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Summer 2011
July 22-24
NEW LOCATION - Victoria Park
Spring Garden Rd. and South Park St.
Halifax, NS
DESIGNER CRAFT SHOW SUMMER 2011
The 34th NSDCC Designer Craft Show will be held in our new location at Victoria park, at the corner of Spring Garden and Queen and South Park St., across fromt he Public Gardens. This is an incredible location, taking in the sites, sounds and smells of bustling Spring Garden Road, and just a stones throw from the Halifax Waterfront. 10-15,000 attendees peruse and purchase the work of the NSDCC's fine craftspeople each summer.
Collectors will have the opportunity to wrap themselves in handyed silks and handwoven jackets. Find the perfect mug for early morning coffee, a handturned wooden bowl for an upcoming wedding gift or perhaps the upcoming nuptials are yours, several jewellers will be on hand, locally made gold bands would complete the day. Craftspeople working in glass, visual art, wood, textiles, metal, clay make the NSDCC shows one of their premiere events each year.
Demonstrators will be on hand throughout the event to show their skills in handcoiling clay, stitching, basketry spinning, weaving and metalwork to name but a few. Please spread the word.
Here is the link to the show directory, it includes a
2011 NSDCC Summer Show Directory
Here are the nuts and bolts...
Friday, July 22 - 10am to 8pm
Saturday, July 23 - 10am to 6pm
Sunday, July 24 - 10am to 5pm
FREE ADMISSION
Victoria Park, corner of Spring Garden and South Park St. across from the Public Gardens, downtown Halifax. We will be under large white tents, with a few smaller tents.
Julie Rosvall
Program Coordinator
Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council
1113 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
p. 902-423-3837
f. 902-422-0881
programs@nsdcc.ns.ca
www.nsdcc.ns.ca
Exhibitors from previous years can be found at the links below.
Archived Summer Craft Market Directories (pdf format):
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ONGOING
Town Clock Stitchers
Are you interested in needlework of any level and in its many forms? Programs include guest speakers, demonstrations, knit nights, and workshops to learn new techniques. The annual dues cover membership in the Town Clock Stitchers and the Embroiders Association of Canada, a subscription to the EAC’s quarterly magazine and use of the Town Clock Stickers lending library. Info: Elizabeth Craig, President, 422-2035. Museum of Natural History, Hfx. Sept – May, last Tues of each month, 7:30 pm.
Nova Scotia Wildlife Carvers' and Artists' Association
Meets every Thurs night at 7 pm
at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. New members welcome.
Info: contact Daphne (902) 464-0997.
Atlantic Woodworkers' Association
Normally meets 7 pm, first Tues. of each month, Training Room, Kent's in Dartmouth.
Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers
Meet regularly at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Hfx. Info: www.parl.ns.ca/ash/.
Mayflower Quilters' Guild
Supports and promotes quilting activities throughout the Province of NS. Mayflower Quilters' Guild meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month (Sept - June except Dec) at 7:30 pm at the Dartmouth North Community Centre, 134 Pinecrest Avenue, Dartmouth, NS.
Breton Quilters
The Breton Quilters Guild are a group
of enthusiastic quilt makers who meet most Mondays at the Cape Breton Centre
for Craft and Design from Sept - June. They work to preserve the art and heritage
of quilt making. This busy group always has a project on the frame, many of
which are donated to local groups such as the Palliative Care Unit of the
Regional Hospital.
They also have block-of-the-months projects, raffle
quilts and all sorts of other activities. Membership in the guild provides
an opportunity for quilters to exchange ideas and information and to enjoy
the fellowship of quilting together. Info: irons@syd.eastlink.ca
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