We are having a PopUp in our new building (94 water street) next to the PEI Crafts Council Retail Gallery.  9 days of crafty artsy networking with friends and peers and the opportunity to showcase your work to the public and make some sales.   

• This is the future home of the PEICC studio workshop space and artisan studios.  We thought it would be fun to have an indoor popup in the new space and create some excitement for our new building. 

• We will not hold artists or products to our professional standards, but all items are to be hand crafted on PEI.  You do not have to be a member of the PEICC.  Everyone is welcome. 

• All artists are encouraged to be making/creating/working/networking during these days. 

• Artists will be allowed a table top display on a 6 foot table or a floor display of similar size. 

• Artists must bring their own 6 foot table.

• We will provide chairs and Internet. 

• Cost to participate is $20 cash donation per day (9th day is free if doing all days). 

• Set up is in the morning between 10 and 10:30 am. If you are doing multiple days in a row you may leave your table set up.   Tear down is from 4:30 - 5:00 pm

• Popup hours (operating the same as the PEICC Retail Gallery) 10 am - 5pm 

• This popup will attract downtown foot traffic only and artists should not be expecting fair like traffic.  Artists should bring something to work on while they are in the building. Or artists may set up a display for the public to view.   

• There will be no admission charged for the public to visit.

Link to the PopUP

Craft Year 2025 - Call for Entry Excellence in Craft

We are looking for a show of interest for the upcoming Excellence in Craft Exhibit at Eptek.

2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the PEI Crafts Council. The Excellence in Craft exhibit will display well crafted contemporary pieces from you. No production pieces for this exhibit.

Craft items will be juried by a curator appointed by the PEICC for artistic integrity, originality and level of technique for their medium.  Production items will not be considered for this exhibit. All craft items submitted must be new works of craft and not exhibited previously.  The call for entry for this exhibit will be open to all craft makers from the island.  CARFAC fees will be paid to exhibitors.

SIGNUP HERE - CLOSED

TIMELINE 

• February 10th, 2025: Expression of Interest Deadline.

• May 15, 2025: Drop off at PEI Crafts Council , 98 Water Street, Charlottetown for Jurying.

• June 1, 2025: Notification of results.

• June - September 2025 : Exhibit on display at Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside.

• We reserve the right to display the pieces at another location on PEI.

DROP OFF INFORMATION (must be provided at drop off)

• Contact information: Name, Address, Phone Number, email address.

• A brief artist statement.

• Information on the work: title, year (must made after December 2024), medium, dimensions, retail price (for insurance purposes).

• Work must be boxed for transport and storage.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

• You must have expressed interest by registering your name on the signup list.

• Craft artists working in any material arts based discipline are eligible, including ceramic, textiles/fibre, glass, wood, metal, stone, leather, fur, quill, plastics/resin, handmade paper.

• PEICC Standards Guidelines will apply to all mediums.

• Craft mediums will be given priority over Fine art techniques of mixed media, collage etc.

• Craft artists age 18 years and older, from any and all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

• Membership with the PEI Crafts Council is not required to submit your work for consideration, however, artists with membership may be given priority during the selection process.

• Work must have been completed after Deccember 2024. Work previously exhibited anywhere in PEI is not eligible.

• You are a full time resident of PEI. (ie. you have a PEI Health Card)

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

• Selected artists will be responsible for shipping or delivering the work to the PEI Crafts Council, Charlottetown.

• Work must be boxed for transport and storage.

• The PEI Crafts Council will insure all items for theft and damage while on the PEICC premises.

FEES

• There is no fee to submit an application.

• Selected artists will receive an artist fee in line with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens) guidelines.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The curators will consider the following when reviewing pieces:

• Craft medium

• Quality of work

• Relevance to the theme

• Career Level – we aim to be inclusive of artists at all levels, from emerging through to established

• Disciplines – we aim to show a breadth of material practices

• Identity – we aim to highlight work from the broad diversity of PEI’s population

RIGHT TO REPRODUCE

The PEICC reserves the right to photograph the exhibited work, and use photographs in both printed and electronic materials for publicity and promotion.

The PEI Crafts Council is pleased to host a 3 day workshop with
Gloria Loughman
of Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

https://www.glorialoughman.com/about

SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS HERE

The 3 days are divided into 2 workshops. Distinctive Doorways (1 day) and Dynamic Landscape (2 days). You may participate in either workshop or both workshops.

• The workshops will be held in the new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre in downtown Charlottetown, the Dominion Building, 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

• These workshops require the participant to supply their own equipment and materials. Please read the class requirements for each workshop.

• Workshops run 10 am - 5 pm each day.

• There will be a 1 hour lunch break each day. You can bring a lunch or step out for a lunch break.

• There will be an Exhibit planned with the finished quilt projects from the workshops. All participants are welcome to take part. Exhibitors will receive a monetary compensation for exhibitors. More details to follow.

Friday September 13th - Day 1 - Distinctive Doorways
Cost $150 plus HST
 In this one day class, we will create a small quilt based on a doorway, with the choice of two patterns or you can use your own design.  As part of the construction technique, we will outline the main features with a thin dark line to create a more graphic image. After this class, you will have the skills to create your own series of doorways, based on your photographs of your travels.

Class Requirement for Distinctive Doorways

Saturday/Sunday September 14/15 - Day 2& 3 - Dynamic Landscapes
Cost $300 plus HST

The focus of this 2 day workshop will be to create a beautiful landscape full of movement and direction. Diagonal lines bring energy and movement to a design and when the light is just right, commonplace subjects are transformed and become noticed.

Class requirements for Dynamic Landscapes

SIGN UP HERE

Indigo Dyeing Experience.  Fun for all levels.  We are all here to help each other. Those with experience are welcome to share. Bring a snack and water, or take a little lunch break.

Days: Tuesdays in July and August, starting July 9 and ending August 27.

Time: 10 am til 1pm (or 3pm if you need more time)
Location: Back deck of the PEI Crafts Council, 98 Water Street, Charlottetown.
Approx. 6 participants per session. Register as an individual or group.

You will be dyeing two items, your choice from my collection of tea towels, t shirts and bandanas. Items will be sent home wet the day of dyeing with instructions for washing and drying.

Cost to participate is $57.50/person (50$ plus HST).

SIGN UP Open for 2024

Join Nora this summer on the back deck of the PEI Crafts Council and create your own basket!

“Sit and enjoy a relaxing time with me as I teach the art and techniques of making a traditional Mi’kmaq basket. I will be there with you from start to finish. Each basket weaving workshop takes 3 to 3 1/2 hours.” ~ Nora

Book a preplanned workshop, or inquire about a private group.

Workshops on Wednesdays in July and August. September is weather dependent. Workshops start at 10 am and last 3- 3.5 hours. See sign up form for dates.

This year participants will be making a small oval biscuit basket. (approx 10x 7x 3 inches or 26x 18x 8 cm)

SIGN UP HERE open now

A New Definition of Home - Call for Entry

Whether you are a new immigrant or your people have lived here for generations, we are all influenced by new places and new neighbours. How has your practice been affected by changes in your contacts? What new elements have you adopted or what traditional designs and methods have been replaced by elements of other cultures.

We are looking for adaptation or adoption, not cultural appropriation. The shift may be deliberate or subconscious. Look closely at your recent work as it compares to earlier pieces and deliver an exceptional piece that speaks of your craft tradition with a new twist … a personal artistic expression of craft that is influenced by culture whether new or traditional.

We are open to your interpretation of this theme, however it relates to the work you’ve done, and continue to do.

Craft items will be juried by a curator appointed by the PEICC for artistic integrity, originality and level of technique for their medium.  Production items will not be considered for this exhibit. All craft items submitted must be new works of craft and not exhibited previously.  The call for entry for this exhibit will be open to all craft makers from the island.  CARFAC fees will be paid to exhibitors.

SIGNUP HERE

TIMELINE 

• August 5th, 2024: Expression of Interest Deadline (signup is closed).

• November 15, 2024: Drop off at PEI Crafts Council , 98 Water Street, Charlottetown for Jurying.

• December 1, 2024: Notification of results.

• January 2025: Exhibit on display in the Frederic S. and Ogden Martin Concourse Gallery of the Confederation Centre.

• We reserve the right to display the pieces at another location on PEI.

DROP OFF INFORMATION (must be provided at drop off)

• Contact information: Name, Address, Phone Number, email address.

• A brief artist statement.

• Information on the work: title, year (must made after January 2024), medium, dimensions, retail price (for insurance purposes).

• Work must be boxed for transport and storage.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

• You must have expressed interest by registering your name on the signup list.

• Craft artists working in any material arts based discipline are eligible, including ceramic, textiles/fibre, glass, wood, metal, stone, leather, fur, quill, plastics/resin, handmade paper.

• PEICC Standards Guidelines will apply to all mediums.

• Craft mediums will be given priority over Fine art techniques of mixed media, collage etc.

• Craft artists age 18 years and older, from any and all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

• Membership with the PEI Crafts Council is not required to submit your work for consideration, however, artists with membership may be given priority during the selection process.

• Work must have been completed after January 2024. Work previously exhibited anywhere in PEI is not eligible.

• You are a full time resident of PEI. (ie. you have a PEI Health Card)

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

• Selected artists will be responsible for shipping or delivering the work to the PEI Crafts Council, Charlottetown.

• Work must be boxed for transport and storage.

• The PEI Crafts Council will insure all items for theft and damage while on the PEICC premises.

FEES

• There is no fee to submit an application.

• Selected artists will receive an artist fee in line with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens) guidelines.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The curators will consider the following when reviewing pieces:

• Craft medium

• Quality of work

• Relevance to the theme

• Career Level – we aim to be inclusive of artists at all levels, from emerging through to established

• Disciplines – we aim to show a breadth of material practices

• Identity – we aim to highlight work from the broad diversity of PEI’s population

RIGHT TO REPRODUCE

The PEICC reserves the right to photograph the exhibited work, and use photographs in both printed and electronic materials for publicity and promotion.

Sales & Marketing Masterclass for Makers
Powered by Boost Strategic Coaching

Application Deadline: August 15th, 2023, Sessions to start in September.

Five-Month Online Course.
Facilitator: Boost Strategic Coaching
Available to PEI Crafts Council Members in good standing. 
Limit of 6 participants.

Costs of the program will be subsidized for PEICC Members. Please come talk to Ayelet if you are interested in participating.

Given that we have limited spaces available, selected participants are asked to attend all sessions and commit to all aspects of program delivery.

Who is this for? 

Professional artists who are ready to focus on building their business and marketing strategies.

Craft makers, we know you got into business because you have something beautiful to offer the world. However, you may never have had the opportunity to build your sales skills. You are the face of your business – there is no better person to sell your work. The curriculum presented in the Sales & Marketing Masterclass will solidify participants' marketing strategy and create processes that you will be able to implement into your day-to-day activities. We want business development to become part of your regular practice instead of an unwelcome afterthought.

Course set-up:
●      Five-month program
●      New theme each month
●      Each month:
●      Weeks 1 & 3: Video module and workbook made available on our online learning platform (and prompted via email). Quiz to end each module that will be submitted to Boost Strategic Coaching.
●      Weeks 2 & 4: Live one-hour coaching session via Zoom led by an expert Boost Coaching facilitator.

Monthly themes:
●      Strategy Development
●      Sales
●      Advertising
●      Marketing Action Plan
●      Implementation and Consistency

Each month you will complete:
●      Video training modules with worksheets
●      Quiz on video content
●      Group coaching session via Zoom to review video content
●      Group Q & A via Zoom

Participants will also receive:
●      A 45-minute PRIVATE coaching session during the course with your facilitator
●      Certificate of Completion
●      One-page marketing strategy tailored to your business
●      The completed Action Plan Workbook
●      Lifetime access to online modules & resources

Join Nora this summer on the back deck of the PEI Crafts Council and create your own basket!

“Sit and enjoy a relaxing time with me as I teach the art and techniques of making a traditional Mi’kmaq basket. I will be there with you from start to finish. Each basket weaving workshop takes 3 to 3 1/2 hours.” ~ Nora

Book a preplanned workshop, or inquire about a private group.

Workshops in July and Wednesdays in August. September is weather dependent. Workshops start at 10 am and last 3- 3.5 hours. See sign up form for dates.

Cost to make a small basket is $65 plus HST

SIGN UP HERE

Indigo Dyeing Experience.  Fun for all levels.  We are all here to help each other. Those with experience are welcome to share.

Days: Tuesdays in July and August.

Time: 10 am til 1pm (or 3pm if you need more time)
Location: Back deck of the PEI Crafts Council, 98 Water Street, Charlottetown.
Approx. 12 participants per session. Register as an individual or group.

Items will be sent home wet the day of dyeing , or may be picked up on Thursdays if you would like them dried slowly and then laundered.  

Only items I have scoured will be allowed in the Vat.  

SIGN UP HERE

Do you know someone deserving of a PEICC Awards ?

The Lister Award - outstanding Island Artisan
The Craft Community Supporter Award - for outstanding contributions to the PEI Craft Community

EMAIL the: peicraftscouncil@gmail.com
Subject line: PEICC Award Nominee

Save the date for The PEI Craft Trade Show
(wholesale craft show for Atlantic Canada makers)
January 27 - 28, 2023
at the Delta
Sign ups begin in November
more info here peicraftscouncil.com/buyers-market

Save the date for our Annual Xmas Craft Fair
November 18-20, at the Delta
Sign up HERE NOW!!
ALL the info about our Christmas Craft FAIR can be found here: peicraftscouncil.com/christmas-craft-fair

HOURS:
Thursday Setup 2 pm - 9 pm
Friday Setup 9 - 11 am

Friday Fair 12 pm - 7 pm
Saturday Fair 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Fair 11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Tear down 4 - 7 pm

BOOTH FEES: (The deadline for applications and payment is November 8th, 2022.) You will be invoiced though Square after the PEICC executive director has reviewed your application.
Small Booth (8 x 8) $195.00 + HST
Medium Booth (8 x 16) $330.00 + HST
Large Booth (8 x 24) $435.00 + HST
First Time Vendor $146.25 + HST (small booth only)

Cone 6 Glaze Workshop with John Britt

October 28th - 30th

Presented in partnership with Robert McMillian Pottery Studio, this workshop offers potters the opportunity to learn more about glazing and firing at Cone 6.  Those attending must have glaze knowledge.

Spaces are limited and signup is open   WORKSHOP IS FULL, you may still sign up to be put on the waitlist

Glazing Techniques Pottery Workshop for Intermediate to Advanced Potters
Signup is OPEN and the workshop will be held at Robert McMillian Pottery Studio in Stratford

Times for workshop are tentative and will be confirmed.

COST:
PEICC MEMBER $290 plus HST
Robert McMillan STUDIO member $290 plus HST
Pottery in the Park Member $290 plus HST
NON-MEMBER $330 plus HST

Overview of three day glaze testing weekend workshop
This is a 3-day hands-on cone 6 electric glaze testing workshop which is designed to show students how to test a base recipe and get various colors.
On Friday we will be preparing test tiles with a base glaze and ten colorant variations. We will fire on Saturday in the cone 6 electric kiln and then on Sunday we will discuss the results when they are unloaded from the kiln.
The workshop will also be a general discussion/overview of ceramic glazes, focusing on cone 6 glazes, reduction and oxidation. We will discuss cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles. This will lead us into some basic classifications of glazes, like ash, celadon, temmoku, etc. It will be conducted in a casual question and answer format which will drive the content of the weekend.
Glazes will be discussed in a practical and easy to understand dialogue designed to help potters gain an understanding of glazes, firing and glazing. We will discuss how and why each type of glaze works and how you can achieve them, how to adjust your glazes and how to find new ones. We will discuss glazes from John’s new book: “The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at cone 4 – 7” as well as his High Fire Book, but will go into more detail than the book allowed.

View John’s work here
https://johnbrittpottery.com/

Our Craft Makes Us Happy events for October will be SEO with Steven Belaire. We have already see his presentation and it is amazing what he can do to redirect missing links, point out problem areas with your website, make suggestions to have it run smoother.

sign up here https://www.peicraftscouncil.com/events/2022/10/6/local-seo-information-night-with-steven-belaire

Our second event will be with Marina Poggy. Marina is a graphic designer. She can take your stickman sketch and turn it into a usable logo, help prepare graphics for signage or for social media (sized properly). Marina is wonderful to work with and excited to hear how you want to update your look. Sign up here https://www.peicraftscouncil.com/events/2022/10/8/refreshing-your-brands-look

A community building experience for people interested in craft