Avon River Heritage Society
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        • Interior of the Honeymoon House
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      • Honey Harvest Festival
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      • The Hamburg
      • Captain George Richard Mounce Sr
      • The Rotundus
  • Arts & Culture
    • The Great Little Art Show
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    • Open Studio at the Museum
    • Artisans in Action
    • Paint Avondale
    • Full Circle Festival
    • Honey Harvest Festival
    • Avondale Wharf Day
  • Rentals
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  • Planters Sea Chest Gift Shop
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Artisans in Action

Our annual summer series Artisans in Action takes place the first Sunday of the Month,  June trough October.

These live demonstrations provide a great opportunity for local artisans who work in historical trades, crafts, and art forms
(done in both traditional and contemporary manners), to introduce themselves and their craft to a wider audience.


Artisans in Action 2018 Schedule


June 3rd - Wood/Leather/Stone

July 1st - Metal/Glass/Jewellery

August 5th - Fibre/Pottery/Textiles

September 2rd - Paint Avondale


October 7th - Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planters)





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Artisan in Action Checklist for Participating Artists

Set-up is from 10:30 am until 11:30 am, show runs from noon until 4pm.

Tables and chairs are provided. Tents are available for those looking to set-up out doors.

Some items you may want to bring to help make the most of this event:

( ) Finished Stock to Sell
( ) Raw Materials so you can explain your process to visitors
( ) Tools you use to create
( ) Sketches, designs, reference material... where do your ideas begin?
( ) In progress work... perhaps you have a few pieces you've been meaning to finish? Bring them and show us all how it's done!
( ) Promo material  - signage, business cards, invites to other shows you're participating in this season, bio book/albums etc.
( ) Cash Float for Sales
( ) Bags etc. for sold products
( ) Snacks and Water to keep you hydrated

Don't be surprised if visitors ask about commissions!

Avon River Heritage Society Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing, Hants County, Nova Scotia, B0N 2A0
Email us at infoavonriver@gmail.com
Telephone us, May through October, at (902) 757-1718

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