3rd Annual Champlain Park Christmas Craft Fair

Mark Saturday, November 27th, 2010 on your calendar because you don't want to miss this event. Terrific neighbourhood atmosphere, fantastic handmade gifts by local artists and artisans - what's not to like?
Get all of your Holiday shopping done in one day! We have many talented vendors at our Champlain Park Christmas Craft Fair this year, selling a wide variety of handmade goods: Jewelry, hats, honey, soaps and lotions, cards, ornaments and much, much more.
Come and see us on Saturday, November 27th from 1pm until 5pm, at 149 Cowley Ave (at the corner of Cowley and Clearview Ave). For directions, please see the link to Google Maps at the bottom of this page. Rain, snow or sunshine, we hope to see you there!

Vendor - Kathleen Cooper

Luxurious hand-knit scarves, wraps and baby sets; hand-sewn aprons, table linens, little girls' ponchos, as well as seasonal wreaths and tree ornaments.

Vendor - Fances Taylor

Gorgeous hand crocheted hats, using a variety of fibres; beautiful and versatile feather brooch-pins which can be worn on hats, jackets, sweaters and shawls. Art work currently on display at Petit Bill's Bistro on Wellington Avenue and Yarn Forward And Sew On on Bank Street. Please see showcase page on Out Of The Box website at:
http://www.out-of-the-box.org/showcase/francestaylor.html.

Vendor - Paula Mitas Zoubek

Paula will be selling an interesting array of painted items, scarves, little paintings and art cards. You can see more of Paula's work at http:// www.paulamitaszoubek.com .

Vendor - Papparrazi Accessories

An assortment of gorgeous organza stoles, sumptuous scarves in a variety of taffeta and crushed panne' velvet fabrics and eclectic costume jewelry.

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Vendor - Val Potter

Champlain Park resident Val Potter will be showing a variety of small stained and fused glass creations, including Christmas decorations and dichroic glass jewellery. She also designs and makes custom stained glass windows.

Vendor - Riverglen Honey

The apiary at Riverglen was established a few short years ago. The environment of Riverglen - a Demeter-certified, biodynamic farming initiative in the Shirley's Bay area of the Greenbelt - ensures a steady supply throughout the season of a wide diversity of chemical- and gmo-free blossoms; clover, alfalfa, goldenrod, plus many herbs and tree blossoms, all contribute to an exquisite blend of flavours. Unfortunately, last winter's freeze/thaw cycle towards the end of the season, resulted in the loss of three of our hives. However, the harvest from the remaining hives exceeded expectations and is of a superior quality. This truly is "limited edition" honey, so get it while you can!

Vendor - Laurie Fagan

Laurie Fagan makes unique, hand designed and crafted knitted scarves and hats made from wool, cotton, silk and alpaca yarn. Whimsicaland full of colour and life, they make wonderful gifts. She also makes and designs pearl necklaces and bracelets from premium freshwater pearls fromAsia. The jewelry is finished with with sterling clasps. Also for the holiday season - fresh boughs and fresh berries in antique tin containers for your front door. A warm greeting for all your holiday guests.

Vendor - QUEEN BEE BEADS

Sarah Biard-MacNeil of Queen Bee Beads will be on site with her one-of-a-kind handmade jewellery. Using sterling silver, gemstones, pearls and seed beads, Sarah produces bracelets, necklaces, wire-wrapped pendants and earrings in a wonderful variety of styles and colours.

Queen Bee Beads also offers the following services: Beaded jewellery repair and restringing, pearl restringing and custom design work. Please visit her website at http://www.queenbeebeads.ca/ for more information and to see a gallery of design photos.

Vendor - PAM'S SOAPS

Pam Black of Pam's Soaps will be participating in the Champlain Park Christmas Craft Fair, with an ample supply of handmadse soaps, lotions, creams and more. Pam uses all natural ingredients in all of her products: Products are scented with 100% pure essential oils or fragrance oils. The essential oils are blended to influence your well being through aromatherapy and come in many fantastic scents. Check her website for a complete listing of available scent combinations at http://www.pamssoaps.com/ .