Local artisans navigating river themes
New works will be exhibited at the ARTISANity Show in November
Inspired by the Otonabee River, the Artisans Centre Peterborough’s board is challenging all members to express the theme of “river” in a unique piece of work.
“This is a fun competition to see how our members can express a common idea using their own medium of wood, pottery, fibre or gourd,” says Anne Carling, spokesperson. “The challenge is to make those looking at a handmade item see a river or part of a river. It can be abstract, realistic, or symbolic, in the artisan’s choice of materials, in any size or shape.”
The submitted pieces will be on display at the upcoming ARTISANity Show, taking place on Nov. 2, 3, and 4, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
At that time the public will pick the winner by voting for the piece that most makes them think “river.” The board is seeking sponsorship with donations or prizes for the first, second and third place.
“It will be exciting to see how the artisans express the same theme in different media. How will a fabric artist or potter use their skills compared to a wood turner or gourd artist to express the river?” continues Carling.
The Artisans Centre Peterborough is a place where people can share, learn, and teach their craft. To view their classes in woodturning, fibre, gourd art and pottery or to register, please go to www.artisanscentre.ca.
LoveLocalPtbo
The LoveLocalPtbo Business Expo, the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s annual trade show, takes place on Wednesday, October 3 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. in a new location, at the Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. The show is open to the business community and the general public, with free admission and parking.
There will be more than 110 exhibitors from a wide range of sectors, including professional services, health and wellness, energy, financial services, construction, hospitality and more.
“Every year our attendance grows and we are expecting over 1000 people to attend the show, which is the region’s largest business trade show, with more great prizes, food and beverage sampling from local businesses in the networking cafe, and some entertainment as well,” says, Tiffani Arcari, Membership Services Coordinator.
Arcari says that the show will have several zones, including a Wellness Zone sponsored by Dr. Brenda Tapp and her Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine; a Green Zone sponsored by Peterborough Distribution Inc. and a Start & Grow Zone sponsored by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development and the Innovation Cluster.
The event brings together the local business community under one roof while showcasing their assets.
For more information, please call 705-748-9771 or visit peterboroughchamber.ca.
St. James Muffin Party
An Anniversary Muffin Party will be held at St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St. on Oct. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is $4 per person with tickets available at the door. Visitors will be treated to a muffins, scones, and more with jam, jelly and marmalade along with tea or coffee. There will also be a bake table as well as a new-to-you table.
St. James is wheelchair accessible with an elevator.
For further information, please contact the church at 705-742-2222.