Events

August 17th - 18th, 2009, 9:30am - 5:30pm: Visit the Farmers' Bank Museum and Doucet House and have an opportunity to dress in period costume for a photo session!

August 19th, 2009, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Island Chef Robert Pendergast will present a bread oven demonstration in a traditional outdoor bread oven just outside of the historic Doucet House! Admission fee applies.

August 20th, 2009, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Professional Basket Weavers from Island Traditions will demonstrate the art of traditional aboriginal basket weaving, one of the oldest known art forms, using bark from PEI forests or sweet grass from our salt water marshland! Please call (902) 963-3168 or e-mail: farmers@pei.aibn.com before 5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 to reserve your spot! Admission fee applies. Refreshments will be served.
& 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Jean Bernard will present a conference including a series of trivial facts about Rustico Gallants. Admission is by donation and refreshments will be served.

For any questions about these events, call (902) 963-3168. Some events are subject to change with further notice, so please keep updated!

Featured local Artisans

Karen Gallant - Artist - StudioInk

Visit the website www.karengallant.com or call (902) 963-399.
Karen's gallery is located at the corner of route 6 and route 243 on the 2nd floor of the A.P. Gallant's Country Food Market in Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Diane and Jake Gaudreau - Woodworking - Gaudreau Fine Woodworking

Visit the website www.woodmagic.ca or call (902) 963-2273.
Also follow Diane and Jake on Facebook or Twitter!
Gaudreau Fine Woodworking is located along the Blue Heron Drive tourist route in Anne's Land, Highway 6, Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada. "Meet and greet" - Take a tour of Diane and Jake's wonderful studio and chat about their work and history.
Tours offered:
-Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 from 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
-Thursday, August 13th, 2009 from 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
-Friday, August 14th, 2009 from 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Lois Summerfield Nelson - Traditional Rug Hooking - North Shore Island Traditions Past & Present Rug Shop

Visit the website www.hookamat.com or call (902) 963-2453.
Rug and mat hooking is a traditional handcraft originating more than a century ago. This little shop hold a full range of rug hooking supplies, thrummed knitting, knitting kits & supplies, smocking, candles & folk art, antiques & collectables! North Shore Island Traditions Past & Present Rug Shop is located on 7176 Rustico Road (Route 6) in North Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Open daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (summer)