Merrickville, Ontario
Saturday, Aug. 4 to
Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
photo by Ken W. Watson
Saturday, Sunday & Monday -
Local and regional artists and craftspeople will be showcasing and selling their handcrafted creations in Blockhouse Park, against the backdrop of the Rideau Canal.
The work is high-
Featured works include jewellery, pottery, woodwork, metalwork, leather accessories, handcrafted cards, leather accessories, soaps, balms and body lotions, clothing, birdhouses, honey, other gourmet foods and more.
Some spots are still available. You can download an application form here. Or call or email for more information.
Vendors include:
- Jenny Baklinsky, Two Trees Soaps: soap products.
- Roland Bernier, New Bliss Oasis: metalwork, water features, birdhouses.
- Tammy Best, Silver and China: jewellery, lamps, teapot creations crafted from vintage silverware and china.
- Ingrid Bjornson, Thor’s Trinkets: chain maille jewellery, chessboards & more.
- Shirley Chambers: purses, barrettes, other native-
inspired beadwork. - Corinne Côté & Katherine Enright, Alpaca Tracks: alpaca wool products & alpacas!
- Lynn Dempster: fabric sculptures.
- Joanne Dupuis, Tinkleberries: handcrafted and sewn gifts & decorations for cat-
lovers & other folk. - Mary Donevan: high-
powered magnetic jewellery, accent apparel accessories. - Cesar Farhat, Dramatic Displays: artistic aerial photography, postcards & more.
- Rebecca Graves, The Herb Wife: soaps, creams, salves, scrubs, teas.
- Robyn Griff: whimsical birdhouses, other garden decor.
- Hall’s Apple Market: fresh apples & apple products.
- Micki & Fred Harper: Fred’s cd recording, Micki’s book of short stories with recipes, baked goods made from recipes in book.
- Pat Jessop: functional, attractive pottery.
- MERA Schoolhouse Weavers: shawls, scarves, rugs, bags, other hand-
woven apparel & home accessories. - Merrickville Lions Tent: Paul Carr, Jim Jordan, Carol Kelly: photography & greeting cards, hardwood sculptures, homemade jam & more.
- Kathleen Murphy, Joshua Tree Jewellery: semi-
precious jewellery. - Judy Ross, ACCJ Originals: sterling silver, gemstone, pearl, Swarovski jewellery.
- Luc Séguin: carved and wood-
turned whistles, pens, boxes & more. - Sonia Sbrega: floral arrangements in water beads, “cool” ties with water beads.
- Wayne Theoret: intarsia high relief wall mounts (wood sculptures).
- Gale Thibaudeau: oven mitts, aprons, slippers, pjs, hats, other specialty products.
- Ron Tidrow, Arrowsmith Leather: leather products & accessories.
- Bill Thurlow, Heavenly Honey: gourmet honey, honey & beeswax gift items.
- Susan Wiggin, Wiggin’s Treasures: jewellery handcrafted using semi-
precious gemstones, pearls, silver and gold art clay.