Artists,
Artisans
& Designers

The Christmas Show
November 15-16, 2008
Oakville, ON

Handmade gifts and holiday finds by 55 talented artists

Great artists, beautiful venue and atmosphere, and excellent location, have made Oakville's Christmas show one of Ontario's best Christmas shows. Fifty of Canada's most talented artists and craftspeople will meet at the 16th annual Christmas craft show.

Superb Variety in Gift Ideas

The show offers a variety of merchandise to suit every taste. Woodwork includes everything from hand carved and painted wildlife sculpture to decorated trinket boxes and oak or pine kitchen accessories. You'll find decorative hand blown glass and several unique forms of pottery. You can shop for clothing and original accessories by Ontario designers. The Christmas show also features Victorian floral design, landscape photography, beaded lampshades, soapstone carvings, hand sewn pillows, Teddy bears, and lots of jewellery.

The 2007 show:

Christmas artisan and craft fair: one stop gift buying!

For time-starved, multitasking shoppers, gift buying can be a frantic race to ‘get it finished in time’. Fifty five talented artisans at the Oakville’s annual Christmas Craft Fair hope to make life easier for these folks by providing a one-stop gift buying venue, and at the same time, showcasing 1001 creative and unique ideas. Participating artists will display an exceptional range of original, hand made gifts at prices ranging from $5 to $1500.

For your home Framed original photography, fine art, stained glass, hand-thrown pottery, lathe turned wooden bowls.

For the holidays Christmas cards, tree ornaments, wreathes, Santas.

For the kids Hand-smocked dresses, wooden toys, chocolate Santas

For your favourite pooch Healthy, natural dog biscuits, gift wrapped.

For men Handcrafted wooden pens, gourmet chocolate crunch, award winning carved wild birds.

For women Designer clothing, handbags, jewellery and accessories, plus, meet the artists who create this wearable art.

For the busy working mom All your holiday baking ready to take home. Fancy, delectable cookies – dozens of varieties – you choose. For those nights when there is no time to cook: pre-packaged, gourmet Thai food, ready to heat and serve.

For the hostess Tapenades, marinades and marmalades. Gourmet food creations include oils, vinegars, splashes and drizzles, candy and chocolate confections.

In short, from the teacher to your great aunt Emma, you can find great, one of a kind gifts, all under one roof. And, the Fireside cafe will provide a delicious menu of Ukrainian homemade meals and light snacks.

Show Highlights:

Jim Shaver, Craftsman, Pen Street Woodworks, Oakville

“I have been a serious woodworker since 1996. I began by making furniture and projects out of necessity for myself to fulfill a need. I also saw it as a way to leave my young daughter a legacy that she could tell her children and grand children about, watching me through the years building much of the furniture that she will have in her home one day and pass on to her children”. Jim makes one of a kind pens, shaker boxes and furnishings. Proceeds of his pen sales help to support his Pens for Canadian Peacekeepers Project. www.pensforcanadianpeacekeepers.com

Groovy Arts – Karen Couillard, Burlington

One of the hottest new Canadian artists to make it in the international art scene. Karen’s ‘Groovy Art’ style captures the fun and colour of today’s fashion trends and contemporary living with everything from uptown girls to martinis and love bugs. Her work is enjoying an overwhelming response from collectors, galleries and the media.

Fabric Art - Helen Benninger, Scarborough

“My mother sewed, and I was fascinated by the process from an early age. I watched her for hours and tried to imitate her and bugged her to help me make things. I think she finally taught me to use her sewing machine (which I now have and still use) so that she could get a little peace. I've been sewing ever since.” Exquisitely crafted scrappy scarves, ribbon scarves, shawls, collages and quilts.

Mark and Shelli Eisenberg, Delicate Touch, Hamilton - jewellery

Thirty years in business, Delicate Touch Jewellery is one of the premier jewellery design studios in Ontario. Mark and Shelli have a gift for designing silver jewellery. They create a large variety of designs for both women and men, many of which encompass themes found in nature. They work with both gold and sterling silver.

Grace Frey, Elora – Christmas cookies

Grace makes Christmas cookies – dozens and dozens of cookies. For several years she has been a fixture at the show, where show visitors line up to buy their annual Christmas supply of her delicious cookies. She has the distinction at the Oakville show of single handedly creating traffic jams as people line up to buy her Mennonite specialties.

Rootham’s Gourmet Food Products, Aberfoyle – condiments

Rootham's preserves won awards once again at this years Canadian Fine Food Show. Marilyn Rootham, founder and dietician by trade, consistently produces condiments, sauces and chutneys that win awards and make meals taste great. Marilyn returned last year after being away for a couple of years, and remarked that “It’s like old times. I’m meeting all my old customers and connecting with new people too.”

In short, the Christmas show and sale is an excellent opportunity to shop for marvelous, one of a kind gifts. Enjoy live seasonal music, and, the Fireside cafe will provide delicious Ukrainian homemade meals and light snacks.
 

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Easy access and ample free parking.

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