Bradford Naugler (and friends) at the 2011 NS Folk Art Festival
Treasured Pieces - A Sharing of Favorite Folk Art
The Folk Art Society of Nova Scotia was created by a group of like-minded folk art lovers, with the desire to share this uniquely Nova Scotian art form with generations to come.
Join us on Sunday, June 7th to learn more about our board members and their most cherished pieces of folk art that they will bring to show-and-tell. Please bring your own favorite pieces to share with us at this interactive, educational and mostly just fun gathering of folk art lovers.
UPCOMING EVENT: 36th Annual Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival
Four hours of fun and folk art in Lunenburg, don’t miss the 36th Annual Folk Art Festival happening August 2, from noon to 4pm.
PAST Event: Barry Colpitts
If you have attended the Folk Art Festival held in August each year, you will be very aware of Barry and his love and gift of folk art. His art sells out in a number of minutes each festival year.
This was a wonderful opportunity to meet Barry and learn more about his passion for folk art. We’ll be posting the video of his presentation on our Youtube channel very soon!
PAST EVENT: John Neville, The Collector's Eye: On the hooked rugs of Ellen Gould Sullivan
John Neville gave a wonderful presentation that can be viewed on our Folk Art Society of Nova Scotia Youtube channel. Click on the title or poster for the link.
PAST EVENT: Laura Kenney, The Art of the Hook: Exploring Rug Making
Laura Kenney entertained an audience of fans and we captured it all on video. Check out our Youtube channel to see her presentation and many more. Click on the title or poster for the link.
PAST Event: Folk Art in Motion with Shannon Parker
Shannon Parker joined us from the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia to give a wonderful talk about whirligigs! Their history, how they work, who makes them and more. Watch her presentation on our Youtube Channel. Click on the title or logo for the link.
PAST EVENT: Clary Croft
Clary Croft brought his wealth of knowledge about folk music and even sang a few wonderful old songs. Enjoy his presentation on our Youtube channel - click on the title or logo for the link.
PAST EVENT: TOM McFALL, PRAIRIE FOLK FURNITURE FROM THE 1880s to WWI
Watch Tom McFall’s excellent presentation on our Youtube channel! Click on the title or poster for the link.
PAST EVENT: FOLK ART LECTURE BY GORDON STEWART
Gordon Stewart was in the room where it happened…the very beginnings of the now legendary annual Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival. He was our first guest speaker and you can watch his talk on our Youtube channel. Click on the title or logo for the link.