Ten artists will be joining April Gates for her annual Schoolhouse Pop-Up Aug. 2-3.
Gates, of Blackbird Pottery, located at the Donald Schoolhouse, said this year’s event features a curated selection of artists and makers from the Haliburton Highlands and neighbouring counties, welcoming a spectrum of creative mediums.
This year’s guest list includes: ceramic artist Lesley McInally of New Tecumseth; textile artist Jen Manuell of Orillia; natural materials artist Ruthie Cummings of Minden; printmaker, stone carver and jeweler Elise Muller of Baysville; illustrator, painter and crafter, Noelia Marziali, of Haliburton; painter, Rod Prouse, of Tiny Township; sustainable clothing, Willow Ritchie, of North Bay; Wild Muskoka Botanicals, Laura Gilmore of Dwight; collage artist, Jennifer Mykolyshyn, of Haliburton; waxed linen jeweler and henna tattooist, and Leslie Howchin, of Gravenhurst, who will be joining the show Saturday only. This year marks Blackbird Pottery’s 11th anniversary at the Schoolhouse, and 23rd in Haliburton.
“It’s fitting to welcome the public to a property where the community has gathered in various ways since 1906. Once the Schoolhouse was decommissioned, it served as a church, then a community centre before being converted to a home in the 90s,” Gates said.
“We love this grassroots creative popup. It’s a unique rural destination for weekend road trippers and for locals too. Makers and patrons together weave new life into the historic grounds. It feels like such a good fit and natural progression as an artist,” Gates added.
Attendance is free, rain or shine. In the event of unstable weather, check ahead. Find updates by following Blackbird Pottery on Facebook and Instagram. For full details visit blackbirdpottery.ca. ‘Schoolhouse Pop-Up’ runs Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 5843 Gelert Rd.
