Woodside Pottery and Gallery Craighurst is a gallery of fine craft and fine art. It is housed in the 130 year old schoolhouse in the village of Craighurst and has served,for the last 30 years, as the working studio of potter Hartley Woodside. The gallery exhibits his work and that of other potters, glassblowers, jewellers, bird carvers, wood turners, metal and stone sculptors, weavers etc.. a fine craft gallery featuring his works, other work from area artisans, pieces from across the country and some fair trade work from Kenya. The Gallery hosts periodic fine art exhibitions of regional artists. The current exhibition is a collection of the works of Edward Curtis, the noted American photographer of first nations people.
Donn Zver Pottery is known for its distinctive designs and colours. In 1972, Donn opened the studio in Troy, Ontario, crafting line of functional stoneware pottery. His work is included in many public and private collections. Most recently, his work was included in the National Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.
The fall 2014 brochureIt was a busy summer for the Beyond the Valley Studio Tour artists - shows, exhibitions, maybe a few days vacation - and most of all, preparing for the fall 2014 studio tour.This is the major fall event for everybody and the dates are Saturday Oct 18 and Sunday Oct 19, 10 am - 5 pm. If you would like to receive an invitation, all the information for 'joiningthe mailing list is here .A reminder in the meantime.if you are shopping for gifts or something special for yourself, the Beyond the Valley artists can help you in your quest. information and studio hours can be found on the website here .Our popular 'Studio Tour Bucksprogram continues.Customers receive one 'buckfor every $10 before tax spent on the tour, for individual purchases up to $400.Spend them as you go or save up for that purchase at the end of the day. But make sure you use your Studio Tour Bucks before the end of the studio tour weekend.