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2009 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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Berry Ellen Clothier
Berry Ellen, a small family run business comprised of a group of 4 family and close friends, has been participating in juried arts and craft shows since 1988. We pride ourselves in designing and creating versatile ladies clothing and outerwear, boasting unique details, with great attention to quality and craftsmanship. |
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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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Dan Paper-cutting Art Studio At the age of seven, Dan began his artistic studies with his grandfather who engaged in paper-cutting work throughout his life. Proud of this heritage, Dan spent much time systematically studying paper-cutting technique and theory. Throughout more than 20 years of continual practice, Dan has developed cutting techniques to achieve new forms of artistic expression. |
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Delicate
Touch
This year at Summerfolk Mark and Shelli Eisenberg are excited to share a large array of our new designs in sterling and gold. Celtic earrings and bracelets along with nature inspired brooches will complement our classic finely cut rings and necklaces set with beautiful coloured gems. |
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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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Fotherby Barbara and Ken Fotherby design unique, colourful and affordable ceramic jewellery finished with 22 k gold, platinum or mother-of-pearl lustres. Each piece is coloured with complimentary colours or monochromatic hues. Earrings, pendants and bracelets are designed to complement any wardrobe. Wall pieces are fish, geckos, butterflies, seahorses, octopi and starfish for indoor or outdoor display. |
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Fusion Art Nancy Legassicke has enjoyed working in her home studio for the past 30 years. She produces a line of functional dishware enhanced by whimsical designs, and sun catchers, many of which have added wirework and beads to complete the design. 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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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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Griffin Drums Griffin Drums is a small family business making drums throughout Canada and the United States for 18 years. Each uniquely designed Djiembe and Asiko are handcrafted by Jimii and Jerry, one by one, in a small shop and old farmhouse near Freelton, Ontario, Canada. |
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Handweaving by Janet Whittam Janet’s booth will be filled with hand woven clothing, rugs, household linens and baskets. Her work is characterized by intense colour combinations, luxurious natural fibres (cotton, silk, bamboo, wool & mohair) with always a touch of the unexpected woven in. She has an excellent reputation for good customer service and well-designed products. |
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Harper Pottery Jonathan makes domestic ware with strong beginnings and endings and a lot of play in between. His work is made from reddish stoneware, which fires to a black speckled tan colour. His playfulness is most apparent in whimsical forms such as teapots, spaghetti jars and figurines, which are formed mostly at craft shows and decorated at home. Recently the whistles have influenced his carving patterns and made them a little more playful as well. |
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In-Bloom Jillian and Kaleb Drieger create exotic wood electric guitars, wood and stone jewellery and fabric art bags. The mix of the wood and stones in our jewellery creates a fun, fresh look! The guitars feature master-grade figured and unique hard woods carefully selected and matched, based on tonal qualities and exceptional appearance. All of our pieces are unique and one of a kind.
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Iron Maiden Sculpture Rebecca Allen creates Artwork for home and garden. Focusing mainly on sculpture, Rebecca creates colourful and unique sculptures out of welded steel and found objects. Growing up in an eclectic household of artists, Rebecca was inspired and encouraged to explore her creativity and develop her art. Rebecca studied Fine Art and Georgian College and recently received her government certifications in welding. Inspired by nature and movement, Rebecca is constantly evolving and exploring new forms and ideas. |
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Henna - Under The Willows
Emily Leonard learned about henna body painting while studying in Spain and started her business in Sable Beach. Emily custom designs and hand-paints henna tattoos using 100% natural home-mixed henna paste at folk festivals and year-round, specializing in henna body painting for Hafla belly dancing parties, weddings, pregnancies and other special occasions. She believes henna tattooing is a beautiful way of expressing herself creatively in a non-permanent form. |
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Karen Gunna Leather Goods
Karen Gunna has been designing and crafting leather products for over 25 years. She both respects and embodies the age-old tradition of leatherwork. Each product is comprised of a careful blend of appropriate leathers, durable hardware, indestructible thread and meticulous craftsmanship. The result is distinctive leather products that will stand the test of time. |
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Larry
A. Cluchey Wood Turning
From a small studio south of Neustadt emerge the finely crafted, uniquely grained hardwood and hardwood burl turnings that have been Larry’s focal point these past 19 years. With sensual curves, soft textures and bold designs, Larry’s artistry has received numerous awards and has found many patrons far and wide. |
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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. Michael endeavors 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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Morag
Budgeon Jewellery
A unique combination of sterling silver, 14k gold, copper and hand-felted wool create a jewellery line that appeals both visually and to the touch. |
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Mud Puppy Art Studio “Push the envelope!” “Try new things and have fun doing it!” are the mottos of Treni and Bill Lang as they create new, functional yet artistic clay and glass pieces that will make a beautiful addition to every home. |
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Mythago Wood “Marquetry is the fine art of piecing wood veneers into pictures and patterns”. With original designs inspired by traditional Celtic knot work and the beauty of the Canadian landscape, Diane Edwards highlights fine crafted boxes with marquetry panels and paints pictures with the palette of exotic woods. |
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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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RAW eco-jewellery RAW eco-jewellery is a unique concept of handmade, eco friendly jewellery. All designs are created by Devaki MacDonald, using exclusively natural recycled and rare materials that she hand collected in her extensive travels around the world. Raw jewellery is made from an eclectic mix of mediums including seeds, stones, shells, recycled wires and clock and watch parts. |
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Renaissance
Edge Glassworks
Ruth Pellmann has a Batchelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Studio Specialization and a graduate diploma in Art Psychotherapy. She works in kiln fired painted and fused stained glass with themes inspired by natural landscapes. Ruth’s studio is located in Pefferlaw, not far from the shores of Lake Simcoe. |
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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 Richard received his BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and studied contemporary ceramics while traveling throughout the United States. In 1997 he established his studio and showroom in the beautiful Ontario village of Neustadt. Richard’s primary focus is to create pottery that balances a design relationship between surface form and function. |
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Rockrose
Pottery Meeting old friends, making new ones, sharing the music and of course, presenting this years’ new work to the Summerfolk audience has been part of my life for the past 30 years. I know that this year will be just as enjoyable as all the others. |
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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. Ron 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
Sassafras Artistic Design Studio is showing their newest design idea, “chainmaille” with dichroic glass accents. Sassafras uses old world chainmaille weaves but incorporates unconventional materials such as stainless steel, coloured copper, anodized niobium and sterling silver. These, along with fused dichroic glass make fabulous wearable art! |
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The
Sidhering
Tony Callaghan has produced sculpture and wooden carvings for the past 30 years in both the U.K. and Canada and has exhibited in the U.S., Canada and Europe over this period. His works encompass historical, architectural, mythological and the realms of fantasy. Tony is a multi-media artist working in natural thru the exotic to produce the end results. |
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Silverstrong Jewellery Design Natural elements and the female form give inspiration to Shelley Strong’s jewellery. Shelley apprenticed as a goldsmith, started Silverstrong Jewellery Design and taught metalwork in Canada’s North. Like her jewellery, which is fluid and cyclical, Shelley has come full circle back to her roots in Owen Sound where she teaches metalwork and creates hand crafted jewellery. |
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Snarling Iron Brodie McGruer of Snarling Iron creates original artwork that embraces practical and wearable to purely sculptural. He loves the challenge of a unique commission. Brodie’s specialties include casting and silversmithing, generally defined as creating fully dimensional forms from sheets of metal such as silver, bronze, copper or even steel. |
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Some
Good Noise |
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SunsPots Pottery Classic, quiet, contemporary clay work with subtle glaze variations in blues, greens and earth tones. For 35 years we have produced high-fired stoneware designed to be used and enjoyed everyday. Bill specializes in bowls of all sizes and slab plates and platters. Ruth makes teapots, mugs, dinnerware, goblets, casseroles, vases and more. Web page: www.sunspotspottery.com |
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Tonner Keats Studio In her watercolours, Elizabeth Tonner Keats strives to transcend the obvious so that the soul of life is revealed. This pursuit has become more evident in her most recent watercolours. Elizabeth’s latest works emphasize the very nature of paint itself. In these new creations she captures the soul and zest of nature, thereby creating a gateway for sentient beings to reconnect |
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The Funky Clothesline Dolphin and Gaia Orion bring forth their artistic talents to create a line of unique, hand-dyed and painted clothing. Fun, bright and colourful is one way to describe this array of dresses, tops, shorts, pants, infant wear and more. Personalized drawings on the clothes can be requested at the booth. |
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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 Worked by hand, heated in the forge, add years of skill and a dash of inspiration – that’s a true Artisan Blacksmith. For over a decade, Darrell has pleased the Summerfolk audience with his signature “Riverdale” style pieces presented in the “Beach Garden”. Come see the latest of his original are metal-works: fountains, gates, arbors and ‘wind-bales’”. Commissions always sought. |
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Violet Star
Creations
Violet Star Creations is a one-woman business owned and operated by Rowan Lei Hauser of Northern Michigan. Specializing in natural, organic and recycled clothing and accessories for women. Fabrics and fibers are hand selected to assure the highest quality and lowest environmental impact. |
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Yana
Dee
From the East shore of Lake Michigan, Yana Dee creates a unique collection of clothing and accessories. Using salvaged materials, each piece is a wearable blend of texture, pattern, color and history. |
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