The Seacoast Trail Arts Association of the Eastern Shore was founded in 2006 and is registered with the Registry of Joint Stocks. This group was formed from a desire to celebrate, foster and promote the talent from the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. This association is unique due to its diversity of crafts and fine art.

Examples of members’ arts and crafts include:

Crocheted and knitted items,

Dream catchers

Egg art

Fabric art

Jewelry

Painting – watercolor, oil, acrylic, silk, pastel, scratchboard

Photography

Rug hooking

Stained glass

Quilting – traditional, quilt art

Weaving

Wood sculpture, bowls, furniture

Wood relief carving

 

There have been several groups developed this year including a painting group, a quilting group and several workshops that have been held at the Marquis of Dufferin . Also, there are presentations given at the end of each meeting.