July 7 - 8

Archer Metal Art Designs

Specialty - Metal Sculptures & Garden Art

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 7 - 8

Art Designs by Susan

Specialty - Fine Art, Mixed Media

Artist: Susan Neufeld Peters
Susan Neufeld Peters is a self-taught artist who has been painting for many years based in Leamington Ontario. She utilizes hidden gems such as dollies cloths handkerchiefs and other mixed media to emphasize textures and bring her paintings to life.
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July 7

Art Strokes by DK

Specialty - Mixed Media

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 7 - 8

Artesian Goddess

Specialty - Sewing, Stained Glass, Wind Chimes

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 7 - 8

Artistry in Wood

Specialty - Wooden Bowls, Platters, Pens and other Fine Woodworking Products

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 7 - 8

Beyond the Picket

Specialty - Wood/Metal Birdhouses

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 7 - 8

BF Creations

Specialty - Handcrafted Bags

Artist: Barb Fell
This is the time in my life to explore some of my talents, creating several styles and sizes of an array of Handcrafted, made in Petrolia, Canada bags. From wallets to totes and everything in between. Lovingly created using quality materials such as leather, upholstery materials, cork, faux leather, waxed canvas, Harris Tweed, vinyl, and 100 percent cotton. If you're looking for an Heirloom piece there are bead knit bags (special order). A selection can be found at Gray's Floral Market, 4194 Petrolia Line.
Phone: 519-383-4171
Email: bfcreations10@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Bijou Heaven Studio

Specialty - Artisan crafted jewellery designs

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 - 8

Bill Fell

Specialty - Cutting Boards

Artist: Bill Fell
Bill loves to keep busy creating and presently he is working on charcuterie and chopping boards in a selection of sizes, in a variety of woods, such as burly maple, cherry, black walnut and oak.
Phone: 519-383-4171
Email: bfcreations10@gmail.com
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July - 8

Brand Dead

Specialty - T-Shirts

Artist: Dave Houle
Brand Dead t-shirts showcases the businesses and notable cultural landmarks of times passed in the Southwestern Ontario (and sometimes metro-Detroit) area. Products include hats, shirts, pins, magnets, sweaters and a whole lot more! Check out what's new at Brand-Dead.com!
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July 7 - 8

Button Jar Designz

Specialty - Button and Decoupaged Jewellery

Artist: Susan Hull
After retiring, I wanted to explore my 'creative' side. It began with a bag of brightly coloured buttons on sale at the fabric store. I sewed them onto elastic to create button bracelets. From those bracelets, I moved into using decoupage to embellish the buttons and started making necklaces and earrings as well.
I find the paper I use for the decoupage everywhere....from scrapbook paper to handmade paper. If it's vibrant and colourful... I love it!
My pieces have sold online across Canada, the US, and Europe.
Email: sehull050@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Caribbean Treasures

Specialty - Seaglass art

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 7 - 8

Carnival of Kitsch

Specialty - Splendid sewn goods from vintage fabrics

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 7 - 8

Caroline Stuart

Specialty - Handmade Greeting Cards

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 7 - 8

DA Designs

Specialty - Jewelry: Wire Wrapped

Artist: Dana Cervantes

July 7 - 8

Dragonfly Stained Glass

Specialty - Stained Glass for home and business

Artist: Brenda Henry
Brenda is a stained glass artist residing in Wallaceburg. All her life she has had a fascination with glass, however it took a Groupon coupon for a beginner class to show her just how much.

She hopes the joy she feels in creating each piece comes through to those who view her art and that something in a particular piece will speak to or touch your heart on a personal level.

Brenda says that she have been so fortunate to have worked with amazing customers and to bring their ideas to fruition. "My art is in homes across Ontario as well as California, England and Ireland. She was also honoured, in 2021, to be commissioned by the Wallaceburg and District Museum to design and construct a permanent installation to pay tribute to the 105 year history of the Wallaceburg Glass Factory and the people who had worked there.
Phone: 519-437-1121
Email: dragonflystainedglass1@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Dress Up Your Pup

Specialty - Dog bandanas and accessories

Artist: Stacey Rabideau
I've always loved being creative through crafting. In 2018, I pulled out my grandma's old sewing machine and started to create with sewing and fabrics. I enjoyed it so much, that when my daughter got a puppy and asked if I could make him a tuxedo bandana for a wedding, I decided to turn my hobby into a small business. Champ turned out to be the best-dressed pup at the wedding!
I launched Dress Up Your Pup in July of 2019 and have been enjoying creating dog bandanas ever since. The business has been continually growing and branching out into other accessories.
I love to select fun patterns, add funny graphics, and personalize them with your pup's name. Dress Up Your Pup has expanded the sports line so your pup can show their support for your favourite team. Name your favourite team in the NHL, NFL, and MLB, I will have it. Every bandana is reversible, made with quality fabric and great care. Bandanas can be simply thrown in the washer and dryer so your dog can wear them over and over again, even after playing in the mud.
Phone: 519-381-8305
Email: info@dressupyourpup.com
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July 7

essclifford handwoven textiles

Specialty - Handwoven Textiles

Artist: Susan Clifford
Susan Clifford weaves and lives in Petrolia with her four looms and two cats. She has woven on a traditional floor loom for several years working primarily with cotton and linen yarns. Her textiles are colourful, eco-friendly and multi-purposed, as each one can be used in many different ways. Each unique textile is handwoven and hand finished and with simple care can last for many years.
Phone: 226-663-0653
Email: tillyandkuu@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Fairy Tale Face Painting

Specialty - face painting, glitter tattoos, and more

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 7 - 8

Farmhouse Friends

Specialty - Woodworking: Toys, Key chains etc.

Artist: Charlie Buurma
Farmhouse Friends make and sell wooden toys and silicone teething products. Their wooden toys are a modern take on old heritage wooden toys that all our parents and grandparents played with. They are made to last for many generations. They have cars, trucks, tractors, stackers, cameras, wooden tools, rainbows, boats, pull behinds and more. All of Farmhouse Friends wooden toys are sealed with a food safe oil. Their silicone products are made using the highest standards of safety and include soother clips, teether clips, teething necklaces, teething toys, silicone keychains, bracelets, pens, and golf counters. There are many cute and stylish choices for both boys and girls. Want to make your own custom keychain or pen? That will also be available for you! Farmhouse Friends also takes custom orders for all of their silicone products. Come check out this small family run business!
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July 7 - 8

Floral Fantasies by Olga

Specialty - Home Decor: Wreaths

Artist: Olga Butch
Our varied styled wreaths are handcrafted and of original design. They are displayed at the arts and crafts shows that we participate in within Ontario.
This is a hobby that we have enjoyed for many years. It gives us great pleasure to create products that are both appealing and affordable to our clients.
Phone: 905-737-7509
Email: floral_fantasies@sympatico.ca

July 7 - 8

Gavin Stuart Photography

Specialty - landscapes, flowers, automotive and macro

Artist: Gavin Stuart
As an artist, I use my camera as a way to capture the small details of everyday life which would otherwise go unnoticed. My photography consists of interesting landscapes, macro photos, flowers and classic and vintage automobiles.
I print my photographs using archival inks & high quality archival paper. My photographs are available in a variety of sizes, framed and unframed with mats. My wife makes handmade greeting cards & wood photo blocks using my photos and adding words to compliment the images.
Phone: 519-354-2778
Email: seegavin@cogeco.ca
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July 7 - 8

Glass Beyond Class

Specialty - Stained glass creations

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 7 - 8

Green Dragonfly Pottery and Glass

Specialty - Pottery and glass

Artist: Tammy Ward
I started my journey in pottery in 1999 taking pottery classes at Lambton College. Working in clay seemed to resonate with my love of nature, and I opened my studio, Green Dragonfly Pottery in a spare outbuilding on our farm.
Dragonflies and nature have always figured heavily in my work. From my studio overlooking woods, ponds and farm fields, there was no shortage of inspiration. I make functional pottery for the home, and whimsical pottery for the garden. From mugs and bowls, to birdfeeders and birdhouses, dragonflies, bees and bright colours bring it all together.
Phone: 519-384-4025
Email: tammyward2015@hotmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Handmade Leather

Specialty - Leather

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 - 8

Hinch House Soap

Specialty - Handmade Soaps

Artist: Carrie Hinch
Hi, my name is Carrie Hinch, I am the maker here at Hinch House Soap. I have been making soap for over 20 years. Our traditionally made cold process soaps are handmade in small batches using our own unique recipes featuring luxurious Cocoa and Shea butters.
Over the last few years, from customer requests and feedback, we have grown our product line to include fun kids bath bombs with toy surprises inside, mini bath bombs that offer an affordable way to enjoy a treat in each bath, sugar scrubs, lotions, shampoos, conditioners and many other bath and body treats.
Stop by our booth, and you will find my husband, Dave and I. We would love to meet you!

July 7 - 8

Jan Mosher Creations

Specialty - Pottery and cutlery rolls

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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July 7 - 8

Jean Grady Art

Specialty - Acrylic Paintings

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.

July 7 - 8

Jeannie M. Arts and Crafts

Specialty - Abstract Acrylic Painting

Artist: Jean Mantha
I am a retired educator and life-long resident of Lambton County. My husband and I lived in Bright's Grove for 34 years before moving to Errol Village in 2021. Following my retirement in 2013 I decided to put my creative energy into painting, crocheting and crafting. I am self-taught and began with acrylic paints and acrylic paint pouring. In the Spring of 2020 I decided I wanted to learn watercolour and being shut in during the pandemic afforded me the time to pursue this medium as well. I started by making cards with watercolour and ink and moved on to larger paintings. I like to incorporate texture and multi-media and experimenting with new techniques when working with acrylic paints. While I have some very large pieces in my home, I have not showcased these or sold them at craft shows. My painting is slowing evolving into abstract acrylics which is challenging as the process takes a long time to achieve the results I desire. Participating in vendor shows in Lambton County last year has helped my confidence in seeing me as an artist. Lambton County has many fantastic artisans and feel privileged to participate among them.
Phone: 519-869-4456
Email: jean.p.mantha@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

JessNaturally

Specialty - Alternative Photography

Artist: Jessica Brown
JessNaturally is unique alternative art and photography. Focused on exploring the intricate details of nature, sustainability, photography and self expression.

From sun printed sustainable clothing, beach stone copper electroformed necklaces, fine art photography prints, cyanotype art prints, greeting cards, and stickers.
Email: hello@jessnaturally.com
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July 7 - 8

Kopacetic Kreations

Specialty - Metal Garden Art

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 7 - 8

Lake Huron Candle Co.

Specialty - 100% natural hand poured soy candles

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 7 - 8

Laura's Lakeshore

Specialty - Floral Home Decor

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.
Phone: 226-988-6797
Email: lauralowe215@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Llquilts

Specialty - Fabric Art - Long arm quilts

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 7 - 8

Lollipop Lane Boutique

Specialty - Sweet stuff for kids

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 - 8

Lynne's Home Goodness

Specialty - Home Decorations

Artist: Lynne Cryer
Lynne's profession is sewing; her hobby is crafting. What better way to earn a living than doing both!

Lynne operated her home sewing studio for over 40 years; alterations, bridal and formal wear construction, then specializing in custom bra designs, and crafting for sheer pleasure.

Upon retirement, "Ornaments" found their way into her repertoire of artistry.

Lynne offers Ornaments for any reason and any season; New Baby Hearts, Easter Eggs, Bridal, Occupation, and of course Christmas!

An Ornament is made with small pieces of fabric, folded in a variety of ways and pinned into a styrofoam shape. 150 to 250 straight pins could be used in making an ornament, some taking 4-5 hours to create depending on the design.

Lynne's Distinctive Christmas Stockings are custom-made in Lynne?s sewing studio, using fresh and unique ideas that take "stockings" to a whole new level!

"Christmas In July" is the theme for "Lynne"s Home Goodness" at this years Art In The Park Petrolia event.

July 7 - 8

M.A.I.D. in Canada

Specialty - handmade glass beads made into jewellery and accessories, wine bottle stoppers, pens

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 7 - 8

Makes Scents

Specialty - Fragrances for your home

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: 519-326-8529
Email: fragranceforyourhome@yahoo.ca

July 7

Mary Nicolai

Specialty - Fabric Art: Home Decor

Artist: Mary Nicolai
Mary Nicolai has been crafting for over 40 years. Starting in a tiny dining room, Mary's hobby has grown to become very well known throughout Sarnia/Lambton's craft show community, crafting a wide variety of hand made items including crocheting, knitting, driftwood, mobiles and seashell hangers. Her always popular crochet and knitted items include slippers, turtles, octopi, pumpkins, tea towels, tea towel holders and many more items. She is always coming up with new ideas.

July 7 - 8

Mary's Doll Clothes

Specialty - Clothing for children and dolls

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 7 - 8

MW Inc Designs

Specialty - Wood Signs

Artist: Tiffany Perrin
Located just outside of Petrolia, MW Inc Designs was born in the fall of 2021.
Paired under the company of Metal Wurx Inc. media blasting services provided by Dave Perrin wife Tiffany started this new adventure of designing and creating unique art and decor.
Artistic pieces made with wood ranging from single to multilayer detailed designs to finished laser etched accents. With newly added use of acrylic materials the limits can become endless.
MW Inc Designs enjoys producing one of a kind custom pieces as well as intricate eye catching everyday decor.
Tiffany loves the challenge of taking an idea and bring it to reality with creativity and dedication.
Phone: 519-330-9526
Email: mwincdesigns@hotmail.com

July 7 - 8

My Choice Natural

Specialty - Specialty Natural Soaps, Deodorants & more

Artist: Kelly Flaming
My Choice Natural started in 2009 by a man (Kelly Flaming) questioning the ingredients in the skin care products his family was using. The main ingredients in all of the skin care products in the home were made with lathering agents, chemicals, toxins and unfamiliar ingredients.
This enlightenment is what sparked Kelly to see if he could make soap containing only 100% natural ingredients. 100% natural ingredients sets My Choice Natural apart from others; using only food grade oils and butters for the base of his soaps, steam distilled or expeller pressed essential oils for the aroma and natural colorants.
Driven by his passion, My Choice Natural has grown making a full array of products including natural soaps, deodorants, bug repellents, room deodorizers, facial serum, aromatic & health essential oil blends and more.
Phone: 226-345-8065
Email: kelly@naturalmoisturizingsoap.com
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July - 8

Needle and Knot

Specialty - Embroidered Wall Decor

Artist: Laura McCann
Laura McCann is the owner and operator of Needle & Knot. A small hand embroidery business started four years ago. Laura has always had a love for textile art and sewing, which naturally progressed into embroidery.
Needle & Knot started as a hobby while being a stay at home mom and ended up being so much more.
Laura loves creating unique and custom pieces.
Phone: 519-383-4744
Email: needleandknotshop@outlook.com
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July 7 - 8

Original Blend Pottery

Specialty - Pottery

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 7 - 8

Permanent Pallets

Specialty - Wood and Pallet Furnishings

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.
Email: permanentpallets2018@yahoo.com

July 7 - 8

Pine Needle Primatives

Specialty - Vintage Collectables with Mice

Artist: Peggy Mulvihill
I began creating 37 years ago, as a young mom who wanted to work from home. Through the years there have been many changes to what I've created. In recent years I have combined my love of antiques and anything vintage and rusty with my whimsical handmade mice. Bringing new life to items long forgotten is a true joy, along with the smiles my creations bring. Although I do create other items, these have by far been my most popular. I've been very blessed that my small home based business has afforded me to be able to fulfill my two passions, antique hunting and creating.
Phone: 519-312-9916
Email: peg.mulvihill@yahoo.ca

July 7 - 8

Pottery Impressions

Specialty - Pottery Impressions

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 7 - 8

R W Studios

Specialty - Chain maille jewellery

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 7 - 8

Rachel VanRooyen

Specialty - Handcrafted jewellery

Rachel Joy VanRooyen was born and raised in Bruce County, Southern Ontario, Canada. She has been designing and creating her own line of jewellery since the mid 1990's. Rachel dyes and paints wooden, paper, clay, and metal beads and accents them with her own hand-made lamp-work glass beads as well as beads made out of crystal, semi-precious stones, shells and other natural materials. For her wire work, Rachel uses sterling sliver, silver plated, copper and brass wire. Rachel twists and hammers her wire to provide sturdy and attractive connectors and accents for her designs. Rachel believes that jewellery should be both practical as well as pretty and, as a result, she does her best to ensure that her pieces are light-weight and durable. Rachel uses sterling silver ear wires and nickel-free gold ear wires for her earrings and also offers a wide variety of clip-on earrings.

Rachel finds her inspiration in nature. "I'm inspired by the weather, good food, and our beautiful and varied Canadian landscape. I love what I do. Even after all this time, I still go into my workshop with a sense of anticipation and pleasure."
Phone: 519-525-5382
Email: rachiecando@gmail.com
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July 7

RCV Designs

Specialty - Unique Charcuterie and Serving Boards

Artist: Bob 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 7 years, Cynthia and Bob have created unique and useful one of a kind wood craft items like charcuterie boards, serving boards, trivets, BBQ scrapers, etc. by combining bright, exotic coloured woods and domestic hard woods. 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 - 8

Remington Hardware

Specialty - Wood and Resin Wear

Artist: Taylor Douglass
Remington.hardware was established in 2019 and began as a driftwood business, which quickly grew into resin waves. Inspired by Lake Huron, remington.hardware features a variety of lake inspired gifts and home goods. Local to Sarnia, Taylor the artist pays homage to the hidden gem that is Sarnia, ON and our beautiful water.
Email: remington.hardware519@gmail.com
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July 7 - 8

Rural Route One

Specialty - Paintings

Artist: Lisa Waller
I was born, raised and continue to reside at a local RR#1 mailing address (hence the business name). This is where my love of the outdoors, nature and wildlife comes from and influences most of my art. I enjoy being surrounded by the local plants, wildlife and sounds, these natural elements inspire me. Everyone needs a breath of fresh air and a little serenity in their lives.

Most of my paintings depict life on the farm and wildlife. This includes birds, butterflies, plants, farm animals, farm life, and a few sporting themes that I enjoy such as baseball, fishing and hunting.

I enjoy painting on natural materials, these include slate, metal and glass. My primary media is acrylic with a realistic style. I also like to dabble in pen and ink in a pointillism style and watercolour in a more fluid form. Painting on reclaimed materials such as slate (natural from the ground or roof shingles), glass (old windows, vases, jugs), wood (barn wood and rolling pins) also energizes me, I like the idea of re-purposing items that may not have a use or may be overlooked and bring them back to life in a unique way. I?m always trying to figure out how and what I can paint on items. I am constantly expanding my line of artwork, learning and trying new techniques. I never want to stop playing with new medias and materials, my mind is always creating and my style is always evolving. I encourage commissioned work, this challenges me and my creativity.
Phone: 519-312-4089
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July 7 - 8

Scrum Sisters Studio

Specialty - Felting and Mixed Media art

Artist: Patti Cook
Patti loves to make art. Always looking for ways to create works of art that can tease the senses, has a function or just bring joy. Her love of all things art was strongly influenced by her upbringing, which was surrounded in both domestic crafts and the traditional arts.
She works to portray her innate desires regarding either philosophical, spiritual or worldly expressions...and sometimes its just for the joy of being a maker!

Patti's education in the Arts has accumulated over a 40+ years time frame.
Although primarily 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.

Patti has expanded her skills in recent years using wool fibres among other natural fibres to create 2-D and 3-D artwork and loves to push the envelope with this amazing medium and see where it takes her.
As a result, she has won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards as well as awards of merit and honourable mentions with her textile/fibre art in the Lambton County area.
She has completed master classes and workshops with notable international felt masters; Fiona Duthie (Vancouver), Pam DeGroot (Australia), Katia Mokeyeva (U.S) and Elena Talikova (Russia) among others.
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July 7 - 8

Skopun

Specialty - Collage Work

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 7 - 8

Snuggle Me Designs

Specialty - Children's blankets and wearables

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 7 - 8

Tania's Tie Dyes

Specialty - Tie Dye wearables and home decor

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 7 - 8

The Wool Gatherers

Specialty - Jewelry and Textile Art

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, their youngest child, Kaija, and two cats.
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July - 8

Three Sweets Wreaths

Specialty - Floral wreaths

Artist: Anita Fisher
Anita's wreath-making business, Three Sweets Wreaths, started last year in the small town of Wyoming. This business was created with the vision of providing affordable and trendy wreaths to customers while also supporting the local community. With a passion for crafting and design, she started making wreaths in her spare time and soon realized that she wanted to share her creativity with the public. Three Sweets Wreaths focuses on seasonal, unique wreaths all hand crafted by Anita Fisher.
Email: anitafisher032@gmail.com

July 7

Travel'Art by Wilma

Specialty - Paintings of my Travels

Artist: Wilma Mehl
Wilma is the artist behind Travel'Art. Born and raised in Frankfurt (Germany), she and her family moved to Sarnia Lambton in 2011.

Although she always dabbled in various artistic endeavors, in 2020 she started to seriously pursue art. At that time she also took the challenge of teaching herself to paint with pastels.

The immediacy of pastels, along with the luscious colors and textures captivated her. Her contemporary work is focused on local landscapes and seascapes.

Wilma's work was part of several exhibitions, she displayed her originals & prints at local businesses and galleries. One of her wave paintings made it into the Final 100 of the Art Comp in London in 2023.

Living near Lake Huron make seascapes a recurring theme and continuing source of inspiration.
Email: travelartbywilmamehl@yahoo.com
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July 7 - 8

W. Baines Photographic Art

Specialty - Fine Art Photography and varied genre

Artist: William Baines
W Baines Photographic Art (established in 2014) is owned and operated by William (Bill) Baines.
Bill is a Sarnia based photographer with an interest in a wide variety of
genre. His interests include nature and wildlife, landscape, the built environment along with many others.

Prints from W Baines Photographic Art are available as fine art prints, canvases,
frame ready matted prints, framed prints and note cards.
Email: wbaines@cogeco.ca
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July - 8

Wick + Bear

Specialty - Candles

Artist: Nicki Straus
Wick + Bear is a small business that was born out of a new mom?s love for candles, and a concern for the quality and purity of the air in her home. Our mission is to offer clean burning, high quality and eco-conscious candles with uniquely delightful scents. Our candles feature a minimalist design and are dye-free to compliment, rather than distract from, our customers homes.
Email: hello@wickandbear.com
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July 7

Young Creations

Specialty - Woodworking

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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