this must be the place » ceramics A Hamilton blog about the places I explore & love + all the reasons why I love this city Fri, 25 Nov 2016 15:37:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.25 handmade hamilton /2016/11/handmade-hamilton/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handmade-hamilton /2016/11/handmade-hamilton/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2016 02:59:25 +0000 /?p=15908 Hamilton has recently stepped up its maker market game these past few years. It seems every weekend (once the end of November rolls around) is filled with markets, fairs, and bazaars (I love me a good ol’ church bazaar!).

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.

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Hand & Shadow, screen printed shirts & scarves

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 Claygirl Ceramics cups, mini-bowls

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Heidi van Veen Designs, screen printed totes, pouches, pillows & tea towels

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Jelly Brothers, neighbourhood maps and Hamilton graphics

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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!

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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

]]> /2016/11/handmade-hamilton/feed/ 0 dwelling on a whim /2012/05/dwelling-on-a-whim/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dwelling-on-a-whim /2012/05/dwelling-on-a-whim/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 01:54:25 +0000 /?p=5825 The AGH held its annual Spring Art Sale from May 3rd to May 6th.  The sale featured work from 50 artists (local Hamilton artists and artists from the surrounding GTA) exhibiting artwork varying from painting to pottery, jewelry and ceramics. I went and checked it out over the weekend for Doors Open Hamilton.

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.

Lana Filippone, bubble trophy, AGH, Spring Art Sale, 2012

Lana Filippone, cermaic artist, bubble trophy, AGH, Spring Art Sale, 2012

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