P.E.I. Crafts Council’s new space a ‘perfect spot’ for artists to develop skills and sell their wares [Video]

The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council is expanding to a building next door to its current location to let artists learn from each other and inspire a new generation.

“Our craftmaker population is aging out, and we see a very great importance of bringing up a new generation of skilled craftmakers, and hopefully skilled… in traditional techniques but also new, modern techniques,” said Ayelet Stewart, the group’s executive director. 

The P.E.I. Crafts Council moved into its current home at 98 Water St. in downtown Charlottetown in 2018. It’s a short walk from shops on Queen, Richmond and Grafton streets, and equally convenient for visiting-cruise ship passengers walking from their berth into the historic downtown.

The building next door to the original building, 94 Water St., recently became available, so the council opted to lease the space.