/Philip Woods open daily early May-late Oct L: 170 St George St, Annapolis Royal NS M: PO Box 663, Annapolis Royal NS B0S 1A0 GPS: 44° 44’ 46”N 65° 31’ 07”W 902-532-3055 [email protected] www.catfishmoon.com 75-99% NS CraftVisit this cheerful gallery and studio where whimsy rules the day! You’ll find an interesting collection of fine art and craft to inspire and delight you. You’ll also find one of the best collections of Nova Scotia folk art in the province. Visit the studio and hidden garden while you’re here!Demonstration: The demonstrations here are not what you might think! Garden tours, studio tours and travel tips.

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Glooscap Heritage SocietyKathy Fisher • open mid May-mid Oct Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat-Sun 9-4; mid Oct-mid May Mon-Fri 9-4 L: 65 Treaty Trail, Truro NS B6L 1W3 902-843-3493 [email protected] www.glooscapheritagecentre.com 25-49% NS Craft

The retail store strives to complement and enhance the cultural experience of the Glooscap Heritage Centre by providing artwork by local Mi’kmaq artisans, significant cultural materials and contemporary works with traditional Aboriginal style. Take exit 13A off Hwy 102.Demonstration: From mid May – mid Oct there are are times when there are beading and drumming demonstrations.

Guiding Light Book & Quilt StoreRuth Wilson • open Mon-Sat 9-8 L: 12533 Hwy 217, Seabrook NS • 902-245-4487 75-99% NS Craft

Quilt Shop, located 1 km on Hwy 217. Quilts are locally made, hand quilted, 100% cotton, different designs, sizes and colours. Originally the Guiding Light Book and Fabrics.

HARVEST GALLERY Lynda Macdonald open Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; Nov-June closed Mon L/M: 462 Main St, Wolfville NS B4P 1E2 GPS: 45° 05’ 29”N 64° 21’ 47”W 902-542-7093 [email protected] www.harvestgallery.ca 100% NS Craft

Located in the charming town of Wolfville, Harvest Gallery features a wonderfully diverse collection of art and fine craft from many of the region’s best-loved artists and artisans. Gathered here you will find original work by local painters, printmakers, photographers and folk-artists as well as works in stone, ceramic, metal, wood and fibre.Demonstration: Please check our website for a full list of our current events. Jun 8, Melissa Townsend; Sep 14, Lynda Shalagan; Oct 19, Brad Hall; Nov 23, Small Works.

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Gallery 215 open Tues-Sun 11-5; Mon & after 5 by appointment/chance L: 8247 Hwy 215, Maitland NS • 902-261-2151 [email protected] • www.artgallery215.com • 100% NS Craft

Located in the Selma school house (c. 1868), Gallery 215 represents local established and emerging artist working a variety of mediums including oil, watercolour, acrylic, glass, textiles, stone, metal, wood, photography, semi-precious stones, and more. Occasional Sunday lunches.

Gaspereau Valley Fibres Brenda Gilmour open Tues 10-9; Wed-Fri 10-5; Sat-Sun 11-4 L: 830 Gaspereau River Rd, Wolfville NS M: PO Box 2368, Wolfville NS B4P 2N5 • 902-542-2656 [email protected] www.gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca 75-99% NS Craft

Visit our unique shop located in a 100-year-old barn adjacent to

the province’s only certified organic vineyard, L’Acadie Vineyards. We raise Cotswold sheep and produce yarn, spinning fibres, sheepskins, from our own flock. We also carry a large selection of yarns, equipment for knitters, spinners and weavers fibres. Directions on our website.

Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouseopen mid June-mid Sept Mon-Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4 L: 244 Lighthouse Rd, Gilbert’s Cove NS GPS: 44° 29’ 39.13”N 65° 57’ 7.56”W 902-837-5584 [email protected] www.gilbertscovelighthouse.com 75-99% NS Craft

Our lighthouse is a Provincial Heritage Property and Museum featuring the works of over 35

local artisans in its craft shop and tea room. Visit the “Greatest Little Lighthouse in Canada” overlooking the shores of St. Mary’s Bay.Demonstration: Rug hooking, quilt making and knitting demos occur each Friday and Monday afternoon at the lighthouse.

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Oriel Fine Art Judith Jane Leidl L/M: 11 Bay St, Wolfville NS B4P 1L7 902-542-2772 [email protected] www.judithleidlart.com 100% NS CraftWe carry paintings and wearable art by Judith Jane Leidl, MFA including colourful and beautiful acrylics on gallery canvas. Also see our unique artful accessories, silk scarves, ties and artisan cushions and upcoming a home décor and clothing line.

PERSONA Gallery

open May-Oct 10am; Please call ahead to avoid disappointment L/M: 949 Woodville Rd, Ashdale NS B0N 2A0 GPS: 45° 00’ 22.73”N 63° 55’ 33.91”W • 902-757-1791 [email protected] • www.soironic.ca • 100% NS Craft

Art gallery & sculpture garden featuring the work by metal sculptor G. A. Jank. Located about 10 km east of Brooklyn, Hants County, off Hwy 14 in picturesque Rawdon Hills. Distinctive one-of-a-kind creations. Each piece is unique in its own way and is a timeless representation of a feeling, mood, or hidden message. Each piece tells a story... Demonstration: At any given time you may find the artist creating work either in the gallery or in the workshop near the sculpture garden.

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Experience ”Old Japan” at our unique gallery on St. Mary’s Bay. We offer certified original 18th to 20th cen. Ukiyoe woodblock prints for beginners and advanced collectors and investors. Authentic Japanese antiques plus local crafts created in the Japanese spirit. View Zen sand-garden. Tea on tatami. Featuring Japanese room and furniture ’in situ’. Japanese spoken. Identification, valuation and restoration services.Demonstration: Of rare 150 yr. old cherrywood key-block use, tools, “washi” paper for printing Edo Era Ukiyoe prints and books with many original samples.

Lucky Rabbit Pottery

Deb Kuzyk/Ray Mackie • open in season Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; off season by appointment/chance • L: 15 Church St, Annapolis Royal NS GPS: 44° 44’ 43”N 65° 31’ 06”W • 902-532-0928 [email protected] • www.luckyrabbitpottery.ca 100% NS CraftEstablished 1999. Ceramic artists Debra Kuzyk and Ray Mackie collaborate to create Lucky Rabbit Pottery, highly decorated functional porcelain ware and fine art objects. Constantly changing, Deb and Ray continue their artistic exploration of the materials, reflecting the flora and fauna of rural Nova Scotian life. Standard and custom tiles available.

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Studio Glass Sharon Laska open Apr Mon-Sat 9-5; May 1-Dec 24 daily 9-5; Jan 1-Mar 31 by appointment/chance L/M: 8536 Hwy 215, Maitland NS B0N 1T0 • 902-261-2656 [email protected] www.studioglasscanada.com 75-99% NS Craft

We use the ancient art of fused glass. Museum panels explain the process and the studio is visible to the public. Our retail shop features

our own glass and fine crafts from across Canada.Demonstration: Economusée member; production studio visible, ongoing demonstrations and mini-workshops available. Museum panels.

The Winding River Art Gallery Co-operative Jim McMorran • open daily 10-5 L: Exit 11 Hwy 102, Mastodon Ridge Stewiacke NS M: PO Box 55, Stewiacke NS B0N 2J0 • 902-639-1646 [email protected] 100% NS Craft

Located halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, the Winding River Art Gallery Co-operative features local artists’ original works. Exhibits include oils, watercolours, acrylics, glass, wood and stone carvings,

photography, and hand made jewellery.

Alexa Jaffurs, BlacksmithAlexa Jaffurs open by appointment/chance L/M: 2122 Mt. Hanley Rd, Middleton NS B0S 1P0 902-825-4347 [email protected] www.AlexaJaffurs.com 100% NS Craft

Playing with the tension between flowing natural forms and hard cold steel, Alexa forges durable, useful - mostly - pieces for garden and

home. Even the humble beanpole can be an occasion for ornament. Commissions are most welcome. Demonstration: Please contact for information regarding off site blacksmithing demonstrations.

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Andrew Langille PotteryAndrew Langille open by appointment/chance L/M: 619 Sutherland Ter, Kentville NS B4N 1L6 GPS: 45° 04’ 45.42”N 64° 30’ 30.34”W 902-678-9970 [email protected] 100% NS CraftSince 2004, Andrew Langille has been hand-crafting pottery at his home studio, that overlooks the meandering Cornwallis River in the Annapolis Valley. Andrew’s passion for ceramic history is displayed in the old-world inspired patterns on his pieces of red earthenware clay, which are enhanced by his rich palette of bright flowing glaze colours.

Apple Pie PotteryMargaret Jansen open Mon-Sat 10-4; Sun & evenings by appointment/chance L: 106 Main St, Hwy 1, Middleton NS M: PO Box 347, Middleton NS B0S 1P0 GPS: 44° 56’ 08.57”N 65° 04’ 53.62”W 902-825-4935 [email protected] www.applepiepottery.com; www.facebook/applepiepottery 100% NS CraftIn business for over thirty years, our shop and studio are located in the heart of the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware pottery - functional and decorative as well as sculptural. Valley Apple, Blue Iris and Celtic designs available. Unique cookware to tickle the fancy of any gourmet chef or food lover.Demonstration: Take a guided tour of Margaret’s studio where she will explain or demonstrate the various stages in creating pottery.

Aspinall PotteryDenise Aspinall • open daily by chance or appointment L: 9842 Main St, Canning NS 902-582-7028 [email protected] 100% NS CraftLocated in the historic village of Canning en route to Blomidon and the beautiful shores of the Fundy. Porcelain bowls, mugs, funky platters, trinket dishes and wine cups distinctively handpainted. Also available at the studio, Saunders Gifts, New Minas, Gaspereau Winery and every Saturday morning at the Wolfville Farmers Market.Demonstration: Throwing on the potter’s wheel, decorating, trimming and glazing as daily working schedule permits.

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Bonnie Baker Studio

Bonnie Baker • open by appointment/chance L: 30 School Rd, Parker’s Cove NS M: PO Box 538, Annapolis Royal NS B0S 1A0 GPS: 44° 48’ 40.14”N 65° 32’ 06.58”W • 902-532-0829 [email protected] • www.bonniebakerstudio.com 100% NS CraftCombining traditional with contemporary techniques, Bonnie pushes printmaking and drawing in unanticipated directions. Deceptively simple yet vibrant, her work, inspired by life at the edge of the Bay of Fundy, charts ordinary objects and random minutia. The view from her studio alone is worth the drive.Demonstration: Printmaking classes and demonstrations for small groups or individuals including woodcut, lino, polymer-plate intaglio and collagraph.

de Weever’s Wovens open by chance or appointment L/M: 3489 Hwy 1, Aylesford NS B0P 1C0 GPS: 45° 1.0663’N 64° 52.1216’W 902-847-9270 [email protected] www.deweeverswovens.com 100% NS Craft

Handwoven garments in wool and cotton by Hilda de Weever since 1979 - celebrating 34 years at this location. Made to measure a specialty, ensuring a perfect gift.

Demonstration: Watch as Hilda demonstrates the weaving process..

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Surrounded by her perennial gardens, Flora Doehler paints luscious, vibrant florals and Nova Scotia landscapes. Her paintings combine colour and texture with a deep love of nature. View Flora’s work at her studio, at http://floradoehler.ca or at the Flight of Fancy Gallery in Bear River. The studio space is shared with silversmith Larry Knox.Demonstration: Flora is happy to share her painting techniques with interested visitors. Please ask about mini workshops in painting or monoprinting.

G. A. Jank open May-Oct by appointment L/M: 949 Woodville Rd, RR3, Ashdale NS B0N 2A0 GPS: 45° 00’ 22.73”N 63° 55’ 33.91”W 902-757-1791 • [email protected] www.soironic.ca • 100% NS Craft

Studio, gallery and sculpture garden is located about 10 km east of Brooklyn, Hants County, off Hwy 14 in picturesque Rawdon Hills. Distinctive one-of-a-kind metal sculpture in natural combinations of metal, stone, and crystal. Each piece is unique in its own way and is a timeless representation of a feeling, mood or a hidden message. 2013 Open Studio: July 13 & 14, 10-4Demonstration: At just about any time you would find the artist working outdoors on a creation of some sort in the work area next to the sculpture garden.

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Geoff Butler Art Studio

Geoff Butler • open 9-5 daily, by appointment/chance L/M: 5318 Granville Rd, Granville Ferry NS B0S 1K0 902-532-5707 • [email protected] www3.ns.sympatico.ca/geoffbutler • 100% NS CraftGeoff’s current series of paintings is “Global Village”. His previous series were “Canuckiana”, “Angel Looks” and “Art of War”. He self-published books on the last two series. He also writes and illustrates children’s books.

Hantsport Studio PotteryGillian Poulter open by appointment/chance L/M: 70 Main St, Hantsport NS B0P 1P0 • 902-684-0378 [email protected] 100% NS Craft

Visit our showroom to view functional and decorative hand-painted porcelain pottery by Leslie Wright. Both wheel-thrown and hand-built pieces are available, including bowls, mugs, vases, casseroles, butter-dishes,

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Colette Samson • open year round by appoinment L: 100 Fairway Ave, Fox Hollow Acres, Shubenacadie East GPS: 45° 06’ 59.55”N 63° 22’ 18.24”W • 902-758-1710 [email protected] • www.facebook.com/ImageGlassArt 100% NS CraftColette is drawn by the way glass interacts with light and its captivating qualities of transparency, translucency and reflection. Original fused glass artworks and functional pieces are available in her studio. Demonstration: Fused glass classes for groups and individuals. Call or email to book your fused glass experience.

Inklings in Wood Ben McLellan • open Mon-Sun 9-5 L/M: 9007 Hwy 215, Maitland NS B0N 1T0 GPS: 45° 18’ 53.48”N 63° 29’ 37.89”W 902-261-2100 [email protected] www.inklingsinwood.com 100% NS Craft

Ben McLellan creates artistic expressions in wood to include ornate vases, vessels, salad bowls, and cremation urns. Ben likes to use only hardwoods found in Nova Scotia. The burls of these hardwoods are a favourite. A burl is an irregular growth on a tree that follows no concentric patterning when it develops. The swirls and shapes that result, make an artistic display that woodturning highlights.

Jan Coulteropen by appointment/chance L/M: 2178 Clarence Rd, RR1, Bridgetown NS B0S 1C0 902-584-3965 [email protected] www.furnituremaker.ca 100% NS CraftJan Coulter makes quality, solid wood furniture. Original designs drawn from the Arts and Crafts tradition. Jan also does caning, rushing, and a wide variety of chair seats. Furniture built to be used; built to last.

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Joy Laking GalleryJoy Laking SCA • open June-Sept Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5 or by appointment/chance L/M: 6730 Hwy 2, Bass River NS B0M 1B0 GPS: 45° 24’ 23”N 63° 42’ 50”W 1-800-565-5899 [email protected] www.joylakinggallery.com 100% NS CraftJoy is well known for her watercolours, acrylics and oils. Her paintings, prints and greeting cards capture the beauty of NS. Joy has had national solo exhibitions and has work in major collections. She is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a founding member of Professional Living Artists of Nova Scotia. See ad inside front cover.Demonstration: Demonstration of how serigraphs are made.

Kelly Foxton StudioKelly Foxton open by appointment L: Oakdene Centre, Bear River NS M: Site 4, Comp 1, RR1, Bear River NS B0S 1B0 GPS: 44°34’32.68”N 65°38’15.54”W 902-467-0466 [email protected] www.kellyfoxtonartist.vpweb.com 100% NS CraftKelly works in a wide variety of styles and media including highly

realistic pencil portraits, pen and ink illustrations, whimsical watercolours, and loosely executed landscape impressionism in oil and pastel. Her studio is located in the Oakdene Centre, Bear River.

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Keltica Quilt DesignsJean Huntley-Maynard open daily Apr-Nov by appointment/chance L: 28 Russia Rd, Harbourville NS M: RR5, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0 902-538-0080 [email protected] www.kelticaquiltdesigns.ca 100% NS CraftKeltica Quilt Designs features quilts, wall hangings, runners and note cards - all with traditional celtic knots and animals. Commissioned work welcome.Demonstration: Demonstration of techniques developed for making Celtic knots and stylized animals.

Larry Knox at Green Willow Studio Larry Knox • open year round by appointment/chance. Please call ahead; Sun afternoons in the summer @ Bear River Waterfront Market L: 967 Riverview Rd, Bear River NS GPS: 44° 34’ 24”N 65° 38’ 33”W 902-467-0553 [email protected] www.larryknox.ca • 100% NS CraftLarry Knox combines copper and glass to make vibrant jewellery. He cuts gems that sparkle brilliantly and places them in original settings. He shapes metal into flatware, hollow ware and sculpture. Inspiration comes from the organic shapes in the surrounding landscape. Larry’s studio in picturesque Bear River is shared with painter Flora Doehler.Demonstration: One-day copper enamel workshops available.

Printmaker Kristiina Lehtonenopen by appointment/chance L/M: 2076 Grand Pré Rd, Grand Pré NS B0P 1M0 902-697-2058 / 902-697-2423 [email protected] www.kristiinalehtonen.com 100% NS CraftKristiina’s art is a unique combination of insight and skill. You’ll find whimsical humour and beauty in her work. She uses traditional intaglio techniques, mainly etching and aquatint. Her production can be seen in her studio “Printmaker’s House”, situated in the Grand-Pre village center (next to Irving). You can send an email or call for an appointment, or just try your luck.

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Specializing in all cotton lace curtains made on antique looms, vintage textiles and lace, custom window panels using a variety of textiles.

Thrown Together - Pottery & ArtDanielle Sawada open Apr-Dec 24 Tues-Sat 10-5; Mon by chance; closed Dec 25-Jan12; Jan 13-Mar 31 Mon-Wed by appointment/chance; Thurs-Sat 10-5; Feel free to call and make appt’s anytime @ 662-3910 L/M: 37 King St, Truro NS B2N 3K7 GPS: 45° 21’ 54”N 63° 17’ 09”W 902-895-9309 [email protected] www.throwntogetherpottery.com 75-99% NS CraftThrown Together is a working pottery studio with a gallery attached, featuring works of 20 local artists (and a few from away). Works in clay, iron, glass, prints, and jewellery. Open year round. Working studio in the back open for public viewing. Observe the process, watch classes and see what’s new!

Trueman Art Studio Sharon Trueman open July-Aug Mon-Fri 10-4 or by appointment/chance L: 3 Tupper St, Bear River NS GPS: 44° 34’ 32.41”N 65° 38’ 15.23”W 902-467-0229 [email protected] www.bearriverartists.com 100% NS CraftSharon writes icons and constructs mixed media sculptural altars. The icons are done in traditional style. The altar spaces range from conceptual to interactive. Come and visit the rarefied atmosphere of a working studio turned worship space.

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Rob Buckland-Nicks at The Flight of Fancy Rob Buckland-Nicks open May 1-Oct 31 Mon-Sun 10-6 L: 1869 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River M: PO Box 223, Bear River, NS B0S 1B0 GPS: 44° 34’ 34”N 65° 38’ 22”W 902-467-4171 [email protected] www.theflight.ca 100% NS Craft

Birds of Canada painted on stone. Detailed acrylic bird paintings on naturally evolved ocean stone that

suggest mountains, oceans, mists & ledges, trees & grasses, sounds & silence. Rob’s paintings capture that moment in time as birds move through the landscape. Directions: Exit 24 Hwy 101. Drive along river, turn left at village stop sign.Demonstration: Working studio located within the Flight of Fancy, a Fine Art and Fine Craft Store.

Steven Kennard Woodturning StudioSteven Kennard open year round, usually Mon-Fri 9-6; Sat 1-5; Sun by appointment/chance. Call ahead to avoid disappointment. L: 9545 Hwy 221, Canning NS GPS: 45° 09’ 20”N 64° 26’ 15”W 902-528-3795 [email protected] www.stevenkennard.com 100% NS CraftSteven is an internationally recognized wood artist whose

studio gallery features his award winning, finely turned and sculpted boxes. His work is featured in books and magazines and can be seen and purchased in his studio, a box collector’s paradise! His gallery also exhibits his photographic prints. Demonstration: If I am working in my workshop I am happy to demonstrate my turning and processes. Call before coming if you would like to see this specially.

Sun Porch Pottery Jane Harrington open by appointment L: 10228 Hwy 221, Canning NS GPS: 45° 09’ 17.28”N 64° 23’ 42”W 902-582-7762 [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Sun-Porch-Pottery/ 284759101588552 100% NS Craft

The studio is located in Habitant, on the road between Canning and

Kingsport, halfway between the cemetery and the winery. Come upstairs to the studio to see works in progress and enjoy a magnificent view of the Minas Basin. Functional, funky and fun stoneware pottery is available for sale in the Sun Porch Gallery.Demonstration: Throwing and hand building by request.

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Twila Robar-DeCoste Windsong Studio & GalleryTwila Robar-DeCoste SCA open daily by appointment/chance L: 1331 Victoria Rd, Aylesford NS M: PO Box 294, Aylesford NS B0P 1C0 GPS: 45° 01’ 56”N 64° 50’ 21”W 902-847-9847 [email protected] www.windsong-nature-gallery.com 100% NS CraftTwila’s realistic watercolur and acrylic paintings are inspired by the woodlands, gardens, and shores of Nova Scotia. Originals, reproductions and art cards are available in her

home gallery.

Wild Rice PotteryDon Rice open year round Sun-Fri 10-5; Sat am Annapolis Royal Farmers & Traders Market L/M: 733 Riverview Rd, Bear River NS B0S 1B0 GPS: 44° 34’ 972”N 65° 38’ 900”W 902-467-3313 [email protected] www. bearriverartists.com 100% NS Craft “ Stoneware...as old as the earth, Bound by hand and fire”... Our land lies quietly in the curves and valleys of the hills, my pots tend to be defined by their curves and valleys. To visit, take Hwy 101 exit 24, towards Bear River +5 km; take the 4th road

(paved) on the right; at the next intersection turn right again, 3rd driveway #733.Demonstration: Work in progress, tours and discussions, or you may sit and enjoy the view. I tend to work “slow” and “fast-slow”.

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Basic Spirit open May-Dec daily L: 9828 Durham Rt 6, Pugwash NS GPS: 45° 50’ 44.77”N 63° 40’ 10.79”W 902-243-3390 [email protected] www.basicspirit.com 25-49% NS Craft

Fine handcrafts and unique gifts. Featuring inspirational and whimsical pewter gifts and tabletop accessories, handcrafted in our own studio in Pugwash.

Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio

Deanne Fitzpatrick • open Mon-Fri 9-4; Sat 10-3 L/M: 33 Church St, Amherst NS B4H 3A7• 902-667-0560 [email protected] • www.hookingrugs.com • 75-99% NS Craft

A gathering place for rug hookers and fibre artists worldwide, Deanne’s studio offers everything from original hooked rugs to workshops, kits, patterns, fine wools, yarns, hooks, frames, books, cards, prints and joyous ideas. Deanne’s work is in the permanent collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Demonstration: Learn to rug hook on-site; workshops and online classes available throughout the year.

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Lyghtesome GalleryJeffrey/Elizabeth Parker open year round Mon-Sat 10-5; Fri night by appointment/chance; Closed Mon Jan-May L/M: 166 Main St, Antigonish NS B2G 2B7 GPS: 45° 37’ 23”N 61° 59’ 15”W 902-863-5804 [email protected] www.lyghtesome.ns.ca 75-99% NS CraftOutstanding collection of original works by Nova Scotian printmakers, watercolourists and oil painters, as well as award-winning pottery, wood, metal and whalebone sculpture, art-related books and cards and much more. Regular exhibit schedule showcasing well-known Antigonish artists and other leading artists from across the Maritimes, since 1975.

Old Barn Gallery-Art and AntiquesCarol Rivoire open June-Oct Wed-Sun 10-5 or appointment/chance L: Old Beaver Dam Farm, 71 Melanson Rd, Pomquet NS 902-386-2304(H) 352-459-8537(C) [email protected] www.oldbarngallery.ca 75-99% NS CraftA stunning gallery in an 1845 barn. Fjord Horses on farm. Paintings, sculpture, folk art, fibre art, antiques, vintage quilts, decorative pillows, farmhouse furniture & stylish rustic treasures. Courtyard sculpture garden. From Antigonish, Hwy 104E to Exit 35B left on Pomquet Monks Head Rd - From Cape Breton Exit 35B, right on Pomquet Monks Head Rd.

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Pictou County Weekend Market Ann McGee • open June 15-Sept 15 Sat-Sun 10-5 L: 65 Caladh Ave, Pictou NS • 902-695-5836 [email protected] • www.pictouweekendmarket.com 75-99% NS Craft

There is something for everyone at the Pictou County Weekend Market - fine jewellery, furniture, wines, artisan soap, bath and body products, The Coin Man, antiques, consignment booth, wooden items, quilt art, handmade toys, clothing, unique scroll saw art, hand knit sweaters, hats, The Plant Man, candles, art, café and more. Stop in and see it all!

Raven Gallery and Frame ShopSharon McKenna • open Jan-June Tue-Fri 11-5; Sat 10-5 or by appointment; June-Dec Mon-Fri 11-5; Sat 10-5. Sun by appointment L: 267 Main St, Tatamagouche NS M: PO Box 347, Tatamagouche NS B0K 1V0 • 902-657-0350 [email protected] 75-99% NS Craft

The Raven Gallery carries a mix of oil, acrylic, watercolour, mixed media and three dimensional

paintings, as well as photography, sculpture, pottery, jewellery, textiles and wood turning made by local artists. Come in and see this wide variety of fine art and craft. Custom picture framing also available. Little Picture Show opening June 3-June 30. Demonstration: Occasional demonstrations by gallery artists and art instructors.

Tidnish Bridge Art Galleryopen May 18-Oct 20 Tue-Sun10-5, or by appointment/chance L: 3654 Hwy 366 ,Tidnish Bridge NS GPS: 45° 58’ 35.79”N 64° 02’ 48.26”W 902-667-8555 [email protected] www.tidnishbridgeartgallery.com 75-99% NS Craft

By the historic Tidnish Bridge, this unique co-op features fine arts in various media (watercolour, acrylic, intaglio prints, pastel),

pottery, photography, cards, poetry, non-fiction books. Artists: Vertis, Margaret Wiles, Bob Morouney, Cathy Thurston, Charlie Atherton, Melanie Landau, Laurell Hamilton, Harry Thurston. Visiting artist exhibits. Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery Open House, Saturday, June 22, 10 to 5 Demonstration: Member artists working on site. Classes offered: painting, pottery, intaglio printmaking, life drawing, creative writing, photography, basketry, etc.

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Water St. Studio Co-operative open Mon-Sat 10-5; Summer & Fall Sun 12-4 L: 110 Water St, Pictou NS 902-485-8398 [email protected] 75-99% NS CraftArtisans’ co-operative featuring clothing, weaving, pottery, glass work, pewter, wool yarn and kits, blankets, jewellery, wood and imported neat stuff.Demonstration: Fibre art on request or on festival days. Knitting, felting, crocheting and sewing help at all times.

Capucine Maneckjee Potteryopen June-Sept by appointment/chance; Sat morning at the Antigonish Farmers Market. L/M: 34 Wharf Rd, Livingstone Cove (Hwy 337) Antigonish NS B2G 2L1 GPS: 45° 52’ 5.6”N 61° 58’ 25.5”W 902-867-1520 • [email protected] 100% NS CraftHand-thrown stoneware and porcelain pottery with earthy and lustrous glazes, fired in a gas kiln. A variety of functional forms including serving bowls, mugs, wine goblets, teapots, covered jars, casseroles and vases.

Charmworks StudiosSara Brinkhurst open by appointment/chance L/M: 3608 Balmoral Rd, East Earltown NS B0K 1V0 GPS: 45° 39’ 17”N 63° 09’ 18”W 902-657-3831 [email protected] www.CharmWorksStudios.com 75-99% NS CraftHandcrafted silver and gold jewellery incorporating precious, semi-precious stones and objects trouvés. Art and commercial photography, printmaking, and framing. Also, woodcrafts, furniture, and decorative arts, as and when the inspiration strikes! Commissions undertaken.

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Collector CanesDoug / Zella Perry open by appointment/chance L: 659 Ferry Rd, Wallace NS B0K 1Y0 902-257-2817 [email protected] www.auracom.com/zperry 75-99% NS CraftCanes, walking sticks, shepherd crooks, hand crafted from local hardwoods. Over 100 items in stock, or can be made to order. Our shop is shared with Zella’s Antiques.

Dawn MacNutt open by appointment/chance; please call ahead L/M: 5226 Little Harbour Rd, RR1, New Glasgow NS B2H 5C4 GPS: 45° 38’ 32.47”N 62° 32’ 57.13”W 902-752-3378 [email protected] www.dawnmacnutt.com 100% NS Craft

Her miniature to monumental sized sculpture is shown, collected and published internationally. Inspired by human form and woven from willow and other natural materials,

it is sometimes cast in bronze, and recently, often coloured.

Jonathan Otter - Furniture Makeropen by appointment/chance L: 5364 Hwy 311, Earltown NS B0K 1V0 902-657-2455 • [email protected] www.jonathanotter.com • 100% NS Craft

Awarded Finalist in 2012 Lieutenant Governor Masterworks Award. Exceptionally fine hand-crafted solid wood furniture individually designed for your living space. Pleasing proportions, graceful lines and fine joinery give each piece a natural organic presence. We welcome you to our gallery to view our finished pieces and work in progress. See ad pg 52. Demonstration: Traditional furniture making techniques from chair making to hand-cut joinery. Appointments requested.

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MacLean Brothers Woodworking David/Peter MacLean open 9-5; please call ahead L/M: 227 Old Beaver Rd, Antigonish NS B2G 2K8 GPS: 45° 33’ 29”N 62° 08’ 00”W 902-863-2922 [email protected] 100% NS CraftDavid and Peter bring 30 years experience to the creation of unique furniture, kitchenware, and giftware. We specialize in custom furniture designed to meet our clients needs - coffee/dining tables, chairs, benches, cabinets; using indigenous and exotic species. Nova Scotia bird’s eye maple is a favourite.

Sara Bonnyman PotterySara Bonnyman open June 15-Sept 15 Mon-Sat 10-4; Off Season by appointment/chance L: 326 Maple Ave, Tatamagouche NS GPS: 45° 41’ 95.80”N 63° 17’ 95.0”W 902-657-3215 [email protected] www.sarabonnymanpottery.com 100% NS CraftSara’s studio features a full range of her functional stoneware pottery and very colourful hand hooked rugs. Come and wander through the studio, shop and gardens. Demonstration: Most weekday mornings during the summer 10:30-12

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Spirit Inspired Artwear Ayjai Young • open year round by appointment L/M: 163 Stanley Rd, Amherst NS B4H 3Y1 • 902-661-BEAD [email protected] www.SpiritInspiredArtwear.com www.etsy.com/shop/spiritinspired 75-99% NS Craft

Inspired by life and the Spirit of her Grandparents, Ayjai is a lampwork artist who creates fun, funky, fabulous glass beads & buttons designed to help you

‘Celebrate Your Spirit’. After all, nobody ever died from too much colour! Visit her website for show locations and to view a gallery of beads, buttons, jewelry, and extras. Wholesale available. Demonstration: Visit our website for a list of dates, times, and location of demonstrations. For last minute updates visit Spirit Inspired Artwear on Facebook.

Susan Tilsley Manley - Maker of ThingsSusan Tilsley Manley • open year round by chance/appointment L: 654 Sylvester Rd, Durham NS M: RR3, Westville NS B0K 2A0 902-485-8499 [email protected] www.susantm.com 100% NS Craft

Susan plays with colour in fabrics, paintings, prints, altered books, and art quilts. Specializing in fabric portraits and acrylic paintings, she is always making something new. Lately she has branched out into

rust works; dyeing fabrics with rust to reproduce antique photographs. Susan happily welcomes commissions, students and visitors.Demonstration: By appointment. Please call ahead.

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Seafoam Woodturning StudioDerek Andrews • open year round by appointment/chance; summer Mon-Fri 11-5; Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Sat 7-4; check website L: 3178 Trunk 6, Seafoam, River John NS GPS: 45° 47’ 18”N 63° 00’ 00”W [email protected] www.seafoamwoodturning.com • 100% NS CraftI make a wide range of products, both functional and decorative, and mainly from local hardwoods. These gift and souvenir ideas include bowls, rolling pins, spurtles, wine stoppers, honey dippers, nostepinnes, dibbers, weedpots and pendants.

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Black Sheep Gallery open June 15-Sept 15 Tues-Sun 11-4; closed on Mon L/M: 1689 West Jeddore Rd, West Jeddore Village NS B0J 1P0 GPS: 44° 43’ 30.72”N 63° 00’ 49.29”W 902-889-5012 [email protected] www.blacksheepart.com 75-99% NS CraftFeaturing folk and outsider art from Canada, with an emphasis on the works of Nova Scotian folk artists past and present including Joe Norris, Maud Lewis, Joe Sleep,

Collins Eisenhauer, Charlie Tanner, Lorne Reid, Eddie Mandaggio, Bubby Mooers, Angus Trudeau, Arthur Villeneuve, David Stephens, Leo Ransford, Bradford Naugler and Barry Colpitts.

The Old Anderson Houseopen Wed-Sun 10-5 • L: 152 W Petpeswick Rd, Musquodoboit Hbr NS M: PO Box 1, Musquodoboit Hbr NS B0J 2L0 • 902-889-3099 [email protected] theoldandersonhouse.tripod.com • 100% NS CraftThe Old Anderson House Craft Shop & Gallery can be found just off Hwy 7 in Musquodoboit Harbour. We stock 100% local handwork and have been here for over 30 years. Come and visit our shop-in-a-barn.

The Tourist TrapHolly Gould • open Wed-Sun 8-4 L/M: 8384 Hwy 7, Musquodoboit Harbour NS B0J 2L0 902-889-3791 • [email protected] www.thetouristtrap.ca; www.saltmarshsisters.ca • 75-99% NS CraftJoin us in our licensed Café for all day breakfast and lunch, or dine inside in our quaint and charming dining rooms. We encourage you to take your time to browse the local arts and crafts our seaside community has to offer. We have an exquisite selection of Nova Scotian products. Join the rest of the tourists and enjoy being trapped!

Dunbar CeramicsGloria Dunbar open by appointment L/M: 111 Little Pond Lane, (off West Lawrencetown Rd) Lawrencetown NS B2Z 0A4 • 902-435-7222 [email protected] 100% NS CraftHand-thrown pottery, with glazes influenced by the ocean. Focus is on utilitarian vessels, which reflect a love of food, it’s presentation, and the joys of home and family. The studio is open by appointment and all are invited to an Open House each

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Kilnworks by Jo-Ann Shaw Jo-Ann Shaw open by appointment L/M: 3865 Hwy 357, Meagher’s Grant NS B0N 1V0 • 902-891-0565 [email protected] www.kilnworks.ca 100% NS CraftAward winning artist who has been recognised internationally, Jo-Ann sculpts mostly equine subjects in clay and bronze. She has also been featured in several magazines.

Moser’s Art & PhotographySandy/Robert Moser open by appointment L: 20 Harbour Cres, Sheet Harbour NS M: PO Box 99, Sheet Harbour NS B0J 3B0 GPS: 44° 55’ 37”N 62° 32’ 0.6”W 902-885-2395 [email protected] www.sandymoserart.com 100% NS CraftPhotographers Robert and Sandy Moser capture the essence of the life and scenery of the Eastern Shore. They specialize in photographing loons and other birds. Sandy is also an award winning wildlife artist. Products available include photos, paintings, prints, canvas giclees, silk scarves, rug hookings and sea glass jewellery. Demonstration: We teach photography classes.

The Spinner’s LoftLeslie Hauck open by appointment/chance L/M: 1626 West Jeddore Rd, West Jeddore NS B0J 1P0 902-889-2829 [email protected] www.thespinnersloft.ca 100% NS CraftCome to The Spinner’s Loft, Open Studio, to see, or try your own hand at how lots of different fibres are processed into beautiful yarn! Silks, plant fibres, exotic animal down, and of course the wonderful sheep’s wool. Wool and dog fur scarves, hats, and small gift items available.

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D Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design open Mon-Fri 10-4; Sat 12-4 L: 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS GPS: 46° 8’ 266”N 60° 11’ 674”W 902-270-7491 [email protected] www.capebretoncraft.com 100% NS CraftCape Breton Centre for Craft & Design: where creativity, craftsmanship, beauty, and function find expression in the work of Cape Breton artisans. Our beautiful Gallery Shop in downtown Sydney showcases the fine craft and art of over 70 island artisans, year round. New exhibitions are on display throughout the year. Come discover Cape Breton craft! See ad pg 78.Demonstration: Professional juried artisans demonstrate their skills and techniques.

Christopher Gorey GalleryChristopher Gorey open mid May-mid Oct, Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 10-5 • L/M: 36084 Cabot Trail, Ingonish NS B0C 1K0 902-285-2735 [email protected] www.goreygallery.ca • 100% NS CraftWatercolours, oils, and limited edition prints depicting the rugged beauty of Northern Cape Breton. Work may be seen at Lynn’s Craft Shop & Art Gallery, Ingonish; Art Sales and Rental Gallery, Halifax; and Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish.

Colouratura Art GalleryPenny Steele • open May-Nov daily 10-5 (some exceptions apply) L: 45943 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook NS GPS: 46° 37’ 84”N 60° 52’ 06”W • 902-929-2324 [email protected] • www.cabottrailart.com • 75-99% NS CraftEnter this delightful former church and discover Cape Breton artists’ inspiring original fine artwork; acrylics, watercolours, basketry, pottery, photography, quilts, prints and hand-made chocolates. Located on the East side of the Cabot Trail in the St. Ann’s Bay Region take exit 11 or 12 onto the Cabot Trail or south of Ingonish. See ad pg 59.

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Country Crafts & Pottery Outlet Paula Courtney open 7 days a week 9-7 L/M: 30071 Cabot Trail, South Harbour NS B0C 1G0 902-383-2933 [email protected] www.courtneycountrycrafts.com 50-74% NS Craft

Many Cape Breton artisans specializing in Maritime pottery, tartans, woolen sweaters, hats, mitts, scarves, quilts, local art, music

& books. Ladies fashion capes, shawls & purses, jewellery. Not to be missed. Over 30 years in business. We ship World Wide. Located at the foot of the South Mountain just outside the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Cranberry Patch Fine Arts & GiftsPaula Courtney open 7days a week 9-7 L/M: 27742 Cabot Trail, Cape North NS B0C 1G0 • 902-383-2337 [email protected] www.cranberrypatcharts.com 50-74% NS CraftMany Cape Breton artisans work displayed in our unique octagon building; pottery, quilts, tartans and handknits. Art, books, music, ladies fashion capes, shawls and purses, jewellery. We ship World Wide.

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Glass Artisans Studio & GalleryWendy Smith • open 8-8 in season; 9-6 shoulder seasons L/M: 45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore NS B0C 1H0 • 888-262-6435 • [email protected] • www.glassartisans.ca • 75-99% NS CraftWendy Smith is a stained glass artist and gallery owner. Glass Artisans features over 25 different glass artists which represent a variety of techniques and styles. Glass blowing, fusing, enamels, lampworking along with our own stained glass. The large selection of jewelry is always a favourite along with watching demonstrations by several artists. See ad below.Demonstration: We have two working studios on site. Glass blowing and bead making demonstrations during the season. We offer one hour classes if booked ahead.

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45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore, Cape Breton Island

(902) 929-2585 or 1-888-262-6435 www.glassartisans.ca

Gallery features over 25 glass artists.

Open May-Oct with glass demonstrations daily.

Glass Blowing & Bead Making Classesby the hour -- please book ahead.

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Leather Works by John C Robertsopen 7 days/week 9-5; extended hours in peak season L/M: 45808 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook NS B0C 1H0 • 902-929-2414 [email protected] www.leather-works.ca 100% NS CraftJohn Roberts and the skilled people who work with him create items ranging from 18th and 19th century fire buckets to belts, tote bags, purses, wallets, aprons, neckerchiefs, dog leashes, moulded vases and more. All goods handmade on the premises. Demonstration: Generally our workshop is open to the public between 9 & 5 . You’re welcome to watch us at work and if we can, we’ll answer your questions.

Lynn’s Craft Shop & Art Gallery Lynn Gorey open mid May-mid Oct Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 10-5 L/M: 36084 Cabot Trail, Ingonish NS B0C 1K0 • 902-285-2845 [email protected] www.goreygallery.ca 75-99% NS CraftLocated on the beautiful Cabot Trail, the shop offers pottery, ironwork, knitted accessories, preserves, cutting boards, soaps, candles, etc. by select local and Maritime craftspeople. Also paintings and prints by Nova Scotia artist Christopher Gorey.

Mabou Village GallerySuzanne Chrysler MacDonald open most days in summer 10-5:30 or by appointment/chance L: 11511 Main St, Mabou NS GPS: 46° 07’ 22”N 61° 391’ 787”W 902-945-2060 [email protected] 75-99% NS CraftLocated on the Ceilidh Trail (Rte 19), coastal route to the Cabot Trail. Landsape oil paintings and archival reproductions depicting the ambiance of Cape Breton Island by Suzanne Chrysler MacDonald. Gallery also features unique glass, pewter and pottery.

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Inverness County Centre for the Artsopen please see website or call for seasonal hours. L: 16080 Hwy 19, Inverness NS 902-258-2533 [email protected] www.invernessarts.ca; facebook.com/Inverness www. Arts Twitter InvernessArts 50-74% NS CraftsInverness County Centre for the Arts is located across from the beautiful town beach and golf course. ICCA houses a gallery, gift shop, reception hall and studio space. Our website will guide

you to our exciting 2013 schedule that includes: exhibitions, workshops, special events, storytelling, concerts, food and fairs. Demonstration: See website for scheduled demonstrations.

Larch Wood Enterprises open year round Mon-Fri 8-4:30 L/M: Larch Wood Factory Outlet, 117 Bridge Rd, East Margaree NS B0E 1Y0 open May 24-Oct 14 Mon-Sat 9-6; Sun 10-6 L: New Outlet, Margaree Harbour by the bridge 902-235-2949; 866-735-2949 • [email protected] www.larchwoodcanada.com • 100% NS Craft

Unique and durable End Grain Cutting Boards are handcrafted from the local native larch tree. Now two locations. Demonstration: Come and see Larch Wood cutting boards made from log to finished product. See ad below.

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D Brook Village BasketryDiane McEachen open Mon-Fri 10-3; or by appointment L: 218 Main St, Port Hood NS 902-787-2460 [email protected] 100% NS CraftBrook Village Basketry is situated in Brook Village, right outside Mabou, a known center for gaelic, celtic music and arts. My small studio provides a chance for visitors to see me weaving baskets and to purchase

items of interest. Come and see my colourful, nature-inspired basketry and meet me. Demonstration: Many techniques with Indonesian round reed dyed or natural, as well as flat reed. Some freehand designs of my own and other everyday useful designs.

Glass Artisans Studio & GalleryWendy Smith • open 8-8 in season; 9-6 shoulder seasons • L/M: 45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore NS B0C 1H0 • 888-262-6435 • [email protected] www.glassartisans.ca • 75-99% NS CraftWendy Smith is a stained glass artist and gallery owner. Glass Artisans features over 25 different glass artists which represent a variety of techniques and styles. Glass blowing, fusing, enamels, lampworking along with our own stained glass. The large selection of jewelry is always a favourite along with watching demonstrations by several artists. See ad pg 60.Demonstrations: We have two working studios on site. Glass blowing and bead making demonstrations during the season. We offer one hour classes if booked ahead.

Grey Seal WeavingE. (“Del”) Del Zoppo open June-Dec any time by appointment/chance L/M: 3810 Point Michaud, Lower L’Ardoise NS B0E 1W0 GPS: 45° 35’ 547”N 60° 40’ 642”W • 902-587-2777 [email protected] • www.pointmichaudbeachhouse.com 100% NS CraftHand woven damask silk scarves and one-of-a-kind pieces. Beautiful studio on the Atlantic shore of Cape Breton. Well worth the trip off the main highway. Enter via Point Michaud Provincial Park’s picnic area.Demonstration: When weaver is available and looms are ready.

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NestPatricia Millet • open seasonal June-Oct & July-Aug Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-4; June, Sept, Oct closed Tues-Wed L: 11352 Rt 19, Mabou NS • M: PO Box 51 Mabou NS B0E 1X0 902-945-2414 • [email protected] • 25-49% NS CraftNature-themed gifts, jewellery, and home decor. Featuring work of over two dozen NS artists, as well as others from Atlantic Canada and worldwide. Local books and music. Closed Nov-May. Demonstration: Depending on the day, needle felting, jewelry, rug hooking, or floral design.

Tartans and Treasuresopen 7 days a week 8-7 • L/M: 29961 Cabot Trail, South Harbour NS B0C 1G0 • 902-383-2005 • [email protected] www.tartansandtreasures.com • 0-24% NS CraftNorth America’s largest collection of Scottish and Irish tartan scarves, ties, shawls, sweaters, harris tweed caps, crystal clan crested plaques and more.

The Water’s Edge Inn and Galleryopen 7 days a week June 15- Oct 15 9-7 • L/M: 22 Water St, Baddeck NS B0E 1B0 902-295-3600 [email protected] www.thewatersedgeinn.com 75-99% NS CraftA unique collection of arts, crafts and

contemporary designs. Wide range of paintings, pottery, glass, wood, fabric and quilt art. We ship anywhere.

D C-STARS ATELIER Elizabeth Finnigan open year round by appointment/chance L/M: 636 MacKenzie Pt, West Bay NS B0E 3K0 902-345-2526 [email protected] 100% NS CraftElizabeth welcomes you to visit her atelier where works in progress include cards, collages, and colorful mixed media pieces. Experience a subterranean studio in a contemplative setting on the Bras d’or and enjoy a cup of Cape Breton hospital--i--tea!

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Piper Pewter Inc.open May-Oct 9-5 L: 46112 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook NS GPS: 46° 19’ 43.75”N 60° 32’ 34.85”W 902-929-2227 [email protected] www.piperpewter.com 100% NS CraftOriginal and traditional designs, hand-cast and finished in lead- free pewter by skilled artisans at our on-site location. Celtic and contemporary jewellery designs, bookmarks, candleholders, Christmas ornaments, clan crests

and gift items. Demonstration: Visitors are welcome in our workshop when our craftsman is working.

Sew InclinedBarbara Longva • open May 1-Oct 31 7 days a week 9-5 L: 41819 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove NS M: RR1, Englishtown NS B0C 1H0 902-929-2050 [email protected] www.sewinclined.ca 75-99% NS CraftLocal artist-run studio/shop where Barbara designs and retails one-of-a-kind clothing, specializing in hats and wearable historic clothing. See ad pg 57.

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Wildfire PotterySarah Beck • open most days June-Oct 10-6; Please call ahead. May be closed for Labour Day weekend L: 44556 Cabot Trail, North Shore NS 902-929-2315 [email protected] www.wildfirepottery.ca 75-99% NS CraftRaku animals such as puffins, owls, polar bears and penguins greet you at Wildfire Pottery. Sarah the potter likes to capture their mischievous natures in clay! You will find functional pottery with moose, lobsters, boats and other designs. As well, pinback buttons, prints and cards feature Sarah’s artwork. Used books and often live fiddling too.

WoodsmithsRobert J. Evans • open mid May- mid Oct daily 9-5; by appointment/chance off season L/M: 45070 Cabot Trail, RR1 Englishtown NS B0C 1H0 GPS: 46° 24’ 28.70”N 60° 28’ 52.78”W 902-929-2111 [email protected] www.woodsmithstudio.com 75-99% NS CraftFor over 15 years Robert Evans has operated this shop producing a variety of his own unique designs on site from local Cape Breton woods. His cutting boards, boxes, clocks, and much more are augmented with turnings by Hugh Ross, intarsia by the Arbours , beautiful boxes by Tam Fleming and work by a number of emerging Cape Breton woodworkers.Demonstration: Work in many phases of production can be observed both in the showroom and in the shop viewing areas.

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KingRoss Quilts and Fibre ArtAnne Morrell Robinson open all year by appointment/chance L: 4259 West Big Intervale Rd, Margaree Valley NS GPS: 46° 26’ 52”N 60° 55’ 43”W 902-248-2466 [email protected] www.kingrossquilts.com 100% NS CraftThis delightful and off the beaten track studio is full of textile art inspired by nature, history,

humour, and folk art. Anne’s quilts range from traditional to art pieces with museum-quality original appliqué being her signature style.There are also primitive hooked rugs, art dolls, unique wearable art, and home decor items. Commissions welcome.Demonstration: There is always a rug being hooked, a quilt on the frame, and works in progress that demonstrate the artist’s techniques and the materials used.

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Sheep’s Clothingopen by appointment/chance L: 373 East Big Intervale Rd, Northeast Margaree NS 902-248-2059 [email protected] www.sheepsclothing.ca 100% NS CraftWrap yourself in history - quality handmade knitwear using traditional designs. We also make kilt hose and reproduction items, from samples or sketches, for re-enactors and living history museums.

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Demonstration in this section indicates an organization’s basic service. To find out if demonstrations will be held during the event, please contact the organization.

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2013/2014 Mary E. Black Gallery Exhibition Schedule

April 12 – May 26, Opening reception April 11, 6pm Pandemonium Diary: New Brunswick artist Bob Morouney’s series of 50 intaglio prints encourage a fresh look at the familiar. His copper plate etchings enhanced by engraving, and/or watercolour additions resemble book illustrations depicting simple stories that offer a choice of interpretations.

May 31 - July 14, Opening reception May 30, 6pm Variations on Symmetry: The ceramic and mixed media works of Eliza Au & Ying Yeuh Chuang examine symmetrical patterns and forms and their connection to the spiritual and natural worlds.

July 19 – September 1, Opening reception July 18, 6pm The Quilts and Woven Textiles of Polly Green: Her work during the past 40 years has inspired and served to revitalize Nova Scotia’s textile-based handcrafts by both celebrating and challenging traditional design.

September 6 – 22, Opening reception September 5, 6pm Residency Works: New works are exhibited by emerging artists, created in our craft studios during this year’s summer residency program.

September 26 – November 3, Opening reception September 25, 6pm Change Ahead: Members of the Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council address the theme of change – in social context, in the use of technology or technique, in the evolution of their own work. What comes next ????

November 8 – December 22, Opening reception November 7, 6 pm Carrying It Forward: Featuring the work of 6 NS pottery studio artists whose “humble and lively beginnings” during the 1970’s was documented in 2008 in print and is now updated through this exhibition.

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2013/2014 Exhibitions at Mary E. Black Gallery (Continued)

January 10 – February 23, 2014 Opening reception January 9, 6 pm Internationally acclaimed master glass artist, Laura Donefer’s sculptural and mixed media pieces explore themes of longing, loving and grief.

February 27 - April 6, Opening reception February 26, 6 pm Artists Andrea St. Pierre and Robin Muller exhibit modern Jacquard-woven textiles, apparel and upholstery. An exciting collaboration of colour, texture, line and form.

April 11 – May 25, Opening reception April 10, 6 pm We are delighted to host side by side solo exhibitions of emerging metal artists, Emily Doiron and Megnan Qu. The intricacy and artistry of their jewellery invites close scrutiny.

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May 18-October 12, Sat 8am-1pm; July-August, Wed 10am-2pm Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market event location: 178 Saint George St, Annapolis Royal NS [email protected] www.annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com • 100% NS CraftFor over 35 years, this vibrant market is the largest outdoor market in Nova Scotia with baking, crafts, honey, maple syrup, produce (some organic), quilts, wood working, pottery, fish, meat, eggs, wine, coffee, soap, chocolates, jewellery, stained glass, leather ware, antiques, treats, live entertainment and more. A delight for the senses.

Late June-October, Saturday mornings Cape North Farmers Market event location: 60 Bay St. Lawrence Rd , Cape North NS [email protected] 100% NS CraftThe Cape North Farmers Market is just off the Cabot Trail in scenic northeastern Cape Breton Island. The only venue of its kind in the area, it offers original work by local artisans in jewelry, fabric arts, hooking, weaving, iron, wood, photography & fine arts. Highlights are the fresh fish, produce, baking, preserves, & tasty Market Café brunches.

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May-October, Saturdays 8am-12pmHubbards Farmers’ Market event location: Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Hwy 3, Hubbards NS • Hubbards Barn Association • Ashley Marlin M: PO Box 458, Hubbards NS B0J 1T0 • 902-277-1697 [email protected] • www.hubbardsbarn.org 100% NS Craft

The Hubbards Farmers’ Market located at the beautiful Hubbards Barn & Community Park has been in operation for over 15 years. Alongside our local farmers and food vendors we feature fantastic local artisans from all over Nova Scotia. Visit our website for more info, www.hubbardsbarn.org

Thursdays 8am-12pmLunenburg Farmers’ Market event location: Lunenburg Community Centre, 21-D Green St, Lunenburg NS • Lunenburg Farmers’ Market Association Ashley Marlin • 902-277-1697 • [email protected] www.lunenburgfarmersmarket.ca • 100% NS Craft

The Lunenburg Farmers’ Market has been operating for over 25 years and is now the year-round market on the South Shore. You can view our wonderful local artisans alongside our wonderful farmers and other food vendors every Thursday morning. For more info visit our website, www.lunenburgfarmersmarket.ca

February-December, Sat 8am-12pm; Summer 8am-1pmTatamagouche Farmers’ Market event location: 41 Creamery Rd, Tatamagouche NS [email protected] www.tatamagouchefarmersmarket.ca • 75-99% NS Craft

The Tatamagouche Farmers’ Market, overlooking the Waugh River, has farm fresh seasonal produce, preserves, and baked goods. Local artisans offer an interesting selection of crafts including soaps, jewelry, candles, cards, aprons, chocolates and more!

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March 23 Stems and Legs event location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS• 100% NS CraftCape Breton Centre for Craft & Design presents a night of fine wine tasting. Sample 15 wines from around the world.

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May 6-June 21Character Reference event location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS • GPS: 46° 8’ 266”N 60° 11’ 674”W 902-270-7491 • [email protected] www.capebretoncraft.com • 100% NS Craft

Exhibition of watercolours by Patsy MacAulay MacKinnon on display at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

May 11-12, 10am–5pm Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Annual Member Show and Sale event location: Blandford Community Centre, Hwy 329, Blandford NS • 902-826-7210 [email protected] www.aaandc.org • 100% NS CraftAspotogan Arts and Crafts members, both amateur and professional, work in a wide variety of artistic media including painting, rug hooking, wood working, jewellery, sculpture, print making, fabric arts, photography and pottery. Their works can also be seen at their show at the Trellis Café in Hubbards during the month of October.

June 7Little Gems event location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS • 100% NS CraftLittle Gems is a FUNdraiser at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design where every ticket is a winner! This is a ‘small works’ event where ticket numbers are drawn at random and as the clock ticks, the ticket holder chooses a small work of art or fine craft created by our Artists and Artisans.

June 14-15, 1pm-4 pmGlorious Things, Art, Music, Afternoon Tea event location: St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 20 Morden Rd, Auburn NS GPS: 45° 01’ 3”N 64° 51’ 47”W • www.aylesfordanglicanchurch.ca 100% NS CraftGlorious Things: art, flowers, music and afternoon tea. St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn, a registered provincial heritage property. Local artists and floral designers show their creations, musicians give two twenty minute concerts daily. The ACW serves afternoon tea in the Dixon Room. All welcome.

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June 21, Fri 7pm-11pmNova Scotia Designer Craft Council Aestival Festival of Crafts

event location: St. Mary’s Boat Club • 902-423-3837 [email protected] www.nsdcc.ns.ca; www.facebook.com/NSDCC; twitter@NSDCC

aestival - adj. belonging to or appearing in summer - Each year, to celebrate the beginning of summer, juried members of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council (NSDCC) donate their work in support of this member based non-profit organization; 105 pieces

of fine craft are collected for the event. One hundred tickets to the event will be sold at $65 per ticket. Every ticket holder is guaranteed to go home with a great piece of craft tucked under his or her arm. And both ticket holders and their guests are eligible to purchase tickets on the Final Five Lottery. Enjoy an evening of door prize draws, raffles, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

July 13-14 and July 20-21Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts

www.peggyscoveareafestival ofthearts.com Celebrate Art is our 3rd annual Festival of the Arts featuring two signature events: Paint Peggy’s Cove, July 13-14 regional artists converge in picturesque Peggy’s Cove to paint outdoors. Art created on site can be viewed and/or purchased as it is produced. Studio Tour, July 20-21 Local artists open their studios for your viewing from Propect to East River. Follow us at http://peggyscoverareaarts.blogspot.com

July 19-21, Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pmNova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Craft Show

event location: Victoria Park, Corner of Spring Garden Rd and South Park St Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council 902-423-3837 • [email protected] www.nsdcc.ns.ca; www.facebook.com/NSDCC; on Twitter @NSDCC 100% NS CraftJoin the NSDCC for a gathering of the finest craftspeople in our region. Exhibiting and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

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July 20-21, Sat 10am-4pm Sun 11m-4pm 8th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale event location: Lions Centre 183 Pool Rd, Sheet Harbour L/M: 25658 Hwy 7, Port Dufferin NS B0J 2R0 Seacoast Trail Arts Association Pat Bennett GPS: 44° 54’ 642”N 62° 22’ 754”W 902-654-2696 [email protected] www.seacoasttrailart.com 100% NS CraftLocal artists & artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, folk art, woodcarving, fabric art, rug hooking, quilting, photography, jewellery, stained glass and more.

August 4, 12pm-4pm25th Annual Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival event location: War Memorial Arena 19 Green St, Lunenburg NS [email protected] • www.nsfolkartfestival.comThe best four hours of fun on the South Shore in the summer. See ad pg 74.

September 20-29, 10am-5pmPetite Palette 2013 Annual Group Show of South Shore Nova Scotia Artists event location: LaHave/Petite Riviere area 265 Petite Riviere Rd, Petite Riviere NS GPS: 44° 14’ 20”N 64° 27’ 41”W 902-693-1544 • [email protected] www.paintedsaltbox.com 100% NS CraftPetite Palette 2013 Annual Group Show of South Shore Nova Scotia artists, a multi-venue event. Event Locations: Art Tour along Hwy 331 from LaHave to Petite Riviere to Broad Cove. Over 40 Local artists on exhibit September 20-29, Daily 10-5. For Details contact Maritime Painted Saltbox at www.paintedsaltbox.com, [email protected].

September 27-29, 11am-5pmCelebrate September event location: Art Gallery 215, 8247 Hwy 215, Maitland NS 902-261-2151 • www.artgallery215.com • 100% NS CraftA celebration of gallery artists in conjunction with Cultural Days. Visit web site for more details.

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September 27-November 3, Opening Reception, September 26, 6pm

Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Member Exhibition: Change Ahead event location: Mary E. Black Gallery, 1061 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS • 902-423-3837 [email protected] www.nsdcc.ns.ca; www.facebook.com/NSDCC; on Twitter @NSDCCThe Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council (NSDCC) represents 375 individual craftspeople, each year

they are asked to submit work for the organizations annual member exhibition. For 2013, the exhibition Change Ahead encourages NSDCC members to create work that expands upon or challenges traditional craft practices through the artists’ choice of materials, tools or techniques.

October 10- October 25 Celtic Colours Exhibition event location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS • GPS: 46° 8’ 266”N 60° 11’ 674”W • 902-270-7491 [email protected] • www.capebretoncraft.com • 100% NS CraftAnnual exhibition held in conjunction with Celtic Colours International Festival at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

October 11-13, Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat & Sun 10am-6pm Sydney Craft and Antique Festival event location: Bicentennial Gymnasium, 200 Hospital St, Sydney NS John MacKay • M: PO Box 436, Dartmouth NS B2Y 3Y5 • 902-463-2561 [email protected] Annual Sydney Christmas Fair. 75 exhibitors from across Canada, featuring crafts, food, art and antiques.

November 1-3 Christmas at the Forum event location: The Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor St, Halifax NS Jason Susnick • 866-995-7469 • [email protected] www.christmasattheforum.com • 77-99% NS Craft36th Annual Festival of Crafts, Antiques, Art & Food at the Halifax Forum. Atlantic Canada’s largest market of its type with over 400 craftspeople, artists, antique dealers and food exhibitors from across Canada. A Halifax Tradition! New exhibitors always welcome!

November 15 Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia Exhibition event location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS • 100% NS CraftMAGNS presents Light, the annual exhibition of works by members of the Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia held at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design.

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www.nsfolkartfestival.com

Sunday August 4, 201312 noon -4pm

War Memorial Arena,Green Street,Lunenburg, NS

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Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Christmas Craft Show 2013 event location: Cunard Event Centre at Pier 23, 961 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS • Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council • 902-423-3837 [email protected] • www.nsdcc.ns.ca; www.facebook.com/NSDCC; on twitter @NSDCCThe Cunard Event Centre at Pier 23 comes alive with more than 100 of the NSDCC’s finest juried craftspeople. Fashion shows, designer interior

talks, demonstrations, and shopping for all. Free parking. See our website for admission prices.

November 16-17, Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pmFestive Craft Market event location: NS Agriculture College, Langille Atheletic Centre, 20 Cumming Dr, Bible Hill NS • 902-893-7567 • [email protected] dal.ca/rams • 75-99% NS CraftOver 75 exhibitors including pottery, glass, natural wreaths, jewellery, decorative painting, leather, fabric, wood, art, foods and much more. A juried craft market of quality crafts from the Maritimes. See ad below.

November 20-24; Thur 7pm, Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm 19th Annual Maitland Christmas Festival event location: Art Gallery 215, 8247 Hwy, 215 Maitland NS 902-261-2151 • [email protected] • www.artgallery215.com 100% NS Craft19th Annual Maitland Christmas Festival features a gathering and concert Thursday evening. Through the weekend, a Victorian Tea, Christmas Tree Stroll, and works by local artists and craftpeople.

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November 30-December 1Holiday Spirit Craft Market event location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS • 100% NS CraftJuried island artisans will be selling jewellery, visual art, wood and textile pieces, clay, and much more at the annual Holiday Spirit fine craft market at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.

February 1-4, 2014Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS) event location: World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle St. Halifax NS • Bernard Burton M: 1574 Argyle St., Suite 15, Box 3, Halifax NS B3J 2B3 GPS: 44° 38’ 54”N 63° 34’ 32”W 902-492-2773 • [email protected] www.actshow.ca • 100% NS CraftA juried wholesale craft trade show promoting craft products made in Atlantic Canada. Presented by Craft Alliance and supported by our industry partners in the region. ACTS has been working with craftspeople in the region for over 35 years. This is business to business trade event and is open to retailers buying products for their retail shops.

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Craft Alliance ~ Alliance métiers d’artsBernard Burton open Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 L: 1574 Argyle St, Suite 15, 3rd Floor, Halifax NS M: 1574 Argyle St, Suite 15, Box 3, Halifax NS B3J 2B3 GPS: 44° 38’ 43”N 63° 34’ 26”W •902-492-2771 [email protected] www.craftalliance.caThe key purpose of the Alliance is to provide marketing opportunities for Atlantic Canadian craft producers; to encourage entry into wholesale and export markets and to enhance professionalism, education and advancement of the craft sector in Atlantic Canada. The Alliance produces the annual Atlantic Craft Trade Show, see event section.

Alderney Needlearts GuildLyn Young • Meets Tuesday 9:30-12:30 L/M: 123 Endeavour Ave, RR1, Hubbards NS B0J 1T0 • 902-273-2063Our aim-to preserve traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the art of embroidery through education and networking.

Annapolis Region Community Arts Councilopen Tue-Fri 10-4:30; Sat-Sun 1-4 (by volunteer, call ahead) L: ARTsPLACE Gallery, 396 St. George St, Annapolis Royal NS M: PO Box 534, Annapolis Royal NS B0S 1A0 902-532-7069 • [email protected] • www.arcac.caThe Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC) is a registered not-for-profit community organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting the arts. Founded by a group of artists in 1982, ARCAC currently runs a year-round schedule of exhibitions, workshops and special events. ARTsPLACE houses 3 galleries, a workshop space and an arts library.

Atlantic Spinners and HandweaversFran Nowakowski • L/M: 1747 Summer St, Halifax NS B3H 3A6 902-479-1576 • [email protected] • www.ashguild.caOur Guild is a group of weavers, spinners, and fibre enthusiasts, who meet to share knowledge and ideas through monthly programs, workshops, demonstrations and social events. We welcome anyone who loves fibre and talking about it with others who love it too. Join us. Demonstration: We demonstrate weaving and spinning to any group.

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Designopen Mon-Fri 10-4; Sat 12-4 • L: 322 Charlotte St, Sydney NS GPS: 46° 08’ 266”N 60° 11’ 674”W • 902-270-7491 [email protected] • www.capebretoncraft.comCape Breton Centre for Craft & Design exists to promote excellence in the field of craft and design through education, training, exhibitions and special events. Visit our beautiful gallery in Downtown Sydney to discover the fine craft and art of over 70 island artisans, or participate in experiential workshops in our state-of-the-art studios. See ad pg 78.Demonstration: Professional juried artisans demonstrate their skills and techniques.

Chester Art Centreopen Summer Mon-Fri 9-5; Winter hours subject to programming schedule • L: 60 Queen St, Chester NS • 902-275-5789 [email protected] • www.chesterartcentre.caThe Chester Art Centre is a non profit organization offering classes, workshops, exhibitions, lectures and a summer festival..

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Creamery Square Centre for the ArtsOpening Summer 2013 • L: 39 Creamery Rd, Tatamagouche NS M: PO Box 402, Tatamagouche NS B0K 1V0 • 902-657-3500 [email protected] • www.creamerysquare.caThis exciting phase of the Creamery Square project will open in Summer 2013. The centre will feature live music and theatre performances, visual arts displays/events, film, festivals, workshops and more. Our beautiful location is also available for conferences, weddings etc. For all enquiries please email. Check website for up-to-date information.Demonstration: Demonstrations and workshops in many different arts and crafts will be scheduled.

Creamery Square Heritage Centreopen May 18-Oct 12 10-6 • L: 39 Creamery Rd, Tatamagouche NS M: PO Box 402, Tatamagouche NS B0K 1V0 • 902-657-3449 [email protected] • www.creamerysquare.caOur award winning centre features community museums, exhibits, collections and archives, focusing on the history and way of life of the peoples of the North Shore, with interactive activities. Our tax free gift shop features work by local artists and craftspeople, helping to promote new skills and mediums along with more traditional ones.

Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouseopen mid June-mid Sept Mon-Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4 L: 244 Lighthouse Rd, Gilbert’s Cove NS GPS: 44° 29’ 39.13”N 65° 57’ 7.56”W • 902-837-5584 [email protected] • www.gilbertscovelighthouse.comOur lighthouse is a Provincial Heritage Property and Museum featuring the works of over 35 local artisans in its craft shop and tea room. Visit the “Greatest Little Lighthouse in Canada” overlooking the shores of St. Mary’s Bay.Demonstration: Demonstrations of rug hooking, quilt making and knitting occur each Friday and Monday afternoon at the Lighthouse.

Hooked Rug Museum of North Americaopen daily May-mid Oct Museum 10-4; Marketplace 10-5 L: 9849 Hwy 3, (St. Margaret’s Bay Rd) Hubbards-Queensland NS GPS: 44° 38’ 30.25”N 64° 02’ 15.48”W • 902-858-3060 [email protected] www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.orgThe HRMNA is a non profit charitable organization committed to the collection, exhibition and preservation of the heritage of hand hooked rugs and artifacts used in the making fibre art. It researches the history and encourages future development of this art.Demonstration: Ongoing demonstrations of rug hooking.

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Lunenburg Art GalleryChristine Hurlburt • open Mar 5-Oct 26 Tue-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5; closed Oct 27-Mar 4 L/M: 79 Pelham St, PO Box 418, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0 GPS: 44° 22’ 37”N 64° 18’ 40”W • 902-640-4044 [email protected] • www.lunenburgartgallery.comLunenburg Art Gallery is non-profit and member-driven. Two exhibition spaces feature monthly shows by respected Maritime artists, local schools, and by over 150 LAG members. Fundraising events include Paint Sea On Site July 20-21, 9-5Demonstration: Artist workshops with respected local, national and international professional artist/teachers. All levels of expertise accepted.

Mary E. Black GallerySusan Charles, Director • open Tue-Fri 9-5; Sat-Sun 11-4 L/M: Suite 140, 1061 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 GPS: 44° 38’ 19”N 63° 33’ 55”W 902-492-2522 [email protected] www.craft-design.ns.caNova Scotia’s only public gallery with a fine craft mandate; hosting local, regional, national, and international contemporary and traditional craft exhibitions year round. FREE ADMISSION. Follow @NSCraftStudios on Twitter. See ad pg 93.

Nova Scotia Basketry GuildJoleen Gordon • L/M: 121 Crichton Ave, Dartmouth NS B3A 3R6 902-469-2798 • www.nsbg.chebucto.orgInformation about basketry classes, basket making and retail outlets carrying Nova Scotian baskets.Demonstration: Basket weaving.

Nova Scotia Centre for Craft & DesignL/M: 1061 & 1096 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 GPS: 44° 38’ 19”N 63° 33’ 55”W 902-492-2522 / 902-492-2524 [email protected] www.craft-design.ns.caWe have 6 studio spaces fully-equipped for pottery, jewellery and metal, woodworking, textiles, glass, and a multipurpose space where courses are offered in the spring, fall, and winter. See our website for full course descriptions, and open studio information. Open studio time available for qualified, professional craftspeople. Follow @NSCraftStudios on Twitter.

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Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Councilopen Mon-Fri, 9-5, please call ahead L/M: 1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 • 902-423-3837 [email protected] www.nsdcc.ns.ca; www.facebook.com/NSDCC; Twitter @NSDCC.Through retail shows, exhibitions, events and our new Designer Craft Shop at the Mary E. Black Gallery, the NSDCC promotes the work of its members locally, nationally and internationally. The NSDCC

represents 375 individual craftspeople, and more than 1,000 craft enthusiasts through member groups and guilds.

Nova Scotia Potters GuildSharon Fiske / Judy Gordon M: 2751 Robert Murphy Dr, Halifax NS B3L 3T3 • 902-453-0210 [email protected] • www.novascotiapottersguild.comThe Nova Scotia Potters Guild is a non-profit organization of potters, ceramic artists, sculptors and others with an interest in clay. We arrange exhibitions and workshops. Our Guild regularly communicates through e-mail, notifying members of special events, opportunities, meetings and social gatherings. New members are always welcome.

Seacoast Trail Arts AssociationPat Bennett • L/M: 25658 Hwy 7, Port Dufferin NS B0J 2R0 GPS: 44° 54’ 642”N 62° 22’ 754”W • 902-654-2696 [email protected] • www.seacoasttrailart.comMeets the second Wednesday of each month, Sheet Harbour and area. This group promotes artists and artisans along the Eastern Shore.

Visual Arts Nova Scotiaopen Mon-Fri 9-5 • L/M: 1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax NS B3H 4P7 GPS: 44° 639’ 525”N 63° 56’ 615”W • 902-423-4694 [email protected] • www.visualarts.ns.caVANS works for the advancement and rights of the visual arts and artists in Nova Scotia. VANS is a resource for artists, providing access to a community of peers, fostering excellence, skills development and lifelong learning.

Yarmouth Craft GuildNancy Hood • L/M: 72 William St, Yarmouth NS B5A 1Y8 [email protected] Yarmouth Craft Guild is a group of crafters who offer demonstrations and exhibitions in our area. The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Craftsplash 2013 may be held from September 28-October 5 in the area from Clare to Pubnico. Signature events may be held in each area during that time, as well as demonstrations and exhibitions.Demonstration: Our members offer craft demonstrations of their various crafts.

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All MediaAt the Sign of the Whale Nova Scotia Crafts & Art Gallery.................................27Basic Spirit.........................................................................................................................................47Beales’ Bailiwick Limited...........................................................................................................14Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design....................................................................58,77Catfish Moon Studio Crafts....................................................................................................30Designer Craft Shop......................................................................................................................3Glooscap Heritage Society.....................................................................................................32Harvest Gallery...............................................................................................................................32Inverness County Centre for the Arts..............................................................................61Jenny Jib Sales...............................................................................................................................16Lynn’s Craft Shop & Art Gallery...........................................................................................62Mary E. Black Gallery.....................................................................................................................3Nest.......................................................................................................................................................63Nova Scotia Centre for Craft & Design............................................................................80Old Barn Gallery-Art and Antiques....................................................................................48Pier 21 Gift Shop, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.......................4Raven Gallery and Frame Shop...........................................................................................49Seeds Gallery.....................................................................................................................................4Swoon - Fine Art & Antiques....................................................................................................5The Finer Diner..............................................................................................................................18The Old Anderson House........................................................................................................55The Tourist Trap.............................................................................................................................55The Village Emporium...............................................................................................................18The Winding River Art Gallery Co-operative...............................................................35Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery.......................................................................................................49Yarmouth Craft Guild..................................................................................................................81

BasketryBrook Village Basketry................................................................................................................63Nova Scotia Basketry Guild....................................................................................................80

Fine ArtsAmber Rose Inn & Gallery.......................................................................................................13Art & Mineraux...............................................................................................................................27Beth Lenco ......................................................................................................................................19Bonnie Baker Studio...................................................................................................................37Carol Ann Shelton Fine Arts..................................................................................................19Christopher Gorey Gallery......................................................................................................58Colouratura Art Gallery......................................................................................................58,59Dawn MacNutt...............................................................................................................................51Flora Doehler at Green Willow Studio.............................................................................38Gallery 215........................................................................................................................................31Geoff Butler Art Studio.............................................................................................................39James Middleton Art Studio & Gallery............................................................................21Japanese Woodblock Prints and Antiques Gallery..................................................33Joy Laking Gallery.........................................................................................................................41June Deveau Galerie Studio..................................................................................................28kellough.art studio.......................................................................................................................21Kelly Foxton Studio......................................................................................................................41Kilnworks by Jo-Ann Shaw.....................................................................................................56Laurie Swim Quilt Art................................................................................................................22Lunenburg Art Gallery..............................................................................................................80Lyghtesome Gallery....................................................................................................................48Mabou Village Gallery...............................................................................................................62Maritime Painted Saltbox Fine Art Studio & Gallery...............................................22MireauArt.............................................................................................................................................9Moser’s Art & Photography....................................................................................................56Peer Gallery......................................................................................................................................16

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Fine Arts (continued)Pentz Pottery and Fine Art.............................................................................................23Printmaker Kristiina Lehtonen.....................................................................................42Rob Buckland-Nicks at The Flight of Fancy.........................................................43Suezan Aikins Paintings and Prints...........................................................................24Susan Tilsley Manley - Maker of Things..................................................................53the ikebana shop....................................................................................................................5The Marine Art Gallery of the Atlantic...................................................................24Trueman Art Studio...........................................................................................................44Twila Robar-DeCoste Windsong Studio & Gallery...........................................45Zwicker’s Gallery.................................................................................................................5,6

Folk ArtBlack Sheep Gallery............................................................................................................55Downstairs Folk Art Gallery..............................................................................................3The Spotted Frog Folk Art Gallery.............................................................................18

GlassChez Glass Lass..............................................................................................................12,14Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery............................................................................60,64Greenoli Art Glass & Textiles..........................................................................................20Image Glass.............................................................................................................................40Spirit Inspired Artwear......................................................................................................53Village Glassworks...............................................................................................................25

LeatherL&M Highland Outfitters...................................................................................................7Leather Works by John C Roberts.............................................................................62Leathersmith Designs Inc.................................................................................................8

MetalAlexa Jaffurs, Blacksmith.................................................................................................35Amos Pewter......................................................................................................................2,14Charmworks Studios.........................................................................................................50Dorothée Rosen Designer Goldsmith........................................................................7G. A. Jank...................................................................................................................................38Larry Knox at Green Willow Studio...........................................................................42PERSONA Gallery.................................................................................................................34Piper Pewter Inc...................................................................................................................65

Mix MediaAmicus Gallery......................................................................................................................13Bogside Gallery........................................................................................................................2Country Crafts & Pottery Outlet.................................................................................59Cove Gallery & Pottery.....................................................................................................15Cranberry Patch Fine Arts & Gifts..............................................................................59C-STARS ATELIER..................................................................................................................64Hands On Crafts...................................................................................................................27Henriette’s Fibre Art Studio...........................................................................................20Light My Fire Studio..........................................................................................................16The Neck’s Best Thing.......................................................................................................10The Water’s Edge Inn and Gallery..............................................................................63Thrown Together - Pottery & Art................................................................................44Water St. Studio Co-operative.....................................................................................50Lismore Sheep Farm..........................................................................................................48Pictou County Weekend Market................................................................................49

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PhotographyLidgard Photography.............................................................................................................8

PotteryAndrew Langille Pottery..................................................................................................36Apple Pie Pottery..................................................................................................................36Aspinall Pottery.....................................................................................................................36Black Crow Pottery.................................................................................................................6Capucine Maneckjee Pottery........................................................................................50Century House Pottery and Gallery..........................................................................19Dunbar Ceramics..................................................................................................................55Hantsport Studio Pottery................................................................................................39Janet Doble Pottery...............................................................................................................7Jim Smith ~ Fine Studio Pottery..................................................................................21Lucky Rabbit Pottery..........................................................................................................33Marla Benton...........................................................................................................................23Nova Scotia Potters Guild................................................................................................81Nova Terra Cotta Pottery.................................................................................................23Ostrea Lake Pottery................................................................................................................9Pentz Pottery and Fine Art..............................................................................................23Purcell’s Cove Pottery...........................................................................................................9Sara Bonnyman Pottery....................................................................................................52Smeraldo Pottery at One Off Studio........................................................................10Sun Porch Pottery................................................................................................................43Thrown Together - Pottery & Art................................................................................44Turn Around Pottery...........................................................................................................11Westcote Bell Pottery.........................................................................................................25Wild Rice Pottery...................................................................................................................45Wildfire Pottery......................................................................................................................66

TextilesAlderney Needlearts Guild.............................................................................................77Atlantic Heirlooms...............................................................................................................30Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers........................................................................77Bearloom Teddies...................................................................................................................6de Weever’s Wovens...........................................................................................................37Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio..............................................................................................47Double Whale Handwoven Designs........................................................................20Gaspereau Valley Fibres.....................................................................................................31Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse........................................................................................31,79Good Natured.........................................................................................................................15Grey Seal Weaving...............................................................................................................64Guiding Light Book Quilt Store....................................................................................32Hooked Rug Museum of North America........................................................15,79Keltica Quilt Designs..........................................................................................................42KingRoss Quilts and Fibre Art.......................................................................................65LouLouBell Handmade........................................................................................................8Oriel Fine Art...........................................................................................................................34River House Rug Hooking Studio...............................................................................17Sew Inclined.....................................................................................................................57,65Sheep’s Clothing...................................................................................................................66Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio................................................................................17Tartans and Treasures........................................................................................................63Teddy Bear Quilts.................................................................................................................17The Highland Lace Co.......................................................................................................44The Spinner’s Loft................................................................................................................56

WoodInklings in Wood...................................................................................................................40MacLean Brothers Woodworking...............................................................................52Seafoam Woodturning Studio.....................................................................................53Collector Canes......................................................................................................................51

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Wood (continued)Jan Coulter.............................................................................................................................40Jonathan Otter - Furniture Maker......................................................................51,52Pieces of Wood......................................................................................................................4Woodsmiths..........................................................................................................................66Stephen Zwerling, Woodturner................................................................................24Steven Kennard Woodturning Studio...................................................................43Larch Wood Enterprises.................................................................................................61

Alexa Jaffurs, Blacksmith................................................................................................35Andrew Langille Pottery...............................................................................................36Apple Pie Pottery...............................................................................................................36Aspinall Pottery...................................................................................................................36Bearloom Teddies.................................................................................................................6Beth Lenco Fine Art..........................................................................................................19Black Crow Pottery...............................................................................................................6Bonnie Baker Studio.........................................................................................................37Brook Village Basketry......................................................................................................63Capucine Maneckjee Pottery......................................................................................50Carol Ann Shelton Fine Arts........................................................................................19Century House Pottery and Gallery........................................................................19Charmworks Studios........................................................................................................50Collector Canes....................................................................................................................51C-STARS ATELIER.................................................................................................................64Dawn MacNutt.....................................................................................................................51de Weever’s Wovens.........................................................................................................37Dorothée Rosen Designer Goldsmith......................................................................7Double Whale Handwoven Designs......................................................................20Dunbar Ceramics................................................................................................................55Flora Doehler at Green Willow Studio...................................................................38G. 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Jank.................................................................................................................................38Geoff Butler Art Studio...................................................................................................39Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery...........................................................................60,64Greenoli Art Glass & Textiles.........................................................................................20Grey Seal Weaving.............................................................................................................64Hantsport Studio Pottery..............................................................................................39Henriette’s Fibre Art Studio..........................................................................................20Image Glass............................................................................................................................40Inklings in Wood.................................................................................................................40James Middleton Art Studio & Gallery...................................................................21Jan Coulter.............................................................................................................................40Janet Doble Pottery.............................................................................................................7Jim Smith ~ Fine Studio Pottery................................................................................21Jonathan Otter - Furniture Maker......................................................................51,52Joy Laking Gallery...............................................................................................................41kellough.art studio.............................................................................................................21Kelly Foxton Studio............................................................................................................41Keltica Quilt Designs.........................................................................................................42Kilnworks by Jo-Ann Shaw...........................................................................................56KingRoss Quilts and Fibre Art.....................................................................................65L&M Highland Outfitters..................................................................................................7Larry Knox at Green Willow Studio..........................................................................42Laurie Swim Quilt Art......................................................................................................22Leathersmith Designs Inc................................................................................................8Lidgard Photography.........................................................................................................8LouLouBell Handmade.....................................................................................................8MacLean Brothers Woodworking............................................................................52Maritime Painted Saltbox Fine Art Studio & Gallery.....................................22

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IndexCraftsperson/Artist Studio (continued)Marla Benton.......................................................................................................................23MireauArt................................................................................................................................9Moser’s Art & Photography........................................................................................56Nova Terra Cotta................................................................................................................23Ostrea Lake Pottery............................................................................................................9Pentz Pottery and Fine Art..........................................................................................23Piper Pewter Inc.................................................................................................................65Printmaker Kristiina Lehtonen..................................................................................42Purcell’s Cove Pottery.......................................................................................................9Rob Buckland-Nicks at The Flight of Fancy......................................................43Sara Bonnyman Pottery................................................................................................52Seafoam Woodturning Studio..................................................................................53Sew Inclined.................................................................................................................57,65Sheep’s Clothing...............................................................................................................66Smeraldo Pottery at One Off Studio.....................................................................10Spirit Inspired Artwear...................................................................................................53Stephen Zwerling, Woodturner...............................................................................24Steven Kennard Woodturning Studio..................................................................43Suezan Aikins Paintings and Prints........................................................................24Sun Porch Pottery.............................................................................................................43Susan Tilsley Manley - Maker of Things...............................................................53The Highland Lace Co...................................................................................................44The Marine Art Gallery of the Atlantic.................................................................24The Neck’s Best Thing....................................................................................................10The Spinner’s Loft.............................................................................................................56Thrown Together - Pottery & Art.............................................................................44Trueman Art Studio.........................................................................................................44Turn Around Pottery........................................................................................................11Twila Robar-DeCoste Windsong Studio & Gallery........................................45Village Glassworks............................................................................................................25Westcote Bell Pottery.....................................................................................................25Wild Rice Pottery...............................................................................................................45Wildfire Pottery..................................................................................................................66Woodsmiths........................................................................................................................66

Amber Rose Inn & Gallery............................................................................................13Amicus Gallery....................................................................................................................13Amos Pewter...................................................................................................................2,14Art & Mineraux...................................................................................................................27At the Sign of the Whale Nova Scotia Crafts & Art Gallery.....................27Atlantic Heirlooms............................................................................................................30Basic Spirit.............................................................................................................................47Beales’ Bailiwick Limited...............................................................................................14Black Sheep Gallery.........................................................................................................55Bogside Gallery.....................................................................................................................2Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.........................................................58,77Catfish Moon Studio Crafts........................................................................................30Chez Glass Lass..................................................................................................................14Christopher Gorey Gallery..........................................................................................58Colouratura Art Gallery...........................................................................................58,59Country Crafts & Pottery Outlet...............................................................................59Cove Gallery & Pottery...................................................................................................15Cranberry Patch Fine Arts & Gifts............................................................................59Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio...........................................................................................47Designer Craft Shop..........................................................................................................3Downstairs Folk Art Gallery...........................................................................................3Gallery 215............................................................................................................................31Gaspereau Valley Fibres.................................................................................................31

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Shop or Gallery (continued)Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse.....................................................................................31,79Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery...........................................................................60,64Glooscap Heritage Society...........................................................................................32Good Natured......................................................................................................................15Guiding Light Book & Quilt Store.............................................................................32Hands On Crafts..................................................................................................................27Harvest Gallery....................................................................................................................32Hooked Rug Museum of North America........................................................... 15Inverness County Centre for the Arts.....................................................................61Japanese Woodblock Prints and Antiques Gallery...................................... 33Jenny Jib Sales.....................................................................................................................16June Deveau Galerie Studio........................................................................................28Larch Wood Enterprises.................................................................................................61Leather Works by John C Roberts.............................................................................62Light My Fire Studio.........................................................................................................16Lismore Sheep Farm........................................................................................................48Lucky Rabbit Pottery........................................................................................................33Lyghtesome Gallery.........................................................................................................48Lynn’s Craft Shop & Art Gallery..................................................................................62Mabou Village Gallery......................................................................................................62Mary E. Black Gallery...........................................................................................................3Nest............................................................................................................................................63 Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council..................................................................4,11Old Barn Gallery-Art and Antiques.........................................................................48Oriel Fine Art.........................................................................................................................34Peer Gallery............................................................................................................................16PERSONA Gallery...............................................................................................................34Pictou County Weekend Market..............................................................................49Pieces of Wood......................................................................................................................4Pier 21 Gift Shop, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21............4Raven Gallery and Frame Shop.................................................................................49River House Rug Hooking Studio............................................................................17Seeds Gallery...........................................................................................................................4Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio..............................................................................17Studio Glass..........................................................................................................................35Swoon - Fine Art & Antiques.........................................................................................5Tartans and Treasures......................................................................................................63Teddy Bear Quilt.................................................................................................................17The Finer Diner....................................................................................................................18the ikebana shop..................................................................................................................5The Old Anderson House.............................................................................................55The Spotted Frog Follk Art Gallery..........................................................................18The Tourist Trap...................................................................................................................55The Village Emporium....................................................................................................18The Water’s Edge Inn and Gallery............................................................................63The Winding River Art Gallery Co-operative.....................................................35Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery.............................................................................................49Water St. Studio Co-operative....................................................................................50Zwicker’s Gallery...............................................................................................................5,6

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25th Annual Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival............................................................74Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market.....................................................6819th Annual Maitland Christmas Festival..............................................................75Celebrate September.........................................................................................................72Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Annual Member Show and Sale....................70Atlantic Craft Trade Show................................................................................................76Stems and Legs......................................................................................................................69Little Gems................................................................................................................................70Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia Exhibition...........................................................73Holiday Spirit Craft Market..............................................................................................76Celtic Colours Exhibition..................................................................................................73Character Reference...........................................................................................................70Cape North Farmers Market...........................................................................................68Christmas at the Forum....................................................................................................73Festive Craft Market.............................................................................................................75Hubbards Farmers’ Market..............................................................................................69Lunenburg Farmers’ Market...........................................................................................69Petite Palette 2013 Annual Group Show of South Shore NS Artists......72Mary E. Black Gallery.....................................................................................................67,68Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Craft Show..........................71Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Christmas Craft Show 2013.........75Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Member Exhibition: Change Ahead...73Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Aestival Festival of Crafts................71Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts.....................................................................718th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale............................................................72Glorious Things, Art, Music, Afternoon Tea...........................................................70Sydney Craft and Antique Festival.............................................................................73Tatamagouche Farmers’ Market..................................................................................69

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Organizations

Alderney Needlearts Guild.............................................................................................77Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers........................................................................77 Annapolis Region Community Arts Council.......................................................77Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design............................................................77,78Chester Art Centre...............................................................................................................77Craft Alliance ~ Alliance métiers d’arts...................................................................78Creamery Square Centre for the Arts.......................................................................79Creamery Square Heritage Centre.............................................................................79Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse........................................................................................31,79Hooked Rug Museum of North America...............................................................79Lunenburg Art Gallery.......................................................................................................80Mary E. Black Gallery.......................................................................................................3,80Nova Scotia Basketry Guild............................................................................................80Nova Scotia Centre for Craft & Design................................................................3,80Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council....................................................................4,81Nova Scotia Potters Guild.................................................................................................81Seacoast Trail Arts Association......................................................................................81Visual Arts Nova Scotia......................................................................................................81

Yarmouth Craft Guild..........................................................................................................81

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MulgravePort Hastings

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Sydney RiverSydney Forks

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Cape NorthPleasant Bay

Bay St. Lawrence

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New Waterford

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LawrencetownJeddore Oyster Pond

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Grand PréNewMinas

Canning Blomidon

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GreenwoodAylesford

Maplewood

New Ross

New Germany

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UpperClements

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SmithsCove

Port Royal

Advocate Harbour

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Williamsdale

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LakeAinslie

Mira

River

Bay of Fundy

Northumberland Strait

St. Mary’s Bay

Minas Basin

St. GeorgesBay

Bras d’Or Lake

Atlantic Ocean

St.Margaret’s

Bay

PeggysCove

Sambro

Herring Cove

Timberlea

Hubbards

Tancook

The OvensLaHave

White Point

Milton

SummervilleCentre

Port Joli

SableRiver

Clyde RiverBarrington

Shag Harbour

PubnicoWest Pubnico

Wedgeport

Darling Lake

Hebron

Mavillette

Meteghan

Comeauville

ChurchPoint

Sandy Cove

Gilbert Cove

Westport Weymouth

Argyle

Carleton

Ste. Anne du RuisseauTusket

Cape SableIsland

Birchtown

Broad Cove

UpperTantallon

MountUniacke

SouthRawdon

Enfield

Meaghers Grant

StewiackeShubenacadie

Brookfield

UpperStewiacke

UrbaniaKennetcook

MaitlandNoel

Elmsdale

Musquodoboit Harbour

Moose RiverGold Mines

MiddleMusquodoboit

Upper Musquodoboit Caledonia

Lochaber

Aspen

Sherbrooke

Goshen

Tor Bay

Boylston

AuldsCove

MulgravePort Hastings

Craigmore

Port Hood Mabou Englishtown

Indian Brook

Wreck Cove

Sydney RiverSydney Forks

Westmount

Ingonish

White Point

Cape NorthPleasant Bay

Bay St. Lawrence

Dingwall

Meat Cove

SydneyMines

New Waterford

Reserve Mines

Ben Eoin

Irish CoveBig Pond

Eskasoni

FourchuPoint

Michaud

Gabarus

MarionBridge

DominionBoisdale

Bras d’Or

Little NarrowsIona

Inverness

MargareeForks

St. Joseph du Moine

St. Ann’s

NortheastMargaree

East Margaree

Margaree Valley

Whycocomagh

Orangedale

MarbleMountain

Dundee

St. Peter’sLouisdale

Arichat

St. Marys RiverIsaacs

Harbour

Port Bickerton

Guysborough

BayfieldPomquet

Arisaig

Caribou

WoodIslands

Westville

RiverJohn

Balmoral Mills

TatamagoucheWentworth

Wallace

Malagash

Pugwash

Londonderry

Liscomb

Ecum Secum

Fall River

North PrestonPortersLake

LawrencetownJeddore Oyster Pond

ClamHarbour Tangier

SpryBay

Sheet Harbour

BrooklynMartock

Grand PréNewMinas

Canning Blomidon

HallsHarbour

Harbourville

MargaretsvillePort George

GreenwoodAylesford

Maplewood

New Ross

New Germany

Caledonia

Greenfield

UpperClements

Clementsport

Bear River

SmithsCove

Port Royal

Advocate Harbour

Apple RiverEatonville

Williamsdale

RiverHebert

Joggins

Minudie

Five Islands

Economy

Walton

Nappan

Tidnish

Borden

Blandford

Delaps Cove

LouisHead

Maitland BridgeNewburne

PortGreville

Northport

Judique

Grand Narrows

Pinkney'sPoint

HavreBoucher

CapeChignecto

BassRiver

Debert

Brule

Tiverton

PortMedway

Glenville

Neils Harbour

Morristown

Lake Paul

Clare

SpencersIsland

Oak Island

Rissers Beach

Brier Island

Cape Forchu

Long Island

Cape St. Mary

Cape Blomidon

CapeSplit

Cape d’Or

CapeSambro

MartiniqueBeach

Melmerby Beach

CapeGeorge

Pictou Island

Isle Madame

Bird Islands

Cape Smokey

Cape North

Scaterie Island

Cabot’s Landing

EasternPassage

HeatherBeach

Mavillette Beach

Port MaitlandBeach

Lake Milo Beach

QueenslandBeach

Mira Gut Beach

Indian Beach

KejimkujikNational Park &

National Historic Siteof Canada

KentvilleKingston

MiddletonBridgetown

AnnapolisRoyalDigby

BerwickColdbrook

Parrsboro

Springhill

Amherst

HalifaxDartmouth

BedfordChester

Lunenburg

Bridgewater

Liverpool

Shelburne

Lockeport

Clark’s Harbour

Seaside AdjunctKejimkujik National Parkof Canada

Lower Sackville

Windsor

Wolfville

Hantsport

Yarmouth

Antigonish

Louisbourg

Canso

PortHawkesbury

Baddeck North Sydney

Glace Bay

Chéticamp

TrentonNew Glasgow

Stellarton

Oxford

Truro

Pictou

Fortress of LouisbourgNational Historic Site

of Canada

Cape Breton HighlandsNational Park

of Canada

Sydney

NewBrunswick

Prince EdwardIsland

Mahone Bay

GlooscapTrail

HalifaxDartmouth

LighthouseRoute

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HalifaxMetro Eastern Shore

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Scale 1 : 1,100,0000 10 20 30 km

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Acadian Region

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Halifax Metro

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