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We are a juried show and all applications are considered by the high quality products they offer and will be juried accordingly by category.
The Peterborough Guild of Arts & Crafts was formed in 1975 and will be celebrating its 48th show in 2025. The Guild was founded by a group of artisans who made items by hand, and that is how the name, 'The Hand of Man Art & Craft Sale' came to be.
As the popularity of the show grew, so did the artisans, making this the largest and longest-running yearly art & craft sale in Peterborough and the surrounding area.
Because of the wide variety of products offered for sale, the show is a must-see destination for people not only from the Peterborough area but for many out-of-town people.
We are proud to support our community and proceeds from admission fees have been donated to the following charities:
The Hand of Man Art & Craft Sale is held every last full weekend in October at the Morrow Building in Peterborough, Ontario.
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Meet Maker - Cheryl (Lynne) Edwards!
Cheryl first picked up her knitting needles when her Nana taught her at the age of ten, and over the years, she has turned that love of yarn and fabric into a creative passion. These days, she makes the sweetest knitted baby clothes, fun outfits for 18” dolls (yes, even the shoes and boots!), felt scissor cases, and cotton crocheted purses lined and ready to use. She loves the relaxing rhythm of knitting and embroidery, and especially playing with surprising colours, textures, and patterns to make each piece unique. Inspired by soft, baby-friendly yarns, childhood memories, and the desire to bring beauty to everyday things, Cheryl’s creations are as joyful as the process of making them. You can connect with her at cedwards14@cogeco.ca
Meet Maker - Tammy O'Brien!
Say hello to Tammy O’Brien – an artist, author, and jewelry creator who has been sharing her creativity since 2017. Completely self-taught, Tammy paints intuitively, creating one-of-a-kind works of art filled with love and meaning. Her passion doesn’t stop there—Tammy is also a spiritual writer and mentor, channelling divine messages that inspire healing and deeper understanding. She also designs beautiful copper wire jewelry, each piece crafted with inspiration and intention. For Tammy, every creation—whether a painting, a message, or a piece of jewelry—is a divine expression meant to bring joy to others.
Meet Marie Murray of Primrose Lane!
Marie has been in love with all things fragrant since she was a little girl playing with a bar of Lux soap at the bathroom sink—and after 57 years, she’s finally living her dream. What began during the 2020 lockdown with candle making has blossomed into a full range of products, including soaps, reed diffusers, linen sprays, scented sachets, lotions, and bubbling bath salts. As an avid gardener and true “lover of all things fragrant,” Marie draws her inspiration straight from nature, carefully blending oils (sometimes four or more!) to capture just the right scent. For her, it’s not just about the fragrance—it’s the whole process: dreaming up the idea, experimenting, designing labels and colours, and then sharing her creations with both new and familiar faces at shows. You can explore her beautifully scented world at www.primroselaneptbo.com, on Facebook at Primrose Lane Online Gift Shop, or on Instagram at @primroselaneptbo
The Guild's goal is to provide the public with a sale of quality, handcrafted items designed, created, and produced by the exhibitor. The Guild is a non-profit organization that donates to charities on a yearly basis. The charities chosen are geared toward people in need, and we have been giving to local charities since 1975.