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Week of Events
Belleville Farmers’ Market
Belleville Farmers’ Market
Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core. Open year 'round, no matter the weather.
Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild
Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild
The aim of the NHSG is to encourage and promote a sincere interest in embroidery, needlework and creative stitchery arts. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly at the Lions Community Centre in Cobourg. All levels of experience are welcome.
Plein Air Landscape Sketching with Aidan Haley
Plein Air Landscape Sketching with Aidan Haley
Spend two beautiful fall mornings learning the art of landscape sketching with Aidan Haley! During the first class at the County Arts Lab, participants will be introduced to the basics of landscape composition. For the second class, participants will head outdoors where a peaceful natural setting will serve as their muse.
Evolving Traditions Fibre Art at Parrott Gallery
Evolving Traditions Fibre Art at Parrott Gallery
The Quinte Fibre Artists invite you to visit our EVOLVING TRADITIONS 2022 Exhibition at the John Parrott Gallery (Gallery 1). You can meet the artists on Saturdays August 27, and September 10 and 24th from 2-4 pm.
Quinte West Farmers’ Market
Quinte West Farmers’ Market
Come out to the Front Street Farmers' Market and purchase local products straight from the producers. Located in beautiful Downtown Trenton in the City of Quinte West.
Creative Movement for Adults at County Arts Lab
Creative Movement for Adults at County Arts Lab
Increase your mental, physical, and creative well-being with Creative Movement for Adults! Artist Instructor Catelyn Thornton will guide participants in a range of activities aimed at bolstering their physical and mental health while engaging their imagination, broadening their understanding of the artistic elements of movement, and connecting with others in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Evolving Traditions Fibre Art at Parrott Gallery
Evolving Traditions Fibre Art at Parrott Gallery
The Quinte Fibre Artists invite you to visit our EVOLVING TRADITIONS 2022 Exhibition at the John Parrott Gallery (Gallery 1). You can meet the artists on Saturdays August 27, and September 10 and 24th from 2-4 pm.
Port Hope Farmers’ Market
Port Hope Farmers’ Market
If you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, home made preserves and baking, as well as handmade crafts and artwork, the Port Hope Farmers' Market is the place to be!
Belleville Farmers’ Market
Belleville Farmers’ Market
Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core. Open year 'round, no matter the weather.
Historic Impressions with Elizabeth Hutchinson
Historic Impressions with Elizabeth Hutchinson
Discover all the charm The County has to offer in this series of en plein air painting sessions. From Ameliasburgh to Waupoos, Elizabeth Hutchinson will take you on an artistic tour through historic regions and unusual landscapes. Grab your kit and get ready for adventure. All media are welcome! $250 for a 4-week course or $65.00 per session.
PEC Studio Tour Weekend
PEC Studio Tour Weekend
Come to the County for the PEC Studio Tour Weekend. Browse our brochure (available in over 150 businesses throughout the County) or our website before heading out. Pick your favourites from over 50 artists in 34 studio locations. Whether you’re interested in wearable art or a one of kind piece for your home, this Studio Tour’s the one for you.
6 Artists Outdoor Exhibition
6 Artists Outdoor Exhibition
See works by a great mix of artists in an outdoor setting just 10 minutes from Picton and 2 minutes from the Glenora Ferry.
Havelock Farmers’ Market
Havelock Farmers’ Market
The Havelock Market is a new market launched in spring, 2018. It operates on Hwy. 7 on Fridays from June to October.
Campbellford Farmers’ Market
Campbellford Farmers’ Market
Located at the corner of River & Front South, the Campbellford Farmers’ Market is open Saturday mornings for the season (May to October). New vendors welcome!
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
We're back every Saturday at the Oval for our 2022 season. Lots of fresh, locally grown produce, sweet, sweet fruits, yummy baked goods, cheeses, as well as tasty prepared foods to take home or enjoy right there. Plus we'll have a kids zone, live music, and a monthly artisan crafts market!
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
The Cobourg Farmers’ Market is held in Rotary Waterfront Park (around the Oval) in downtown Cobourg, on Albert Street behind Victoria Hall.
Port Hope Farmers’ Market
Port Hope Farmers’ Market
If you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, home made preserves and baking, as well as handmade crafts and artwork, the Port Hope Farmers' Market is the place to be!
Quinte West Farmers’ Market
Quinte West Farmers’ Market
Come out to the Front Street Farmers' Market and purchase local products straight from the producers. Located in beautiful Downtown Trenton in the City of Quinte West.
Wellington Farmers’ Market
Wellington Farmers’ Market
The Market will run on Saturday mornings, rain or shine at our brand new location! Join us and discover local growers, makers and artisans from The County. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Stirling-Rawdon Farmers’ Market
Stirling-Rawdon Farmers’ Market
The Stirling-Rawdon Farmers' Market is open from May to October at the Grand Trunk Railway Station. Come by and see what's been growing in our community.
Belleville Farmers’ Market
Belleville Farmers’ Market
Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core. Open year 'round, no matter the weather.
Pure Joy Dance for Children with Hollie Graham
Pure Joy Dance for Children with Hollie Graham
Learn how to have fun with music! Hollie Graham brings joy to dancing with a class focused on fun movement, and dance numbers. This is a 10-week class that runs on Saturdays. Each class is 45 minutes long and is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7. Hollie has been inspiring the love of dance in children and adults for more than two decades. She has trained in several forms of dance with a focus on technique and artistry.
Art Journaling for Kids with Angela Lavender
Art Journaling for Kids with Angela Lavender
Kids' Creation Club returns to the County Arts Lab with a new and unique Art Journaling course with Angela Lavender! In this 6-week artistic adventure, young artists will explore a variety of mixed media and layering techniques as they create their very own art journal. For ages 5-8 or 9-12.
Warkworth Farmers’ Market
Warkworth Farmers’ Market
Join us every Saturday morning at the Warkworth Mews for the very best of the village's homegrown and handmade goods.
PEC Studio Tour Weekend
PEC Studio Tour Weekend
Come to the County for the PEC Studio Tour Weekend. Browse our brochure (available in over 150 businesses throughout the County) or our website before heading out. Pick your favourites from over 50 artists in 34 studio locations. Whether you’re interested in wearable art or a one of kind piece for your home, this Studio Tour’s the one for you.
6 Artists Outdoor Exhibition
6 Artists Outdoor Exhibition
See works by a great mix of artists in an outdoor setting just 10 minutes from Picton and 2 minutes from the Glenora Ferry.
Basic and Intermediate Acrylic Pouring at County Arts Lab
Basic and Intermediate Acrylic Pouring at County Arts Lab
Come and pour your heart out with Fluid Artist Sherry Heyliger! Acrylic Pouring is a simple and fun way to create beautiful abstract art. Sherry will share a robust suite of fluid art techniques, teaching participants the basic chemistry, and beginner and intermediate techniques, of acrylic pouring.
Songwriting and Creative Dance for Kids
Songwriting and Creative Dance for Kids
This is a new offering - a collaborative 6-week songwriting and choreography project! Every week, Musician Kat Burns will guide participants as they explore sound and sonic textures through experimentation with a variety of effects pedals and keyboards. For 3 of the 6 classes, Kat will be joined by Dancer and Choreographer Arwyn Carpenter, who will lead participants through creative dance exercises.
PEC Studio Tour Weekend
PEC Studio Tour Weekend
Come to the County for the PEC Studio Tour Weekend. Browse our brochure (available in over 150 businesses throughout the County) or our website before heading out. Pick your favourites from over 50 artists in 34 studio locations. Whether you’re interested in wearable art or a one of kind piece for your home, this Studio Tour’s the one for you.
6 Artists Outdoor Exhibition
6 Artists Outdoor Exhibition
See works by a great mix of artists in an outdoor setting just 10 minutes from Picton and 2 minutes from the Glenora Ferry.
Codrington Farmers’ Market
Codrington Farmers’ Market
We have a full slate of vendors this year. Choose from a variety of locally-grown products, and enjoy delicious snacks from our bakers and Harry’s Hots food cart. This year, we have invited more artisans to join us.
Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market
Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market
Visit the Picton Town Hall Farmers' Market, featuring growers and makers from Prince Edward County. Located at the corner of Ross & King Streets in downtown Picton.
Cloth Colouring and Hand Stitching with Bethany Garner
Cloth Colouring and Hand Stitching with Bethany Garner
Join textile and fibre-focused artist educator Bethany Garner for a new course exploring two unique textile art techniques at the County Arts Lab! In the first two classes, participants will learn to build colour on cloth to create their own stunning, one-of-a-kind palettes of colour, design, and texture. The second half of the course will focus on the art of the handmade stitch.
The Roseneath Carousel
The Roseneath Carousel
The Roseneath Carousel is back. This fully restored, rideable antique carousel features 40 wooden horses and 2 boats with music from a 1934 Wurlitzer Band Organ, complete with paper rolls.