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| Summerfolk
2008 Artisan Village |
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Welcome
to Artisan Village! Once again, we have combined the best of
traditional and contemporary makers into a vibrant three-day community
for your perusing pleasure. |
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Bearpaw
Jewellery
Peter
and Michelle Jessen’s designs celebrate the grace and power of
wild animals and nature as well as the spiritual essence of what it
is to be human. Other designs show the transformation – animal
– spirit – human, that is the focus of native myth, world
mythology and lore. |
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Bluefrog
Creations Lampwork artist Heather Caton creates handmade glass beads by melting different coloured glass rods with a torch. Each bead is kiln fired, cleaned, and paired with fine sterling silver to create a unique piece of wearable art: a Bluefrog creation. Email: bluefrog@rogers.com |
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Cam
Lavers Design Cam
Lavers has been a professional artist, designer and craftsman since
2002. His work is primarily in wood, but he incorporates other mediums
into his pieces – such as guitar hardware in his “Tables
in the Key of C”. His line of artistic pepper mills has become
his most popular work. His designs have been featured in enRoute magazine,
Toro Magazine, LouLou magazine and Global and City TV! |
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Delicate
Touch
Since 1974, Shelli
and Mark Eisenberg of Delicate Touch have been making inspired sterling
silver and gold jewellery. This year at Summerfolk they will be displaying
numerous new nature designs, and celtic necklaces and rings; many featuring
stone inlays or coloured gems. |
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Drumbeat
Poi
Diana Lythia and
Jimmie Griffin have been entertaining, manufacturing poi and drums and
facilitating workshops over the past two and eight years respectively.
They have been creating together for the past year. Colorful fabric
poi whirling at mystical speeds flirt with the natural beat of personally
handcrafted drums. Be inspired. |
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Durham
Wood Products
Edgar Werner has
been making wooden combs for about two years now. Their main feature
is that they do not generate static electricity, but we think people
buy them more as a piece of unique, functional, folk art. These beautiful,
collectible pieces are made mostly from wood salvaged from local tree
removal companies. |
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Estrela
Art & Jewellery
Since a young age,
Nadia Buwalda has been drawn to nature’s shapes, forms and colours.
Her partner, Matt McMillan, has had his fair share of experience in
all things silver. Together, with a love of nature, they’re “Inspired
by Nature’s Beauty”, creating one of a kind designs with
precious and semi precious stones. |
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Fusion
Art
Nancy Legassicke
enjoys working in her home studio producing a line of functional dishware
and whimsical sun catchers, with the help of one assistant and one cat.
She takes great satisfaction in knowing her glass has been taken all
over the world as souvenirs of a great trip to Canada. |
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Gazelle
Earthworks
Silann
has had a lifelong interest in making things. Seeing herself as being
as much a work in progress as the pieces she creates, she continues
to explore the natural affinity of clay, glass and metal. Silann currently
makes her home in the Blue Mountain area where she finds the landscape
just as inspiring as the peoplescape. |
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Gleason
Brook Pottery
“Celebrate
Every Day”. Those words inspire potter Timothy P. Smith to love
what he does for a living, “I try to make useful objects that
will bring ‘daily celebration’ into the lives of those who
live with my pots”. Visitors are always welcome at Timothy’s
studio, located in a charming converted barn in Oxenden, just outside
Wiarton, Ontario. |
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Goddard
Design
Dennis Goddard is
a graduate of the University of Canterbury, College of Art in Kent,
England. Dennis has worked as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for
firms in Toronto and Montreal before opening his own Design Studio.
He has designed a number of stamps for the Federal Government. Dennis
resides in London and teaches Graphic Design and Illustration at Fanshawe
College. He is also involved in teaching Calligraphy, Water Colour and
Oil Painting courses for the City of London. |
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Handweaving
by Janet Whittam
Janet Whittam’s
work is made from natural fibres such as hemp, cotton, silk, wool and
mohair in strong colour palettes with a touch of the unexpected woven
in. The clothing, fashion accessories, household linens and baskets
are unique, well deigned, beautifully finishes and eye-catching. |
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Hat
Mood
Alex Stojanovic
hats blend old-fashioned glamour and contemporary style. |
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Henna
by Emily
Emily Leonard
first learned about henna while studying in Spain and started her business
in Sauble Beach in the summers. She custom designs and hand paints henna
tattoos using 100% natural home-mixed henna paste at folk festivals
year-round. Emily specializes in henna body painting for hafla belly
dancing parties, weddings, pregnancies and other special occasions.
Emily believes henna tattooing is a beautiful way of expressing herself
creatively in a non-permanent form. |
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Karen
Gunna Leather Goods
Leather
is Karen’s medium! She has been working with all varieties from
nappas to harness leather for 20 years. She designs and constructs a
large number of leather products from unique purses and shoulder bags
to blotters and custom-made brief cases. As a “women’s”
designer, her products are often soft and elegant but careful attention
is paid to durability and function. Anyone who buys a Karen Gunna product
is guaranteed to have it for years. |
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Karen
Hunter: Designer
Karen’s handcrafted
jewellery is very colourful and fun. She works with Sterling silver,
semiprecious stones and Niobium, a very rare, pure, metal which is naturally
hypoallergenic and when anodized produces a rainbow of colours. Karen
graduated from the Design Department of the Ontario College of Art in
1985. |
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Larry
A. Cluchey Wood Turning
Drawing inspiration
from the wonderful variety of local hardwoods and uniquely grained hardwood
burls, Larry Cluchey’s artistry ranges from durable, functional
bowls to whimsical vases, unrivalled burl works and spectacular turned
and carved creations. Having received numerous awards, his work has
found many patrons far and wide. |
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Lucien
Gagnon’s Reclamation
Lucien Gagnon is
a self-taught artisan who designs and creates rustic, unique Garden
Sculptures. Some are used as habitats for birds, bats and butterflies
while others are only for your enjoyment. He also creates Sacred Sculptures
such as temples, churches, Spirit Houses and shrines. |
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MacNamara
Gallery & Garden
A magical garden
appears on the beach, lit by lanterns of copper and rock. Friends sit
on benches of cedar and stone, swaying to the melody of the main stage
song. Create some magic in your own back yard with a unique piece from
the MacNamara collection. |
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Mad
Cap Hats
Tori Kosinec has
been designing and creating headwear for 20 years under her label “Mad
Cap Hats”. Each year Kosinec produces new styles and shapes to
satisfy her own creative needs as well as the demands of her customers.
Most customers have more than one Mad Cap in their collection! |
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Meaford
Wool - Spruce Haven Farm
Wool from
our flock is handcrafted into fine garments and accessories, or crafted
into felt art. Our specialty – socks milled from our own wool
and “Jazzy Socks” – hand cranked with our own and
other art yarns on an 1800’s antique circular sock machine. |
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Michael
Lehrman Designs
Michael
Lehrman designs and makes contemporary gold and sterling silver jewellery.
The amount of attention paid to details results in a high quality product
with and exceptional finish. “I endeavor to make each piece a
sculpture in miniature, striving to create a piece that is comfortable
and enjoyable to wear.” |
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Michaud
Toys
Marc Michaud has
been making wood toys and games since 1984. Old classic games like backgammon,
Chinese checkers, cribbage and crockinole. Each game is made of solid
cherry and rosewood and maple hardwoods, beautifully dovetailed and
finished. |
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Mobius
T-Shirts
For over 15 years,
Tim Hunt and Karen Massey have been hand dyeing and silk-screening t-shirts
and garments for all ages. Their original designs reflect a love of
music, art and life. |
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Morag
Budgeon Jewellery
Over the last twelve
years, Morag Budgeon Jewellery has evolved into a successful career
for its namesake. Morag’s sterling silver jewellery has a contemporary
look that is achieved using age-old jewellery making techniques. |
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Moth
Jewelry/Henna Tattoos
Moth Jewelry blends
waxed linen, weaving, traditional New Zealand and Canadian materials,
quality stones, butterfly wings and sterling jewellery. All original
designs carried in two New Zealand galleries and sold at folk festivals,
eco festivals and markets. |
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Mud
Puppy Art Studio
For the past 18
years, William and Treni Lang have combined their artistic talents to
create unique award winning clay and glass pieces that can be found
in collections worldwide. From their culturally inspired masks to their
functional pottery, every piece makes a beautiful addition to every
home décor. |
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Opalwing
Creations
Organic in nature,
Opalwing Creations features jewellery made from rare precious and semi-precious
gemstones, fossils, metal and feathers. Naomi’s creations are
designed to speak to the heart, adorn the body and nourish the soul.
Wearable and whimsical, each handmade creation honors the untouched,
organic beauty within the natural materials she uses, no two pieces
alike. |
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Perception
Glass Works
Artists Jesse Robertson
and Amber Mackinnon founded perception Glass Works. These Grey County
natives specialize in lamp work, borosilicate glass art and jewellery.
Perception Glass Works takes great joy in crafting individual, unique
creations inspired by love and beauty reflected in our lives. |
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RedEft
Peter Sloan graduated
from O.C.A. in 1979 with honours and has been working as a freelance
jeweler, sculptor and part time teacher ever since. He lives with wife
and two children in a rural area near North Bay. His work can be seen
in various shops and galleries across Canada. |
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Renaissance
Edge Glassworks
Ruth Pellman uses
traditional and modern techniques in kiln fired, painted and fused stained
glass. She has degrees in studio fine arts and art psychotherapy. Her
painterly style with glass reflects her fine arts roots, her love of
nature’s beauty and her understanding of the need for expression
through the arts. |
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Richard
Cox
Richard Cox, Irish
wooden Flute maker, lives and works in London, Ontario. His flutes are
individually hand-turned from various hardwoods, from local maple and
walnut, to ebony and African Blackwood. Each one is individually tuned
and carefully polished. He is committed to producing high-quality instruments
at affordable prices. |
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Richard
Mund Pottery
After 10 years designing
and producing functional pottery, Richard’s work continues to
evolve. With the home and garden in mind, he creates a fresh collection
of richly decorated pieces. “ I strive to balance every day use
and timeless sensibility with contemporary shapes.” |
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Rockrose
Pottery “There is the old saying that practice makes perfect. Well. I’m still practicing and still trying to perfect my work so that every year I attend Summerfolk, the people coming for the music will also find new and more interesting work at Rockrose Pottery.” Email: rockrose@bmts.com |
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Ron
Belanger Guitars
Ron has handcrafted
fretted instruments since 1998 and builds custom steel string guitars,
Irish bouzoukis, Hawaiian steel and resonator guitars. He has a knack
for coming up with the perfect instrument for each player he builds
for – affordable, beautiful looks, amazing playability, balanced
tone and a unique voice. |
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Sassafras
Artistic Designs
Victoria and Bob
Kirk create their fused glass jewellery in their studio in Shallow Lake.
They also make chain mail jewellery and will be giving demonstrations
of the different weaves. “Please come and give it a try.”
Jump rings are available for sale in assorted metals so everyone can
make their own piece. |
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The
Sidhering
The Sidhe Ring (faery
ring) has been sculpting fine celtic inspired art for the past 20 years.
The founder Tony O’Callaghan, born in Ireland, educated in England,
now resides in London, Ontario and is an international artist, storyteller
and historian. |
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Some
Good Noise
After many years
of treating photography as a personal hobby, in 2007, John Fearnall
decided to share “some good noise” with the world.. As Dorothea
Lange said, “the camera is an instrument that teaches people how
to see without a camera”. Through his photography, John hopes
to encourage a greater appreciation for our world. |
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The
Funky Clothesline
Dolphin
Orion has been dyeing clothes for the past 17 years and out of this
The Funky Clothesline was born and is now in its tenth year. A unique,
full line of original, colourful, hand-dyed and painted clothing has
been developed featuring big and baggy shorts, pants, four types of
dresses, skirts, sarongs, various types of tops, scarves, hats and bandanas. |
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The
Magpie Bead Company
Karen and Jill are
back to create fun and funky hair wraps, custom made in multi-coloured
cotton thread and beads that will last several weeks! They also make
necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings and rings with brilliant glass
beads in wire work, hemp or cord jewellery. A huge selection of beads
and pendants allows customers to help create their own designs. |
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The
Pottery
In 1985, Paul Stewart
decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a potter.
His studio-store is located in Toronto’s West end. In addition
to the Toronto location, Paul sells his work at fine craft shows and
galleries throughout Ontario. He also offers classes for adults and
children. |
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The
Wareham Forge
The Wareham Forge
returns with hand forged sculptural metalwork for gardens, Viking Game
and historic cast pewter pendants – you assemble yourself with
bright glass beads. Step into the Viking Age and see how ancient metal
smiths worked! Darrell Markewitz, and internationally recognized specialist
in the Norse, will still be accepting commissions for his award winning
hand forge work. |
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Third
Moon Design
Mie Shimizu was
born in Tokyo, educated at various art schools in California and New
York. Started showing at craft shows six years ago with handmade soaps,
three years ago changing to her current products of handmade bags and
matching tops. She also enjoys silkscreen printing in art form, photography,
bookbinding, papermaking, Japanese calligraphy and sewing hats and clothes. |
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Wooden
You Know
Fifteen years ago,
Ken Pettigrew had a friend who needed a cane but was “way too
young” to be that old. He made him a cane that was elegant and
eccentric and that allowed him to get the support he needed without
losing his identity and self-confidence. Ken is a self-taught artisan,
working in wood to make canes, carvings and various kitchen utensils.
He works out of his studio in Grimsby, and sells throughout Canada and
The United States. |
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Yana
Dee
Yana Dee is an artist
and designer from Northern Michigan. She has a strong connection to
the great lakes and the wild beauty of the northern landscape. Using
natural fabrics and salvaged materials, she creates original and sustainable
designs. |
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