Atlantic Craft Trade Show
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Atlantic Craft Trade Show
36 Years of Craft Excellence ATLANTIC CRAFT TRADE SHOW ~ ~ February 2–4, 2013 Saturday, Sunday and Monday HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Island inspired. Exquisitely crafted. Creativity, craftsmanship, beauty, and function With a juried membership of over 140 artisans, Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is where retailers will find extraordinary work from emerging and established artists living on Cape Breton Island. Discover the diversity of exciting fine craft and art being produced on our beautiful island capebretoncraft.com 902 539 7491 ex 114 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia 36 Years of Craft Excellence 1 Contents & Show Hours Contents Host Minister’s Message..................................3 Director’s Message.............................................5 Watch for specially marked exhibits displaying Listing of Exhibitors by “Show Special” and “New Product” tags. Booth Number.....................................................6 PLEASE NOTE: Trade Only—General public not admitted. The ACTS Committee strongly discourages Listing of Exhibitors by Company..................8 the admittance of infants and children under the gallery@acts ....................................................25 age of 16, and recommends alternate childcare options in this regard for the benefit of all the 2013 Buyer’s Guide Resource.......................27 other buyers at the trade show. Cameras will not be 2012 Award Winners...................................... 30 permitted on-site. Listing of Exhibitors by Product...................32 Show Hours Saturday, February 2: 10 am–6 pm Sunday, February 3: 10 am–6 pm Monday, February 4: 10 am–4 pm Visit Our Website The ACTS website contains all the information you need if you are Exhibitor Index..................................................36 Floor Plan............................................................37 planning to attend the trade show. You can also register online at the Future show dates ACTS website: www.actshow.ca February 1–3, 2014 February 7–9, 2015 Cover: Top left, clockwise; Brent Rourke, Canoe Cove Studio, Labrador Traditions, Ostrea Lake Pottery Design: hm design Atlantic Craft Trade Show is a project of Craft Alliance ~ Alliance métiers d’arts and supported by the following government partners. Atlantic Craft Trade Show 1574 Argyle St., Suite 15, Box 3 Halifax, NS B3J 2B3 902-492-2773 902-429-9059 fax acts@craftalliance.ca www.actshow.ca © 2013 Craft Alliance Atlantic Association At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 2 New Brunswick ARTISANS La Margueritte Folle Poterie Ginette Arseneault Cynthia Ryder Art & Jewellery New Brunswick Fine Craft Showcase Vitrine des métiers d’art du Nouveau-Brunwick Enso Ceramics & Design Ruth Jarvis Coleman Earthforge Designs Soda & Lime Glassworks 36 Years of Craft Excellence 3 Host Minister’s Message On behalf of the Province of New Brunswick, I am Au nom du gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, j’ai pleased to welcome all buyers and exhibitors to le plaisir de souhaiter la bienvenue aux vendeurs et the 36th edition of the Atlantic Craft Trade Show exposants à la 36e édition de la Foire commerciale de in Halifax. l’artisanat en Atlantique. Artisans in the Atlantic provinces put a great La qualité des produits et leur résonance culturelle deal of effort into their profession, and that témoignent des nombreux efforts que déploient les effort is reflected in the quality and cultural artisans des provinces de l’Atlantique dans leur profession. resonance of their products. This prestigious Cette foire commerciale prestigieuse, à laquelle participent event, which attracts hundreds of buyers from des centaines d’acheteurs venant de diverses régions various parts of Canada, the United States and du Canada, des États-Unis et de l’Europe, constitue une Europe, offers Atlantic Canada’s talented artisans occasion en or pour les artisans talentueux du Canada a tremendous opportunity to learn from their atlantique d’apprendre de leurs homologues, d’établir de counterparts, develop new business contacts and nouvelles relations d’affaires et de célébrer leur industrie. celebrate their industry. Our government certainly Le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick est conscient de recognizes the value of this event, both for its l’importance de cet événement, tant pour l’avancement importance in moving the Atlantic’s cultural du secteur culturel du Canada atlantique que pour landscape forward and for the development of l’établissement d’un partenariat entre les gouvernements a partnership between governments to ensure en vue d’assurer la prospérité économique. C’est pourquoi economic prosperity. That is why we are proud il est fier d’appuyer la Foire commerciale de l’artisanat to support the Atlantic Craft Trade Show in en Atlantique où est exposé ce qui se fait de mieux en its showcase of the best in Atlantic craft and matière d’artisanat et de créativité dans la région. creativity. Je félicite les organisateurs, les bénévoles, les exposants I would like to congratulate the organizers, et les partenaires qui participent à cette foire d’envergure volunteers, exhibitors and partners who are involved mondiale. Votre travail acharné et votre dévouement in this world-class event. Your participation and contribuent au succès que remporte depuis des années la hard work has contributed to the long record of Foire commerciale de l’artisanat en Atlantique, et je suis success at the Atlantic Craft Trade Show, and I feel persuadé que la 36e édition sera encore meilleure que confident that the 36th edition will be the best yet. toutes les précédentes. The Honourable Trevor Holder Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Le ministre du Tourisme, du Patrimoine et de la Culture, Trevor Holder At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 4 Featured Craftspeople Canoe Cove Studio Brent Rourke Labrador Traditions Booth 2205 Ostrea Lake Pottery Booth 2301 36 Years of Craft Excellence 5 Director’s Message Craft Alliance ~ Alliance métiers d’arts is honoured to present the ACTS trade show, a venerable and prestigious event to retailers from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Together with our government partners and industry representatives we hope to further the goals of assisting in the development of the craft sector in our region. It gives me great pleasure to welcome retail buyers, craft exhibitors and honoured guests to the 36th edition of the Atlantic Craft Trade Show (ACTS), a showcase that celebrates excellence in Atlantic craft. Atlantic Craft Trade Show is a tremendous opportunity for those in the industry to learn from counterparts in other provinces; to develop new Board of Directors Industry Partners • Carol Beaton, Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design • Susan Hanrahan, Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council business contacts; and to celebrate the successes of their industry. • Natalie Landry, New Brunswick Crafts Council The coming year promises to be an exciting one for the craft industry in • Craig Schneider, New Brunswick College of Craft & Design Atlantic Canada. Our gallery@acts exhibition program is back and includes workshops and Guest Galleries who are offering advice to our contemporary craft makers who are participating in the gallery exhibition. The craft industry in Atlantic Canada is widely recognized for our abundant • Julia Purcell, Artisan PEI • Leslie Kwiatkowski, PEI Crafts Council • Anne Manuel, Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador creative talent, which sets the stage for vibrant craft, giftware and apparel • Beverly Barbour, Anna Templeton Centre for Craft, Art & Design sectors in Atlantic Canada. We are extremely proud of our artisans and Government Partners impressed by the undeniable quality of their work known the world over. • Karen Williams, NS Communities, Culture & Heritage I wish to congratulate and thank the Craft Alliance ~ Alliance métiers d’arts • Michel Bérubé, NB Tourism, Heritage and Culture 36 Board of Directors and our ACTS Product Assessment Committee, trade show staff and all of the participants for making the Atlantic Craft Trade Show a success year after year. • Katy Baker, Innovation PEI • Allison Dancey, NL Innovation, Business & Rural Development ACTS staff • Bernard M. Burton, Director • Kristina Vermeulen, Operations Coordinator • Berthe Worth, Admin Coordinator • Lorraine Boyd, Registration Coordinator Bernard M. Burton Executive Director At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 6 List of Exhibitors: Booths 2000 Knickle’s Studio & Gallery 2112 Ewe Design 2002 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2200 30 Fathom Doormats 2003 Anointment Natural Skin Care Inc. 2201 Glen Margaret Publishing 2005 Earth Goddess Jewellery 2203 Basic Spirit 2007 Little Arrow’s Porcupine Quill Jewelry 2204 Right Off the Batt Pottery 2008 Bronwyn Arundel 2205 Labrador Traditions 2009 Stacey Leunes Designs 2208 Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company Inc. 2010 Bent Humour Greeting Cards 2211 Marcela Rosemberg Glass Studio Inc. 2011 Fabian-Fine Glass Design 2212 Foxberry Cottage Crafts 2012 Lulu Bellefontaine 2213 Dorothée Rosen Designer Goldsmith 2013Ewesableart 2214 Greig Pottery Ltd. 2014 Cecilia Ho 2217 Apothecary Garden 2015 Deco Verre 2217Newfoundland/Labrador 2016 hands in clay POTTERY 2217 Molly Made Fibre Art Studio 2017 Paper Pattern Silk 2217 Island Sweet Fibre Arts 2018 Ophelia Jewellery Design 2217 Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory 2019 Echoes of Erin 2217 Lelli Jewellery 2020 Northern Watters Knitwear 2217 Spindrift Handknits 2021 Expressions of Wood 2300 Gillis Pewter 2023 Kat n’ Drew Cards 2301 Ostrea Lake Pottery 2024 College of the North Atlantic 2304 Nimbus Publishing 2025 EarCurls, etc. (SJS Designs) 2305 NSCAD University 2100 Bejewel by Trudy Gallagher Ltd. 2308 Garneau Slippers 2104 goodlines décor 2311 Paul Hannon Studio 2110 Nature’s Natural Solutions 2312 Clayton Dickson Handmade 36 Years of Craft Excellence 7 List of Exhibitors: Booths 2313 5 Dog Design 2513 NB College of Craft & Design 2315 Arctic Canada Trading 2518 Soda & Lime Glassworks 2317 Eclectic Creations Jewelry by Christine 2518 Poterie Ginette Arsenault 2400 Maritime Madness Inc. 2518 Cynthia Ryder Art and Jewellery 2401 Pick Up Sticks Woodworking 2518 Charis Jewellery and Metal Art 2402 Carma’s Glass 2518 La Marguerite Folle Clay Studio 2403 Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2518 Enso Ceramics & Design 2404 Muse in Me Flamework Jewellery 2518 Earthforge Designs 2408 Delia Pewter 2518 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick 2411 AY Designs 2703 Studio Glass 2412 Daedalus Designs 2706 Peachtree and Finch Graphic Design 2413 Susan Robertson Pottery 2709 Prescott Group 2414 Formac Publishing Company Limited 2417 Amos Pewter 2418 Arcane Angel 2500 Where Pigs Fly 2501 Acadian Maple Products Limited 2503 Mermaid Drops/Canine Casuals 2504 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2506 Studio 4 2506 Hermann-Suzuki Pottery 2506 PEI Collection 2506 EleMorphic Jewelry 2506 Oliver Ray - Canadian Painter 2507 Island Windcraft Ostrea Lake Pottery At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 8 List of Exhibitors: Company 2003 ExhibitorA 2200 2501 30 Fathom Doormats Claus Wolter 72 Thoroughfare Rd. Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G6 Tel: (506) 321-4545 Fax: (506) 662-3760 Email: captain@30fathom.com Web: 30fathom.com Acadian Maple Products Limited Simonne Allaway 13578 Peggy’s Cove Rd. Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2J2 Tel: (902) 826-2312 Fax: (902) 820-3000 Email: simonne@acadianmaple.com Web: acadianmaple.com Hand woven doormats & baskets made from reclaimed and new lobster trap rope. GUEST ARTISAN 2313 5 Dog Design Susan Cannon NEW Exhibitor 38 Clayton Park Dr. Halifax, NS B3M 1L6 Tel: (902) 445-8208 Email: 5dogdesignns@gmail.com Show Case Jewellery accompanied by photographic images of Atlantic Canada’s natural beauty. Wear the jewellery. Share the picture. Buyer Workshops Please register in advance by emailing Berthe at berthe@craftalliance.ca or call 902-492-2773. Space is limited. All sessions are Free of Charge. Anointment Natural Skin Care Inc. April MacKinnon 3 Mount View Rd. Sackville, NB E4L 1M3 Tel: (506) 939-3042 Email: april@anointment.ca Web: anointment.ca The largest selection of maple, blueberry and related gourmet food products in Nova Scotia. Packaged in an assortment of containers and sizes, our quality line is especially suited for the specialty food and souvenir markets. 2417 Amos Pewter Amanda Barker 589 Main St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 Tel: (800) 565-3369 Fax: (888) 430-0337 Email: abarker@amospewter.com Web: amospewter.com Nature’s beauty is captured in Amos Pewter’s Sea Urchin salt & pepper shakers and Starfish napkin rings. Paired with our cheeseboards, knives and bowls, these pieces bring a touch of the sea to your dining table. From Contemporary, Whimsy or pieces inspired by nature and our coastal surroundings, we have a design to suit every taste. Amos Pewter designs and handcrafts pewter jewelry, home décor, collectible ornaments and tableware in our Mahone Bay workshop. Introduce yourself to the touch of pewter. Soap and skincare that keeps people coming back for more! See our new 10th anniversary look—better than ever! GUEST ARTISAN 2217 Apothecary Garden Rosanne Hicks NEW Exhibitor PO Box 3 Millertown, NL A0H 1V0 Tel: (709) 852-5521 Email: apothecarygarden@hotmail.ca Show Web: apothecarygarden.vpweb.ca Case We believe that clean is natural and need be nothing else. Our products are handmade in small batches using natural ingredients and organically sourced herbs. No perfumes, dyes or preservative chemicals are used. Social Crafting: Building Your Retail Business one Tweet, Update and Pin at a Time Technology & Trends in Craft & Gift Retailing Saturday, February 2, 2013, 11:30 am Bernard Burton, Executive Director—Craft Alliance Lori Burke, General Manager—Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design Craft Alliance is explores new craft, giftware and apparel trends emerging in the Canadian and USA markets. The emergence of social media and technology and how it affects small retailers will be discussed. Bernard will also present concepts and ideas on new products and current market trends in Canada. The presentation includes research findings and success stories from trade initiatives by the Alliance. Bernard is a former retailer and a 25+ year veteran of the craft industry in Canada. Craft Alliance is a pan-Atlantic trade association working with the craft sector in Atlantic Canada and hosts the annual ACTS trade show. The ability to plan and execute effective marketing strategies is a big challenge for every small retailer. Lori offers suggestions on how small craft retailers can supercharge their marketing efforts by leveraging social media. She will discuss basic strategies and tools for those who want to get their feet wet and more advanced strategies for those who want to put more time and depth into their social media marketing efforts. Lori’s experience in leveraging social media marketing for the Centre’s gallery, retail shop and their member artisans has been exceptional. Lori is a strong proponent of the power of social media to reach new audiences and drive sales for the craft sector. Sunday, February 3, 2013, 11:30 am 36 Years of Craft Excellence 9 List of Exhibitors: Company 2403 2418 Arcane Angel Marina Smith 3807 Mont Blanc Terrace Halifax, NS B3K 6R9 Tel: (902) 293-6928 Email: arcaneangelcreations@live.com Unique and Affordable Pewter. Shawl fasteners, cuff bracelets, pendants, earrings, ornaments, souvenirs and glass with pewter. Celtic, Nautical, Flowers, Animals, Music and many more original and unusual designs. Unique art jewellery pieces created with upcycled components, Victorian reproduction accents, sterling filled, brass, copper, vintage crystals. Gallery quality and one of a kind items. Join us on Facebook! Arctic Canada Trading Brad Poulter GUEST ARTISAN 701-5201-50 Ave. Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S9 Tel: (867) 920-6455 Fax: (867) 765-0652 NEW Email: brad_poulter@gov.nt.ca Exhibitor Web: arcticcanadatrading.com Handmade aboriginal birchbark baskets, fur accessories, muskox Show leather, and Inuit crafts from Case the Northwest Territories. Support traditional aboriginal artisans today. 2100 2203 Basic Spirit Bonnie Bond PO Box 108 Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0 Tel: (902) 243-3390 Fax: (902) 243-2974 Email: johnbonnie52@hotmail.com Web: basicspirit.com Inspirational, whimsical & seathemed pewter gifts, home accents, key chains, jewelry, ornaments, wine accessories and more. 2411 2315 ExhibitorB Atlantic Pewter & Glass Dora Boudreau PO Box 251 Harvey, NB E6K 3W9 Tel: (800) 362-9344 Fax: (506) 366-3078 Email: pewter@atlanticpewter.net Web: atlanticpewter.net AY Designs Ayelet Stewart 31 Glencove Dr. Stratford, PE C1B 1Y2 Tel: (902) 569-4477 Fax: (902) 569-4477 Email: ayelet9@yahoo.com Web: ay-designs.com Nature inspired beautiful sterling silver jewelry, hand crafted, all unique and original designs, incorporating enamel, gems and unique elements. Bejewel by Trudy Gallagher Ltd. Kim Dow 540 B Queen St. Fredericton, NB E3B 1B9 Tel: (506) 458-2685 Fax: (506) 459-0817 Email: info@bejewel.ca Web: bejewel.ca Bejewel is an award winning Art Jewellery Studio. 24 years of custom designing, hand making colorful, imaginative works in sterling silver, 14kt gold, gemstones and exploring mixed medias. Exquisitely crafted with minute attention to detail and quality. Bejewel is an instantly recognized brand name on the Canadian craft scene, with “Happy Jewellery” being its most repeat compliment. GUEST A t l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h o wARTISAN 2013 10 GUEST List of Exhibitors: Company NEW ARTISAN 2010 Bent Humour Greeting Cards NEW Exhibitor Amanda Bent 33 Fir Ave. Truro, NS B2N 6P6 Tel: (902) 843-5334 Show Email: amandabent@hotmail.com Case Web: benthumourshop.com Bent Humour Greeting Cards started in 2009 when Amanda Bent started selling her crazy cards at the Truro Farmers Market. Since then, her cards have been accused of being cute, sassy, naughty and sometimes, downright scandalous. Her twisted (or, Bent if you will) sense of humour is mixed with cute little fun drawings she designs herself that make sending an inappropriate card okay. Exhibitor GUEST ARTISAN 2518 2402 Carma’s Glass Carma Smith 42 Bonavista Ave. Stratford, PE C1B 1L3 Tel: (902) 569-3796 Email: carmatsmith@eastlink.ca Web: carmasglass.com Hand cut fused glass is layered, kilnfired, shaped and polished to create unique, one of a kind dichroic glass jewelry. GUEST ARTISAN 2014 GUEST ARTISAN 2008 Bronwyn Arundel 217 B Herring Cove Rd. NEW Exhibitor Halifax, NS B3P 1L3 Tel: (902) 817-1841 Email: bronwyn.arundel@live.ca Web: bronwynarundel.ca Show Bronwyn Arundel makes lightCase and whimsical pottery. Her unique approach to birds, animals and patterns brings life to her tableware. 2024 ExhibitorC Cecilia Ho PO Box 506 NEW Exhibitor Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0 Tel: (902) 692-1462 Email: FELTasticFashion@gmail.com Web: FELTasticFashion.blogspot.com Show FELTasticFun Felting DIY Kit—A Case fun way to learn an Eco-Friendly and ancient craft while felting with natural wool. Charis Jewellery and Metal Art NEW Exhibitor Ruth Jarvis Coleman 2738 Rothesay Rd. Rothesay, NB E2H 2L2 Tel: (506) 847-8696 Show Email: ruthcoleman2010@gmail.com Case Web: ruthjarviscoleman.com College of the North Atlantic Show Case Katie Parnham 278 Duckworth St. St. John’s, NL A1C 1H3 Tel: (709) 757-8178 Fax: (709) 757-8173 Email: katie.parnham@cna.nl.ca Web: cna.nl.ca Second year Textiles students bring forth a selection of their finest work in Apparel, Knit, Print & Dye, Surface Embellishment, and Weave. We invite you to welcome our emerging craft makers to the wholesale market with your experienced input. Distinctive jewellery and metal art designed and created in New Brunswick using found objects and repurposed materials when possible. 2312 Clayton Dickson Handmade Clayton Dickson Box 9574, Stn. A Halifax, NS B3K 5S4 Tel: (902) 455-6714 Fax: (902) 455-6714 Email: susang@ns.sympatico.ca Web: wholesalecrafts.com (artist #27107) Fun, unique, whimsical clay sculptures, platters, plaques and ornaments. Sandpipers, nature, owls, chickadees, whales, cocktail, humour, crows, blackbirds, cottage, mermaid. 2518 Cynthia Ryder Art and Jewellery Cynthia Ryder 432 Canterbury Dr. Fredericton, NB E3B 4L9 Tel: (506) 442-1875 Email: andnow@mboot.net Web: mboot.net Jewellery crafted in the pursuit of excellence, as an adventure in boldness, texture, colour, and an exploration of hidden beauty in our world. 36 Years of Craft Excellence List of Exhibitors: Company 11 At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 12 List of Exhibitors: Company ExhibitorD GUEST ARTISAN 2408 Delia Pewter Ray & Delia Will 789 St. Thomas Line Portugal Cove-St. Philips, NL A1M 1A5 Tel: (709) 895-8569 Fax: (709) 895-0133 Email: deliawill@nl.rogers.com Web: deliapewter.com ExhibitorE Handmade pewter giftware, bowls, candle holders, ornaments and more. Made in Canada. 2005 Earth Goddess Jewellery Shannon Lee 3157 Robie St. Halifax, NS B3K 4R1 Tel: (902) 404-0166 Email: shannonmacgregor@yahoo.ca 2412 Daedalus Designs Jennifer Newton NEW Exhibitor 965 Labrador Lane Box 1572 Greenwood, NS B0P 1N0 Tel: (902) 242-2893 Show Email: daedalus.designs@hotmail.com Case 2025 Handcrafted jewellery combining classic features in a modern design. 2015 Deco Verre Nicole Butler 96 Teakwood Way Moncton, NB E1G 1V3 Tel: (506) 860-7013 Fax: (506) 860-7013 Email: nico@nb.sympatico.ca Inspired by nature, framed mosaics from Autumn leaves, mobiles and lamps from authentic beach glass; a selection of stained glass mobiles and whimsical fairies! 2213 Dorothée Rosen Designer Goldsmith Dorothée Rosen Halifax, NS B3K 4H2 Tel: (902) 422-9460 Fax: (902) 423-3859 Email: d@dorotheerosen.ca Web: dorotheerosen.ca Dorothée’s iconic Onefooter rings: experience the full collection! Visit the booth to see other new work in silver or 18kt gold, handcrafted by this German-born, NSCAD trained artist. EarCurls, etc. (SJS Designs) GUEST ARTISAN Shirley Searle 4840 Cutlass Court Pender Island, BC V0N 2M2 Tel: (250) 629-6295 NEW Fax: (250) 629-6560 Exhibitor Email: shirley@earcurls.com Web: earcurls.com Web: etsy.com/shop/earthgoddessonline Original gemstone designs and real flower accessories. EarCurls—the look of multipleShow piercing without the pain & Hair Case Wraps—it’s a “No Braider”. GUEST ARTISAN 2518 Earthforge Designs Matt Watkins NEW Exhibitor 134 Carleton St. St. Andrews, NB E5B 1N9 Tel: (506) 529-6248 Email: earthforgedesigns@hotmail.ca Show Web: earthforge.etsy.com Case High-Quality, Hand-Crafted Unique Sterling Silver Jewellery from Saint Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB. 36 Years of Craft Excellence List of Exhibitors: Company 13 At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 14 List of Exhibitors: Company GUEST ARTISAN 2506 2019 Echoes of Erin Connie Hatt & Vicki Haddon 100 Mascarene Rd. L’Etete, NB E5C 2P7 Tel: (506) 755-8976 Fax: (506) 755-5128 Email: connie@echoesoferin.com Web: echoesoferin.com Artisan jewelry in sterling and argentium silvers and 14kt gold fill featuring chainwork and filigree as well as our popular porcelain Celtic line. Offering a wide range of price points. New items for 2013. EleMorphic Jewelry Mary Armellini NEW 6712 Rustico Rd., Rte 6 RR#2 Exhibitor Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0 Tel: (902) 963-3232 Email: elemorphic@hotmail.com Show Web: elemorphic.com Case 2013 Wholesale Line—“Life Aquatic” Jewelry—Unique, Fabulous and Priced to Sell! This attractive, handmade jewelry features Atlantic Canada sea glass as well as whimsical sea creature charm pieces made from beautiful, durable and unique materials such as Tibetan Silver (a new age zinc alloy) and Howlite (a gorgeous semi-precious stone, famous for being discovered in Nova Scotia)! These items will be loved by tourists and locals alike! GUEST ARTISAN 2112 2021 Ewe Design Joan Kane PO Box 3 Trinity, NL A0C 2S0 Tel: (709) 464-3679 Email: joan.kane@nf.sympatico.ca Web: ewedesign.ca Expressions of Wood Howard West NEW 418 Windsor Junction Rd. Exhibitor Windsor Junction, NS B2T 1G2 Tel: (902) 462-2420 Email: howard@expressionsofwood.ca Show Web: expressionsofwood.ca Case Quality hand knit accessories for the family. Designs by Joan Kane and knit with pride by the women of Trinity Bight. Stunning cherry and walnut butcher blocks, cutting boards and charcuterie boards. Timeless and functional works of art for everyone’s home. ExhibitorF 2011 2317 Eclectic Creations Jewelry by Christine Christine Fedora 6708 Hwy 289 Cross Roads, NS B0N 2P0 Tel: (902) 957-0607 Email: info@eclecticcreations.ca Web: eclecticcreations.ca The unique, hand-crafted, high quality, fine jewelry is created with sterling silver, Swarovski crystal and semi-precious stones. GUEST ARTISAN GUEST ARTISAN 2518 Enso Ceramics & Design Yolande Clark NEW Exhibitor 4616 Route 102 Queenstown, NB E5M 2A2 Tel: (506) 245-0741 Email: sasamat.clark@gmail.com Show Web: burntnormal.com Case Clean, simple, gorgeous, functional porcelain pottery by Lee & Yolande Clark. Hand-thrown on the kickwheel; one-of-a-kind art works for everyday. 2013 Ewesableart Sandy Charbonneau NEW Exhibitor P.O. Box 3429 349 Clifton Ave. Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 Tel: (902) 802-1677 Show Email: donsan@eastlink.ca Case Web: ewesableart.com 100% wool, hand dyed, unique, Nova Scotian, 3 dimensional, tea cosies, Bodum covers, cell phone cases, wall art, iPad covers. Fabian-Fine Glass Design Ruth Fabian-Fine 57 Bayview Crescent Prospect, NS B3T 2C9 Tel: (902) 852-3569 Email: info@fine-glass-design.com Web: fine-glass-design.com All products are hand crafted using high quality fused glass, sterling silver and locally harvested hard wood. 36 Years of Craft Excellence 15 List of Exhibitors: Company ExhibitorG 2308 2414 Formac Publishing Company Limited Kathy Chapman 5502 Atlantic St. Halifax, NS B3H 1G4 Tel: (902) 421-7022 Fax: (902) 425-0166 Email: promotion@formac.ca Web: formac.ca High quality visually appealing books illustrating the rich history and traditions of Atlantic Canada. Books are always popular souvenirs! 2212 Foxberry Cottage Crafts Dawson Farrington Box 130, 434 Granville St. Bridgetown, NS B0S 1C0 Tel: (902) 665-4438 Email: d.farrington@ns.sympatico.ca Web: foxberrycottage.com Counted cross-stitch kits featuring the beauty, history or culture of Atlantic Canada. A Nova Scotia product. Garneau Slippers Noèmi Garneau GUEST ARTISAN 441 Industrial Blvd. Asbestos, QC J1T 4R3 Tel: (819) 879-6257 Fax: (866) 668-5990 NEW Email: noemi@garneauslippers.com Exhibitor Web: garneauslippers.com Each pair of Garneau Slippers is an original piece of handcrafted Show work reflecting the special character of Case the artisan who created it. 2300 Gillis Pewter James Gillis 3 Abbott Lane Truro, NS B2N 4Z2 Tel: (902) 986-0757 Fax: (902) 897-2357 Email: jgillis99@yahoo.com Pewter picture holders, suncatchers, Christmas ornaments and jewellery portraying Atlantic Canadian themes. Art for Living 866 735 2949 don@larchwoodcanada.com www.facebook.com/larchwoodcuttingboards At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 16 List of Exhibitors: Company ExhibitorH 2201 Glen Margaret Publishing Richard Rogers PO Box 3087 Tantallon, NS B3Z 4G9 Tel: (902) 823-1198 Email: gmp@eastlink.ca Web: glenmargaret.com Books that originate in Atlantic Canada and appeal to both Atlantic Canadians and visitors. 2217 goodlines décor Lois Ward GUEST ARTISAN 36 Stuyvesant Place London, ON N6J 3S9 Tel: (519) 520-1344 Email: lois@goodlinesdecor.com NEW Web: goodlinesdecor.com Exhibitor Luxuriously soft décor pillows, dyed by hand with natural dyes and printed with antique type using nonShow toxic textile ink. Case Island Sweet Fibre Arts Shawn O’Hagan 21 North St. Corner Brook, NL A2H 2K9 Tel: (709) 634-8138 Email: sohagan@nf.sympatico.ca Web: islandsweet.blogspot.com 2214 Greig Pottery Ltd. Flo Greig 36 Front St. Gagetown, NB E5M 1A1 Tel: (506) 488-2074 Email: greigpottery@nb.aibn.com Web: greigpottery.com Fiddlehead fever is rampant in booth 2214! Teapot, cream and sugar set, trivet, and serviette holder. 2104 ExhibitorI GUEST ARTISAN 2016 hands in clay POTTERY Nancy Chiasson NEW Exhibitor 586 Coxheath Rd. Sydney, NS B1R 1R9 Tel: (902) 539-3450 Email: nancy539_3450@hotmail.com Show Case The Nest—iconic symbol for home, settling in, hatching something new. What will you place in your nest? Egg shaped beach stones? Written wishes? Beach glass? Each nest is a special one of a kind sculpture, as no two nests in nature are identical, attached to a tile measuring 3½ inches by 2¾ inches made from stoneware clay stained to enhance the texture and produce a woodland mystery. GUEST ARTISAN 2506 Hermann-Suzuki Pottery Philip Hermann & NEW Exhibitor Isako Suzuki P.O. Box 726 Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 Tel: (902) 368-2898 Show Email: hspottery@gmail.com Case Web: hspottery.com Quality functional stoneware designed and handcrafted by two PEI potters. Hand-dyed and hand-spun yarns. Knitting kits for fingerless gloves and scarflettes from these unique yarns. 2507 Island Windcraft Peter Baker 3827 Millvale Rd., PO Box 113 Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0 Tel: (902) 964-2284 Fax: (902) 964-3165 Email: baker@islandwindcraft.com Web: islandwindcraft.com The highest quality windchimes available. For 32 years, our customers have been happy with our lifetime plus 1 guarantee, variety of windcatchers. 36 Years of Craft Excellence List of Exhibitors: Company 17 At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 18 List of Exhibitors: Company ExhibitorK ExhibitorL 2000 2023 Kat n’ Drew Cards Kathy Griepsma GUEST ARTISAN 3463 Vinehaven Trail Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 Tel: (905) 562-0240 Fax: (905) 562-0240 NEW Email: katndrew@hotmail.com Exhibitor Web: katndrewcards.ca Cards and tags paired with magnets, charms, bookmarks and bracelets to Show create complete, all in one gift cards. Case Labrador Traditions Knickle’s Studio & Gallery John Kingwell 30 Helene Ave. Halifax, NS B2X 1G4 Tel: (902) 434-1176 Email: kingwell@ns.sympatico.ca Web: knickles.com Founded in 1921 by John Knickle, our extensive collection of images includes schooners, dories, shipwrecks, lighthouses and scenic shoots. When available, we include information regarding the picture’s history. Our black & white photographs are developed manually on quality paper and are available matted, framed or as postcards. Take home a piece of history today. GUEST ARTISAN 2518 La Marguerite Folle Clay Studio NEW Exhibitor Michelle Pellerin 339 Sunset St. Beresford, NB E8K 2G5 Tel: (506) 545-8424 Show Email: socrates@bellaliant.net Case Offering nature inspired functional dishware pieces and hand-painted porcelain giftware items with a oneof-a-kind feel. 2205 Labrador Traditions Janice O’Neill 217 Hamilton River Rd. Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0 Tel: (709) 896-2121 Fax: (709) 896-2720 Email: labcraft@hvgb.net Web: labradorcrafts.blogspot.com Labrador Traditions offers the finest handmade crafts available in Labrador. From Innu Tea Dolls to moccasins and soapstone carvings. 2217 Lelli Jewellery Lesley Collins 64 Hyde Park Dr. St. John’s, NL A1A 5G3 Tel: (709) 754-2357 Email: lelli@nl.rogers.com Web: lelli.ca Lelli creates a range of unique jewellery in a range of price points. Using beading, wire wrapping and cold forging, designs are available in a variety of metals and semi-precious stones. 2007 Little Arrow’s Porcupine Quill Jewelry Sheila Porter P.O. Box 1412 Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902) 634-3184 Email: littlearrow92@yahoo.ca Contemporary styles of handmade Mi’kmaq porcupine quill jewelry accented with Swarovski crystals. Earrings, necklaces, brooches and more. 36 Years of Craft Excellence 19 List of Exhibitors: Company 2503 ExhibitorM Mermaid Drops/Canine Casuals Susan George 84 Five Island Rd. Lake of the Woods, NS B3Z 1A6 Tel: (902) 876-0034 Fax: (902) 431-0037 Email: sueigeorge@hotmail.com GUEST ARTISAN 2012 Lulu Bellefontaine Lindsey Bellefontaine NEW 2074 Robie St., Apt. 2005 Exhibitor Halifax, NS B3K 5L3 Tel: (902) 456-0465 Email: lulu.everydaydream@gmail.com Show Case This nautical series of work utilizes colorful plexiglass and sterling silver to produce striking silhouettes of this maritime theme. 2400 2211 Marcela Rosemberg Glass Studio Inc. Marcela Rosemberg 36 Hopeton Rd. Stratford, PE C1B 1T7 Tel: (902) 892-6500 Fax: (902) 892-6566 Email: info@marcelarosemberg.com Web: marcelarosemberg.com Maritime Madness Inc. Amiel Leblanc 3302 Seven Mile Rd. Cardigan, PE C0A 1G0 Tel: (902) 583-2984 Email: info@maritimemadness.com Web: maritimemadness.com Gourmet hot sauces and seasonings with a Maritime twist made in PEI. Award winning artist showcases decorative and functional glass for the home. Product includes: jewelry, bowls, sculptures, serving pieces, accents: paperweights, candleholders, keepsakes. Mermaid Drops: Seashore inspired jewellery with sterling, Swarovski, pearls and wood. Earrings displayed in mussel shells. Canine Casuals: Tartan and nautical souvenir bandanas for dogs and cats. 2217 Molly Made Fibre Art Studio Molly White Box 205, Woody Point Bonne Bay, NL A0K 1P0 Tel: (709) 453-2538 Email: mewhite6@hotmail.com Web: mollymade.ca Complete rug hooking kits, rug hooking patterns and knit hat kits. All use hand-dyed 100% wool yarn. 2002 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. Mary Gallant 26 Beasley Ave. Charlottetown, PE C1A 5Z3 Tel: (902) 566-3416 Fax: (902) 892-1179 Email: info@mcaskillwoodworking.com Web: mcaskillwoodworking.com Funky wood creations made to enjoy everyday of your life. Beach chairs, kitchen items, souvenirs, and art pieces. GUEST At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 ARTISAN 20 List of Exhibitors: Company NEW Exhibitor 2513 NB College of Craft & Design Show Case Craig Schneider 457 Queen Street Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Tel: (506) 453-5941 Fax: (506) 457-7352 Email: craig.schneider@gnb.ca 2404 Muse in Me Flamework Jewellery Ayse Kayisoglu 479 Keppoch Rd. Stratford, PE C1B 2J8 Tel: (902) 314-8405 Email: ayse@museinme.com Web: museinme.com Unique, high quality flamework jewellery: earrings, pendants, necklaces, and functional items like letter openers, magnifiers, and wine stoppers. ExhibitorN 2110 Nature’s Natural Solutions Tracy Tappin 1072 Havre Boucher Rd. Frankville, NS B0H 1K0 Tel: (902) 234-2370 Fax: (902) 232-2225 Email: nns@ns.sympatico.ca Web: goatmilkskincare.com A natural based goat milk skincare line. Exclusive formulations. Created with sensitive skin in mind and free of harsh chemicals. The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design presents their showcase of student work each year. Known for high technical quality and design aesthetics, the work this year is a collection of Pottery, Jewellery/Metals and Fibre/Surface production lines and one-of-a-kind pieces. Come see the work and talk to the future producers of Fine Craft. 2217 Newfoundland/Labrador Janet Costigan PO Box 8700 St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 Tel: (709) 729-7071 Fax: (709) 729-5124 Email: costigan@gov.nl.ca Web: intrd.gov.nl.ca In the Newfoundland Labrador booth you will find original designs in a variety of mediums. Meet our craftspeople and discover their work. 2217 2518 New Brunswick Artisans NouveauBrunswick Natalie Landry New Brunswick Crafts Council 361 Victoria St, Suite 206 Fredericton, NB E3B 1W5 Tel: (506) 450-8989 Fax: (506) 457-6010 Email: nbcrafts@nb.aibn.com Web: nbcraftscouncil.ca Showcasing fine craft that reflects the unique cultural heritage of New Brunswick. Sponsored by the Government of New Brunswick and administrated by the New Brunswick Crafts Council. Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory Betty Lundrigan PO Box 13051 St. John’s, NL A1B 3V8 Tel: (709) 895-8301 Email: sales@nlbathandcandlefactory.ca Web: nlbathandcandlefactory.ca We offer a variety of bath and body products and a line of scented candles in popular fragrances like Blueberry, Ocean Breeze and Bakeapple. 2304 Nimbus Publishing Terrilee Bulger 3731 MacKintosh St. Halifax, NS B3K 5A5 Tel: (902) 455-4286 Fax: (902) 455-5440 Email: tbulger@nimbus.ca Web: nimbus.ca A wide selection of Atlantic gift books including: Acadian, children’s, cook books, folklore, gardening, guidebooks, history, Maud Lewis, Mi’kmaq and pictorial. We also carry regional calendars. 36 Years of Craft Excellence List of Exhibitors: Company This is what happens when you buy craft locally... 1. You Embrace the Unique You want your home to be a unique reflection of yourself... It makes sense that you buy something handmade, rich with character and a sense of place. 2. You Nurture Community We all like to support local businesses and causes. Your craft purchase helps us to build strong relationships within our community. 3. You Vote for Quality We support the best quality handmade products that meet our guidelines, for the best in local craft. We stand behind our local craft products as being safe, well made and well designed. 4. You Keep Dollars in Our Economy Nearly every cent you spent stays in this community. Our craft producers are from the region — many of whom use locally sourced materials! 5. You Invest in Local Jobs You are helping to create jobs in your community and region. The local retailer and craftsperson are often self-employed entrepreneurs, employing themselves and others, many in small towns and rural communities throughout the region. 6. You Help the Environment Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and packaging. 7. You Create More Choice The nature of being handmade by local craftspeople, in not being mass-produced, are better able to respond to what you want and like. 8. You Make Dreams Come True Local craft retailers and supporters are passionate about life and community... so are our craftspeople. More than anything else, craftspeople want to pursue their dreams of a creative life in their studio and workshop. 9. You Support Local Entrepreneurship Creativity and resourcefulness are a key to successful creative economies. Small businesses are paramount to making that happen. 10. You Reinforce Local Destinations The more memorable and unique we are as a place and people, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests to our local retailers and craft studios. This benefits everyone! When you buy craft locally, great things can happen! Thank you for your support… 21 At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 22 List of Exhibitors: Company 2311 ExhibitorO GUEST ARTISAN Paul Hannon Studio Paul Hannon 5553 Black St. Halifax, NS B3K 1P8 Tel: (902) 431-2961 Email: paul@paulhannon.com Web: paulhannon.com 2506 Oliver Ray - Canadian Painter NEW Exhibitor Christie Ray P.O. Box 222 Borden-Carleton, PE C0B 1X0 Tel: (902) 729-2056 Show Email: christie@oliverray.ca Case Web: oliverray.ca 2020 Northern Watters Knitwear Wanda Watters 150 Richmond St. Charlottetown, PE C1A 1H9 Tel: (902) 566-5850 Fax: (902) 629-1220 GUEST ARTISAN Email: wanda@nwknitwear.com Web: nwknitwear.com Handcrafted 100% British wool sweaters and accessories. NEW Exhibitor 2305 NSCAD University Doug Rogers Show Case 5163 Duke St. Halifax, NS B3J 3J6 Tel: (902) 442-4065 Email: drogers@nscad.ca Web: nscad.ca/extendedstudies Paintings from six emerging artists from NSCAD University. Colourful reproductions of oil paintings that capture the emotion and passion in everyday life. Limited and open editions. GUEST ARTISAN 2018 Ophelia Jewellery Design Emilie Butler NEW Exhibitor 107 St. Pauls Lane French Village, NS B3Z 4E3 Tel: (902) 478-7609 Email: emiliebutler@hotmail.com Show Web: opheliajewellerydesign.com Case Stylish and unique jewellery using bold contrast and texture, materials and colours to create beautiful wearable art. 2301 Ostrea Lake Pottery Deborah Wheeler 976 Greenwood Ave. Halifax, NS B3H 3K9 Tel: (902) 429-7548 Email: olpots@ns.sympatico.ca Functional stoneware, classic forms enhanced by overlapping fluid layers of amber, blue/green and cranberry coloured glaze, featuring dinnerware, fish platters and berry bowls. Since 1979. ExhibitorP GUEST ARTISAN 2017 Paper Pattern Silk Monica Memory NEW Exhibitor 639 Dunn Ave. Saint John, NB E2M 2X4 Tel: (506) 343-3505 Email: monica@paperpatternsilk.com Show Web: paperpatternsilk.com Case Little things you didn’t know you wanted—colourful, light-weight earrings and pocket mirrors featuring original illustrations and photography. Reproduction prints, dioramas, limited edition canvas prints and magnets all representing Nova Scotia and East Coast images. 2706 Peachtree and Finch Graphic Design Jane Mason-Browne 5236 Cornwallis St. Halifax, NS B3K 5T6 Tel: (902) 425-6484 Email: jmbhsfm@gmail.com Web: peachtreeandfinchgraphicdesign.ca Choose from a number of delightful images from our Nova Scotia series or from our whimsical line of all occasion images. Peachtree & Finch add a little fine art to the art of gift giving. Come and meet the author/illustrator of the children’s book, Maritime ABC, (a best seller in 2009) and Maritime 123, a favorite in 2010. 2208 Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company Inc. Rebecca Taylor P.O Box 174 Bebert, NS B0M 1G0 Tel: (902) 641-3004 Email: rebecca@pearlanddaisy.com Web: pearlanddaisy.com Inspired by coastal living, 100% natural, handcrafted in Nova Scotia. Beautiful packaging and a delight for the senses! 36 Years of Craft Excellence 23 List of Exhibitors: Company Prosperity through Partnership Pan-Atlantic Craft Trade Association Mandate On a volunteer and non-profit basis the objectives of the Association are: • to provide marketing opportunities for Atlantic Provinces producers of quality craft, apparel and giftware products • to encourage entry into wholesale and export markets and to enhance the professionalism, education and advancement of the above sectors in Atlantic Canada. Objectives To achieve these objectives, the Association will: • conduct, coordinate, and encourage effective marketing and development of the craft, giftware and apparel sectors in Atlantic Canada. • research, publish and advocate for craft sector development with our craft organization members and partners in the region. • provide a forum for the exchange of information and policy in the craft, giftware and apparel sectors • provide developmental services and opportunities to the craft, giftware and apparel sectors • engage in activities like trade shows, export missions, and workshops which will enhance the professionalism, education and advancement of the craft, giftware and apparel sectors in the region Sector Development Primary areas of Craft Sector Development: • Business Advisory • Trade & Export • Training & Education • Market Development Leadership. Education. Growth. CONTACT Bernard M. Burton, Executive Director bernard@craftalliance.ca Craft Alliance ~ Alliance métiers d’art 1574 Argyle St. Suite 15, Box 3 Halifax, NS B3J 2B3 902-492-2771 902-492-2772 direct 902-429-9059 fax info@craftalliance.ca www.craftalliance.ca At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 24 List of Exhibitors: Company 2506 ExhibitorR PEI Collection Katy Baker PO Box 910, 94 Euston St. Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L9 Tel: (902) 569-7787 Fax: (902) 368-6301 Email: kobaker@gov.pe.ca Web: peistudios.ca The PEI Collection features handcrafted quality products from Prince Edward Island artisans. 2709 GUEST ARTISAN 2518 Poterie Ginette Arsenault Ginette Arsenault NEW Exhibitor Box 3013 Point-du-Chene, NB E4P 8V3 Tel: (506) 872-1351 Email: arsenault.ginette@gmail.com Show Web: facebook.com/PoterieGinetteArsenault Case Series of utilitarian wares along with a variety of one-of-a-kind pieces, all of them inspired by the unexpected nature of water currents and covered by glazes that call to mind the sea. 2401 Pick Up Sticks Woodworking Doug O’Hearn 609 Upper Lakeville Rd. Oyster Pond, NS B0J 1W0 Tel: (902) 845-2465 Email: doug@virtualcritters.ca Web: virtualcritters.ca Handcrafted wooden fish and snakes with realistic flexibility, achieved by a canvas spine which holds the individual side pieces together. Suitable for galleries and fine craft stores. Canoe Cove Studio Prescott Group Cindy Kingwell 3430 Prescott St. Halifax, NS B3K 4Y4 Tel: (902) 454-7387 Fax: (902) 453-0275 Email: info@prescottgroup.ca Web: prescottgroup.ca Prescott Group operates Atlantic Bag Manufacturers, an established producer of custom printed products, including colorful canvas tote bags, aprons and portfolios and Fireside Kitchen, which offers a Nova Scotian collection of all natural jams and sauces. 2204 Right Off the Batt Pottery Cindy & Darryl Lentz 156 Borden Ave. Borden-Carleton, PE C0B 1X0 Tel: (902) 855-2529 Fax: (902) 855-2526 Email: contact@rightoffthebatt.com Web: rightoffthebatt.com Remarkably Crafted—Affordably Priced—For everyday use and enjoyment! Come see why we are PEI’s leading manufacturer of functional stoneware. 36 Years of Craft Excellence 25 List of Exhibitors: Company Rosemary Metz Colette Samson Debra Kuzyk & Ray Mackie Jennifer Marlow Louise Pentz Heather Mills Wesley Harris Stefanie Smith Susan Lee Stephen HEATHER MILLS WENDY JOHNSTON Jan Peterknecht Isako Suzuki & Philip Hermann Jody Racicot Marcela Rosemberg Maja Padrov Wendy Johnston Lee Clark Yolande Clark Kristen Bishop STEFANIE SMITH February 2–4, 2013 actshow.ca/gallery At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 26 List of Exhibitors: Company ExhibitorS 2009 GUEST ARTISAN 2518 Soda & Lime Glassworks Jamie-Lynn Doak NEW Exhibitor 48 Queen St. St. Andrews, NB E5B 1C4 Tel: (506) 529-4800 Email: sodandlime@gmail.com Show Web: facebook.com/sodaandlime Case Hand Sculpted Flameworked Glass Implosion Pendants and Stud Earrings and Flameworked Glass Bead Earrings, Bracelets and Necklaces. 2217 Spindrift Handknits Christine LeGrow 74 Lower Rd. Outer Cove, NL A1K 4B4 Tel: (709) 437-5837 Email: christinelegrow@nl.rogers.com Web: spindrifthandknits.com A unique collection of handknit wool accessories, drawn from traditional Newfoundland designs and Spindrift’s original designs. Stacey Leunes Designs Stacey Leunes 3 Melville Ave. Halifax, NS B3P 1C9 Tel: (902) 401-7570 Email: sleunes@hotmail.com Web: staceyleunesdesigns.etsy.com Stacey Leunes Designs creates unique and very wearable jewellery by combining sterling silver with gemstones, copper and wood.GUEST ARTISAN 2506 Studio 4 Susan Christensen NEW Exhibitor 8-35 Glen Stewart Dr. Stratford, PE C1B 2A8 Tel: (902) 940-4025 Fax: (902) 892-8551 Show Email: s.christensen@pei.sympatico.ca Case Web: susanchristensenart.com Limited edition reproductions of artwork created by Island artist, Susan Christensen. Panoramic Island landscapes and colourful florals, unframed. Art note cards. 2703 Studio Glass Sharon Laska 8536 Hwy 215 RR#1 Maitland, NS B0N 1T0 Tel: (902) 261-2656 Fax: (902) 261-2461 Email: studioglasscanada.ca@gmail.com Web: studioglasscanada.com A wide selection of unique, original designs in fused glass including: sun-catchers, ornaments, wind chimes, souvenirs and tableware. 2504 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles Candy Gallant 2494 Route 12, RR#1 Miscouche, PE C0B 1T0 Tel: (902) 436-1781 Email: ssgargoyles@pei.aibn.com Facebook: Sweet & Sour Gargoyles/ Crooked Barn Pottery Candy’s weird, wacky & whimsical line of functional pottery & sculptures will tickle your imagination! ExhibitorW 2413 Susan Robertson Pottery Susan Robertson GUEST ARTISAN Box 400 Outlook, SK S0L 2N0 Tel: (306) 867-8011 Fax: (306) 867-9358 NEW Email: susan@srobertsonpottery.com Exhibitor Web: srobertsonpottery.com Susan captures the essence of nature in her functional and decorative Show pottery. Unveiling the fresh new Case Fiddlehead and Adirondack patterns. 2500 Where Pigs Fly Lynn Gaudet 654 Northam Rd. Tyne Valley, PE C0B 2C0 Tel: (902) 831-3289 Email: lynngaudet@pei.sympatico.ca All original paintings on canvas, shells and buoys; also, the very popular 3D painting/sculptures. 36 Years of Craft Excellence 27 List of Exhibitors: Company 2013 Buyer’s Guide Resource The following Atlantic Canadian craft producers were unable to be with us this year at the ACTS trade show, be sure to check out their listings and websites for great new products available for wholesale. At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 28 2013 Buyer’s Guide Resource Postma Pottery Limited Nancy Postma 9069 Hwy 14, RR#3 Newport, NS B0N 2A0 Tel: (902) 757-2714 Fax: (902) 757-1777 Email: postmapottery@ns.aliantzinc.ca Hand thrown stoneware and earthenware functional pottery. Made in Nova Scotia for 35 years. Earthenware made from Nova Scotia clay. Piper Pewter Inc. Donna & Harold Frizzell RR#4 Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 Tel: (902) 929-2227 Email: donna@piperpewter.com Web: piperpewter.com Botinicals Studio John L. Welling 610 Queen St. Fredericton, NB E3B 1C2 Tel: (506) 454-6101 Fax: (506) 454-6120 Email: botinicalsgiftshop@nb.aibn.com Web: botinicalsgiftshop.com Piper Pewter specializes in lead-free pewter jewellery & gifts. Our designs include Celtic crosses & knotwork, flowers, seashells, fiddles & more. Each piece is skillfully cast & finished by hand in our on-site workshop. Botinicals: A quirky reference to the use of tin in the construction of 100% handmade metal floral arrangements by John L. Welling. Join us on Facebook! Larch Wood Enterprises Inc. Don Beamish 117 Bridge Rd. Margaree, NS B0E 1Y0 Tel: 866-735-2949 Email: don@larchwoodcanada.com Web: facebook.com/larchwoodcuttingboards Art for living. Unique end grain cutting boards handcrafted in Cape Breton. (See ad page 15) Artburn Inc. Eleanor Kure Halifax, NS Tel: (902) 404-8206 Toll Free: 1-888-848-8440 Web: artburn.net facebook.com/ArtburnPaintingKits twitter.com/ARTBURNpaintKIT Painting Kits for Kids aged 4–13, Pillowcase Painting Kits and T-Shirt Painting Kits for kids. Vibrant, colourfast fabric paints, a variety of designs, including Maritime themes and the exceptionally popular “Magic Pillow of Sweet Dreams.” Sheep’s Clothing Inc. Lynne Pascoe & Lester Wood 373 East Big Intervale Rd. N.E. Margaree, NS B0E 2A0 Tel: (902) 248-2059 Fax: (902) 248-2648 Email: info@sheepsclothing.ca Web: sheepsclothing.ca Wrap yourself in history: quality knitted products using traditional designs. Our product line includes knit hose, Sanquhar gloves, thrummed mittens, watch caps, cabled and gansey pullovers, christening gowns, bonnets and shawls. We also reproduce items for re-enactors and living history museums. 36 Years of Craft Excellence 29 2013 Buyer’s Guide Resource Great Canadian Windchime Co. Glenn Brown RR#1, Chester Basin, NS B0J 1K0 Tel: (902) 275-5997 Fax: (902) 275-5195 Email: glennbrown@ns.sympatico.ca Web: greatcanadianwindchimes.com The Master’s Pieces Nancy Hunt 3664 Dixon Rd., RR#4 Breadalbane, PE C0A 1E0 Tel: (902) 621-0569 Email: mpieces@gmail.com Web: themasterspieces.ca Textile products. Individually handcrafted quality featuring colourful, fairly traded, hand-dyed batiks. Atlantic Canada memories in hangings, tea cozies, potholders and more. A visual feast! New pre-cut kits quilters will love! “Anne” and tartans too! Hand-tuned windchimes of the highest quality! New vibrant designer colours for great visual impact. New branding of the wind catchers creates distinctive look. 5 sizes constructed of light weight anodized aluminum tubes available in 3 finishes. Environmentally sound using only premium waterbased stains. Competitively priced and individually boxed for your convenience. Sorry we missed you for 2013, see you next year! Yarn Point Knitters Jean Sheppard English Harbour West Fortune Bay, NL A0H 1M0 Tel: (709) 888-5371 Email: info@yarnpoint.com Web: yarnpoint.com Adult wool sweaters that are hand knits & machine knits. Also new Heritage Collection. Quidi Vidi Pewter Ray Cox 48 Quidi Vidi Rd. St. John’s, NL A1A 1C1 Tel: (709) 739-8371 Email: qvx@nl.rogers.com Web: quidividipewter.com Hand Wrought Pewter. Matted work in natural colour pewter. Air cast bowls. One of a kind. Direct wholesale. Bread & Butter Pottery Bethany Butterworth 2664 Fuller Terrace Halifax, NS B3K 3V7 Tel: (902) 454-7449 Email: breadandbutterpottery@gmail.com Web: breadandbutterpottery.com Lighthearted, functional pottery handmade with love in Halifax, Nova Scotia using stoneware clay and food safe glaze. At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 30 Award Winners Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence presented in Halifax, NS on February 4, 2012 Annual Industry Awards Presented Left to Right: Minister Allen Roach from Prince Edward Island presenting awards to Anne Manuel, St. John’s, NL for Industry Leader, Minister Roach, Erin & Darlene Bulger of Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia for Outstanding Retailer, Halifax, NS, Alexis Templeton, St. John’s, NL for Excellence in Product Design and Brent Rourke, Bloomfield, NB for Outstanding Exporter Photo: Michael Creagen, Communications Nova Scotia Recognition Pins Presented at ACTS 2013 Celebrating Celebrating Celebrating 5 Years at ACTS 10 Years at ACTS 30 Years at ACTS AY Designs, 2411 NB College of Craft & Design, 2513 Newfoundland/Labrador, 2217 36 Years of Craft Excellence 31 Award Winners Top 5 Craft Retailer Awards Left to Right: Minister Allen Roach presenting awards to; Northern Watters Knitwear, Bill and Wanda Watters, Charlottetown, PEI – Maples Gallery, Arlene Vincent, Halifax, NS—Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia, Erin & Darlene Bulger, Halifax, NS—King’s Point Pottery, David Hayashida, King’s Point, NL Photo: Michael Creagen, Communications Nova Scotia ACTS Show Awards Left to Right: Minister Allen Roach from PEI presenting awards to Ruth Jarvis-Coleman for the Heather Stone Emerging Artist of the Year Award, Marcela Rosemberg for the Best Booth Display, Brent Rourke for Best New Product. Photo: Michael Creagen, Communications Nova Scotia At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 32 List of Exhibitors: Products Aboriginal Arctic Canada Trading 2315 Labrador Traditions 2205 Little Arrow’s Porcupine Quill Jewelry 2007 Nimbus Publishing 2304 Apparel Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company Inc. 2217 2208 Candles Glass Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2403 Carma’s Glass 2402 Fabian-Fine Glass Design 2011 Island Windcraft 2507 2211 2404 Nature’s Natural Solutions 2110 Marcela Rosemberg Glass Studio Inc. Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 Muse in Me Flamework Jewellery Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory 2217 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick 2518 Studio Glass 2703 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Arctic Canada Trading 2315 College of the North Atlantic 2024 Ewe Design 2112 Island Sweet Fibre Arts 2217 Labrador Traditions 2205 30 Fathom Doormats 2200 Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 Goodlines decor 2104 Northern Watters Knitwear 2020 Prescott Group 2709 30 Fathom Doormats 2200 2024 Amos Pewter 2417 Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2403 Eco-Friendly Home Decor Prescott Group 2709 College of the North Atlantic Spindrift Handknits 2217 Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company Inc. 2208 Basic Spirit 2203 Cecilia Ho 2014 Cecilia Ho 2014 Earthforge Designs 2518 Clayton Dickson Handmade 2312 Baby / Kids Ewe Design 2112 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Baskets Food Acadian Maple Products Limited 2501 30 Fathom Doormats 2200 Maritime Madness Inc. 2400 Acadian Maple Products Limited 2501 Prescott Group 2709 Arctic Canada Trading 2315 Body / Bath Gardening Deco Verre 2015 Delia Pewter 2408 Ewesableart 2013 Gillis Pewter 2300 Greig Pottery Ltd. 2214 hands in clay POTTERY 2016 2016 Island Windcraft 2507 2507 Knickle’s Studio & Gallery 2000 Marcela Rosemberg Glass Studio Inc. 2211 2518 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Nimbus Publishing 2304 Molly Made Fibre Art Studio 2217 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick 2518 hands in clay POTTERY Anointment Natural Skin Care Inc. 2003 Island Windcraft Apothecary Garden 2217 Nature’s Natural Solutions 2110 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick 2518 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 Where Pigs Fly 2500 36 Years of Craft Excellence 33 List of Exhibitors: Products Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 Marcela Rosemberg Glass Studio Inc. 2211 Delia Pewter 2408 Oliver Ray - Canadian Painter 2506 Mermaid Drops/Canine Casuals 2503 Echoes of Erin 2019 PEI Collection 2506 Muse in Me Flamework Jewellery 2404 Gillis Pewter 2300 Right Off the Batt Pottery 2204 NB College of Craft & Design 2513 Island Windcraft 2507 Studio Glass 2703 NB College of Craft & Design 2513 2518 Stacey Leunes Designs 2009 Susan Robertson Pottery 2413 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 Where Pigs Fly 2500 Ophelia Jewellery Design 2018 Organic/Natural Paper Pattern Silk 2017 Apothecary Garden 2217 PEI Collection 2506 Little Arrow’s Porcupine Quill Jewelry 2007 Prescott Group 2709 Nature’s Natural Solutions 2110 2401 Jewellery 5 Dog Design 2313 Amos Pewter 2417 Stacey Leunes Designs 2009 Pick Up Sticks Woodworking Arcane Angel 2418 Studio Glass 2703 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2403 AY Designs 2411 Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company Inc. 2208 Kitchen Accessories 2013 Ewesableart 2013 Hands in clay POTTERY 2016 Basic Spirit 2203 Ewesableart Bejewel by Trudy Gallagher Ltd. 2100 Greig Pottery Ltd. 2214 Carma’s Glass 2402 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Charis Jewellery and Metal Art 2518 Muse in Me Flamework Jewellery 2404 Cynthia Ryder Art and Jewellery 2518 Daedalus Designs 2412 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick DorothÉe Rosen Designer Goldsmith 2213 Right Off the Batt Pottery EarCurls, etc. (SJS Designs) 2025 Earth Goddess Jewellery 2005 Earthforge Designs 2518 Echoes of Erin 2019 Eclectic Creations Jewelry by Christine 2317 EleMorphic Jewelry 2506 Fabian-Fine Glass Design 2011 Amos Pewter 2417 Gillis Pewter 2300 Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2403 Lelli Jewellery 2217 Basic Spirit 2203 Bent Humour Greeting Cards 2010 Little Arrow’s Porcupine Quill Jewelry 2007 Cynthia Ryder Art and Jewellery 2518 Kat n’ Drew Cards 2023 Lulu Bellefontaine 2012 Paintings/Prints 5 Dog Design 2313 2518 Knickle’s Studio & Gallery 2000 2204 NSCAD University 2305 Oliver Ray - Canadian Painter 2506 Paul Hannon Studio 2311 Leather Arctic Canada Trading 2315 Peachtree and Finch Graphic Design 2706 EarCurls, etc. (SJS Designs) 2025 PEI Collection 2506 Garneau Slippers 2308 Studio 4 2506 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Where Pigs Fly 2500 Metal Paper/Stationery At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 34 List of Exhibitors: Products Paul Hannon Studio Peachtree and Finch Graphic Design 2311 Basic Spirit 2203 2706 Clayton Dickson Handmade 2312 Cecilia Ho 2014 Delia Pewter 2408 College of the North Atlantic 2024 Ewesableart 2013 Ewe Design 2112 Pottery/Porcelain Textiles/Other Bronwyn Arundel 2008 Formac Publishing Company Limited 2414 Clayton Dickson Handmade 2312 Ewesableart 2013 Gillis Pewter 2300 Echoes of Erin 2019 Foxberry Cottage Crafts 2212 Knickle’s Studio & Gallery 2000 Enso Ceramics & Design 2518 Island Sweet Fibre Arts 2217 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Greig Pottery Ltd. 2214 Mermaid Drops/Canine Casuals 2503 Mermaid Drops/Canine Casuals 2503 hands in clay POTTERY 2016 Molly Made Fibre Art Studio 2217 Nimbus Publishing 2304 Hermann-Suzuki Pottery 2506 NB College of Craft & Design 2513 Paper Pattern Silk 2017 La Marguerite Folle Clay Studio 2518 Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 Pick Up Sticks Woodworking 2401 NB College of Craft & Design 2513 Spindrift Handknits 2217 Prescott Group 2709 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick 2518 Studio Glass 2703 Ostrea Lake Pottery 2301 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 PEI Collection 2506 Poterie Ginette Arsenault 2518 Cynthia Ryder Art and Jewellery 2518 Right Off the Batt Pottery 2204 hands in clay POTTERY 2016 Expressions of Wood2021 Susan Robertson Pottery 2413 Labrador Traditions 2205 Island Windcraft 2507 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Pick Up Sticks Woodworking 2401 2414 Glen Margaret Publishing 2201 Nimbus Publishing 2304 Peachtree and Finch Graphic Design 2706 Souvenirs 5 Dog Design 2313 Acadian Maple Products Limited 2501 Arctic Canada Trading 2315 Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2403 Cecilia Ho 2014 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Stone Publishing Formac Publishing Company Limited Toys Labrador Traditions Wood 36 Years of Craft Excellence Trade Show Notes 35 At l a n t i c C r a f t T r a d e S h ow 2013 36 Exhibitors Index Please refer to the Atlantic Craft Trade Show Guide for a complete product description and exhibitors’ addresses. Eclectic Creations Jewelry by Christine 2317 Nature’s Natural Solutions 2110 EleMorphic Jewelry 2506 NB College of Craft & Design 2513 Enso Ceramics & Design 2518 New Brunswick Artisans Nouveau-Brunswick 2518 30 Fathom Doormats 2200 Ewe Design 2112 Newfoundland/Labrador 2217 5 Dog Design 2313 Ewesableart 2013 Acadian Maple Products Limited 2501 Expressions of Wood 2021 Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory 2217 Amos Pewter 2417 Fabian-Fine Glass Design 2011 Nimbus Publishing 2304 Northern Watters Knitwear 2020 NSCAD University 2305 Oliver Ray - Canadian Painter 2506 Ophelia Jewellery Design 2018 Ostrea Lake Pottery 2301 Paper Pattern Silk 2017 Paul Hannon Studio 2311 Peachtree and Finch Graphic Design 2706 Pearl & Daisy Natural Soap Company Inc. 2208 PEI Collection 2506 Pick Up Sticks Woodworking 2401 Poterie Ginette Arsenault 2518 Prescott Group 2709 Right Off the Batt Pottery 2204 Soda & Lime Glassworks 2518 Anointment Natural Skin Care Inc. 2003 Formac Publishing Company Limited 2414 Apothecary Garden 2217 Foxberry Cottage Crafts 2212 Arcane Angel 2418 Garneau Slippers 2308 Arctic Canada Trading 2315 Gillis Pewter 2300 Atlantic Pewter & Glass 2403 Glen Margaret Publishing 2201 AY Designs 2411 goodlines décor 2104 Basic Spirit 2203 Greig Pottery Ltd. 2214 Bejewel by Trudy Gallagher Ltd. 2100 hands in clay POTTERY 2016 Bent Humour Greeting Cards 2010 Hermann-Suzuki Pottery 2506 Bronwyn Arundel 2008 Island Sweet Fibre Arts 2217 Carma’s Glass 2402 Island Windcraft 2507 Cecilia Ho 2014 Kat n’ Drew Cards 2023 Charis Jewellery and Metal Art 2518 Knickle’s Studio & Gallery 2000 Clayton Dickson Handmade 2312 La Marguerite Folle Clay Studio 2518 College of the North Atlantic 2024 Labrador Traditions 2205 Cynthia Ryder Art and Jewellery 2518 Lelli Jewellery 2217 Daedalus Designs 2412 Little Arrow’s Porcupine Quill Jewelry 2007 Deco Verre 2015 Lulu Bellefontaine 2012 Delia Pewter 2408 Marcela Rosemberg Glass Studio Inc. 2211 Dorothée Rosen Designer Goldsmith 2213 Maritime Madness Inc. 2400 EarCurls, etc. (SJS Designs) 2025 McAskill Woodworking Ltd. 2002 Earth Goddess Jewellery 2005 Mermaid Drops/Canine Casuals 2503 Earthforge Designs 2518 Molly Made Fibre Art Studio 2217 Echoes of Erin 2019 Muse in Me Flamework Jewellery 2404 Spindrift Handknits 2217 Stacey Leunes Designs 2009 Studio 4 2506 Studio Glass 2703 Susan Robertson Pottery 2413 Sweet & Sour Gargoyles 2504 Where Pigs Fly 2500 36 Years of Craft Excellence 37 Floor Plan 2006 gallery@acts Exhibition 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2026 2004 2002 2005 2009 2013 2017 2021 2025 2000 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023 2024 2200 2301 2400 FIRE 2204 2100 2208 2203 2205 2304 2305 2402 2308 2503 2506 2408 Rest Area 2211 2311 2411 2213 2312 2313 2412 10 21 FIRE 2507 2608 Rest Area 2612 2413 2518 2315 2414 2317 2418 2606 2613 Rest Area 2217 2604 2403 2504 Rest Area 2212 2501 FIRE 2404 2214 2513 2614 2417 2618 FIRE 12 21 ELEVATOR 2401 2500 2609 2104 ELEVATOR 2201 2300 2601 ESCALATOR to 1st & 3rd FLOORS New Product Showcase SHOW OFFICE Exhibition 2703 FIRE 2706 2709 2710 Every year Newfoundland and Labrador presents a selection of the finest products from our craftspeople. Handcrafted products from the whimsical to the practical – beautiful designs your customers will be proud to own. Island Sweet Fibre Art Molly Made Fibre Arts Studio Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory Lelli Jewellery Spindrift Apothecary Garden Colourful and Creative... Visit booth # 2217 to meet the designers and see the creations of Island Sweet Fibre Arts, Lelli Jewellery, Molly Made Fibre Art Studio, Newfoundland Labrador Bath & Candle Factory, Spindrift and Apothecary Garden. www.craftsofcharacter.com