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Souls Journey Jewelry
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Creating handcrafted jewelry since 2003, and a juried Craft NB member
since 2012. Vicki offers two distinct lines, traditional artisan style jewelry and her 'Words to Live By' handstamped quote collection, made with traditional metalsmithing techniques from sterling silver and 14k goldfill. All work is designed, and hand made by her from conception to finished product in her St George, New Brunswick studio in the beautiful Passamaquoddy region on the Bay of Fundy. |
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Topsail Canvas
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Sadie Gagner is the owner of Topsail Canvas. She believes in the importance of a connection between the people who make things and the people who use them. Topsail Canvas bags are sewn in a studio building across the yard from her home in rural southwest New Brunswick, where she lives with her husband and two young boys.
She creates stylish, yet rugged handmade canvas bags. The primary focus behind the designs is one of quality; creating a durability, both in function and aesthetics, so that your bag will last your lifetime, carry your life treasures, and express your personal lifestyle though its simple design. She loves the challenge of creating a bag that has the pockets, straps and features required, while also maintaining a commitment to strength and durability, as well as being simple enough to put into production and keep the price point accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Buying a Topsail Canvas bag means that you are investing in the lives and well-being of Sadie and her family, while you get to take home a product that you can love and use for many years! Thank you for supporting local handmade products. |
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TerraBijou
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Joe & Gudi discovered the beautiful landscapes of New Brunswick and the Maritimes in 1990 when they settled down in the rolling hills of New Brunswick.
The strong bond they feel with Mother Nature has been a huge influence on how or why they make jewelry. The jewelry is an example of incorporating pebbles of the Bay of Fundy and other findings such as shells, wood and glass from abroad set in different metals. Their style is influenced by many travels around the globe. Many pieces have a “story” to tell. Since Joe has passed much unexpected after a short battle with cancer in early May of 2019, Gudi is now the only operator of TerraBijou. |
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Helen Stanley
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Helen Stanley grew up in Burlington Ontario and already knew that ceramics was what she wanted to do when she went to Sheridan College in Mississauga. Moving to NB after her second year, she attended the New Brunswick Crafts School as it was then, for her third year. Ever since she’s been up to her elbows in clay.
The natural world has always been full of inspiration for her, so settling down in a rural part of NB was perfect. Over 30 years of practice later, this particular exploration is both aesthetic and technical. How to meld the wonderful surface with the best form and then have the glazes accentuate that symbiosis. |
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Holly McKay
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Painting from a very young age Holly chose a career in the graphic arts industry, combining her love for art, creativity, typography and photography. Working as a graphic designer for one of the leading regional energy companies in Eastern Canada, Holly continues to create works of art fulfilling a healthy demand for her pieces.
Holly has sold to private and corporate collections around the world through commercial and non-commercial galleries. She has participated in a number of solo and group events having the opportunity to transform her work into cards, T-shirts, awards, posters, banners, signage as well as having her art inspire a cityscape background staging for theatre. She has created many 3D pieces and recently participated in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Salmon Run, a largescale sculpture competition hosted by Discover Saint John. Her work has been featured in numerous articles and continues to showcase through social media. Holly is a well-rounded artist and enjoys the process of moving paint across a canvas. Her work takes many forms, but the subject matter always relates to her in a very personal way. They are fun, colourful and lively which adds a certain amount of lightheartedness to any collection. In a world pushing boundaries with technology, Holly communicates through visual form and seeks inspiration from artists worldwide. |
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Iryna Gogots
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Rudens Art, created by Iryna Gogots, and started in 2016. She is Ukrainian and moved to New Brunswick in 2019.
She is a self-taught artist and since 2016 she focuses on making kids toys (play food and finger puppets). The most important goal of making toys was to create something special for imaginative, pretend and dramatic play for kids. And these cute toys will help kids to experiment with the social and emotional roles, and it is a great instrument for developing children's imagination. And of course, toys are safe for kids - without small parts, and glue. |
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Chop Chop NB
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Peter Murray was born, raised and currently resides in Saint John NB.
Peter’s first piece was a turned milking stool he made for his Grade 9 Shop class. And so it began! During his career years he continued his love of his hobby in his basement workroom. He honed his craft creating beautiful pieces of furniture for his children and grandchildren. Retirement provided the time needed for Peter to fully enjoy his passion. He built his Work Shed, set up his tools and purchased his wood. Peter describes himself as "an old man with a stick of wood" but one only needs to look at a finished piece of Peter's to see the skilled artisan. |
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Paul Kasdan
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I have a long and deep history in shoemaking. In 1986 I moved to Saint John to start an orthopedic business (Thera-Ped Ltd) with my partner Terry Trask and follow-on partner Wayne Dryer. I am now 61 years old and am focused on giving birth to a vision I have been nurturing for over 15 years and which is officially registered as the School of Unusual Arts. Beyond shoemaking I have had a passionate interest in the meaning of life and have written extensively on that topic. I wish to articulate a philosophy of living which promotes the idea that an education focused on meaning must inevitably result in manifest works which are beautiful. In shoemaking and other design projects I am interested in the creation of items which can be manufactured on a cottage industry scale and which could potentially employ people in the manufacturing sector. To that end, for the last two years I have been researching manufacturing techniques for shoemaking which could meet this criteria. The shoes I am making use innovative techniques which I have never seen done before and which result in simple beautiful shoes that fit the category of minimalist shoes. I will be showcasing some of my projects among which is a collaboration project between myself and a local weaver Andrea Butler. I hope you come and enjoy the wonderful opportunity that the Queen Square Farmers’ Market has created.
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Marcel Goulard
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Marcel Goulard is a visual Artist based in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Actively painting since 2017, his primary medium is acrylic, with oils and watercolors making their appearance.
Landscapes feature prominently in his work, with Kingsbrea Gardens holding a special place in heart. His style is primarily representational with elements of impressionism, though it is constantly evolving. His goal is to hone his craft to the point where he can fully capture the beauty he sees in this world, so he can share this vision with others |
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Karen Knight
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Karen Knight’s artistic journey began over fifty years ago, during childhood summer holidays on the shores of Washademoak Lake, in New Brunswick, Canada. Using clay dug from a nearby pond, Karen fashioned works of art in her ‘studio in the great outdoors,' then baked them in the family campfire – to the sounds of laughter and music, and the smell of roasting marshmallows. In 1989, Karen's creative passions were rekindled, prompting her to pursue studies in sculpture and design at the Dundas Valley School of Art, with clay as her primary artistic medium. After completing her studies, Karen took an eight year hiatus when the ‘Knights Two’ proudly expanded to the ‘Knights Four’. In 1997, Karen went on to transform a struggling pottery program in Guelph, Ontario, into a dynamic creative force – while also continuing to pursue her own fine art and craft.
In 2003, Karen returned to her New Brunswick roots, where she established Soul Impression Handbuilt Clayworks, located at 1509 Rothesay Road in Saint John. Her business is committed to creating one-of-a-kind works of art, including free form art bowls, plates and platters with a dragonfly motif, salsa dishes, lowtide artpieces, and powerful renderings of the human form. As an educator, Karen teaches “Handbuilding with Clay” at the Saint John Arts Centre and has recently completed a teaching module with the “Art4Life” Seniors Project studying the impact of creativity on healthy aging. Over the last seven years she has also participated in both the Artist-in-Residency and ArtsSmarts programs offered through the Department of Education in New Brunswick. Karen is a longstanding juried member of Craft NB and has participated in nine exhibitions in this province. She is currently represented by Gallery 78. Being community minded, Karen also donates to many charitable organizations. |
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Tony Klipin
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Tony Klipin founded dachs-republic in 2017 in Saint John NB, with the intention of building functional pieces of art with repurposed materials.
Tony has always had a keen interest in using his self-taught skills to create art. He often uses cast off furniture or building supplies that he sources from local secondhand stores. Tony will sometimes combine these with some very high end and unique woods, to produce individual and exceptional results. Tony has taken his high commitment to quality and ventured beyond furniture to create art and jewelry. Inspired by the circle of life, he uses several mediums: plaster, paint, wood, steel, and resin. Tony’s works encapsulate all the trauma and triumphs of his life, making them personal and relatable. Tony has worked closely with designers, Kim Jacobsen Designs, LSAVAGE Design as well as on a client-to-client basis, on an international level, to fabricate truly one-of-a-kind pieces to the client’s exact specifications. |
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Alan Landry
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Alan Landry has lived, studied, and worked in many places; Montreal, P.E.I. Vancouver, and The Philippines to name a few. He returned to Saint John in 2017 to be near his twin sister and to devote more time to his artwork. His career as an educator and Zen instructor has been infused by his love of the arts.
Alan lives in full colour, embellished by his whimsical style. His inspiration comes from his love of nature, being mindful through Zen and his passionate eye for a creative design. One day during meditation, Alan had an insight to create art form from his experience with Quilting and stain-glass. Immediately he went into his sewing room and this art style was born. Incorporating colourful fabrics of infinite texture, his artworks are displayed in beautiful recycled and barn wood frames. Alan welcomes the viewer to delight by visiting his magical worldly landscapes. His desire, is to create a world of love and peace through his art. |
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River Bennett Knot Works
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River Bennett Knot Works is Bob Edwards’ passion project resulting from many years of working, playing, and creating with rope, net, and twine. At a young age, he was fascinated with knot tying and its incredible flexibility, practicality, and artistry. His years working in the fisheries and net making allowed him to continually expand his knowledge and skill in knot work and traditional net making techniques.
Working with numerous types of rope, net, and twine provides for a wealth of creative opportunities. Each has unique characteristics which influence a product’s design and purpose. The result is the creation of practical and decorative artifacts using traditional and innovative designs. Sustainability and the environment influence the products he creates and the materials he uses. His works integrate purpose and esthetics with quality, durable materials. They are made to last, reducing their environmental footprint. He works with a wide spectrum of net and rope materials from raw cotton to re-purposed rope from local fishers. His goal is to create artistic, useful, and durable products. Bob is a Mississauga of Rice Lake, who divides his time between his home base in Breadalbane, New Brunswick and his soul base - River Bennett - located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. |
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Andrea Schillgalies
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Andrea’s adventures in pottery began in 2001 and she has been playing in the mud ever since. Her time is divided between creating in her Ile-Perrot, Qc studio, and teaching pottery in the greater Montreal area. Andrea’s main focus is functional stoneware; aiming to bring enjoyment to the everyday moments in life. Fascinated by the unpredictable process of Raku, she also enjoys exploring its effects with jewelry and decorative pieces.
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Kelley Joyce-Floyd
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Kelley Joyce-Floyd is a visual artist based in Quispamsis NB. She has been focusing on her artistic career since 2015, mostly working with acrylics.
A lifelong student of the earth sciences, Kelley has spent countless hours exploring woodlands, ponds, fields and shorelines, collecting rocks, catching frogs and learning about the secret lives of flowers. She paints things she finds interesting, like birds, bugs and mermaids, and at the moment is especially inspired by the flora, fauna and landscapes of the Maritimes. Working with organic lines and saturated colour, Kelley infuses her natural subjects with generous dollops of magick and whimsy, merging fantasy and reality. Her work has been shown at the Saint John Art Club Gallery, Sunbury Shores in St Andrews and at the Grand Manan Art Gallery. Several pieces of her work were purchased by the Canada 150 Art Acquisition Program, and she was chosen 3 years in a row to paint sculptures in Discover Saint John’s public art installation, Salmon Run. She was one of two New Brunswick artists chosen to paint Adirondack chairs for Tourism NB in 2020. Kelley’s works are in private collections across Canada, the US and Mexico. |
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Sheila Davidson
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My name is Sheila Davidson, and I am a local artist, working for many years in pen and ink and watercolour. I’ve done numerous commissioned portraits of homes and family pets, and enjoy a variety of other subjects as well, from architecture to whimsical.
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Angela Belyea
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Angela Belyea of the Herb Farm Studio is a self-taught fibre artist and juried member of Craft NB. She attended the NB College of Craft and Design and has been knitting for more than 50 years. Other talents include spinning fiber, weaving, felting and rug hooking, often using fibre from her own Sheep and Llamas. Natural colours are used whenever possible with some commercial or plant-based dyes. Her beautiful creations can be found online and at select NB artisan shops.
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Hampton Hill Woodworking
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I started woodworking in my early 20’s in British Columbia, working in beautiful waterfront homes while living on a boat with my family. I spent a few years finishing interiors of yachts, and then operating hydro-electric plants in northern BC. In 2017 we moved to New Brunswick to follow my 2 passions: woodwork and growing market vegetables.
In my Charcuterie boards, I try to capture the rolling landscapes and waterways of New Brunswick, and organic forms in my other works. I love the freedom of this “wood weaving” technique after years of rigid traditional woodworking, every piece is one of a kind and is intended to be used as functional art works. |
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Julia BustinJULES, created by Julia Bustin is a Handmade Polymer Clay Jewelry line, which offers a variety of pieces including: earrings, rings, necklaces, hair accessories and dog tags.
JULES started in April 2019. We focus on making unique and stylish pieces using Polymer clay that are easy on the skin, light on the body and customizable to each individual. |
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Jennifer Bowes
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I was born & raised in Miramichi, NB. Growing up on the river, I always had a passion for art that imitates and reflects the natural beauty of the East Coast. My art consists of handmade textile weavings of local beach scenes around the Maritimes. I have been selling weavings across Canada for just over three years now. Each weaving has a piece of local driftwood and wool from shops around NB / NS.
My East Coast weaving pieces were inspired after visiting one of the many beautiful Maritime beaches. I take pictures of the different colours of sand, water, and greenery, and try to incorporate a similar colour palette into my piece by choosing earthy local yarns. Sometimes I follow the picture I took for inspiration, and other times I go off of memory. After I complete the weaving, I search for local driftwood that will suit the colours, textures and size of that weaving. I use a loom to create the pieces, which I also handmade from an old picture frame! |
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Tracey Brown
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Tracey Brown is a Saint John based artist who works mostly with acrylics (but enjoys both mixed media and fluid art).
Tracey began painting in 2016 and is self taught. She has experienced a tremendous amount of growth during the last two years while participating in the Queen Square Farmers Market. Most of her inspiration comes from around Queen Square and the Uptown area. Tracey dreams to one day have a studio space where she spread out all her art supplies and host painting sessions/lessons. |
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Tzigane CaddellTzigane Caddell is a fibre artist who lives in Rothesay, NB. Her interest in fibre art began over 15 years ago when she joined the Carnegie Rughookers at the Saint John Arts Centre. After retiring from Landscape Garden Design in 2017, Tzigane began exploring natural dyeing. Indigo dyeing became a consuming passion and is now the central focus of Tzindigo - her small, fibre-dyeing enterprise.
Natural indigo dyeing is a labour-intensive, but magical process. Tzigane dyes cotton, linen and silk shawls, scarves, bandanas, and thrifted linen clothing in organic natural indigo vats that use plants, fruit sugars and iron as reducing agents. She creates patterns on the fibres by applying shibori resists - such as stitching, tyeing and clamping - before dipping them in the vat. The fibres are dyed in small batches, making each object unique. Tzigane also grows a small quantity of Japanese Indigo, Persicaria tinctoria, in her garden to create a limited number of fresh-leaf, indigo silks. |
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Erin Morehouse
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Native of Rothesay NB, Erin Morehouse is a potter now living outside of Montreal QC. Erin is a graduate of Concordia University with her BFA in Art History and Studio Arts. Working in clay for the last 6 years, her focus is on pattern, texture and always a touch of whimsy. She hopes the joy of her creative process passes through her pieces unto those who ultimately use them.
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Seaside Fibers
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Margaret Anne Smith is a teacher, poet, and fibre artist who lives in Saint John. Fascinated by the interplay of colour and texture, she uses wet felting, dry (needle) felting, and hand stitching to make garments, wall-hangings, and small figures. She draws inspiration from living near the shores of the Bay of Fundy and loves to share her passion by selling at markets, making commissioned works, facilitating workshops.
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Sarah Chamberlain
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My love for woodworking started when I was 5 years old: watching my Dad in his workshop, playing with the leftover pieces, I could not wait to get my first saw and start making my own projects. At 19 I bought my first Scroll Saw and have been going ever since.
I love to work with all types of mediums from wood, metal, tolepainting oil, water and acrylic. I have tried it all. Some of my work is from other people's patterns and some of it is my own original and custom designs which I hope to develop. |
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Shawna White
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In the summer of 2018 I took my first pottery course and was hooked. The challenge of the many creative and technical steps that it takes to turn a lump of clay into something unique, beautiful and useful is appealing. I enjoy bright mix and match pieces for the kitchen and bath and explore texture and colour on black clay charcuterie boards, tiles and plates. I work out of my Quispamsis home studio.
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Cécile Chapus
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Born in Strasbourg, France in 1976, she moved to New Brunswick in 2018. She had her first clay class at the age of 8 and since then she developed a unique and intuitive technique. She works fast with few tools only in handbuilding technique and uses different clays (middle temp - cone 6).
Her creations are the representation of her perception of the world, thoughts, and emotions. It’s why her work is perceptive rather than aesthetic. Experimentation is her favorite part of creating! |
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Eveline Dubé
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Ocean Boards by Eveline is located in St. Andrews By-the-Sea. With the Bay of Fundy as an inspiration, ocean waves are recreated using non-toxic resin on a variety of wooden cutting boards: Canadian Maple (a one of a kind designed board made from Canadian Maple), local New Brunswick hard wood (Maple, Tamarack, Yellow Birch, White Birch, Beech and Ash from a local sustainable woodlot), Acacia Wood and Bamboo.
These one of kind charcuterie boards are versatile and can be used to make stunning food presentations, or as a cutting board to prepare your dishes. Each Ocean Board is unique as no two waves are the same. They make memorable gifts appreciated by all. |
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Cori Brownlee
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I’m Cori Brownlee, a stained glass and chainmail artist located in Saint John, NB after relocating from Saskatchewan in 2012. I have always had a love for stained glass and after taking a course, set up my own small studio in the backyard. I began my crafting career with chainmail and discovered how easy it was to combine the two.
Suncatchers and other small pieces are an easy way to bring light and happiness into a home. I create a wide variety of pieces to appeal to as many people as possible and I take inspiration from my customers. I love to see the joy on faces when they choose the right piece for their home or visit me later to show me they are wearing my jewelry. I am a strong 2SLGBTQIA+ ally and create chainmail and stained glass pieces to allow them to show their uniqueness and pride all year long. My family is an amazing source of support and inspiration. My children provide me with feedback on my designs and are my biggest cheerleaders. My incredible husband, who not only doesn’t mind my hours spent in the studio and helps me with designs, helps me with set up and tear down at every event. I could not do this without their support. |
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Sally Duncan
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After a mosaic course in Sunbury Shores St. Andrews in 2009, I have been creating Mosaic art, learning as I proceed.
I try to reuse and recycle unwanted furniture, pictures, china, jewelry etc. for my creations and have many mosaics in my house on walls and floors including hallways, kitchen, and bathroom. I also make mosaics for sale at craft fairs and have exhibited and sold pieces at Sunbury Shores, St. Andrews and University of St. Stephen art shows. I have also taught some local groups the Mosaic basics. In 2012-13 I made a Public Art Mosaic at either end of the River Trail in St. George. This comprises 14 large panels on the gates at each entrance. All panels were sponsored by citizens and the Town of St. George: a great community project with most panels telling a personal story. |
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Brettlynn Farms
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What started with one hobby bee hive has grown to provide our community with fresh, natural honey and beeswax products. Our apiary is located in the small fishing village of Back Bay, NB on the Bay of Fundy. Brettlynn farms raises bees to service our customers with pollination services, custom bee hives, unpasteurized honey, and natural, handcrafted soap and skincare products. We are a small family business who value each and every one of our customers and are passionate about sharing our love for bees and their crucial place in our ecosystem. We believe in protecting the earth's most important pollinators and cultivating community by providing quality, small-batch products that you are guaranteed to love. We are also a proud, juried member of CraftNB.
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Diane's Dream
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To be honest, it’s no simple thing to be writing my introduction. I prefer to stay behind-the-scenes. But they tell me, people need to meet Diane - me - whose dream it was to launch this small business in my very own kitchen six years ago. So here I am, giving you a little window into the journey of creating and sustaining Diane’s Dream.
The dream was this: create skincare products from scratch, using only natural, healthy, nourishing ingredients. I wanted to make organic, vegan, and gluten-free products and make them affordable and accessible so that as many people as possible could easily begin buying natural products. Helping others in their journey to health is still my number one goal. My heart is delighted to be sharing this dream with others, offering natural, healthy products knowing that I’m contributing to a healthier future. I’m grateful for every one of my customers who have journeyed with me along the way, and I look forward to many more I will meet! |
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The Vagabond Studios
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The Vagabond Studios creates travel inspired jewelry, leather goods, and unique candles. Each piece is fabricated by hand with intent and integrity. I thrive on making affordable pieces for my customers, without sacrificing quality.
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Sabrina Barrett
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Sabrina Barrett Patey was born in Newfoundland and moved to Saint John New Brunswick in 2012. Painting, writing, and cosplaying for many years, she began to use those skills in Acrylic Pour Arts, 3 years ago. Inspiration comes from every form of media, the beautiful scenery of the province, and her other artistic friends. The joy she feels in creating each piece is what she hopes comes across to all individuals who view her work. "I hope your own beauty can be reflected back to you when you see my work"
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Robyn Arsenault
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Robyn Arsenault is a self-taught artist. Through dabbling in many different media, clay art is the one that stuck. In January of 2021, Robyn sat down with a package of air dry clay and then came Timeless Trinkets. Timeless Trinkets is a small local business based in Saint John, New Brunswick specializing in creating unique, handcrafted home decor and trinkets. This art style is a combination of hand painted clay pieces and macrame. Timeless Trinkets offers a wide range of decor pieces from wall hangs and sun catchers, to trinket dishes and incense burners. Nursery decor being the most popular.
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Dawn & Mark McDevitt
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Dawn and Mark McDevitt enjoy working together as a team, to create stunning complimentary functional art. Resinate Creations By Dawn offers custom made, Ocean Inspired charcuterie boards, that focus on Canadian hardwoods and use Canadian resin, by Ecopoxy. With their personalized laser engraving to create truly, one-of-a-kind pieces, no two creations are ever the same. Their artistry also includes matching wine glasses and coasters, to complete a beautiful ensemble you’ll be proud to use and share with family and friends. From table wares to stunning wood turned vessels, bowls and ornaments, Mark and Dawn offer distinctive unique pieces, all locally hand made here in Quispamsis, New Brunswick.
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Irina Voronina
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Irina is a self-taught fiber artist who has been working with natural fibers such as cotton rope, linen and wool to more modern yarn such as silk rayon and bamboo. There is a right yarn for every piece and design and Irina skillfully weaves it all, creating unique pieces that are a true statement of wearable art rather than simply 'clothing'. These pieces are often one of a kind, with colourful yet sophisticated patterns, meant to invoke an emotional reaction from its owner. Over the years, she has made everything from vests, tops and lace shawls to 'freeform' crochet. Recently, she has taken her macrame skills to the next level by creating large wall hangings and wearable pieces.
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Bees Louise!
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Bees Louise! Beeswax Wraps are a reusable replacement for plastic wrap. They are handmade in small batches using wax from our own, and local hives in Sussex NB.
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Savage Gardens
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Savage Gardens offers locally grown seasonal flower arrangements.
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