November 6-7-8, 2026

🎄 Christmas in Markerville is just around the corner! 🎄

Many of our Artists on the Avenue vendors will be joining the festivities this year, with vendors set up at both Fensala Hall and the Markerville Creamery!

There’s plenty to enjoy throughout the village! Visit the popular Cookie Walk at the Creamery, and stop by the Creamery Courtyard for festive family photos featuring our Antique Cream Truck. 🍪📸

Feeling hungry? Meals will be available for purchase at Fensala Hall. You can also visit the Historic Lutheran Church to enjoy a special seasonal display.

Explore local businesses Marlene’s Krafty Korner and Otter Pottery, which will also be open all three days, just west of the Church.

Make a day of it, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and discover some wonderful local treasures along the way!

We hope to see you for Christmas in Markerville! 🎅🎁

Doug Taylor

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

David Todd

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

Dax Stringer

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

Aims Abson

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

Betty Caskey

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

  • Book bags for kids; 15 to choose from!
  • Zipper pouches with various sizes and many uses: iPad holders, Kindle, art supplies, sewing projects, books, and more! Priced to sell!
  • Small pouches to hold your ear pods, cords, change, pencils, crayons, brushes, your favourite things!
  • Wallets: Sashiko stitched and the patchwork is called Boro. Japanese textile work by Betty Caskey.

Silkworm Studio
silkworm46.bc@gmail.com

Blake & Anu MacInnis

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:

  • Candle making came first to help warm up our new very old, very cold home. Started by refilling old candles before we started to really get into making them from scratch. As we dove into the science of candle making we quickly found what we liked and what worked best.
    All natural clean burning coconut soy wax, wood wick that burns so beautifully and packaged in a useful cozy mason jar that could be found in any of our homes! Available in 8oz and 16oz.
  • Then came making our own cold process soap! From the very first batch we knew we had a new passion on our hands! We’ve since refined 12 wonderful hand and body bars that are uniquely captivating with every use!
    Every bar is specialized including natural fruit extracts, luscious shea/ cocoa butters, food grade oils, real flower petals, activated charcoal, natural exfoliants and more!!
    Guaranteed to enjoy!
  • Bath bombs are a really great way to get our epsom salt in and baths for all around self care!
    Our first batch came at the request of a friend’s child who wanted a little toy pressed into his bath bomb and we were happy to help!
  • Soap Coasters! Hand made epoxy soap coasters with incredible natural touches throughout every piece! Very eye catching, a beautiful touch for any bathroom!
  • Custom wood art will also be available in the future as we continue to utilize our CNC router, laser etcher and carpentry skills!

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

Hilda & Kristy Gamble

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