Arts & Crafts

AVANI GENERAL STORE

Reuse. Recycle. Rediscover. This is our aim in bringing you carefully crafted goods from artisans local and abroad who make use of quality repurposed and natural materials. Products include upcycled coffee sack bags, scrap leather bags, jute/canvas/cotton and leather bags and accessories, plus recycled and handmade Fair Trade leather journals with recycled fabric paper.

THE ART OF KEN DALEY

Ken enjoys painting musically themed artwork and colourful imagery of the Caribbean and Africa. He draws inspiration from his life experiences and the people and cultures he encounters along the way. His work is an explosion of colour and emotion, indelibly marking forever impressions onto the mind of the viewer. Ken Daley's art is available as prints, greeting cards, bags, mugs and apparel when you shop online.

Blue Iris Studios Pottery & Jewelry

Iris Dorton's studio and showroom in beautiful downtown Guelph, where she makes and sells her line of handmade functional pottery as well as porcelain and fine silver jewellery.

COLLECTIBLE THINGS

I started sewing as a young teenager and my love has just grown! I enjoy making homemade crafts and sharing my love of collectible things. I can't wait to help you find something special to brighten your home or keep you comfy-cozy! Cheryl's line includes handmade hot/cold wraps, wall décor, placemats, runners, coasters, eye bags, kids' boo boo bags, Christmas stockings, and more.

DEUTSCH DIREKT – 50 years in business

For a fine collection of Ore Mountain art and German Christmas decorations and handcrafted folk art, shop our online catalog. These unique gift items are 'Made in Germany,' original Erzgebirge painted wood nutcrackers, pyramids, smokers, figurines, angels, music boxes, jewelry, tree ornaments, candle holders, candles, incense, napkins, tablecloths, Christmas cards and Advent calendars.

DUNDEE POTTERY

Dundee Pottery houses a gallery, gift shop and studio. We are passionate about pottery. Shop for handmade mugs, bowls, Christmas ornaments and steins.

HILBORN POTTERY DESIGN

Offering unique ceramic serving pieces of exceptional quality by Nancy Macnaughton-Hilborn. Our Canadian handmade ceramic designs and concepts include pistachio dishes, olive dishes, asparagus dishes, serving sets and platters. All our pieces are made by hand in our studio in Cambridge featuring one-of-a-kind designs for dishes, pots, butter dishes, baguette trays, serving bowls, dip sets, vases, etc.

JEANNIE B

Get in the Christmas spirit! Our collection of custom and photo chalkboards is sure to make a great addition to your decor. The perfect gift, or use of one these boards to keep track of who's been naughty and who's been nice! Selection includes calendars, feline, floral and Man's Best Friend themes. Plus, Oh Canada, sports and vintage styles.

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KOKA-BORA CREATONS

Koka-Bora is an alternate spelling of the Australian's kookaburra bird. The kookaburra is unique to Australia and has a unique call; since all items are handmade and unique, the bird has been the basis of the business name. Handcrafted in Canada: writing instruments (pens, pencils, fountain pens, refills), cases, longboards, framed art, gifts, toys and games (domino sets), kitchenware and custom orders.

METALLIC EVOLUTION

Who knew that when John first bought a welder for Heather's birthday 25 years ago, it would develop into this business. We make metal home décor. Indoor metal art includes art tiles, mirrors, wall art, ornaments and clocks. Outdoor metalwork includes garden decor, leaf frames, lighting, rustic art and rustic wall art. Plus we make jewelry and utensils. We do custom work.

OMA'S HAUS (previously RING IMPORTS) 

We bring the nostalgic charm of German Christmas to life through natural or hand painted, handcrafted artisanal products, including wooden nutcrackers, smokers, candle arches, pyramids, schwibbogens, ornaments and more. These quality products are lovingly made in the Ore Mountain region in Germany, and also in the hardwoods of the Black Forest region. Our suppliers are as passionate as we are about keeping the magic of the old-world German traditions alive. Explore our products online and contact us for custom orders.

ROSES WITHOUT THORNS

Creators of pop-up hand-assembled greeting cards for every occasion: birthdays, music, sports, celebrations, parties, landmarks, vacation, relationships, wedding, flowers, trees, animals, pets, transportation, hobbies and Christmas/holidays. Link Tong graduated as a Floral Designer and is among the first of a community of artisans that was creating this kind of 3D pop-up card art.

THE TURNING POINT

Woodturner Errol Caldwell is focused on highlighting the natural beauty of woods that are primarily native to Ontario. His unique wood products include bowls, plates and platters, cutting and serving boards, candleholders and oil lamps, wood and epoxy resin pieces, vases, hollow forms, artistic pieces, knives and boxes. They are one-of-a-kind functional and artistic creations.