Annual Outdoor Art Show & Sale in Markerville, Alberta
Continue reading 6th Annual Art Show & SaleThank you to everyone who attended our weekend Art Show and Sale, and thanks to the artists who popped up those tents Saturday morning when the Sun was still playing tag with the rain clouds! The Sun definitely won and we all got to share a wonderful two days in the beautiful little hamlet of Markerville!
I have always been an artist, from my youngest days to my current life. I now focus on making lampwork beads, jewelry from the beads, and painting. I paint in watercolour, acrylics and mixed media. I also love to teach, what is better than sharing your passion and getting others to enjoy creating art and appreciating the arts.
My work celebrates colour and patterns found in the world around me. I am often inspired by my travels both close to home and around the world.
I hope you find the perfect piece – either for your home or to compliment your wardrobe.
Wendy Meeres Art | 403-318-8638
raku_wm@telus.net
SASART was created with a vision in mind: do what you love and love what you do!
The artist, Savannah, does exactly that! Based in Lacombe Alberta, she focuses on selling original creations, working at home or on site for hired commissions, and inbetween it all: teaching art classes & lessons (offered locally in Lacombe, booked privately, or with travel in Central Alberta). That’s as specific as it gets, as beyond that the artist loves to dabble in anything and everything art! You name it!
Completely freehand and self taught, with a background that all started with bic pen illustrations from a young age. You will rarely – if ever – see any drafting or use of pencil unless requested! From there, branching out into as many other mediums, styles, subjects, and areas of art. You will often see in many of the personal works a theme: nature and scenic inspired creations! When working on commissions and teaching all aspects of what will be created for or with the client/student are completely their choice: medium, size, style, theme, subject, and more! One day you may see an abstract splat creation and another day a realistic pen and ink portrait, you just never know! On other days it could be a work made completely of paper. All ages and skill levels welcome!
“Add some SAS to your life!”
View photos from around Markerville from June 2025
taken during the weekend sale.
SASART | 403-741-7360
savannahseverin@gmail.com
Browse Classes: https://sasart.squarespace.com
Browse social media by typing in SASART on: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Google, & more!
Wild Rose Artists is a creative collective of three local painters—Terresa Dersch, Kathy Knopp, and Jacalyn Carr—brought together by their shared passion for artistic expression and the natural beauty of their surroundings. Each member brings her own unique style and perspective, but together they create a vibrant and cohesive body of work that reflects their deep connection to place, creativity, and community.
Each artist began her creative journey as a watercolorist, drawn to the delicate transparency and spontaneity the medium offers. Over time, all three expanded their practice to include oil painting, captivated by its rich texture, depth, and versatility.
🎨 Terresa Dersch enjoys painting in a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic and oil. She finds great pleasure incorporating different techniques and styles into her work.
🎨 Kathy Knopp began her artistic journey with watercolors but always felt a pull towards oil – a medium her Mother had loved. Her works capture the everyday beauty of life on the farm, reflecting her deep connection to the land.
🎨 Jacalyn Carr creates in watercolor, oil, and pastel, drawn to the unique qualities of each medium. Deeply influenced by the beauty of nature her work often features landscapes, florals and animals.
Together, the Wild Rose Artists create a body of work that reflects both their individual voices and their collective vision. Their paintings have been featured in local exhibitions and community events, where they continue to engage and inspire through their shared love of art and nature.
Wild Rose Artists
I was raised on a farm north of Hanna and spent most of my life in Calgary, employed in the agricultural field and construction.
My wood turning started about 18 years ago as a personal hobby. After 7 years of building skills, I eventually began showing my work at the Farmers’ Markets around Calgary.
I moved to Sundre, Alberta in 2018 and retired a few months later. I still do a bit of wood turning but am expanding and trying different wood working.
I regularly take part in the Sundre Farmer’s Market and a few other markets; I have to keep busy!
Since its inception in 2000, the West Country Writers’ Ink has provided a forum for writers to share their work with other writers, discuss the experience of writing, and encourage each other to keep writing!
Some members had never written a ‘creative’ word before joining the group, while others were members of various other writing groups or had works accepted in various publications.
“More Selections from West Country Writers’ Ink” is a Centennial edition; both a commemoration of Alberta’s 100th Birthday (1905 – 2005) and a celebration of writing by the members of the West Country Writers’ Ink (2000 – 2005). Includes selections by Brian Bradley, Margaret Corbet, Myrtle Grovet, Helen Hoszouski, Victor Jensen, Betty Murphy, Ron Bradley, Orpha Donnelly, Maria Haubrich, Diamantina Hurren, Evelyn Lewis, and Vivia Oliver.
“Poems” is a collection that includes contributions from Ron Bradley, Brian Bradley, Vic Jensen, Betty Murphy, Myrtle Grovet, Helen Hoszouski, Orpha Donnelly, and Evelyn Lewis.
Artwork © Judy Hauge
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.
I have worked with leather most of my life. My partner and I do custom leather work: mainly sheaths, scabbards, holsters and belts.
• Holsters
• Slings
• Knife Sheaths
• and more
Al’s Custom Leather | 780-518-8290
alderksen47@gmail.com | Spruce View, Alberta
Pick up a copy of Annette’s new book,
“It’s About Time- A Memoir”
Annette Gray is a Canadian born writer of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. She has numerous published short stories and newspaper articles to her credit as well as eight books: Butterflies In The Dark, Mountains and Moonbeams, Twisted Heart; Twin Hearts; Rearview Mirror; Journey of the Heart–a true story; Westport’s Tarnished Star–in defense of Johnny Behan; and Keep The Peace At All Cost.
“My father, a quiet, unassuming man, was a great mentor. He taught me to believe in myself. ‘You can do anything you set your mind to,’ he used to say. Under his guidance, I became a writer with hundreds of articles and short stories published in the USA and Canada.”
Graytwest Books by Annette Gray
janegray@telus.net
Cathy Ziegler has enjoyed crafting all her life and is excited to be a part of Artist on the Avenue this year. Bringing her Macrame wreaths, wreath mirrors, key chains, wall hangings and samplers, beadwork and the last of her 10 year run of dream catchers.
Mystic Mountain Rock Shop | 403-507-9244
Olds, Alberta
I wanted to be an artist at a young age. Like many other artists, I want to create images that inspire emotional response.
My formal education was at the Alberta College of Art, but I feel that the experiences of life and an appreciation of nature have had the most influence on my work. Keeping standards high is what forces me to grow as an artist, something that is ongoing as I attempt to do more with my time and energy.
I find the most satisfaction from working with oil or gouache. I try to use design theory to create a strong composition. It becomes exciting to see it through to completion.
My work has found homes in Europe, the United States, as well as in Canadian corporate and private collections.
Marie Sveinson, a lifelong artist inspired by her mother, turned her passion into the Creamery Gallery in 1985, where she showcased her work.
Her art is influenced by her Icelandic heritage and the historic charm of Markerville. She enjoys painting Animals, Historic Buildings, and Landscapes. Marie’s studio, Grass Roots Art Studio, is available for viewings by appointment.
She finds inspiration in capturing cherished memories through her paintings, reviving forgotten moments in people’s lives.
Grass Roots Art | Google Maps Link
I have a love of nature in particular the trees and hills, skies and the feeling they convey to me. I have been called an original druid, by some.
My love of history and change in society is a focus for my art. I enjoy interpreting and as such am more an abstract or impressionist painter.
My hope and dream is to share some of the trails i have travelled with you.
Jean Elliott is a glass artist, residing in Didsbury, Alberta.
She has many years making, crafting and experimenting in assorted media … favourite items are made from glass in her home studio: Mosaics, soldered and fused.
Featured items for this market are cloth market bags, something for children and adults; fused glass pocket hearts and stir sticks.
Glass Art by Jean | 403-335-4722
jmelliott@shaw.ca
What started out as a hobby has turned into a second career for Bill.
Bill started out building planters, and then someone asked him to build a garbage can container. Since then he has built over 100 of them which can be seen scattered throughout Delburne and various towns in the surrounding areas.
Over the years Bill has come up with many different ideas including picnic tables, sandboxes, Adirondack chairs, dog houses, pet dishes, benches, and many more items. Bill does all the building and Pat does all the staining and finishing of the products. Pat also has gotten into Diamond Art which she does as a hobby, and now has framed and matted many of them by making her own frames, and selling them along with Bill’s products.
Bill’s Woodworking | Delburne, AB
403-318-5876 | billswoodworking@live.com
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Thank you to all the participating artisans, and everyone who stopped by to take in our 4th Annual Art Show and Sale on July long weekend!
There are many folks that help out behind the scenes and contribute to the success of the event. From overflow parking access (thanks Jim, Al & d’Arcy, Carly, Fensala Hall!); to the food and facilities available at Historic Markerville Creamery (thanks Brooke, Pam and the gang!); to venue space access (thanks Ed & Marlene, Al & d’Arcy, Ron, SGSIS!).
Thanks to all the friends that followed along on Facebook and shared our posts to help get the word out.
When I was putting out our sandwich board signs for the event I was grateful for last year’s donations from Paintwerx Studios, Vokestone Crowns, and Drew & Michelle Hauge that made them possible!
Thanks to John for help with displays, Olivia Jasmin for sharing her photos from the event with us, and @charlotteskogenmusic for dropping in to play and sing for a while before heading over to the Creamery stage!
Thanks to the artists for helping each other out during set up and take down. Sometimes you just need an extra set of hands to tie that cord or balance a rack.
And finally, I want to mention an unexpected but most welcome contribution by neighbour Al. When the wind arrived on day two, he had a couple of lovely pieces of leftover marble slab that worked perfectly to thwart the escape attempts by a rack of dyed silk scarves!
