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Artist: Yvette Collings
Small batch hand-made pottery available in a wide range of styles for every taste and any occasion. Creating functional pieces, finding inspiration everywhere.
Located in London, Ontario.
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Artist: Rob Thomas
My name is Rob Thomas and I have been residing in Owen Sound for the last fifty years. I design and create metal art for the garden and other areas of your home. Starting out as a welder/fabricator, I turned to creating garden art using mild steel, sometimes incorporating stone into my pieces. I have been doing garden art for the part thirty years and find it most enjoyable as there are very few limitations to designing and creating my art. We do approximately four shows a year. I mostly use the medium of mild steel which can be painted or left to turn natural. This leaves minimal or no maintenance. The most enjoyable part of creating garden art is the sharing of ideas with people and other artists.
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Artist: Jason Archer
Archer Metal Art Designs is a hobby enjoyed by husband and wife team Jay and Lyne Archer.
Jay is the creator/artist and handles all the designs and assembly. Lyne is Jay's biggest supporter handling everything from product orders to final delivery and everything in between. Both Jay and Lyne are very warm friendly people with magnetic personalities.
Jay has been working with metal his whole life but in recent years decided to blend his metal working skills with his artistic vision. He creates all of his artwork in their home workshop studio. The studio is located in a beautiful picturesque countryside property near Petrolia. Jay has a unique ability to see with an artistic eye bringing his vision to life in a finely crafted metal creation. He is primarily self-taught which he finds freeing and allows him to build things without confining limitations or rules. Find them on their Face Book page.
Phone: 519-882-1338
Email: lynearcher@hotmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Donna Powers-Garner
Donna was always very artistically inclined from the early age of five. She took art from Jane Freeman during her secondary education at Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute in Petrolia, Ontario. She graduated from Humber College, Rexdale, Ontario in 1976 from the Registered Practical Nursing program. In 2003, she graduated from the University of Western Ontario/ Kings College, London Ontario from the Grief and Bereavement Studies.
In her 20's and 30's, Donna travelled to many different countries including: Paris, France; Rome; Venice; and Florence, Italy. Michelangelo is her favourite of all the great masters.
Donna took lessons from Judy Betts of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rick Garner, as well as, Ariel Lyons of Petrolia, Ontario, and Cathy Earl of Sarnia, Ontario.
She never realised back in her youth how much art would become a large part of her life in later years. She has often used it as a catharsis throughout her life.
Donna has been a member of Lawrence House Centre of the Arts since 2017 and is a volunteer there. She shows her work 5 times a year in the Lawrence House Memberships shows.
Her specialty is painting on Ostrich, Emu and Rhea eggs. She has been teaching acrylic painting, water colours, drawing and coloured pencils for 6 years at Michaels Arts and Crafts. Since 2019, she has taught classes in her own home to children, youth and adults.
Phone: 519-344-8095
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Allegonda Heesakkers
Allegonda (Artesian Goddess) has a very eclectic range of crafting talents. From sewing to crystal jewellery to stained glass. Up-cycling is one of her great loves. From sweaters, t-shirts and jeans to bottles and jewellery. Wind chimes are a current passion, that make amazing music in your gardens.
Phone: 519-336-5430
Email: artesiangoddess@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Steve Morris
I am a woodworker, woodturner, and cabinet maker with a passion to craft unique and functional pieces.
Originally from the east coast, however, I have lived in Sarnia for over 30 years.
I work with North American hardwoods making sure that each piece is unique.
Every item is crafted using my museum quality collection of antique tools.
I offer a wide selection of gifts, housewares, and furniture
Phone: 519-383-0456
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Mary-Ellen Dion
After a long absence from the crafting community, I'm delighted to be back with handmade vintage birdhouses for decoration and for birds to call home.
My husband and I wanted to find something to do during the beginning of the pandemic. This is what we decided on, not knowing at the time, the popularity of the birdhouses would rekindle my craft show days.
My husband is the builder and I help decorate with the repurposed decor, each being uniquely one-of-a-kind. Hunting for the perfect antique/vintage items have been fun travels all around southern Ontario.
We hope you all enjoy the birdhouses we've created!
Phone: 519-330-8114
Email: ddmeds35@cogeco.ca
July 11 - 12
Artist: Bonnie Stevenson
As a silversmith I work in small artisanal and production batches from sterling grain.
I smelt, form, fabricate; bezel set, wirewrap, string and generally play with jewellery and the making of wearable art. I graduated from l'Ecole de Joaillerie de Montreal in 2008 and came to live in Sarnia, Ontario that same year. I intuitively play with crystals and often interpret their vibrations. As a creative I play with resin to make Orgon Generators, which is basically an EMF buster. Finally learning about rocks and crystals intrigues me and learning to play with jewellery in different forms and mediums also intrigues me.
Phone: 519-332-9700
Email: jewellerybuzz@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Judy Robinson
Meet Judy Robinson. She lives in the beautiful city of Sarnia, Ontario, just a couple of blocks away from Lake Huron. This is where she finds inspiration in her surroundings to create elegant and vibrant fused glass pieces.
She finds the landscape captivating and each season more remarkable than the previous.
In 2018, Judy and her partner took a summer course at the Haliburton School of Art + Design focusing on fused glass, slumping and surface decorations. Since then, she has been creating fused glass art and continues to educate herself on various techniques. Each piece is created by hand in her home studio.
Judy particularly enjoys working with glass because of its transformative properties in its relationship to light; the rich colours gleam and change hues depending on what angle it is viewed from. She finds creating her pieces very satisfying knowing someone can add colour to their day.
We hope you find something that you like, and you get as much pleasure from Judy's designs as she does creating them.
Phone: (519) 383-2890
Email: BlackwellGlassStudio@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Brendan Wilson
Functional and decorative pottery including pitchers, bowls, mugs, teapots, wine cups, vases, candle holders and platters. Brendan Wilson Pottery makes functional clay objects from much less functional gobs of clay. Made by hand to use in hand - stop by and explore the objects of everyday life.
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July 11
Artist: Sheri Wright
I've always been a beach loving girl. I could spend hours just walking the shores staring out at the waves and day dreaming. My passion for the ocean grew when my daughter went to medical school on a little island in the Caribbean. I visited her there every chance I could.
I started picking up sea glass on my walks on the sand. After 10 plus years and pounds of glass my husband suggested I start doing something with all the glass or stop picking it up. That's how Caribbean Treasures was born. I wanted to continue walking and picking up these 'jewels'
The glass 'speaks' to me. I don't alter the pieces at all. I look at each piece individually and it tells me what it should be. Each art piece I make is as unique as the person who purchases it.
Phone: 519-402-0258
Email: caribbeangirl1194@gmail.com
July 11 - 12
Artist: Kathryn Smythe
Kathryn Smythe is a craftsperson creating old fashioned new things.
Her company, Carnival of Kitsch rescues the fine fabrics and luxury leather goods of the past. These items are then refashioned into stylish, practical accessories for the present.
Each piece is handmade and repurposed using vintage, (1940's -1980's) leather garments, belts, curtains, upholstery, cushion covers, tablecloths and other forgotten articles of everyday life.
Email: carnivalofkitsch@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Caroline Stuart
I began scrapbooking in the late 90s and moved on to card making a few years later. I like that cards are a much smaller medium to create little works of art on. I use stamps, stencils, dies, inks and markers to create one-of-a-kind cards.
Phone: 519-354-2778
Email: seegavin@cogeco.ca
July 11 - 12
Artist: Cheryl Laakes
Cheryl has been designing textiles and jewellery for over thirty years. Largely self-taught, she works in a myriad of fibres, semi-precious stones, crystals, glass, silk, wire, yarn, and fabri. Exploring the boundaries of techniques and adapting methods from other media to create truly unique pieces, Cheryl's work is one of a kind.
Versed in techniques from spinning, tatting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, beading, wire working, pottery, clay sculpture, sketching, portraiture, smocking, card-weaving, macrame, polymer clay, batik, sewing, and quilting, Cheryl combines multiple strategies to coalesce into a single work. Often her pieces are the wondrous and functional results of experimenting with colour, texture, and technique combining.
From classically elegant jewellery in semi-precious stones and sterling silver, to intricate beaded statement necklaces; from framed fibre collage to embroidery; from silk art to scarves and and knitted scarves that warm body and soul, Cheryl's pieces are reminiscent of both the geometrically simple and the organically mesmerising.
Currently Cheryl resides in Sarnia with her talented husband, Lars, and two cats.
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Andrea Moss
Beautiful handcrafted sterling silver jewellery set with semi-precious stones and fresh water pearls; earrings, rings, pendants and bracelets. All pieces are timeless and classic in style with settings to showcase the beauty Mother Nature created. We have a great love for animals and for several years now, offer a selection of pieces that all support Hope for Wildlife.
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Brenda Henry
Brenda Henry is the owner of Dragonfly Stained Glass and resides in Wallaceburg. She is an International and award winning stained glass artist and is also a resident artist at the The Studio Art Gallery in Dresden. She is known locally for the design and creation of the permanent installation at the Wallaceburg and District Museum, honouring the 105 year history of the Wallaceburg Glass Factory and the people who worked there. Brenda works out of her studio where she specializes in creating stained glass art for home and business. She has been commissioned for personal pieces that have significant importance to many. She teaches classes, sharing her knowledge and passion of the art with her students and enjoys the creativity and pride they show in their finished project.
Phone: 519-437-1121
Email: dragonflystainedglass1@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Elaine Craddock
I am a self-taught clay artist who incorporates various textures and shapes into my hand made Pottery. My specialty is organic hand-built pieces and leaf impressions that are artistic as well as functional. I am always looking at objects and wondering what kind of imprint the item will leave in clay.
While creating interesting bowls on the wheel, I love to incorporate the latest colour trends when working with glazes. Working out of a home studio, I create my pottery designs on a full-time basis.
I love to transform a lump of clay into a bowl, a dish or a one of a kind sculpture. Glazed and fired in my kiln, the surfaces are as vastly different as the variety of glazes I work with. I strive to create aesthetically pleasing works in stoneware clay at a reasonable price for everyone to enjoy. All of my functional pottery is lead free, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Clay allows me the freedom to 'colour outside of the lines' and express myself in a creative outlet. I also love to use organic objects such as leaves and doilies in the creation of my art.
One of my greatest appreciations is when someone looks at my work at a craft show and comments that they have not seen anything like it.
Email: escraddock@rogers.com
July 11 - 12
Artist: Emilie Jagt
I fell in love with face painting the first time I saw it professionally done, and immediately went out and took lessons. I've been painting for 4 years now and truly believe it's the most joyful part of my life. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the smile on children's faces when they first see themselves in the mirror!
Phone: 519-328-1722
Email: fairytalefp@gmail.com
July 11 - 12
Artist: Olga Butch
Our original, handcrafted wreaths vary in design and style. They are displayed at the arts and crafts shows that we partake within Ontario.
We have enjoyed this hobby for many years and derive great pleasure in creating products that are both appealing and
affordable for our clients.
Phone: 905-737-7509
Email: floral_fantasies@sympatico.ca
July 11 - 12
Artist: Gavin Stuart
As an artist, I use my camera as a way to capture the small details and moments of everyday life which often go unnoticed. My photography consists of interesting landscapes, macro photos, flowers and classic and vintage automobiles.
I print my photographs using archival inks and high quality archival paper. My photographs are available in a variety of sizes, framed and unframed with mats. I also have a selection of canvas and metal prints.
My wife Caroline makes handmade greeting cards and wood photo blocks using my photos, adding words to compliment the images.
Email: gavin@gavinsphoto.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Margaret Anne McKichan
Margaret Anne is a retired teacher... hence the name: Glass Beyond Class. She works out of her "home studio" in Corunna. She focuses on sun catchers, small window panels and, more recently, 3-D creations on driftwood and 3-D cactus plants. She is proud to have been commissioned to create memorial windows for a few local churches and was particularly pleased to create some musical pieces, which is one of her other "passions" in life. She considers herself fortunate to have made items for friends in Arizona, which is her winter "hangout". One of her most popular pieces has been her own design of the Blue Water bridges in which she creates a 3-D effect for the second bridge.
Hoping to see many familiar faces in Petrolia for this amazing show.
Phone: 519-862-2179
Email: mmckichan@cogeco.ca
July 11 - 12
Artist: Garry Thornton
In 1958 I was introduced to leather work in public school. My Manual Training class made small leather car-key cases. I gave mine to my older sister. She showed it off to coworkers, and I soon had orders for a dozen copies. The idea that money could be made from a hobby was a revelation to my preteen self.
Soon, I wanted to expand my knowledge and began searching the library for books on leather work. In those days I had never seen the tools I saw in books. These things were associated with western horsemen and hard to locate in eastern Canada. However, my parents stepped in and through family friends I was introduced to a disabled veteran who had learned leather craft as part of his therapy. He gave me a few lessons and a list of basic tools.
At home leather work was not a hard sell. Other crafts required specialized equipment or work spaces. There was nothing dangerous, messy or smelly and no long drying times when siblings would be restricted from our common spaces.
My leather tools fit in a fishing tackle box and the bags, wallets and belts that I made were practical not just decorative.
Over 65 years later I am still at it, turning out hand made items one at a time.
Phone: 251-709-4049
Email: grry2rs@gmail.com
July 11 - 12
Artist: David Vasquez
David V is the avant-garde Canadian artist who has been painting professionally for over 25 years. The origins of his career can be traced to humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic. His career in art began to flourish within his first show in Toronto in the early 1990's.
As a native of Dominican Republic, David has transformed the North American art landscape by revitalizing contemporary art. His injection of vibrant colour pays as homage to his island heritage.
Despite his informal training David V has gained acclaim and admiration for his "Como y venta" series featured at The Canadian Museum of civilization in Canada's national capital.
Many more museums followed suit commissioning collections of Vasquez work and continues to display it for thousands if visitors across north america annually.
His recent collection which include the "Luminous" series; infuses three-dimensional mixed media with vibrant colour hues and charismatic expressions.
This recent collection of David's works were featured at Toronto's 10th Annual Nuit Blanche exposition in addition to his commissioning by The Royal Ontario Museum for his Jazz collection for their inaugural Colourblind Exhibit. Participating in over 10 group exhibitions each year, David V's works are featured in over 30 galleries in Canada and abroad.
Over the years, David V's paintings have found their home in the private collections of celebrities and artisans alike, including those owned by actor/producer Andy Garcia, singer/composer Nelly Furtado, actors Angela Bassett and Nick Nolte.
Phone: 416-834-5408
Email: Artdavid01@hotmail.com
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Artist: Jacquie Brown
I was born in Yorkshire, England. We emigrated to Canada in 1974 with two small babies. I have been in the fabric industry all my working life, making leather jackets, sports jackets and men's trousers. For the last few years, I have produced an assortment of ladies' handbags, wallets, and rucksacks for craft shows. We are also a proud member of the Literacy Lambton Baby bookworm team, donating our time to produce 1000 bags per year that are given to all newborn babies in our area.
Phone: 519-494-5477
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Artist: Jan Mosher
At a young age I always enjoyed working with my hands, growing up in Florida, we had excellent art programs all through school. I was introduced to many mediums but clay stuck with me and inspired me to enroll at Georginan College in Barrie Design Arts. After graduating, family, business and other responsibilities took over for several years until recently I went back to clay...sure happy I did! I enjoy creating functional and decorative pieces with lots of texture and colour. With the help of my husband Keith, we are keeping busy being semi retired..
Phone: 519-786-4162
Email: ladybugg62@yahoo.com
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Artist: Jean Grady
Jean Grady is a London based artist who captures the rugged allure of the big open skies, lakes, and trees of the Ontario landscape with a distinctive impressionistic style. She is mesmerized by the intricate patterns of light and shadow in the woods and the sky's reflections on the surface of the water. Jean paints from personal connections and experiences, often framing her paintings from her perspective in a kayak, giving the viewer a chance to feel like they, too, are on the water. She prefers acrylics for the freedom to maintain a fresh style with vivid colours and a broad value range, enabling her to create art that is joyful, full of bold harmonies and detailed with a whimsical touch of magic. Her goal is to touch on subjects and experiences that bring forth a memory or a feeling, connecting the viewer with the image. Jean's work is held in private collections across North America. She hopes her paintings give people a feeling of joy and peace.
Phone: 519-657-9380
Email: j.grady@rogers.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Jean Mantha
I am a retired educator and life-long resident of Lambton County. Following my retirement in 2013, I decided to put my creative energy into painting, crocheting and crafting. I am self-taught and my mediums of choice are acrylic paints and watercolour. As I progress on my art journey, I find I tend to paint intuitively and my initial intentions in a project are rarely the final outcome. I find it relaxing to create cards with watercolour and ink as well as acrylic gel print cards. At the same time, I also like the challenge of tackling a very large canvas whether it be an abstract textured and/or multi-media piece, or bold and colourful flowers on a deep red background. I am an active volunteer at The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts in Sarnia and enjoy interacting with and learning from other local artists.
Phone: 519-869-4456
Email: jean.p.mantha@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Arthur and Linda Oke
Linda and Art were both born Hard Oilers, growing up in the Lambton County Area; Linda in Petrolia and Art outside of Alvinston. Living and working in the area, after completing high school at LCCVI, we met and joined forces in midlife, celebrating family and travels, retiring comfortably in Petrolia.
Combining the skills developed throughout our lives we were able to turn them into a hobby that we both enjoy to add fun accents in our yard. Travel and an appreciation for the abundance of nature in our local area, provides a constant flow of inspiration. Feeding the numerous species of birds, encountered in our back yard, combined with observing the varied types of birds seen on our world travels, serves to ignite our creativity. Our wish is to share pleasure with others via our yard "Kopacetic Kreations".
July 11 - 12
Artist: Kelly O'Rouke
Lake Bottom Art celebrates the gifts given by Lake Erie, our favourite Great Lake! Artist Kelly O'Rouke takes beach glass, driftwood and stones as she finds them on the shoreline and turns them into pictures that put a smile on your face. Nothing is tumbled or altered. O'Rouke has been collecting beach glass near her lakeside home for years but only recently began turning it into whimsical pieces of art. Her favourite part of sharing these creating is when they inspire laughter or evoke a special memory in others.
Phone: 519-566-5789
Email: kknriver2@gmail.com
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Artist: Carol Drope
Carol Drope launched Lake Huron Candle Co. in 2016 and includes a donation of 10% of her sales to the Lake Huron Coastal Centre .
Each candle is hand poured and made from 100% soy wax , they are clean burning, non toxic and each different scent is calming and relaxing. The candles are offered in various jar sizes , tins and tea-lights .
The labels are all designed from photos taken by Carol from time spent along the shores of Lake Huron .
A unique and popular addition is the creation of the "Petrolia candle" . This is a tribute to my hometown and the scent does not smell like oil ( which is a popular question) but in fact has a very smooth , alluring fragrance .
Phone: 519-882-2571
Email: caroldrope@hotmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Laura Lowe
I have always had a passion for creating. Two years ago I decided to try a wreath and have been doing it ever since. Anything I can attatch a flower or a bow to is fair game. I use high quality materials to create affordable wreaths, centerpieces and home decor that bring smiles to my customers faces. Have an idea....I'd love to create it for you.
Email: lauralowe215@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Shantell Lavigne
Shantell Lavigne is a local artist that was born and raised in London, ON. After graduating High School, she completed the Arts Program at H.B. Beal and then attended Sheridan College for Illustration. After moving back to her hometown, she then met her spouse of 20 years and was blessed with five children. During those years, she painted portraits and taught herself how to sew costumes, quilts and clothes for her kids. When the pandemic hit, she started making masks to donate to the local schools, neighbour's, family and friends. This then led her to opening a small business called "LAVIGNE'S" and embarking on a new journey for the future. In 2020, she moved to Sarnia and began exploring Art Festivals, Markets and other shows in and around the area. Her Instagram account allowed many designers and fabric shops to view her work, which then lead to many opportunities for collaborations with fabric designers like Katarina Roccella from Art Gallery Fabrics, bag pattern designers like Suzanna McKeon from Hold It Right There Patterns, Muriel Corbierre from Cocotte and Co Creations and Shop owner Amie Waterhouse from My Fabrics Dresser. She loves to use only the finest materials like 100% designers' cotton, eco-friendly cork, vegan leather, Essex linen, cotton canvas and high-quality hardware & zippers to create these unique "one of a kind" pieces. This would include bags, wallets, quilts, therapeutic wraps, key fobs, mug rugs, scrunchies and custom gifts for that personal touch! Her recent creations can be found on Instagram @shantelllavigne or her Facebook page called LAVIGNE'S.
Phone: 226-224-4756
Email: lavigneshantell@outlook.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Judy Tupling
Years ago, I traded city life in Montreal for the simplicity of a small hobby farm - a move that pushed me well outside my comfort zone and into a new adventure. I raised a few goats, started milking them and just like that, goat milk soap became part of my life. Though I'm no longer on the Fram, I now source fresh goat milk from a local farmer, allowing my partner and I to continue crafting our handmade soaps and shampoo bars.
We love connecting with people and sharing the benefits of using all-natural products on their skin. It's incredibly rewarding and inspiring to hear how our products have helped with skin issues or simply brought joy to someone's self-care routine. That feedback is what fuels our passion and keeps us dedicated to creating simple, natural products that people truly love.
Phone: 519-331-5666
Email: jtup@hotmail.com
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Artist: Leigh Laur
I have always loved sewing since I was a teen. I have made clothes for myself and my family. I decided to make a quilt and was hooked. I love to make quilts table runners, pillowcases and design my own patterns a lot from pictures. I bought a longarm quilt machine so I can make projects from start to finish. I also quilt other peoples quilts for them. I have started making denim rugs and quilts to keep them out of landfills.
Phone: 519-312-4207
Email: llquilts@hotmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Allison Weir
Welcome to Lollipop Lane Boutique!
This two person team consists of Bekky and her daughter in law, Allison. Together they have been crafting unique and handmade children's clothing and accessories for over 20 years.
We offer a large variety of adorable dresses and clothing, cute purses and hair accessories, and so much more! Whether it be embroidery, sewing or crochet, we love creating one of a kind items that will bring a little colour and joy into your life.
Look for Lollipop Lane, where we are crafting smiles, one stitch at a time.
Email: Aweir1@cogeco.ca
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Mary Ann Helmond and Debbie Benninger
M.A. Beads is the business name used by Mary Ann Helmond for selling her handmade lampwork glass beads. Her beads are made using a torch and coloured rods of Italian glass. The beads are properly annealed to strengthen the glass before being used. Deborah Benninger, of I.D. Jewelry and Design, is a wire weaving artist who works with raw spools of wire to create intricate wire weaving designs that incorporate gem stones, crystals and Mary Ann's beads. Mary Ann and Deborah have combined their business names to create M.A.I.D in Canada. Collaboratively and individually these two artists create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art jewelry and accessories.
Phone: 416-843-9991
Email: idjewelryanddesign@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Cheryl Scorrar
All products are hand poured and produced in small batches. Cheryl has searched the country to find only the best, top quality ingredients at the most economical prices. After many years and long hours of testing and retesting, she believes that the products are more than worthy of competing with even the largest companies selling the marketplace. Cheryl carries a small selection of electric warmers and plug-ins to compliment the melts and oils. Whether you prefer luscious florals, mouth-watering fresh-from-the-kitchen favourites or any of our other awesome scents, you're sure to find something you'll love.
Phone: 519-971-2246
Email: fragranceforyourhome@yahoo.ca
July 11 - 12
Artist: Mary Jagt
I've been sewing, knitting and crocheting since I was 10 years old. Love it! Made my kids their clothes as they grew up and currently enjoy making things for the grandchildren. Now it's mostly kids pajamas and will make matching ones for the girls' dolls. Started making doll clothes as well. I enjoy keeping kids happy dressing their dolls too. All items are preshrunk and made with kid tough stitching! Professional quality and long lasting too.
Phone: 519-882-0795
Email: thedolldresser18@gmail.com
July 11 - 12
Artist: Kira-Jade Nixon
I was inspired to create these necklaces by my children and the little nature treasures they love to bring me. Flowers, feathers, pebbles, snail shells, mushrooms, and ladybugs are all handed to me with beaming smiles, muddy fingers and eyes full of pride. I wanted to find a way to preserve that feeling and those treasures forever, and so the idea of necklaces came to life. Little pieces of the springs and summers of their childhood, frozen in time and worn close to the heart.
As a homeschool family living on a farm in Bright's Grove, Ontario, with horses, chickens, and no shortage of wildlife, we spend lots of time out in nature observing and taking in all of God's beautiful Creation. My children and I now go for nature walks around our property specifically to look for treasures to put in my necklaces, and it has been such a wonderful way to observe and look for the tiny things in nature that we might normally pass by.
Every necklace is made with treasures found on one of these walks around our farm, and each is filled with all of my love. I hope you enjoy learning yours as much as I enjoyed making it! You can view my creations at instagram.com/Nixon_Knacks
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Anne Benedict
From an early age I enjoyed drawing, painting and making things. At the end of Grade 8, I was one of three students selected to take a summer art course at the old Willistead Art Gallery in Windsor. I decide to take the pottery classes with Alice Holmes who was a prominent Windsor potter.
After high school, I attended the "Three Schools of Art" in Toronto for one year. Then, I was accepted into second and the third year at Georgian College in Barrie with ceramic teachers Roger Kerslake and Ann Mortimer. After college, I was based near Newmarket and sold my pottery at the studio and at shows around Ontario.
At the present time, I work full-time in my studio in Windsor and all my glazes are my own formulations. I use two wheels, one for throwing pots and one for trimming. I have five kilns and retail space in my home. What a great life!
Email: anne.benedict4@gmail.com
July 11 - 12
Artist: Jill and Dan Mallet
Permanent Pallets founder and craftsman Dan Mallet has over twenty years of experience in fine woodworking. Upon graduating from a college furniture program, he was hired as an apprentice building custom stairs. The time came for a new direction in designing and fabricating handcrafted furniture. He believes in repurposing and recycling wooden pallets and old furniture to create functional and beautiful, one of-a-kind home decor pieces.
Phone: (519) 817-9464
Email: permanentpallets2018@yahoo.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Greg DeHetre
Greg DeHetre got his start as a jewelry artist in 2010, while making a birthday present for his then three year old daughter. The introduction to the ancient art of chainmaille was a new awakening for Greg. Greg found the intricacies of the different weaves mesmerizing, and actual weaving meditative. Not wanting to use store bought findings in his chainmaille pieces Greg started learning, and using silversmithing techniques in his designs. As the popularity of his designs became evident, Greg made a conscious decision to work in fine metals, and strive to create only the best quality products.
Chainmaille eventually led Greg to learn various other metalworking and jewelry techniques, to achieve his main goal of making quality, handmade jewelry. A short seven years later, Greg has seen a steady rise in the demand for his unique, quality, handcrafted designs, and now pursues his dreams full time. Greg DeHetre now runs R.W. Studios, a successful state of the art studio, where he works, teaches classes, and holds workshops in various jewelry and metalworking techniques. Greg's passion for his art is evident in every piece of jewelry he creates as Ring Weavers, which accounts for the great demand by his loyal clients, and new customers alike.
Phone: 226-345-7104
Email: ringweavers@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Robert and Cynthia Vance
RCVDesigns is a passion project of Robert (Bob) and Cynthia, a husband and wife team (RCV), dedicated to creating unique woodworking products that make wonderful gifts. Upon Bob's retirement from the Canadian Air Force in 2011, he inherited all his woodworking tools from his father. Unfortunately, he didn't inherit the passion for woodworking. Then in 2014, Bob came upon a woodworking store that sold bright, colourful exotic woods that he had never seen before. This store sparked his passion for woodworking and a new hobby, so Bob decided to turn one side of the garage into a small woodworking shop. The learning curve was pretty steep, learning how to use and maintain the tools while also using the trial and error method to create some household items like a ladder shelf and a dartboard cabinet. Over the past 9 years, Cynthia and Bob have created unique and useful one of a kind wood craft items like charcuterie and serving boards, trivets, BBQ scrapers, etc. by combining bright, exotic coloured woods and domestic hard woods. Recent creations now include charcuterie and serving boards with layered designs filled with coloured epoxy resin. Together, they enjoy designing and making handcrafted items that you can't buy in big box stores. Their customers appreciate the uniqueness, quality and heart that they put into each item that they make.
Phone: 519-862-1925
Email: rcvnb@sympatico.ca
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Patti Cook
Patti lives to make art and now that she is fully retired she is devoted to spending time in her studio creating and exploring with her various mediums.
Her love of "all things art" is strongly based on her upbringing, which was surrounded in both domestic crafts and the traditional arts. She works to portray her innate thoughts regarding her philosophical, spiritual or worldly expressions, her love of nature...and at other times, just for the pure joy of creating.
Patti's education in the Arts has accumulated over a 40+ year time frame.
Although considered self taught, she has attended a multitude of workshops over the years in both mixed media trends and the traditional arts.
She had the good fortune of participating in workshops under the tutelage of two of her favourite influencers in the world of watercolour: Jeanne Dobie and the late Zoltan Szabo as well as many acrylic masters too numerous to mention. She especially enjoys painted collage as it provides her with another medium to utilize in her expressions.
Patti has expanded and combined her skills in recent years using wool fibres and other natural fibres to create 2D and 3D artworks. She continues to push the envelope with this amazing medium, to explore where it takes her and as a result she has received 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards, awards of merit and honourable mentions with her most recent 2nd place award with a collage using textile, paint and embellishments. Patti has also enjoyed sharing her expertise for the past 10 years teaching in house as well as employed by Gallery in the Grove's VALS program and JNAAG's TNT and RAWS programs.
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Anna Gajewska
I am a professional clothing designer. I studied fashion design in Poland. For many years I worked for the clothing industry in Poland and in Canada, then I decided to create my own line of leather products. My goal was to provide practical bags and backpacks with a hint of chicness, to support women with their everyday business or travel. Various styles, colours, and models matching everybody's needs. Perfect blend of beauty and practicality.
Phone: 403-973-2302
Email: aegajewska@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Joanne Keen
Joanne is a self-taught artist who started Gelli Plate mono printing and collage in 2020 during the Covid 19 lockdown. Prior to that, she was an accomplished seamstress designing and selling bags and totes using mainly recycled fabrics. She has always loved multicoloured patterns and styles since seeing her Amma's handmade quilts as a toddler. Joanne captures a whimsical, colourful, folk art style in her creations. Her cheerful, happy art makes everyone smile!
Phone: 519-860-3623
Email: jkeen008@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Tina Nicole
Tina Nicole is the artist behind Snakeblud Apparel, a small local business dedicated to creating unique, high-quality embroidered apparel. She designs and embroiders each piece, offering both custom orders and a selection of her own original designs. Stop by to see her work and find a cozy, personalized piece.
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Chloe Brooks
I started Snuggle Me Designs 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter Jordyn. I wanted to be able to make her a blanket so I took sewing lessons and it just grew from there. I started with only offering bunny loveys and blankets then added on even more baby and kid items. I just released clothing this year including grow with me sweaters & joggers, rompers, skirts and shorts. I offer custom orders with just about any fabric you can imagine. Embroidery is also available on all my items. I never imagined my little hobby would grow into this huge business that it is now where I ship all over Canada and the US. I look forward to meeting everyone at Art in the Park this summer and showing you all my wonderful items.
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Liz Williamson and Pauline Thomson
Hello! My name is Pauline and I am owner of Sublime Designs Canada 2024. Both myself and my sister Liz are the creators of the artwork that we will have on display. We are based out of Brigden and are a small home-based business that has only been in operation since April of 2024. Originally, we started out with sublimation and vinyl projects, but, as you can see, we have found our niche! Pyrography is my favourite past time and we are excited to share our treasures with you.
Phone: 226-886-1693
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Tania Orbaum-Cook
I love the endless possibilities of tie dye. Each fold and every drop of dye will change a simple fabric and make it unique. I am discovering new approaches to the craft every day and enjoy rooting my own creativity into different designs.
"Happiness is colourful."
Selection of socks, onesies, bedding, T-shirts, pants and tank tops.
Phone: 519-383-9039
Email: t.orbaum@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Carrie McNorgan and Leah
We are the ones with the messy hair, the dirty feet and that wild sparkle in our eyes.
We are a Mother/Daughter gypsy duo with combined diverse and artistic talents to offer you an endless variety of artwork, self-love and bohemian style home/cottage decor. With an added beach and free-spirited flair we create some unique and original pieces that fit you or someone you know, personally.
Phone: 226-378-0208
Email: driftychicks@gmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Brian Houf
Using traditional tools and techniques, I strive to make beautiful and useful wooden objects for the home. The wood I use is locally sourced from trees that homeowners have recently had cut down in and around my hometown of Corunna. I work the wood "green" before it is seasoned, as this allows me to shape the wood much more easily with my tools, including my homemade foot-powered wood lathe. As the pieces dry, they often warp and shift in unpredictable ways, giving each piece a uniqueness that I would not be able to achieve in dried or seasoned wood. Although some may regard my bowls and spoons as art, they are made to be used daily in the home and provide their users with years of enjoyment and satisfaction.
Email: b_houf@yahoo.ca
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Thomas
Thomas, the young entrepreneur behind Toys By Thomas, began his journey into the world of 3D printing in 2020. At just 12 years old, his passion for this innovative technology started when he received his first 3D printer as a Christmas gift. Thomas had already spent countless hours researching 3D printing on the internet, and he was eager to bring his ideas to life. Thomas decided to showcase some of his custom prints at one of the local craft markets where his mom was a vendor. To his delight, his creations were a hit! This success motivated him to continue pursuing his newfound hobby, and for the past two summers, Thomas has been a regular at various markets, selling his unique 3D printed toys and items.
Email: sandra_tags@hotmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Donna Broadfoot
Subjects: Wildlife, Pet Portraits, Old Western and Modern Western, North American Indians and Sporting Dogs, custom pet memorial products
I like to work in various mediums such as oil, acrylic, pencil, clay and porcelain sculptures, woodcarving, leather carving and wood burning. Realism was my primary goal, I want my subject to look as through it will come to life and canter off the canvas.
I have studied under Michael Dumas, Liz Lesperance, Tammy Laye and attended seminars given by Paul Calle, Carl Brenders and Robert Bateman (Robert actually critiqued my art before he moved to B.C)
Personal experiences have contributed greatly to my art. Through my artwork I try to express the good feelings I've experienced from the outdoors. I enjoy doing extensive research for each painting and feels it is important to spend as much time in the woods photographing wildlife in their natural habitat as I do at the easel. Being with nature helps me to reflect and focus on what's important to me.
When I do a portrait, I think of each animal as a unique individual not just a representation of the species. Prior to starting work on a pet portrait I like to meet the horse, dog or cat to get a feeling for its personality, this helps to render the true likeness.
With my western art, I like to help keep alive the huge reservoirs of our past. I have a deep interest in the Old West and am intrigued in the way of life and beliefs' of the North American Indians. Many of the ideas for my art have been generated by the reading of journals of early settlers, documented history and western novels. Imagination is the prime ingredient; research gathers the building blocks then the creative process begins. I have a deep admiration for the hardy souls who carved a mighty nation out of a rough, unforgiving wilderness, I hope to catch the vitality and the dedications of the free spirits who helped make this country through my art
July 11 - 12
Artist: William Baines
William Baines is a Sarnia based photographer who dates his interest in photography back to his youth and his first Kodak camera. Becoming more captivated in the art as time passed and the founding of WH Baines Photographic Art in 2014. Bill's subjects cross a wide variety of genre including wildlife, environmental, landscape and still life among others.
Bill's work is available as frame ready matted prints, framed fine art prints, canvases and note cards. Have an idea for a print? Reach out to WH Baines Photographic Art to enquire about a commissioned piece.
Email: wbaines@cogeco.ca
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July 11 - 12
Artist: George Reaume
I was a Tool & Die Maker turned Truck driver in need of a hobby. I always enjoyed woodworking, then one day I saw a Segmented vase and wanted to make one. Now it is an obsession. I design all my pieces and hope they meet my vision. Each piece contains from 1 piece of wood to 2500 individual pieces of local and exotic woods. No two are ever the same. Thats the natural beauty of wood!
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Sandra Bailey
Yemaya Natural Products has been handcrafting all-natural body care since 1996, offering safe, effective remedies made with ingredients we grow, wild-harvest, or source from trusted local partners. Rooted in a deep connection to nature, we focus on supporting everyday wellness with herbal first aid, bath and body care, and a gentle mom and baby line. From our treatment-free apiary to our crystal-infused gardens and horizontal beehives, every step reflects our commitment to sustainability and holistic healing. Our mission is simple: to offer clean, conscious products that truly care for people and the planet.
Phone: 519-328-8802
Email: yemayasb@hotmail.com
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July 11 - 12
Artist: Bill Young
Bill has been woodworking for 20 years. He creates custom woodworking Items: Cutting boards, folding tables, live edge serving boards, live edge coffee and sofa tables, live edge slabs, walking sticks and canes. All products are handmade in Wallaceburg, Ontario.
Phone: (519) 784-3075
Email: youngcreations@hotmail.ca
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