Craft Splash 2009

Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Nova Scotia

Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, October 3This is the fourth year of the Craft Splash, started in 2005, the Year of the Crafter. Since then, it has expanded to an eight day festival running from Saturday, September 26th to Saturday, October 3rd. There are demonstrations, workshops and special activities in Clare, Yarmouth, Wedgeport and Pubnico. The opening activities on September 26th include the re-introduction of the Yarmouth Tartan originally designed in the early 1960’s by Saul Gilis, woven anew by Elena Arnett, a “Sheep to Shawl” kick-off at the Yarmouth Light, the unveiling of the “Glass Quilt” on Glebe Street behind Town Hall accompanied by a variety of craft demonstrations on site. The Craft Splash ends on Saturday, October 3rd, with a Fashion Show and Auction at the Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre of hand crafted clothing, jewellery, hats – anything that can be worn by young and old.

For more information and the schedule of events please visit the website http://yarmouthcraftsplash.blogspot.com/