Winter Wonders 2015 Poster

Just less than a month until the Winter Wonders Handmade Market and it's time to reveal the beautiful poster designed by former Flock & Gather member Shauna Buck. Check out that detail!

Vendor Profile: Brittney Tough

Brittney Tough, elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC), is known for her vibrant paintings depicting vintage textiles, patchwork quilts and old objects.  She is an international award winning artist who has exhibited work across Canada and the US.  Her work is published in Splash 16: Exploring Textures, North Light Books hardcover of the best in contemporary watercolour.  Britney has also received the Sam Black Award of Excellence, and Curry's: Da Vinci Co. Award from the CSPWC.  Britney has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Alberta College of Art and Design and continues to develop her painting practice in Calgary, AB.

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You can find Brittney Tough on her website, Instagram, and Facebook!

Vendor Profile: Boolah Baguette

Hi! My name is Erin, and I live and work here in Saskatoon creating plush dolls, animals, and other sewn goodies. My work is the product of my overactive imagination and my hands that are always itching to make something. I love creating with soft, colorful fabrics, making them into creatures that are loved by both children and adults. Each piece is one of a kind, made from my own patterns and textile experimentation. I am passionate about the creative process and being able to do what I love as a job - taking all my ideas and making them into something you can play with!

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You can find Boolah Baguette on her website, instagram, and Etsy!

Vendor Profile: Birch Artisan Studio

Following my creative passion I recently launched a line of handmade wood and semiprecious stone jewelry, Birch Artisan Studio - some of you know as just Birch!  

My wood jewelry is cut, sanded, sized, set and finished by hand, each piece selected for its unique grain or pattern. The birch wood pieces are harvested just north of Saskatoon from standing dead fall (no cutting down of live trees!) that I collect on hiking trips. The exotic hardwood come from up-cycling from other wood projects and donated from other artisans or purchased if necessary from companies that support sustainably managed forests. The environment is very important to me so I'm doing my best to participate in its protection!  

I weave all my semiprecious wrap bracelets by hand, set all my own stones and fasten and finish every piece. I recently started learning wire wrapping so you’ll find an assortment of dainty little wire-wrapped rings available!

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You can find Birch Artisan Studio on Instagram and Etsy!

Winter Wonders 2015 VENDORS

It is our pleasure to announce the amazing list of vendors that will be at our Winter Wonders Handmade Market on December 4 & 5, 2015. We can't wait!

Itty Bitty Crafts in the City

We are very excited to team up with Hiddenstitch to host the 2nd annual Itty Bitty Crafts in the City, a handmade market for young artists. The show will be held at the Saskatoon Farmer's Market on November 22nd from 10am until 2pm. The market is open to all handmade makers ages 16 and under. To get more information or to register your itty bitty crafter, please email helloflockandgather@gmail.com.

Decisions have been made

Jurying is over and the vendors for Winter Wonders 2015 have been selected. We had a record-breaking number of applications. Congratulations to all accepted artists! Please check your email for notifications and stay tuned for upcoming vendor profiles.