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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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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Cheri Loeb
Cheri Loeb is a self taught artist. She got the painting bug in 2009 and continues to grow and create; not only on canvas, but on coasters, charcuterie boards and on vinyl records. Most recently she has been pressing her past paintings onto mugs! In the beginning Cheri was very careful and deliberate with her designs using geometric patterns and dark colours. Night and day from how she creates today. She loves to use bright colours, and she is far from careful! She is not afraid to create honest art and be her authentic self. She has sold pieces here in Canada and the USA, and one piece has made it's way to Mexico! Cheri has a studio/small gallery space in her home in Strathroy, Ontario that is open to shop by appointment and her studio space will be opened for workshops by fall of 2024.
Phone: 519 476-7849
Email: cheriloebart@gmail.com
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Jackie Smith
Jackie Smith is a second generation Stained Glass artist from Wyoming, Ontario. Introduced to the craft by her parents, she carries on a family tradition while embracing her own artistic vision. Galaxy Glassworks draws inspiration from the iconic artistry of Clara Driscoll, a leading designer at the Tiffany Glass Company in the early 20th century. She oversaw the "Tiffany girls", a group of female glass cutters and artisans responsible for creating some of the company's most emblematic works. Aiming to uphold Driscoll's dedication to craftsmanship and creativity, Galaxy Glassworks celebrates traditional techniques while infusing a contemporary vibrancy into each piece.
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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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Courtney Reich
I started Green Fox 3D to share my love of making custom gifts and household items with my 3D printer. Great selection of items from sewing organizers to Name stencils. All our listings can be customized (colours, fonts, styles, etc). If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, send us a request for a custom listing and we'll work out the details!
Email: greenfox3d@gmail.com
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Joanne Moore
Joanne Moore is originally from Vancouver, with a background in interior design. She is now pursuing her artistic passions by the shores of Lake Huron. Her love of the outdoors and nature are reflected in her pieces. Working in numerous mediums over the years; fabric, wood, & semi precious stones, she is inspired by natural shapes & colours. Her recent collection of jewelry incorporates pyrite nuggets, turquoise, tumbled quartz, polished antler, and focals of Lapis lazuli, Aquamarine & Topaz. The winter mittens, with hand beaded appliques are 100% wool exteriors with Sherpa fleece linings & faux fur cuffs. Joanne is always open to discuss ideas for custom pieces and can be reached by email or leave a message on her Facebook page.
Email: huronheightsdesign@gmail.com
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Judy Tupling
Judy thoroughly enjoys working on her hobby farm where she raise a few dairy goats and use their milk for soap with 100% all natural ingredients to create a variety of shapes, sizes and scents.
Judy considers herself to be down to earth and enjoys a simple life. She loves meeting new people at these venues and explaining all of the benefits of goats milk soap. Nothing is more rewarding or inspiring than having people come back saying how much the soap has helped their skin or just how much they enjoy it. For these reasons she stay deeply inspired to keep on making a simple, natural product that people love.
Phone: 519-331-5666
Email: jtup@hotmail.com
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Patti Helps
Love Nana Handmade specializes in crafting adorable companions for little ones, including our signature ?Bun Bun? bunny loveys.
Each creation is meticulously handmade using sumptuous Luxe Minky fabric, ensuring both softness and durability.
In addition to our beloved Bun Buns, we offer baby blankets, sensory/crinkle toys, and teething rings, all designed to provide comfort and joy to your little one.
At Love Nana Handmade, we believe in affordable luxury for babies and toddlers, making the world a softer place, one cuddle at a time.
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Janine Heesakers
My name is Janine Heesakkers of Mother of 3 Alchemy. I am the creator of chainmaille jewellery and trinkets. Alchemy means many things but it it?s simplest form it refers to the process of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. This is what I do with simple rings as I turn them into unique pieces.
Chainmaille for me became a passion over 15 years ago as I was helping my son with his grade 6 medieval project. He decided to do it on chainmaille armour and being the creative person I am, thought it a great idea to make some samples. Together we learned the process and I fell in love with it along the way. I made my first bracelet and never looked back. I love the way it flows and seems to have its own life. Creating it gives me a sense of calmness just like alchemical perspective of mind body spirit. I look forward to bringing my jewellery creations to you.
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Aganetha Peters
A dynamic artist hailing from Woodstock, Ontario, known for her bright colourful artwork. Aganetha breathes life into her canvas through vivid animal portraits and captivating landscapes. Drawing inspiration from Mexico and the bold, vibrant colours of her homeland, Aganetha's passion for capturing Canada's beauty and wildlife resonates in every piece, evoking wonder and joy. Her art celebrates life, urging us to embrace boundless imagination and creativity and is sure to bring happiness into any space. Aganetha's current mediums of choice are acrylics and watercolors.
Email: nansmiles101@hotmail.com
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
Artist: Savanna Smyth
Smyth Candle Co is a women owned small business that was born out of a new moms love for candles, with a concern for the purity of traditional store bought candles.
Our mission is to offer clean burning, high quality, aesthetically pleasing, natural and eco-friendly candles with uniquely delightful scents.
Indulge your senses with our soothing, fresh scents, or tantalize your taste buds with our playful food-inspired fragrances. A sensory adventure awaits!
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July 12 - 13
Artist: Maria Guadaloupe Cervantes
I was born and raised in Mexico City, where I completed my Business degree at the University of Mexico. Afterwards I started working in the Banking Industry, but my passion always laid in design coming from an Artisan family for generations. After I moved to Puerto Vallarta, I met my husband, got married and immigrated to Canada and started my new life and finally followed my dreams.
My design/crafting venture began in my artisan's workshop in Campbellville, Ontario in 2003. Now, it has become a family business, my husband who retired last year is now is helping me full time with the production, logistics, sales of my small company. I pride myself in working with quality, sustainable, vintage and organic eco-friendly products to recycle and produce my personally designed textiles mixing natural fabrics with contemporary elements. I love working with different textures to make my creations, and my goal is to create products that are useful in everyday life.
We produce in small quantities and sell to some specialty stores across Canada through the TGF show, the rest of our entire production goes to Festivals and Craft & Art Shows. We enjoy traveling around Ontario to promote our products at some of the following: Muskoka Art and Craft Show, Hand Made Market in St. Catherine (Spring, Fall & Christmas), Art in the Park in Windsor, Haliburton Art & Craft Show, Artistry by the lake in Niagara on de Lake, Hand's Makers Picton, Kempenfest Art & Craft Festival in Barrie, Kingston Art Fest, Canadian National Exhibition - Arts & Crafts Building, Medford Art & Craft Show, Ball's Fall Craft Show, Signatures Craft Shows in Ottawa, Market in Calgary, One of a Kind Toronto.
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Artist: Lizz Hubert
I am a self-taught mixed media artist. From a very young age, I used art as a way of self expression. I am inspired by the wonder of nature, my 5 children, colour and texture. I create my art in various forms, watercolour, acrylic painting and pyrography. I am originally from the GTA, however I have resided in beautiful Camlachie for 13 years. I take tremendous pride in my work, and put my heart, love and soul into everything I create.
Phone: 226-402-3858
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July 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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 12 - 13
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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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 12 - 13
Artist: Sandra Bailey
Yemaya Holistic Products was established in 1996. We offer personal care products for the entire family. Sandra manufactures her products in small batches ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
Sandra is the mother of 7 children and grandmother to 4. Sandra has provided assistance to over 80 families offering Doula/Postpartum Doula services and continues to provide her services in the Sarnia, ON area.
Chemical, perfume and colour free products are very important choices for many families. Yemaya products are made using only certified organic herbs, pure essential oils, fair trade butter and we strongly support local farmers when possible.
Our goal is to offer top quality, locally produced products that promote a positive and healthy lifestyle.
Phone: 519-328-8802
Email: yemayasb@hotmail.com
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July 12 - 13
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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