This year, I'll be at the Shows, Stores & Gallery locations listed below or please visit my Gifts from the heART or Pet Portraits pages for on-line art gift & decor shopping.

Sketchbook Tour 2011... It's like a concert tour, but with sketchbooks. Artists from 94 countries around the world are participating. Beginning February, the tour opens at the Brooklyn, New York Art Library and then travels to Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, Portland, ME, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Winter Park, FL and back to Brooklyn, NY to be entered into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library. Sketchbooks will also be available for viewing on line in the springtime. 

During the last weekend of September, you are invited to our annual studio open house showcasing the unique works of area artists in one location. This show also features a Silent Auction to benefit the Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery's KidzArt programs.

by Hand & Heart Art Show & Sale Artisans (clockwise from left: Lisa Charlton, John Ducker, Lori-Anne Crittenden, Jamie Cafissi and Christine Aiken. Sept. 24th & 25th, 2011. 10:00 ~ 5:00 daily. 23206 Miles Rd., Sutton West, Ontario.

For more information, please visit www.byhandandheartshow.com or  click here for MAP and directions.

United Way Craft Show..... Hosted by Allstate Canada Group with proceeds donated to the United Way. Open to the public - featuring handcrafted raffles and merchandise only. Come get your Christmas shopping done early in support of a great cause. Wednesday, October 26, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ~ Allstate Lobby & Cafeteria, 27 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario. 

Home for the Holidays..... Join us for the MAGIC of Christmas as the Markham Country Decorating Show presents this popular show in it's 24nd year. Enjoy meeting over 130 exhibitors featuring shabby chic to antiques, cottage, city and country accents, gifts and more to fit everyone’s Christmas buying budget. Click on picture to the right for more information plus your chance to win a $500 show shopping spree.
Friday, November 18, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm  & Sunday, November 20, 2011, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Markham Fairgrounds, Markham, Ontario.

Yes, there really is a Santa 'Paws'... Beginning Sat. Nov. 19 through Sun. Nov. 27 South Paw Trading Post hosts their annual sale event to benefit the Georgina Animal Shelter. During this event, on the last Saturday in November, I am pleased to be showcasing a seasonal exhibit of my work at South Paw to further aid the cause. South Paw is pleased to report that last year raised $426.59 for the shelter critters in need. Special thanks to The Advocate, The Pefferlaw Post, Snap Georgina and Sobey's for promoting this event and to all the animal lovers for supporting the South Paw for Georgina Paws cause. South Paw Trading Post, Saturday, November 26th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Hope to see you then!

South Paw Trading Post..... Featuring local Artisan one-of-a-kind originals, hand-crafted art and jewelry, lodge and cottage decor, cowhide rugs and pillows, chain saw art, Native art, moccasins, fishing tackle, gifts, souvenirs, fudge, maple syrup, Canadiana and MUCH MORE ! Please CLICK on South Paw's sign to see. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday, 10:00  am to 8:00 pm and Tuesday by chance ~ 26102 Hwy. #48 (on the bend), Sutton, Ontario. Tel: 905-722-8033 

Gallery Shoppe ~ Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery.....   On a rotating basis the Gallery's gift store boasts over 50 exhibiting artists. Enjoy paintings & photography, metal sculptures, First Nation traditional arts, folk arts, stained glass, pottery and more.  Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 149 High St., Sutton, Ontario.

Lisa Charlton Art and Gift Gallery..... Open by appointment ONLY and during the last weekend of September for our annual open house studio show & sale (Please see by Hand & Heart, Art Show & Sale above). 23206 Miles Rd., RR1 Sutton West, Ontario, Canada. For more information on any of the above venues or to make an appointment to visit studio, please email me at lisacharlton@interhop.net or telephone 905-722-5857.

With thanks for your interest, Lisa