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Our 51st Annual Art and Fine Craft show is at the Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre

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Artisans Northwest is a not-for-profit, artist run group.

We have an Executive Board made up of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Marketing, Selection, Database, and Digital Presence Chair-people.

Positions on our board are filled by nominated members, who are voted into position by our membership.

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Joan Loveday and Carmen Wheeler, members since 2021, are creative partners in their studio Jewel-Re-Art.

Joan and Carmen take pieces of history and give them new life with their creations. Joan and Carmen tell us about their origins and development as artisans below....

Jewel-Re-Art was founded by Joan and Carmen who share a love of and respect for the beauty of costume jewelry, particularly vintage and designer.

They believe each piece of jewelry, even the perfectly imperfect, has a history that one only needs to use imagination to
discover.

Unique artworks are handcrafted by re-purposing vintage, modern, and designer costume jewelry, picture frames and other materials.. Each piece of jewelry carries its own history and as such may have small imperfections, which makes each creation one-of-a-kind.

These stunning artworks attract much attention and conversation. They are so beautiful you'll want to display them year-round!

Through creation of unique pieces of art, Jewel-Re-Art seeks to bring the past into the present by providing artworks that not only extend the history of the jewelry, but are keepsakes that can be enjoyed through experiences and memories that become associated with them.

We also work with clients to transform their sentimental heirloom jewelry into customized artworks that can be treasured over generations. By acquiring our artworks you are vicariously supporting charitable organizations such as the Canadian Diabetes Association, Salvation Army, Adult and Teen Challenge, as well as other charitable fundraisers. Additionally, we contribute a portion of their net proceeds to support the Autism Society and Blood Cancer Research.

Please keep in mind the true beauty of our artworks far exceeds the images captured in photographs.Joan and Carmen will be at the @superiorinntb this weekend on #november14and15 for our #51thfineartandcraftshow. Come down to chat with them about their designs!

#jewelrydesigns #recycleddesigns #upcycling #OOAK #repurposedheirlooms #artisansnorthwestmembers #over50yearstogether #artandfinecraftshow #juriedwork #juriedartist

Lynda Randle is the owner of Randle's Candles Co. Located in Neebing, ON.
Lynda joined #ArtistansNorthwest in 2024.

Lynda tells us her creative journey this far...

In November of 2014 I purchased the equipment and supplies from a candle company that had been closed for years.

My daughter-in-law Sharon and myself had two days of training on how to make candles. We completed our training and with the he help of my husband and son we brought the equipment and supplies home.

At this point, Sharon and I thought we could make candles as we did at our training, so we attempted to make 36 cinnamon tealights and only 3 turned out.
We realized at this point we would need to do further research to perfect our art.

We began by researching on the phone with suppliers, looking for help and advice from people who were willing to share their knowledge with us. We did a lot of testing and had many failures, but we also had a lot of laughs doing this.

In 2015 we did our first craft show and continued to do craft shows whenever we could. We met and made many friends in the area during this time.

In 2016, I moved to a permanent location at the Thunder Bay Country Market but continued to do craft shows.

My candles are made with 100% all natural soy wax along with fragrance oils. I make tealights, melters, 4oz, 6oz, 9oz jar and enamel tin candles. I also, make no fragrance candles.

Randle's Candles Co. reduces, reuses and recycles by offering refills not only in the jars bought from me, but if the customers have a favourite jar of their own I will pour a candle in it for them.

Come and see Lynda's candles, scented or not! You can see her work at our #51stshow on #November14and15
#candlemaker #soycandles #innovatorsandoriginators #ArtisansNorthwestmembers

Melodie Shabaquay also known as Aki Designs's work is eye catching and harmonious.

Melodie has been in #ArtisansNorthwest since 2023, but her work is noticeably accomplished in her individual design and intent.

Melodie has an eye for colour and a keen interest in creating with harmonious design in mind. Melodie works not only in glass but in natural semi-precious stones as well.

Come and see Melodie's new work in our #51stshow on #November14and15

#jewellrydesign #glassrock #semipreciousstone #healingstone #healingdesign #mindfuldesign
#ArtandFinecraftshow #over50yearstogether

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