The Alibi

This Town Is Small will present an installation of living sculpture by Marie Fox entitled Iris Mercurial on Sept 30 at 10 pm. 77 University Ave, Ch’town.

Annie’s Acres

This new antique/gift shop features the works of many PEI artisans (weaving, bird wood carvings, glass, art prints, birdhouses, etc.). Loom on premises with weaving demonstrations given. Also find antiques, quilts, hooked rugs, collectibles and curiosities. www.anniesacresantiques.com. 40 Christopher Dr, St. Catherines. 675-3632

Antiques Plus

Watercolours by Mona Laforge and acrylics by Fred Gill. Paintings and prints, new and old, surrounded by antiques and collectibles. Open Tue–Sat 10 am–6 pm. 404 TCH, Cornwall. 367-5709

Avonlea Artisan Studio

Artisans represented in the Studio are Margaret McEachern with Knit Pickers (knitter/weaver), Jim Parsons (water colour artist), Garth & Peggy Drummond with Lily Pad Creations (wood working, soap making), Arlene MacAusland with Twisted Knickers (penny rugs, tin punching), Chief Charlie Sark with Mi’kmaki Ash (basket weaver), Catherine McEachern with Knit Pickers (photographic artist), Ayelet Stewart Somekh with AY Designs (jeweller), Marie Dow with Cavendish Seeds (herbs, seeds), Penelope & Valerie with Avonlea Ladies Sewing Circle (quilters) and The Shady Ladies (rug hookers). Every day one or more artisans will share their knowledge on creating unique, classic products using timeless skills and materials. Open daily from 11 am–4:30 pm to Sept 6, and from 11 am–4 pm from Sept 7 to 19. Avonlea Village, Cavendish.

Baba’s Lounge

Drawings by Seamus Martin, Sept 1–Oct 6. Opening reception and artist meet and greet on Sept 1 from 6:30–8:00 pm. 81 University Ave, Ch’town. 892-7377

Beanz

Works by Stephen MacInnis, Yoko Kawaguchi, Suzanne O’Callaghan, Holly MacEachern, Shawn Hopper, and Cook on view. 38 University Ave, Ch’town. 892-8797

Cafe Diem

Artwork by David Garcia Jimenez on the walls. Victoria Row, 128 Richmond St, Ch’town. 892-0494

Crows Gate Studio

Handcrafted outdoor garden art sculptures for sale. Workshops also available from Certified Paverpol Instructor. Open by chance or appt. www.crowsgatestudio.ca, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 184 Highview Rd, Summerside. 439-0579

Fanningbank

A summer exhibition is on view at Fanningbank, Government House. Ouvrages de dames: Historic Women’s Work represents domestic crafts of nineteen century Island women. Fanningbank, Victoria Park, Ch’town. www.gov.pe.ca

Crooked Barn Pottery

Home of PEI Smoke-Fired Pottery & Sweet & Sour Gargoyles featuring dragons, raku, gargoyles, horse-hair, smoke-fired and functional pottery. 2494 Rte 12, S.W. Lot 16.

Gallery 18

The 3rd Annual PEI Summer Arts Auction takes place Sept 12 at 2 pm. Viewing begins at noon. “Painting with Nan” a workshop with Nan Ferrier will be held Sept 14 from 1–4 pm. Gallery features fine art, antique maps and prints, old and collectible books, hand-made quilts, hooked rugs, original vintage posters, ephemera, and small decorative antiques. Original art works by Robert Harris and Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, Frank and Caroline Armington, Ben F. Stahl, Sandi Komst, Adam Sultan, Henry Purdy, Brian Burke, Greg Garand, Morag Weatherston, Hugh Crosby, Corinne Kenney, Ed Coleman, Jeff Epstein, Mary Corelli, Nan Ferrier, Charles and Eileen Bentley. Island-made hooked rugs by Ann Barratt, Mary Campbell, Valerie C. Moore, Susan Evans, and Ann Lockhart. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 10686 Rte 6 New London. 886-3201/1-866-963-3339

Island Winds

Island Winds studio and shop is open for tours. The studio features 8 different musically tuned, Island-made windchimes which are displayed and for sale. Meet the people who make these windchimes. Located not far from the Cavendish beach area at 3827 Millvale Rd, South Granville.

Kensington Artisans Market Place

Local Artisans display and sell their work in the Freight Shed (behind train station) to Sept 30: hand knitted items, souvenirs, folk art, wool products, fused glass and handmade glass beads, pottery, fine iron products, computer art, natural handmade soap. Open Mon–Sat 10 am–4 pm, Sun 1–4 pm. Freight Shed, Kensington. 432-6150

Malpeque Fine Iron Products

In the studio are hand forged wrought iron items—pot racks, chandeliers, fireplace accessories, weathervanes, and one-of-a-kind folk art garden creatures. Creative designer/blacksmith Eric Schurman will do demonstrations on request. Open Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm, Sat 9 am–1 pm. Rte 180, Barbara Weit Rd. Lower New Annan. www.malpequefineiron.com. 436-5006

Miss Elly’s Genteel Gifts & Stuff and Upstairs Artables

On-site hand-woven Truro yarn placemats and runners; hand-knit sweaters and accessories of wool, alpaca, mohair, llama and hemp; hooked, braided, woven floor mats; throws of PEI wool, alpaca and bamboo; paintings, prints, photography and artcards by local and regional artists; books for cooks; PEI wool mitts by Ada MacKenzie; wool socks by Nettie Williams; nauticalia including local artwork, lighthouse and fishing memorability and carvings. Main St., Murray Harbour.

New Glasgow Country Gardens

Works by local artists. New Glasgow Country Gardens (adjacent to the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company). New Glasgow

Northern Watters Knitwear

View knitters handcrafting sweaters, shawls, stoles, ponchos and accessories using 100% British worsted, oiled and spun wool, and cashmere, and cashmere and silk alpaca yarns. Handcrafted pewter closure pins also available. Open weekdays year round. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.nwknitwear.com, 150 Richmond St., Charlottetown. 566-5850

Old School Gallery

Old School Gallery in Wood Islands will be open for Aug with paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolour, photography, jewelry and more. In our gallery are the works of Michelle Fildes, John Gamble, Mel Giddings, Gladys Hancock, Sandi Komst, Sharon MacLean, Connie Obrien, Caroline Palmer, Nancy Perkins, Cheryl Richards, Marie Smith, Lorraine Vatcher, and Clara White. Two artists will be in attendance daily. Open daily 10–5 pm. Wood Islands School House, 822 TCH 3 kms west of the Ferry Terminal.

Pastimes Rughooking Studio Gallery

The Gallery specializes in creating one-of-a-kind hand-hooked mats and small hooked pieces to hang or display as fabric art. Choose from Island scenes, geometric designs from the past, animals, nature. All designs are created and hooked here on PEI with the Island landscape and vintage mats as inspiration by sisters, Shirlee Hogan, Heather Tweedy and Bette Young. To create your own piece, select from a variety of Pastimes PEI original patterns, kits, gift certificates and essentials for rughookers. All-occasion cards feature prints of the hooked mats, acid free and suitable for framing. Open by chance or appt. Closed Sun and Mon. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Millview, 6278 Georgetown Rd, Rte#3; 15 min east of Ch’town. 902-651-2763

The Pearl Café

Works by Island artists on the walls. A Silent Auction in support of SpayAid PEI will be held to Sept 30. Bid on original paintings by Karen Gallant and Adam Sultan and limited edition prints by Tony Diodati, Heather Hannon and Doreen Foster. www.spayaidpei.com. Auction info at the cafe or online at www.thepearlcafe.ca. 7792 Cavendish Rd, North Rustico. 963-2111

St. Andrew’s Chapel

Visit this colonial-era church to connect with the early settlers of PEI and learn about its builder, Angus Bernard MacEachern, the first Bishop of Charlottetown who lies buried in the adjacent crypt and whose pioneering work is commemorated by the National Historic Sites Monument nearby.

Timothy’s

Works by Island artists on the walls. 54 University Ave, Ch’town. 628-8503

Thompson’s Woodcraft

See the art of wood-turning by master artisan, Wilfred Thompson, making one-of-a-kind pieces. Open Mon–Sat 9 am–6 pm. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 2979 Rte 1A, North Bedeque 887-3459

Urban Eatery

Works by Bryce Elsley are on the walls at the Urban Eatery in the Confederation Court Mall. Downtown Charlottetown.

The Quilt Gallery & Craft Supplies

Gallery has over 150 locally hand made quilts and wall hangings. Open till 8 pm and Sun and holidays 1-4 pm. Lower level Guardian Drug Complex, 536 Main St., O’Leary, Rte. 142. 859-1888/800-889-2606