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2006 web listings
 Kama Natural Soap
All vegetable soaps with extra rich nutrient oils such as avocado, evening primrose, neem and sweet almond oils added with pure essential oils make for a rich, luxurious bathing experience. Handcrafted in small batches to maintain absolute consistent high quality in each and every bar.
www.kamasoap.com
Pacific Coast Soap Works
We use only the best ingredients - virgin olive oil, aromatherapy grade essential oils, chemical and solvent free base oils and locally grown herbs, honey and beeswax. We sincerely believe that you can not have quality products unless the raw materials are the best you can use. The process that took several years to refine harkens back to traditional soap making techniques; slower but a far better product. Our commitment to using high quality raw materials and our unique process combine to produce products in a class of their own.
www.pacificcoastsoapworks.com
 Von Hardenberg Candles
Von Hardenberg Candles came from our desire to work with a natural and pure wax to produce a practical and pleasing product at a reasonable cost. They are environmentally friendly and we use no artificial scents, dyes, chemicals or additives in the candle and the wick is pure cotton. We design and make all our own molds in our working studio.
children's clothing
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 Kid Canada
With a passion for kid's fashion, Kid Canada's designer, Colleen Stewart produces a high quality, fashion-forward line of clothing that kids truly want to wear. Check them out and you'll know what we mean. The trendy girls line features very "hip" clothing while maintaining age appropriate cuts that keep everyone happy. The boys line is all about durability and comfort combined with a masculine, casual, edge. And Baby, Oh Baby! Don't miss the infant line! Featuring garments that "grow", these pieces are simply irresistable.
 Kid-O's
Kid-O’s clothing accessories is a Nanaimo home based business featuring unique, fun yet practical children’s hats and mittens. These fun styles include: frog, ladybug, bumblebee, kitty, teddy bear, duck, puppy, dinosaur and more!
www.kid-os.ca
 Mally Bibs
A baby bib made of leather?! That’s right! Leather is durable, stain resistant, and easy to clean, making it the ideal choice for baby bibs. Each bib also includes a unique magnetic clasp so you can stick them to the fridge between meals. They are also reversible, equipped with a pocket on one side to catch the mess, and a fun-to-wear appliqué design on the other. Our complete 2007 collection will be available at the show!
www.mallybibs.com
 Molly & Me
We make poncho style beach or bath cover-up for small, newborn to 2 1/2 years and regular 2 to 10 years that have a recognizable character hood added on. These characters are frogs, honey bears, donkey, bunnies, whales, dogs and sharks. Children love them after swimming or bath or simply play in them.
www.mollyandme.ca
 Stonz Wear
Stonz baby booties began with demand for warm, lightweight STAY ON footwear for babies that were in front carriers, backpacks, strollers, carseats, etc. Something water resistant, wind resistant, easy to put on and something that stayed on a babies tiny moving feet. Stonz booties are fleece lined with a water/wind resistant nylon shell, bright with funky designs, and have a unique toggle system which tightens to ensure they stay on your babies feet.
www.stonz.ca
christmas decor
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 Vincent Van Dough
From 1986 to 2003, I worked in doughcraft but then began to research alternate materials and finally settled on an unusual type of resin with a feel like dough. I spend a lot of time sculpting an original, then make a silicone mold. Pieces are cast individually and then hand painted with great care. I am always working on new ideas and designs.
www.vincentvandough.com
clay
 Crazy Duck Pottery
I enjoy challenging spatial limitations when working with clay. My large garden vessels and water features allow me to work with very large amounts of clay and to fire in large woodfired kilns, which is my passion. I also am fascinated with architectural detail. My garden lanterns and other garden adornments allow me to experiment with architectural design while creating strong focal points for home and garden.
www.crazyduckclay@yahoo.ca
 Jean Marie and Micheline Claret
Beautiful clean lines, but still absolutely functional, this is stoneware pottery with a European flair. With great designs at an affordable price, the Clarets' practical creativity is a constant surprise: you will wonder how come you have been able to live without their baguette trays or their salt shakers!
 Joseph Clay Arts
Joseph Chiang is a celebrated contemporary artist. Joseph’s diverse skills are evident in his stylized design concepts. His excellent, high quality, one of a kind porcelain, wheel thrown pieces and the "Love Connection" sculpture series are valuable as collectables and welcomed as gifts.
www.josephclayarts.com
 Julia Gillmor Ceramics
Julia has been working with clay for the last seven years, concentrating efforts towards a contemporary, functional line of ceramics, employing a minimalist approach while paying close attention to elements of design. She works primarily on the wheel with high fire porcelain.
www.juliagillmorpottery.com
 Kathryn Youngs
I have incorporated the concerns of a painter and sculptor with those of a potter, concentrating on form, brushwork, colour, construction, and a cross-cultural examination of decoration. I use slab-constructed earthenware clay, painted with clear-glazed coloured slips. My pots have a "function" that is akin to theatre props - they convey the idea of a vase but their "role" relates to movement, art heroes, and colour.
www.ferociousfruit.com
 Maggi Kneer Limited Editions
Stylish, unique and collectable stoneware firmly rooted in yesterday, but designed for today. Maggi Kneer Limited Editions is a collection of functional multi-glazed, mid-fire stoneware savoring the fruits of yesteryear, with its old world cadences. Echoes of Victorian England can be found in the original designs, decorated with mouthwatering blackberries, and old-fashioned roses married with the modern North American appetite for ease of function and maintenance. All of Maggi's vessels are ovenware, microwave and dishwasher safe.
www.maggikneer.com
 Muddycat Studios
Jim uses several processes to create his pieces. Many are formed from slabs and extruded attachments. Some are wheel thrown. His favorites are a combination of wheel thrown parts that have been altered and combined with slab and extruded pieces. "The oval objects combine my love of sculpture with my common sense approach of pottery."
www.muddycatstudios.ca
Rachelle Chinnery Porcelain
Each piece of "Rachelle Chinnery Porcelain" is made on the potters wheel and hand carved individually. No two pieces are alike, making them a kind of intimate sculpture.
www.rachellechinnery.ca
 Quasimodo Pottery
Working with high temperature stoneware, we produce stylish functional dinnerware and durable ovenware. Sculptural work includes a collection of highly detailed "character" decanters and whimsical goblets, oil lamps and wind chimes. Our unique glazes and glazing techniques using local river clays produces a rich palate of colour and decorative imagery.
 Silvia Dotto Designs
Distinctive, handcrafted pottery inspired by my passion of food, entertaining and mother-nature. Collected worldwide, my clayware is appreciated for my trademark use of historical medallions, voluptuous shapes, sensuous rims, rich, vibrant glazes and attention to detail. I also started a sculptural line: Pears, Pomegranates and Crows.
ww.silviadotto.com
 Tanya Mitchell Pottery
Tanya Mitchell produces fine, wheel-thrown porcelain tableware. With its stylish modern aesthetic, watercolour palette and elegant lines, her work will evoke a sense of serenity and sophitication in any home. All of her products are microwave and dishwasher safe.
clothing
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 Adhesif Clothing Co.
Adhesif is a Vancouver clothing company that produces very memorable "one of a kind" creations, using recycled materials. Every design is a well thought out process combining sometimes quirky detailing with broad color palettes. The end result is a striking presentation of very playful and cherished garments. Enjoy!
www.adhesifclothing.com
 Blackford Designs
I love my work as it comes from my heart and soul and is an expression of my individuality. This is what I give my clients: one way to set them apart from everyone else. I have clients that inform me that to wear my clothing in public is one of the most self-assuring and enjoyable experiences they have ever had.
www.blackforddesign.ca
 Christine Seigneuret Design
Colourful and textural, these beautifully hand painted silks by Vancouver artist Christine Seigneuret are painted in a watercolour style, using quality French dyes. Original and elegant these fabrics are available in scarves and garments, becoming paintings on silk to wear. All pieces are washable, even the exquisite jackets.
 Flaming Angels Designs
Edgy but Fun Clothing & Accessories for Men, Women & Children. Established in 2000, Flaming Angels is a little bit Wicked and a little bit Sweet, but all Unique! Winner of the Most Inspirational Local Fashion Designer for 2005 by Terminal City Newspaper. Visit us online at www.flamingangels.net
 Heather Hansen Designs
I create wearable art. Comfortable yet sophisticated clothing, flattering to all figures. My appliqué designs are inspired by the beautiful natural landscape surrounding my Pender Island studio. The entire design and construction process is my own, offered to the woman looking for a unique garment of excellent quality.
 Majika Designs
Organic and ethnic textiles gleaned from around the globe are collaged into Majika garments, hats and bags. Designs are Asian-inspired, often evolving from the unique nature of the fabrics. Jackets, shirts and co-ordinates feature loose, comfortable fit and hand finished detail, lovingly designed and sewn by Linda MacNaughton, Victoria.
Myco Anna
Mixing bold style with keen environmental awareness, Myco Anna is a one-of-a-kind fashion label that is truly visionary. Whether it’s a slinky sweater, funky blazer, sinuous skirt, or dramatic jacket, our designs start with an eclectic selection of reusable recycled fabric. The result: fashion so cool it’s actually good for the planet.
www.mycoanna.com
 Precocious
All items by Precocious are one of a kind, reclaimed vintage. All items are created by the reworking of vintage clothing and fabric into new and unique pieces.
www.precociousboutique.com
 Sans Soucie
Sans Soucie focusses on creating textiles and garments that are as unique and innovative as the people who wear it. Our garments incorporate nylon hosiery that is hand dyed and silkscreened before it is sewn and constructed into a functional one of a kind garment.
www.sanssoucie.ca
 Tigris Clothing
Tigris Clothing offers comfort, beauty, and luxurious elegance with feminine lines and timeless grace. With the simplicity of hemp, cotton, soy, bamboo and other stretch fabrics, they appeal to the dancer, the yogi, and the athlete. Their increasing use of sustainable fabrics supports the crucial new wave of ethically made fashions.
www.tigrisclothing.com
country
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 Everything Under the Sun
First, my designs start out with a sketch in my scrapbook. Everything is built or cut out by me and my designs are all original and hand painted. The majority of my products are made from wood. Creating is my passion. Starting with an idea and ending up with a finished product that people can enjoy, is a wonderful feeling.
www.cathysart.com
dolls and toys
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 The Light Fantastic
I love the colours and textures of fabrics and enjoy using these in the creation of whimsical soft-sculptured faeries, dragons and other creatures. I also love to create small quilts. Using beautifully coloured hand dyed and other fabrics, and various embellishments, I make both.
www.lightfantastic.ca
fibre
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 Brenda Stratton Textiles
My work is an exploration of materials, techniques and colour. I hand dye all my materials and each piece is individually made making my work truly one-of-a-kind.
www.brendastratton.ca
 Feltscapes Design
Laurie Steffler of Feltscapes Design hand dyes the softest wool called merino to felt her unique garments, scarves, hats and brooches. Thisi s lightweight wearable art that feels luxurious, is versatile, wants to be worn daily and has great sculptural form. Felting has now become a fashionable trend.
www.mypage.uniserve.com/~feltscapes
 Funk Shui
Funk Shui is a line of garments that are hand crafted by Jessica de Haas, using the ancient art of feltmaking in a contemporary context. Part art, part fashion, the result is a striking and versatile piece of wearable art that is inimitable in it's beauty.
www.propagatelove.com
 Handwoven by Yoriko Oki
All of my work involves hand weaving and is often combined with other textile techniques such as dyeing, beading and embroidery. All of my work is my original design, woven with my original draft or traditional draft.
 Indigo Moon Silks
Natural fibres, natural dyes,... naturally beautiful! Indigo Moon Silks are created by Trish Moon of MoonWoven Studio on Gabriola Island, BC. Specializing in wild silk, she naturally hand dyes silk yarns in small batches to create handwoven wearable art pieces for "real women" in a real world. Come feel the difference wild silk makes!
www.indigomoonsilks.com
 Liset Desbiens
Natural fibers are my prefered yarns . On standard floor looms, wools, linen, silk and cotton are used to weave scarves, mantles, throws, ruanas, table cloth, mats, runners, hand towels and other useful objects. Occasionally, my warps are painted or done with ikat.
http://pages.videotron.com/tissage
Marilyn Lee
The nature of "Fibre Arts" or "Textile Arts" is steeped in traditions, process and technique. It can be as fundamental as constructing the cloth, or as detailed as the embellishment. It was the amalgamation of all these processes that ultimately led me to discover felt making.
www.eclectictextiles.com
 Mioara Original Silk
I enjoy the transformation of color and fiber with quality craftsmanship to create artwork. Art-to-wear offers me the opportunity to experience works that perfectly merge artistic and functional intention.
 Rose Clothes
Weaving, felting and embroidery are a passion with me. I specialize in one of a kind reversible vests and coats using merino wool, alpaca and silk fibre, some of which are hand dyed and then felted on a variety of fabrics - silk, rayon, synthetic. After the material has been felted the designs are accentuated with free machine embroidery and then handsewn.
fashion accessories
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 Black Bamboo Designs
Our bag designs feature clean and elegant lines, reflecting a Japanese "less is more" aesthetic. This Asian approach is enhanced further by incorporating traditional textiles, such as vintage kimono silks and cottons.
 Diane Balit
Specializing in enameled watches Diane has been selling her creations all over North America and has taken part in many large-scale exhibitions.
www.balit.com
 Fleurtje
Your stuff needs this! Handcrafted vinyl and fabric bags for women and men. Fun and functional for all ages! Mostly one of a kind pieces for everyday use made from a rainbow of industrial vinyl, accented with vibrant vintage prints and vintage automotive upholstery vinyls.
www.fleurtjebags.com
Garneau Slippers
I use only the finest sheepskin and leather. Everything that I make is made with the greatest attention to detail from design to finished product.
www.garneauslippers.com
 In the Alley Gallery
In the Alley Gallery’s silk fashion creations all begin with colour as the inspiration. Our original line of beautifully hand painted silks, includes scarves, shibori, handbags and accessories. Our style is a mix of classical textile techniques with contemporary twists and continuously evolves through experimentation. Our studio is located in Railspur Alley on Granville Island, Vancouver.
 Lajla
Drawing on my classical and architectural training, my work reflects a play on light, air, water, earth and architectural structures. Each piece is unique and approached as a new experience of creation. They all carry my trademark style of clean, distinct and harmonious form. I create each piece as an individual miniature "textile landscape". The ambience woven into these textile art pieces is a window into the well being I experience during the creative process.
www.lajla.ca
food
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 Artisan Edibles Fine Foods Co.
Artisan Edibles creates jellies, chutneys and antipasto that artfully blend the best flavors of Vancouver Island and the world. Preserving is treated as an art, celebrating simple, flavourful preparations that capture the seasons bounty. Jellies produced in house and are available seasonally in limited quantities.
www.artisanedibles.com
 Chef Ann Kirsebom's Gourmet Sauces
Gourmet sauces – all season – all purpose - grilling, marinating, stir frys, pasta and pizza sauce. Hand crafted in small batches – no preservatives, fat free, fresh citrus and fruit.
www.tequi-lime.com
 Chocolatas Vancouver Chocolates
Trained at Belgium’s most respected chocolate house, ‘Maison Wittamer’, exclusive supplier to Belgian royalty, Wim Tas has created a most unique collection of confections. Inspired by the flavours of the world, ChocolaTas showcases its unique collection of tea-based ganache fillings, as well as delicacies based on Tuscan hazelnuts, Iranian pistachios, Provençal orange peel, and champagne from….where else? France.
www.chocolatas.com
Daksha's Gourmet Spices
We clean and grind the finest spices to create our gourmet Indian blends. These blends of spices are used in all of the recipes in all 3 of "Daksha’s Gourmet Spices" Cookbooks. We also make mouthwatering curry sauces, chutney, curry mixes and our unique blend of chai (tea) masala. All our products are 100% PURE, 100% NATURAL with NO PRESERVATIVES, ADDITIVES or MSG.
www.spicesgourmet.com
 Edible Gardens
Exquisite Ruby Pomegranate...Rich Fig and fresh Ginger ...Festive Christmas Cranberry... Welcome to the World of edible gardens! 10 different Sensational balsamics and artisan oils to splash on spinach and wild greens, glaze green peppers, or create a magic marinate for BC Salmon. This Christmas give the gift of flavour!
www.ediblegardens.net
 Goodies by Thelma
We are a family business with all recipes being old family recipes. The pickled specialties such as "Garlic, Dills with a Difference" is an old European recipe brought to this country by the Mennonite great grandparents of my husband. All other recipes are Old English and Scottish recipes from my grandmother.
 Honeyview Farm
Honeyview Farm produces specialty honeys and honey blends. The bees are carefully placed in different flower fields to allow us to collect specialty honeys that have unique flavours and characteristics. We produce a number of different fruit honey and honey spice blends that make excellent spreads as well as being wonderful in cooking. We also produce a number of body care products using many of the different natural substances made by bees such as pollen, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly.
www.honeyviewfarm.ca
 Maison Côté
Born and raised in Quebec, I follow the old European tradition of great food makers. I create flavors for your palette. Blender of spices and fine herbs, flavored vinegars and oils, and infused sugars. All of my creations are coming from 17 generations of blending.
www.maisoncote.com
 Monsoon Coast
Monsoon Coast Exotic Spice Blends of Salt Spring Island bring the flavours of Asia and Africa to West Coast cooks in a line of hand crafted spice mixtures which are innovative, high quality and easy to use. Spices are roasted, ground and blended in small batches for maximum freshness and each masala comes with a simple recipe, with more available on our web site at www.monsooncoast.com. New flavours for 2006 include Goan Vindaloo, Tunisian Harissa and our Moroccan Tajine Box Set.
www.monsooncoast.com
 Sweet Truth
Taste our award winning all-natural hand made Original butter almond toffee. Experience a light crunch followed by a smooth meltdown of buttery almond flavours. We also feature our toffee in a premium Swiss white chocolate with cranberries and cashews, and in a rich, sensual Cuban dark chocolate. Yum!
www.sweettruthcandy.com
glass
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Braden Hammond Contemporary Art and Glass Jewellery
Form, movement, technique, colour and application are the key elements to Hammond's distinctive style. "I strive to push my limits and the limits of glass everyday through practice and continuous study of process and glass application. I want to see how far my art can go - glass has endless possibilities that I'm contantly exploring".
www.bradenhammond.com
 Di-fusions
Fused glass...full of surprises, challenges and rewards! A teacher turned stained glass retail store owner, Diane studied at Pilchuck Glass School on several occasions and first began fusing there in 1979. Now she fuses from her studio in the rural Fraser Valley...taking much delight in creating pieces for others to enjoy.
 Glass Act
I am intrigued with the design possibilities of stained glass. I love physically to cut and fit and solder together this relatively flat material, to achieve innovative colour harmonies and to form three-dimensional objects that are both functional and beautiful. As an artisan, my award-winning lampshades are particularly satisfying.
 Illuminati Glassworks
Dan Bergeron is a self-taught stained glass artist from Gabriola Island. His work with stained glass began a few years ago and has
expanded to include sandblasting and most recently, fused glass. Dan draws a lot of inspiration from Medieval art. Once he's chosen an image, he reworks it with strong lines and bright, bold colours and though the symbol itself has been around for centuries, he's reinvented it and made it new again.
www.illuminatiglassworks.ca
 Jill Allan
Jill Allan is a Vancouver Island artist who has been designing and making glass objects since 1999. Her work is quiet, based in the craft traditions of vessel making but not exclusively functional. Each piece is hand made one at a time.
www.jillallan.com
 Morin Choiniere
Glassware. Dreamware.Transparent and translucent designs celebrating the wonders of light. Our products are an exquisite blend of refinement and originality. Choose from vases, bowls, photo frames, candlesticks and candleholders.Let Morin-Choinière illuminate your daytime surroundings, whether at home or in your office . . . and watch your nighttimes become a shimmering, magical realm. www.morinchoiniere.com
 Prelude Glass Studio
Glass as an art medium has continued to fascinate us since being introduced to this art form in 1985. Glass is an ever changing medium as the smallest alteration in light creates a dynamic change in the way our glass art will be perceived. Our first focus was stained glass followed shortly after by glass mosaic and then kiln-formed glass. We use classical techniques combined with modern methods and tools. As we continue to experiment with new techniques our work continues to evolve.
www.preludeglass.com
 Rogue Wave Glassworks
Rogue Wave Glassworks creates designer jewelry from borosilicate glass. Renowned for its unparalleled clarity and strength, this specialized glass is more commonly known under the brand name of Pyrex.
www.roguewaveglassworks.com
 The Garden Gallery Glass
Melted and fused glass window panels, vibrant suncatchers and whimsical candle curves that catch the eye and the imagination. Colour! Light! Air! I am a potter turned glass fuser with an irrepressible curiosity about what I can make glass do and say. I have been creating fused glass art for 4 years and get unlimited inspiration from my students and the world around me.
www.thegardengallery.ca
home decor
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 Adina Gwatkin Designs
I create these painted tools by shaping the wooden handles with various woodworking tools. Twenty layers of coloured paint are applied and accented with gold leaf. The surface is carved by hand to produce the ringed designs and finished with extremely durable urethane. Sculptural in appearance but durable enough to be fully functional. "Painted Tools" makes the ordinary distinctive and unique. The handles are also wonderfully ergonomic.
www.paintedtools.com
 Book Box Company
We recycle books. Our craft looks simple but it is not. Converting thousands of different shapes, sizes and titles of recycled books into beautiful boxes is a surprisingly complex undertaking. Making it appear simple is craftsmanship.
www.secretstoragebooks.com
 Domistyle
Domistyle creates fabulous unique aprons for the modern hostess! Each apron has an original silkscreened design on a contemporary colour combination of fabrics. The aprons each have a clever embroidered message on the bib such as "will cook for shoes". One size fits all and machine washable.
www.domistylegifts.com
 Enchanted Circles
Pressed asparagus spears, radishes, eggplants, portobello mushrooms and peppers? It’s hard to believe how strikingly lifelike they look until you see them displayed in our classic black shadow boxes. New from Enchanted Circles, this contemporary take on the dried theme complements our line of fruit, pepper and lavender wreaths and home décor items.
 MimiBe
MimiBe uses the ancient technique of enamelling to present their new contemporary houseware line. Each piece is hand fired fusing glass to copper. Available in a wide range of shapes and colours and designed to stand alone or make an individually designed nested grouping.
www.mimibe.com
 Tofino Rope Doctor
The craft that I do is called "Marlinspike Seamanship". It is the art of tying decorative yet functional boat knots. The bulk of my work includes ocean rope mats, hand tied Japanese glass fishing floats, Turk’s head sailor bracelets and floating key fobs. They are all over/under basket weaves but each with different variances. Most are tied on pegboard jigs that I designed and built. The materials I use include: manila rope, sisal twine, braided cotton and leather.
www.theropedoctor.com
jewellery
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 Barbara M Designs
During the past decade I have learned and mastered the art of engraving silver and gold jewellery. Being of old European ancestry, I decided to use my skills to develop a line of Celtic jewellery. I’m offering a large selection of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more – everything created by hand and hand engraved. Through my website, www.celticjewellerystore.com, I have found a worldwide audience.
 Bijoux du Monde
My craft involves three different media: real insects, resin and sterling silver. I embed a variety of insects including butterflies, ladybugs, beetles and spiders in clear and coloured resin. I hand sand each finished piece of resin and design and hand fabricate sterling silver settings for each one creating something truly unique.
www.bijouxdumonde.net
 Chi's Creations
My inspirations are juxtaposed between my traditional Asian roots and metropolitan New York City up-bringing. Combining semi-precious stones with gold and sterling silver using traditional cast and hand–fabrication techniques, I aim to create jewelry as wearable art. To render simple elegance, I design uncomplicated forms with the interplay of lines, space, textures and contrast - adding a twist of East meets West.
www.chiscreations.com
 Earth Tribe Designs
Earth Tribe Designs is the eclectic work of artisan Stephen Clement using resin clay medium, gem stones, fossils, silver and gems to create highly detailed pendant necklaces. Each stone is carefully selected by clement to ensure the highest quality. The clay is then worked by hand around the stones with attention to precise detail.
www.earthtribedesigns.com
 Jessie Turner
I specialize in creating natural and contemporary forms in silver and gold. Some of the techniques I use include enameling, casting, smithing, form folding, and etching. Each piece is personally crafted. My vision is to create unique and quality jewellery and art that encourages people's individuality and connection to truth, nature and beauty.
www.jessieturner.ca
 Lisa Ridout Designs
Sterling silver and sterling and gold handmade chain jewellery. The chain is made entirely by hand drawing silver into wire form of varied thickness, then turning and weaving rings into delicate chain patterns. The use of swarovski crystals, semi-precious and precious stones are used in some designs.
www.lisaridoutjewellery.ca
 Murat Senemoglu
As an art historian I travelled many times to Venice to do extensive research on glass pendants which originates from ancient Mediterranean glassware. The pendant owes its particular beauty to a very complicated and skillful handmade process. In my own work I have been applying these techniques with my silverworks.
 Naomi Levitin Jewellery
Naomi Levitin’s work has been influenced by the diverse artistic cultures of her native Israel, including those of the Middle East and North Africa. Casting is now her primary means of achieving an inventory of shapes. This process allows exploration of diverse organic, three dimensional forms as well as repetition of interlocking links. The application of a patina (surface oxidation) finish serves to highlight the textured surfaces that have been stamped and hammered.
 Susan Wood Designs
Jewellery design is an art that I am truly passionate about. My jewellery designs incorporate high quality semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and precious metals. Each creation is inspired by the amazing colors and textures of the natural gemstones that I love to work with. It is through the careful selection and the artful combination of these materials that my unique designs are created.
www.susanwooddesigns.com
 Suzanne Nairne
Contemporary jewellery inspired primarily by the consideration / juxtaposition of achitectural forms and those of the natural world. I work in sterling and fine silver, gold, some copper and brass, elements of nature, paper, resin, alternate materials. Fabrication techniques of mine include laminating, fold forming, hollow construction; also, casting allows me to work to create variations / additions to a base form. I work on different (theme / technique) series of jewellery pieces which are described as distinctive, dramatic, personal.
 Veronica Stewart Designs
My jewellery is a fusion of two techniques: crocheted and knitted fine wire combined with Precious Metal Clay. From these, I create unique designs that I embellish with gemstones. This work feels like a natural progression from my earlier career in ceramics but on a smaller, more intricate scale.
www.artofthegoddess.com
leather
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 Doug Gibson
I work in Western carving leather – sculpture – study bias is mask making. Leather is boiled to clay like consistency, molded, sculpted and carved. The final result is 3D work – a mix of painting and sculpture. "In a world of constant imagery, artwork has to knock hard, life is deaf!"
 Indian Summer Leather Design
If you were to combine a fascination for leather with a strong sense of refined, European style, functional design, German quality and were to add a liberal dose of West Coast sensibility, one would get a fair sense of how the unique look of our bags and purses are created.
www.indiansummerleather.com
metal
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 Shining Sun Gardenworks
Funky metal art for home and garden. Propane tank flowers, awesome steel fridge magnets and wind chimes, designed by Shirra Wall and 100% produced on Vancouver Island.
www.shiningsungardenworks.com
 Tin House Designs
Tin House Designs refurbishes and frames each piece of ceiling tin as a representation of late 1800’s interior design. It depicts the simplicity of the metalwork of the era. Each piece of artwork has a chronicle of its originating building on the back along with Tyler Kilkenny’s signature and limited edition number.
www.tinhousedesigns.ca
 Vesna’s Fiber Art Studio
Different textural and sculptural forms are created from loom woven strips of copper and silver fabric. Originally from Yugoslavia, Vesna has been working with copper wire soft sculptures and 3d forms for many years.
misc.
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 Colorifics
Colorifics is a homemade craft paint. A real creamy texture that begs you to try. Fun to us, washable and unspillable. Designed for toddlers to teens to explore a world of creativity, teaching through its interactive nature. Each set contains 6 bright colours and ideas. Truly a paint with the unspillable difference.
 In the Eyes of Anahita
At the height of a fast-paced career, Hugo Bonjean, a VP of Marriott International, found his traditional views of the world challenged when he encountered extreme poverty and wealth in South America. In his bestselling book, In the Eyes of Anahita, he inspires us to co-create a better world.
www.hugobonjean.com
visual arts
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 Beaver Pond Creative Productions
My work captures the colour and vibrancy of life in Vancouver. I detail the buildings, spaces and atmosphere of the city in watercolour and ink. There is never a shortage of subject matter in this ever-changing cosmopolitan city.
www.beaver-pond.com
 Christy Mitchell Fine Art
I use the monotype process to create my original artwork. This method requires the artist to work "backwards" as the paint on the glass is revealed onto the opposite side in the finished artwork. It takes an adventurous spirit because first the images are painted onto a piece of glass, then I lay paper over the oil paint and rub the back of the paper. As the paper is peeled back, you discover how the image has transferred and it is exciting to see the textures and depth of each stroke of paint. The resulting paintings are built up layer-by-layer and have an impressionist finish that is very intriguing.
www.christymitchell.com
 Kristeen Verge Gallery
Kristeen’s passion for life transpires through her Fine Art Creations. On canvas, she uses saturated acrylic colours to interpret mostly flowers in a rich and voluptuous style that makes your heart sing. Inspired by music and gardening memories her expression is distinct, bold and uplifting. As her clients report: "owning her paintings keeps a smile in our hearts."
www.kristeenverge.com
 The Art of Canadian Landscape
For over a decade Vancouver Island artist Ron Smid has travelled coast to coast in search of capturing Canada’s most extraordinary natural moments on film. His best selling annual Canadian Wall Calendar has sold thousands across Canada and has reached the homes in over 30 countries around the world. A selection of his finest work is offered as rare hand produced limited edition Ilfochrome prints and is becoming increasingly popular with art collectors throughout North America and Europe.
www.ronsmid.com
 Scrimshaw by David Goldsmith and Sculptures In Pewter
Scrimshaw that is over 10,000 years old has been found in caves in France. Today I use recycled piano keys and ancient mammoth tusk from the Yukon goldfields. Scenes are etched into the surface, colour is applied and the finished piece is framed. We also cast pewter reproductions of some scrimshaw.
www.sculpturesinpewter.com
 Tanya Doskova Fine Art
Tanya Doskova is a bulgarian born artist now living in Vancouver. "I do stone lithography, watercolour, acrylic and oil. In addition, I self-publish my art in signed and number limited editions. My imagery is unique. It is the result of my life experiences and my imagination. My work has been recognized with six major awards in Canada and UK. Come and see me painting life at Circle Craft 2006."
www.fineartoncanvas.com
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 Bôites de la Paix
Our materials are now very hard to find…another year, mostly 2 and this creation will be over. Why? The boxes are authentic, wooden ammunition boxes from the Vietnam War era. We transform them into environmentally friendly (millions of them have been discarded in Canada and US) and symbolic peace item…"Peace Boxes". History, contemporary, creation, poetry.
www.boitesdelapaix.com
 Ironwood Bowls
Ironwood Bowls are made using a unique cutting method which was first done in the 1800’s when wooden bowls were in great demand. Four sizes are cut from a single block of wood, producing a "family" of bowls with similar characteristics. Lori MacDonald is carrying on her father’s dream to conserve the forests and appreciate the natural beauty held within each tree.
 Morin Tardif
Nathalie Morin and Serge Tardif work as wood artist since 1990. We use lamination and molding to shape slices of North American species into functional art. Given a non-toxic finish, each pieces have that soft and natural feeling. We seek the expression of serenity through fluid lines, whether to toss salad or contain CDs.
www.morintardif.com
Peace of Mind Creations
Adrianna is a mixed media collage artist. "I make handmade paper for a canvas and use found materials, fiber and natural materials to create scenes. I occasionally use sculpting clay and add it to a scene or collaborate with Dave to create 3 dimensional scenes. Dave makes wood sculptures, specializing in facial imagery sculpted from burls, knots and found wood. Both artists work are pictured at left.
www.thehumm.com/hsn/peaceofmind
Plunger Cove Studio
Mark Wilkinson’s one of a kind whimsical watercraft are created using only the finest in reclaimed and recycled materials. Old red cedar fence posts for the hulls, bike tires, plumbing pipe, fan belts, and umbrella parts all make finely weathered additions to these "been to sea" works.
www.plungercove.com
 Valley Art and Craft
At last, a nutcracker that really works! With its antique European screw-type design, Easy Crackin' gently cracks nuts without messy shells flying around and without hurting your hands. Individually handcrafted from Canadian maple, this nutcracker is beautiful as well as practical and it just gets better as it gets older.
www.easycrackin.com
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