Meet Artists Melissa Bolton & Julie Lemoy

Melissa Bolton and Julie Lemoy will be among the artisans peddling their wares at the Goulbourn Museum this Sunday.

Melissa, an upper level doctoral student in psychology, uses jewelry making as a creative outlet and relaxation tool. "I enjoy both the tactile process and being afforded the ability to attend markets and shows to meet new people and liaison with local artists." 

Melissa's wide range of handmade jewelry ranges from $5 to $45.

Julie is a familiar face at the Museum's Yap & Yarn sessions and will be selling her knit wear at the Art & Craft Sale. Her selection includes baby clothes and blankets, scarves, ladies wear, children’s wear and dog coats.

Meet the Artists behind Fine Fibre Finds

Julie and Vivianne started Fine Fibre Finds as a recycling project a few years ago to see if they could do some good for the environment and for themselves. They carefully select quality sweaters and enjoy taking apart, washing and measuring the yarns for their next life. They hand wash the fibers with organic soap and air dry each skein to keep it environmentally friendly.  As a result, Fine Fibre Finds can offer recycled yarn and fibers at a fraction of the cost of buying it new ( 25-50% less ).

Julie, Vivianne and their fine fibres will be at the Museum on Sunday, Dec. 2nd from 1-4 pm for Uniquely Goulbourn - Art & Craft Sale.

For more information about Fine Fibre Finds, check out their website or drop them an email.  

Meet the Artist - Clare Gallant

A desire to raise her children as naturally as possible led Clare Gallant to start making soap and other bath and body products.  Clare is dedicated to keeping her products as close to nature as she can, while at the same time creating luxurious products that pamper and nourish one's skin. A consumer of handmade soap for over twenty-five years, she founded Clare's Old Farmhouse Soap and has been producing her own products for seven years.  Although certain products are regularly available at craft shows and by appointment, Clare welcomes special requests and custom orders.  

For more information about Clare's Old Farmhouse Soap visit her website.  

Clare's Old Farmhouse Soap will have a booth at Uniquely Goulbourn - Art & Craft Sale being held at the Museum from 1-4 pm this Sunday, Dec. 2nd.

Meet the Artist - Wendy Southin

The main focus of Wendy Southin's business Dragonfly Dreamers is jewelry created using a combination of metalsmithing techniques. Anything from sawing, stamping, hammering, to riveting and patinas may be used on a single creation. She also creates altered art pieces on canvas, mirrors or other interesting objects with a vintage, grungy look and feel. Wendy's finished work appeals to creative souls who are looking for that special something that speaks to them from within and has that one of a kind Artisan quality, look and feel.

See Wendy's work on her blog, etsy blog or follow her on facebook & twitter.

Wendy will have her one-of-a-kind handmade pieces available for sale at Uniquely Goulbourn Art & Craft Sale being held at the Goulbourn Museum on Dec. 2 from 1-4 pm.

Meet the Artist - Sheila Cain-Sample

This Sunday, Dec. 2nd from 1-4 pm the Museum will be abuzz with local artisans at Uniquely Goulbourn Art & Craft Sale. All week we will be introducing you to the Artists and their talents.

 

Sheila Cain-Sample is a Canadian Artist, mother, wife and full time friend to the environment. Sheila works primarily in graphite for the detail and contrast but she also uses coloured pencil occasionally for the depth and richness.  Photo Realism is her passion so photography plays a big part in her creative process as that is where she plans her composition.   

Sheila also sits on the Museum's Board of Directors and is curating this Sunday's art show.  See Sheila's work on her blog, her photography blog, her Etsy site, or follow her on Twitter.

Uniquely Goulbourn Art & Craft Sale

On Dec. 2nd from 1-4 pm the Goulbourn Museum will be alive with local artisans, fresh holiday baking and colourful poinsettias. Kids can make a holiday swag out of fresh greenery while you shop for unique Christmas presents made by some of Goulbourn's finest artists.

Uniquely Goulbourn Art & Craft Show is an opportunity to shop locally for fine handmade gifts of jewelry, art, soap, hand-turned wood, and knitting. The 3rd Stittsville Pathfinders will be selling baked goods and raising money for a trip to Switzerland and there will be two specialty bakers selling gluten-free baking.

Stay tuned to our blog this week for profiles of each of the artists. Hope to see you on Sunday!