Annual Outdoor Art Show & Sale in Markerville, Alberta
Coal Room at the Markerville Creamery Museum
Doug started welding in 1981 at the age of seventeen; by twenty-one he achieved his journeyman status.
Over 30 years of managing and working in the manufacturing and fabrication of various metals has given Doug the skills and abilities to conceive and create a variety of different artistic concepts.
Brenx Artistic Blacksmithing | 403-506-9353
doug@brenxartistic.com
74 Johnson Ave., Markerville — 2 Doors West of the Church
I’m lucky to be able to live in Markerville with my own home studio. This will be our seventh year hosting Artists on the Avenue on the front lawns of our homes on Johnson Avenue.
Since moving here, I’ve finally gotten to offer a wide range of functional work in many different styles of pottery. Using electric kilns, a gas kiln and a raku kiln there is bound to be something that you would like to take home.
There is quite a selection of bowls, cups, plates, trays, mugs, and kitchen utility pieces in both high- and mid-fired clays.
To help you remember your visit to our hamlet, Markerville souvenir mugs are offered in several different designs.
Winter offers a great opportunity for the making of my art pottery creations which are displayed in the gallery and yard. Drop in, you never know what you will find!
Otter Pottery | 74 Johnson Avenue, Markerville, AB
403-638-5177 | otter@otterpottery.com
Test Room at the Markerville Creamery Museum
My name is Dax Stringer, and I’ve been creating art since I was very young. As an autistic artist, my passion truly took shape around age six or seven after being introduced to Japanese anime like Pokémon and Digimon. I was captivated by the characters, movement, and vibrant colours, and that fascination has continued to grow ever since.
Over the years, I’ve developed my skills through practice, mentorship, and creative exploration, learning to bring the images from my imagination to life. I especially enjoy drawing dragons, animals, superheroes, anime characters, and figures from mythology, folklore, and prehistory.
My work extends beyond illustration into graphic, product, and book design. In 2016, I made the decision to turn my art into a business, eventually leading to the creation of Stringer’s Illusionary Art. I began selling prints and commissions, and later expanded into markets and larger audiences.
During the challenges of 2020, I adapted by creating colouring books, which became a major success and opened new opportunities, including attending Comic Con. Today, I continue to create colouring books, stickers, bookmarks, and prints, sharing my art with a growing audience.
Stringer’s Illusionary Art
Booth 7 at Fensala Hall
From Heirloom to Art: The 2026 Collection at Big Blue Barn Designs
At Big Blue Barn Designs, we believe every piece of silverware has a story. As the winner of Best Mixed Media Jewelry Atelier (LUXlife Global Excellence Awards 2025), I am thrilled to unveil our 2026 collection!
Alongside our famed Spoon Lady necklaces, snap-button silverware bracelets, and chime ball pendants, you’ll find our newest whimsical additions: silverware snails and fork bugs. These little characters are joining our established lineup of cat and dog necklaces, also uniquely crafted from repurposed silverware. For those who love a bit of sparkle, our new silverware suncatchers feature intricate designs from which cut glass prisms dangle, catching the light to fill your room with gorgeous, refracted color.
Beyond these featured items, a wide variety of handcrafted earrings and jewelry are available, with new pieces being constantly created at the workbench.
Have your own family silverware tucked away? I love meeting clients at my market stalls to discuss personal history! Bring your silverware with you, and I will work with you to identify the perfect commissioned pieces, from custom spoon rings to wind chimes. It is a truly novel way to transform those treasured items into new heirlooms to pass onto your children and grandchildren.
Big Blue Barn Designs | bigbluebarn@gmail.com
Booth 6 at Fensala Hall
I live to create. For the last 45 years, fiber, paper, dyes, paints, ribbon, and fabric (especially silk) has presented inspirational challenges to me. The satisfaction gained from manipulating this media is rivaled only by the joy I feel when I share this passion with others. Colour and texture are the most important ingredients in my work.
I’m bringing many new items to this year’s outdoor market, including book bags, a variety of sizes of pouches, and wallets with Japanese textile work.
Besides selling at Markets I also teach what I do. For a list of my classes please contact me at silkworm46.bc@gmail.com
Silkworm Studio
silkworm46.bc@gmail.com
70 Johnson Ave., Markerville — Just west of the Church
Marlene’s Krafty Korner
• Fiber Art
• Homemade Jams & Jellies
• The Kristmas Room
• Antiques & Collectibles
Regular Business Hours:
Friday to Sunday 10am – 5pm
Booth 5 at Fensala Hall
I’ve been creating on and off for over twenty years. I have dabbled in many different mediums my favourite being fabrics. I enjoy making faeries, ogres, dragons and many different Christmas ornaments.
Gift Shop at the Markerville Creamery Museum
Blake and Anu here from Second Nature Studio in Dickson, Alberta! We’re new to the area and very happy to share our craft with everyone!
I’m an electrician from Nova Scotia and she is the kindest accountant from Mumbai, and we’re most often found working on one of many projects at our new home or chasing our dog Sue around!
A little story about how this began:
We look forward to continuing to grow our skills, friend circle and lives in this wonderful community of ours! See you in Markerville!!
Second Nature Studio | Dickson, Alberta
Booth 3 at Fensala Hall
Our names are Hilda and Kristy Gamble, a mother/daughter duo that has spent many hours taking classes, going to and running quilt retreats, learning and practicing our skills through fun, and now also teaching others. We play with both yarn and fabric.
Our yarn play has us create items such as slippers, mittens, hats, scarves and afghans of different sizes, weights and colors. Our fabric play has us create items such as placemats, hotmats, table runners, centrepieces, children’s books, table cloths and wall hangings.
Then there are the quilts! From small baby quilts to couch throws, twin quilts and sizes on up, there are always several quilts on the go. We create what we are inspired to as well as items we are commissioned to make for those who have specific wishes but perhaps neither the time or the skills to do their own.
We offer our creations for sale to others through markets, word of mouth and the occasional on-line posting. We are also happy to donate items several times a year, on our own, as well as through the two crafting groups in our area that we belong to. We like to think of our donations providing a smile or a warm hug to the recipients from someone in their community who cares.
We run quilt retreats and classes throughout the year, please contact us for details.
The Stitchin Nest at 22 Birdwalk
403-559-4536 | kgmickey@hotmail.com
Otter Pottery and Marlene’s Krafty Korner will be open for the annual Christmas in Markerville festivities for 2024! The businesses are located just west of the Church on Johnson Avenue, and both Dave and Marlene invite you to drop in when you’re in the area checking out the Christmas Display at the historic Church!
The first Friday in November is set aside each year for a three-day weekend Christmas Market and Markerville’s Cookie Walk. Beginning Friday, November 1st you can build your own goodie bag of homemade treats! Christmas Vendors including Big Blue Barn Designs, Second Nature Studio, Bob’s Woodturning, and The Stitchin Nest will be set up in Fensala Hall and the Creamery with handmade items for sale including earrings, necklaces, soaps, bath bombs, woodturned bowls & vases, quilts, scarves, afghans and more for all three days, November 1, 2 & 3, 2024.
Lunch will be available at the Fensala Hall. The Cookie Walk is set up at the Creamery.
A Quilting Display will be set up at the Markerville Lutheran Church featuring the work of Roxanne Reorda.
