It’s back! The colourful three-day marketplace of fine craft, one-of-kind clothing, jewelry and more. The Maker’s Hand show and sale is a firm favourite with artisans as well as discerning shoppers. “It’s such a friendly, relaxed, easy to enjoy kind of show,” says Janet D’Arcy of Toronto who visits every year. “The organizers really look after the artisans, which puts everybody in a good mood,” says art jewelry maker Maggie Murdoch, and everyone agrees that the work on show is original, inspiring and diverse. 

D’Arcy goes straight to the handmade hats while others head for fused glass bowls, big bold jewelry, carved wooden wares, clay, fibre, photography and mind-blowing metal garden sculptures. Snap up indulgent cashmere socks or stock up on clever notebooks and journals made from old Nancy Drews. Browse and enjoy and talk to the artists – and maybe find the perfect gift for someone special.  

 

Admission is $5, refreshments are available, parking is plentiful and free and, on a nice day, the spacious community centre that hosts the show is a pleasant walk from downtown Picton. If you’ve got kids with you, there’s a fantastic skate park in the grounds, too. There’s a reason this show has grown every year for eight years. It’s a divine alternative to crowded malls for holiday shopping with style to spare.

If you’ve never visited Prince Edward County The Maker’s Hand is a great reason to come. For added excitement, The Maker’s Hand coincides this year with Countylicious – the twice-yearly culinary festival that lets you enjoy divine fine dining at down-to-earth prices. Check it out at www.countylicious.ca. The Maker’s Hand show runs 10 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday at 375 Main Street East, Picton. For more information and a peek at the fabulous things you will see here visit www.themakershand.com   

 

What: The Maker’s Hand Show and Sale – 40 very fine artisans, 1,001 beautiful things

 

Where: Picton Fairgrounds, 375 Main Street East, Picton, Ontario in Prince Edward County

 

When: Friday, November 4 10am to 6pm 

Saturday, November 5 10am to 6pm

Sunday, November 6 10am to 4pm  -  Admission $5

 

The Maker’s Hand is presented by Prince Edward County Arts Council

 

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