Nick of Time Artisan Show December 4, 2010

A juried show of original and unique work

December 4, 2010
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
McMartin House
125 Gore St. E., Perth

When you do your holiday shopping this year, would you like to buy unique gifts that are of lasting value; support the economy where you live; be responsible environmentally; and enjoy your shopping experience in a traditional festive atmosphere?
If the answer is yes to any of the above, set some time aside to shop at the 17th annual Nick of Time Artisan Show, Saturday, December 4, 10:a.m.-4:p.m., McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth.
The popular show, long established as an integral part of Perth’s old-fashioned traditional Christmas festivities, owes its success to a simple three pillared philosophy – keep the quality as high as possible by featuring original juried works from over 20 gifted artisans; keep the show as local as possible; and keep it as environmentally responsible as possible.
To add spice to a successful formula, each year we bring new, unique and skilled artisans to the show. This year we have added tinsmiths who create handmade decorative and functional tinware that takes the revered craft far beyond the traditional. You will also find a fibre artist whose yarn, fibre and wool products all come from her own Lanark County sheep. You can’t get much more local than that. As well, a craftsperson whose sense of design blurs the line between craft and art will be showcasing her appliquéd children’s clothing.
While primarily an art and artisan show, we have always believed food should be well featured at this festive time of year, and who says food isn’t art anyway? As well as our returning food artisans who will be offering exotic gourmet chocolate, garlic treats, and local maple syrup, we have added a classic English chutney maker whose creations will perk up your holiday dinner. Also, why not try some homemade biscotti, a versatile Italian biscuit first created in the Tuscany region many centuries ago.
As you have come to expect, the traditional crafts will be well represented in keeping with the ambiance of historic McMartin House and the spirit of the season. Look for delicately scented handmade soaps, natural evergreen centrepieces, pure beeswax candles, pewter items, fine woodworking, whimsical corn brooms, stained glass, jewellery, and much more.
And to satisfy your giving instincts at this time of year, the Grannies of Lanark County will be back again selling items to help the Grannies of Africa raise their orphaned grand children.
So take a break from the commercialism of the season and treat yourself by taking some time to bask in the relaxed and festive atmosphere of the 17th annual Nick of Time Show. Enjoy some hot cider and homemade goodies as you are greeted by a hostess dressed in period costume and the strains of a Bach fugue filling the cedar bedecked halls of one of Canada’s most elegant heritage homes. Then let your shopping adventure begin as you recapture some of those warm and fuzzy feelings of Christmases past in the company of good friends and neighbours.
Be sure to enter our draw for a basket of fine gift items donated by participating artisans. And while in town, stay for the Santa Claus parade and don’t forget to visit the Perth Museum for a gracious Victorian open house from 1: p.m. – 5: p.m.
For more information, contact B. Jehu, 613 278-2712