These events are perfect for shopping local and supporting local artists and businesses. But with so many of them going full-throttle from now until Christmas it can be hard to figure out which ones to go to. Makeology last weekend, and Stuffed this Saturday. Make sure that you put Handmade Hamilton on your list of places to check out!
Handmade Hamilton is this weekend Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm at the Staircase theatre. Lisa Pijuan-Nomura artist and event organizer has curated a super fine selection of 32 amazing local Hamilton artists.
Here’s a round-up of some of my favs.
Hand & Shadow, screen printed shirts & scarves
Claygirl Ceramics cups, mini-bowls
Heidi van Veen Designs, screen printed totes, pouches, pillows & tea towels
Jelly Brothers, neighbourhood maps and Hamilton graphics
HITOKOO, seriously some of the most beautifully handcrafted clothes & accessories
We will be there too (on Sunday only) selling our limited edition Hamilton Gems prints at a special reduced priced for this weekend only!
Hamilton Gems map by Jacqui Oakley (made in collaboration with This Must be the Place & The Academy of All Things Awesome)
Stop by and say “Hi” and if you’re one of the first 50 shoppers (on either Saturday or Sunday) you will get a Swag Bag!
*Handmade Hamilton, S&S Nov 26-27, 11-5, 27 Dundurn Street North, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
]]>Of all the amazing art on display I was immediately attracted to a ceramic piece by artist Lana Filippone. I adored her dainty and sweet creations and wanted to take each one of them home with me!
This work is from her series “Dwelling on a Whim” -playing off the theme of “childhood daydreams”. The artist describes her work as having it all: “bunnies with tree houses on their backs, to grumpy birthday party guests-of-honour”. Adorable!!
I see these pieces going perfectly along side high-tea, and crumpets.
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