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The Maker's Hand is a fine craft show presented by the Prince Edward County Arts Council. November 6-8, 2026 @ County Arts Lab, The Armoury, Picton.

Founded in 2004, the show features high-quality work by 20+ artists from Ontario and Quebec. 2022 hours are Friday and Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.

10/14/2026

Diana Coatsworth Design brings you one-of-a-kind tailored fashion made with exceptional vintage and upcycled textiles to create sustainable, wearable art.

Diana launched her fashion business in 2017 to great success, with all pieces designed by her and made with a small team in Toronto. Specializing in sustainable fashion choices, Diana mixes preloved, repaired, upcycled and eco-friendly fashion to create easy, effortless, stand-out pieces you’ll cherish for years.

Meet Diana at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: Four photos of models wearing Diana's clothing. 1) A model with her back to the camera, head turned to the side wearing a suede cowboy hat and a brown blankety coat with a horse on the back of it. 2) A model wearing a pink tunic, long sleeve shirt and ankle-length pants. 3) A model wearing a green wool blankety jacket with puff sleeves. 4) A model wearing a denim long sleeve button down shirt and a denim patchwork skirt.

10/13/2026

Jed. Design Fabrication offers up functional and unique wood objects designed for everyday life.

Woodworker Jed McKie combines traditional wood working methods with modern small scale manufacturing techniques using a CNC router and laser engraver, bringing more than 20 years of experience in design and fabrication to his woodworking business.

A graduate of the Industrial Design program at the Ontario College of Art & Design, he later continued his studies in the Furniture Design program at Sheridan College, building a strong foundation in both design thinking and craftsmanship.

Today, Jed draws on the knowledge he gained from the diverse range of projects he’s worked on throughout his career to design and build finely crafted wood pieces that reflect a lifetime of learning, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Meet Jed at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: A photo of three different coloured natural grain wooden coasters with detailed hexagonal cutouts on either side; a photo of two light-grain wooden chairs with arms set on a rocky shore; a photo of a wooden map of Prince Edward County, with the County in white with the natural woodgrain around it; and a photo of a wooden low-seated beach chair set on a sandy beach with a tropical leaf-printed backing.

10/09/2026

Since 2009, Laura Levitt of DejaVu Textiles has been designing wearables with a European aesthetic, with comfort, durability and high quality fabric and construction at the forefront of every garment.

There are two elements to Laura’s clothing. First, upcycled garments are curated, cleaned, recut and combined with graphics, pressed and created in the DejaVu studio. Then, new garment patterns are created. Driven by what Laura wants to wear but can’t find anywhere else, these patterns are graded by size and are unique to DejaVu Textiles.

All fabric is chosen, combined and cut right in the DejaVu Studio. From buttons-downs to dresses, pants and everyday staples, there’s something for every style!

Meet Laura at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: 4 photos of models wearing DejaVu Textiles: 1) an outfit of a geographically-printed white t-shirt paired with denim culottes; a woman wearing a cowl neck knee-length dark blue sleeved dress; a man wearing black dress pants with a black overcoat, a grey appliqued vest and a dark crewneck shirt underneath; and a woman wearing a sleeveless crewneck burgundy dress with large printed flowers.

10/08/2026

Bret Gordon is the maker behind Cooking Implements, offering brutalist-inspired everyday use kitchen knives and other cooking implements.

His kitchen tools are crafted from high quality wood, metal, and stone that are designed for daily use and built to last for generations. Working often with recycled and salvaged materials, his pieces carry a sense of history and purpose.

Bret studied and worked in architecture before an injury shifted his path, leaving him with a lasting belief that design is iterative and rooted in function. His journey into cooking led him to knife sharpening at the Wolseley Farmers Market, eventually evolving into making his own tools. Brutalist in spirit, his work embraces honest materials, bold forms, and a continual pursuit of refinement.

Meet Bret at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: Three photos of Bret's cooking tools, including cleavers with square-edged handles; measuring spoons with square tips; and a kitchen knife opposite a piece of wood in a similar shape.

10/07/2026

Ceramic artist Michele Macdonald Studio creates functional ceramics in three different series to appeal to all tastes and styles.

Michele throws all her pieces on the wheel - from mugs and plates to bowls and vases, she offers a wide array of beautifully functional pieces. When at her wheel, sometimes the form and function come first and sometimes it’s the glaze - of which she developed specifically for each of her ceramic series.

She finds joy in constantly creating and adjusting glazes and developing different forms and silhouettes, taking a lot of time to develop the work before showing it to the world. The result is one-of-a-kind and not to be missed.

Meet Michele at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: Three photos of various mugs by Michele (a beige and pink plaid mug; a dark blue mug with greys and charcoals; and a black and umber-coloured mug with blue and white glazing) and a photo of a decorative ceramic plate (blue, green, black, buff and orange with circles and leaf-life designs).

10/05/2026

Cheyenne Tw**er of Feeding on Frost creates fine one-of-a-kind nature-inspired jewellery - all solid metals, not made with molds.

Each piece is made individually from start to finish, out of solid metals like sterling silver, yellow gold, rose gold, brass, and bronze. Her jewellery has been worn by artists and guests appearing on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Marilyn Dennis Show, Live with Kelly & Mark, and The Social.

Cheyenne has been creating fine jewelry by hand for over fifteen years, with the last five dedicated to building her practice as a full-time studio jeweller. Her work draws directly from the patterns and textures found in nature: on land, along shorelines, and within water, translating those observations into wearable metal forms.

Meet Cheyenne at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: A photo of three necklaces of oblong gold rings, worn by a model wearing a dark green shirt with long blonde hair. Next are two photos of several stacks of delicate silver rings worn on models' hands.

10/02/2026

Olga Saras is bringing fine handmade ladies’ garments and accessories to The Maker’s Hand this year!

All of Olga's designs are based on her original patterns, hand-knit on manual knitting machines or sewn using serger or sewing machines, with an emphasis on using locally sourced materials.

Stylishly classic, whimsically feminine, sophisticated and sensual - from stunning winter classics to flirty summer essentials, Olga offers beautifully crafted, exquisite collectibles for every occasion.
Meet Olga at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

Image description: Three photos of models wearing Olga's fashion - one in a long, loose-fitting cream and brown geometrically-dyed dress; one in a half-sleeve, boxy-fitting grey sweater with a loose neck; and one in a structured olive green dress with sleeves and a mock neck. The last photo features Olga working on a knitted garment on a dress form.

10/01/2026

Becky Lauzon is a glass artist and engraver currently based out of Marmora, creating delicately engraved glass that adds wonder to any space.

Becky has been working in glass since graduating from the Haliburton School of Art and Design in 2010 and from Sheridan College in 2014. By using a hand dremel, her glass work mimics the style of pen on paper.

Born and raised in Northern Ontario, she’s always been fascinated by the ever-changing urban landscape. She explores topics of overpopulation, light pollution and the lack of green spaces in her glass work by contrasting the uniformity of the city skyline with natural elements.

Meet Becky at The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the Lab in Picton! Experience and take home one-of-a-kind handmade work from over 20 artists. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or looking to treat yourself!

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors

09/29/2026

🫶 Join us for The Maker’s Hand this November 6-8 at the County Arts Lab in Picton!

📍 This beloved celebration of fine craft returns to the heart of Picton’s vibrant Main Street located in the historic Armoury Building, with over 20 booths featuring work by fine craft artists inside the County Arts Lab and in the adjoining Armoury Atrium.

🕗 Shop late on Friday November 6th - doors are open from 1-8 PM with a special Sip & Shop event beginning at 5 PM. Receive a complimentary glass of w**e or a non-alcoholic beverage (while supplies last) and up to 20% off from select exhibitors at this time.

🍴 Stay for the day and grab lunch at nearby restaurants like Luso Bites and Crepe Escape, located in the Armoury, or shop into the evening and indulge in the incredible prix-fixe menus offered at participating restaurants during Countylicious.

♿ Accessibility note: The Armoury’s Main Street entrance is wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking is located in front of the building on Main Street. Accessible washrooms are located just outside the County Arts Lab, plus wide aisles for ease of movement. Please note there is no elevator in the building.

🔅 Our All are Welcome hour takes place on Sunday November 8th from 10-11 AM - a time to ensure that people with sensory, mobility, and other disability-related needs can more readily engage with the arts with lights and music lowered. The show is open to the general public at this time, but it is a quieter time to visit.

➡️ Stay tuned to learn more about participating artists and more exciting info about this year’s show!

09/11/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE - The Maker’s Hand 2026 📢

🫶 The Maker’s Hand returns this November 6-8, 2026! Once again, this beloved fine craft show will take place in the County Arts Lab and the Main Street level of the historic Armoury Building at the heart of Picton’s vibrant Main Street.

✨ Our annual celebration of Canadian-made fine craft is your chance to take home one-of-a-kind handmade work by over 20 emerging and established artists from Ontario and Quebec! With both new artists and returning favourites, there’s something for everyone - whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, or treating yourself.

🌃 Shop late with Friday evening opening hours! Doors open at 1 pm until 8 pm with a special “Sip & Shop” event beginning at 5 pm - attendees will receive a complimentary glass of w**e (while supplies last) and 10% off from participating exhibitors. The show will be open 10 AM-5 PM Saturday and 10 AM-4 PM Sunday.

🎨 Plus, our Art at the Heart of Picton referral program gives attendees an opportunity to access special discounts at participating Picton Main Street businesses, including The Royal Hotel Boutique, Kelly’s Shop, Savon du Bois, Beacon Bike & Brew, Zest Kitchen Shop and Early Grey. Receive your coupon upon completing a visitor survey.

⏰ Fri 1-8 pm / Sat 10 am-5 pm / Sun 10 am-4 pm
💲 $5 entry for all-weekend access, kids under 12 get in for free
📍 Main Level of the Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton ON
➡️ Visit themakershand.com for a full list of exhibitors
♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance, washrooms, and wide aisles for ease of movement. Accessible parking located in front of The Armoury on Main Street.

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Unit 2E, 206 Main Street
Picton, ON
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http://www.themakershand.com/

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