Thanksgiving Pottery Sale at Marlin Orchards, near Summerstown

Looking for a Thanksgiving outing?  Consider a trip to Summerstown, just east of Cornwall on Hwy 2, along the St. Lawrence River.  For many years now, potter Ann Marlin, of Marlin Orchards has hosted a pottery sale in the now empty greenhouses.  There are 18 of us there this year, many from the Cornwall/Seaway area, and others from Montreal, Ottawa, and areas in between.  Each year there are one or two new potters--always a great variety.

There are lots of pumpkins and colourful mums for sale this time of year.  And of course lots and lots of apples of many varieties.  Today I picked up some tulip bulbs too.

The sale begins Saturday, Oct 8 and runs through til Monday, Oct. 10.  I believe the hours are 10-5 each day.  More info at www.marlinorchards.com

Richard Gill's Annual Fall Show Oct. 1-10

We look forward to seeing you, Cheryl & Richard    Preview examples of Richard's work for the show here. Preview examples of Richard's previous shows: Slideshow 1  Slideshow 2

Richard Gill sculpts amazing historical and contemporary clay relief images.  This year his annual fall show includes a series of images of the Ottawa Valley in recognition of Renfrew County's 150th Anniversary, and he has made a special series of works inspired by a Jamaican trip.  Bittersweet Gallery is in picturesque Burnstown, about an hour west of Ottawa.  More info is available at www.burnstown.ca/bittersweet

Bittersweet Gallery is full of beautifully handcrafted works by over 40 world renowned artists who work in a variety of media.  I'm pleased to say that my pottery is now for sale at Bittersweet Gallery as well!

If you're looking for a charming destination for a fall colours tour, little Burnstown has lots to offer.