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/Stone
July 1st - Metal/Glass/Jewellery
August 5th - Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
September 2rd - Paint Avondale
October 7th - Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (ie. Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planters)
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/Stone
July 1st - Metal/Glass/Jewellery
August 5th - Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
September 2rd - Paint Avondale
October 7th - Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (ie. 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!
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!
Notre série annuelle d'été Artisans en Action a lieu le premier dimanche du mois, de juin à octobre.
Ces démonstrations en direct fournissent une grande opportunité pour les artisans locaux qui travaillent dans les métiers historiques, l'artisanat et les formes d'art (fait de manières traditionnelles et contemporaines), de se présenter et présenté leur métier à un public plus large.
La Calendrier d’Artisans en Action 2018
3 juin - Bois / Pierre
1er juillet - Métal / Verre / Bijoux
5 août - Fibre / Poterie / Textiles
2 septembre - Peinturez Avondale
7 octobre - Métiers et techniques traditionnels de la Nouvelle-Écosse (ie. Mi'kmaq, Acadian et Planteurs)
Ces démonstrations en direct fournissent une grande opportunité pour les artisans locaux qui travaillent dans les métiers historiques, l'artisanat et les formes d'art (fait de manières traditionnelles et contemporaines), de se présenter et présenté leur métier à un public plus large.
La Calendrier d’Artisans en Action 2018
3 juin - Bois / Pierre
1er juillet - Métal / Verre / Bijoux
5 août - Fibre / Poterie / Textiles
2 septembre - Peinturez Avondale
7 octobre - Métiers et techniques traditionnels de la Nouvelle-Écosse (ie. Mi'kmaq, Acadian et Planteurs)