Colour Prince Edward Island
Colouring is becoming a serious pasttime for all ages. Increasingly, studies have shown that the health benefits to colouring appear to be as good as the benefits of meditation. In a unique, easy-to-pack,… Read More
By: Nadine Staaf (CA)
Colouring is becoming a serious pasttime for all ages. Increasingly, studies have shown that the health benefits to colouring appear to be as good as the benefits of meditation. In a unique, easy-to-pack,… Read More
By: Anselme Chaisson (CA)
An esteemed Canadian folklorist, Father Anselme Chiasson’s award-winning books include the songs, tales and history of the Acadians of Cape Breton and the Magdalen… Read More
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Newly published by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the Maud Lewis Colouring & Activity Book featuring pictures to colour, crosswords, word searches, connectthe-dot, and other activities. Inspired by the artwork of… Read More
By: Christine LeGrow (CA), Shirley Scott (CA)
Knitted gifts are treasured in Newfoundland, whatever the season. Designs unique to this storied island are made to keep loved ones warm all year long—even during early summer when icebergs… Read More
By: Christine LeGrow (CA), Shirley Scott (CA)
Winner of the 2019 Atlantic Book Awards in the Best Atlantic-Published Book… Read More
By: Christine LeGrow (CA), Shirley Scott (CA)
With Saltwater Socks, fourth in the Saltwater Knits series, readers discover Newfoundland’s traditional knitting patterns, while highlighting the island’s culture through innovative photography, anecdotes, and… Read More
By: Michael Sellick (CA), Daniel Zondervan (CA)
As a solitary young boy, Michael Sellick took refuge in the art of crocheting. As an adult, that refuge would grow into a… Read More
By: The Teachers Branch Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia (CA)
A colourful, photo-filled history of Nova Scotia’s iconic Bluenose hooked-rug patterns, featuring step-by-step instructions for aspiring rug-hookers. In 1892, John E…. Read More
By: Ralph Jarvis (CA), Corey Follett (CA)
As the snow disappears and patches of land are revealed in spring, you might hear someone in Newfoundland and Labrador say: “The land is quilting.” But Mother Nature isn’t the… Read More
By: Anselme chiasson (CA), Annie-Rose Deveau (CA)
This delightful book is filled with rare historic black-and-white photos and a 16-page section of full-colour pictures of hooked rugs. It tells the story of a living folk craft that… Read More
By: Frank Smith (CA)
Author Frank Smith exposes the rich history of blacksmithing in Nova Scotia, explores the subsequent emerging art form and provides a resource of practicing artisans’… Read More
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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund for this project, as well as the Province of New Brunswick’s Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture, the Province of Newfoundland’s Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation, the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, and the Province of Prince Edward Island’s Innovation PEI Arts, Culture, and Heritage Department