Jewelry
at the Salt Spring Market
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featured
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Elfin Works
also
known as
Dreia Nickerson
market vendors since
1981
specializing in Unique designs and one of a kind pieces
handcrafted from basic materials such as sterling silver, precious and semi precious gemstones.
find me at the
saturday market
email theelfinworks@gmail.com
phone 250
653-9326
web Elfinworks
Artisan's
statement:
I have been making jewelry since 1985. Before that I was employed through wood carving and working in fabrics.
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I am self taught, and have developed my own unique style and techniques.
Each piece of my jewelry is a small celebration and reminder of the beauty which surrounds us
always. Enjoy!
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Salish Sea
Beads
also
known as
Linda James
market vendor since
2009
specializing in artisan jewelry
& handmade lampwork beads
find me at the
saturday market
email salishseaglass123@gmail.com
phone 250-537-1810
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Artisan's
statement:
Glass beadmaker since 2002. My work has traveled around the world & has been featured in galleries & juried shows here in Canada. From large fused works, (my largest was a life-sized fused glass quilt that was featured in my solo show at the Kamloops Art Gallery,) to small but perfectly detailed beads, I go wherever the glass takes me.
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Bohemian Arts
also
known as
Georges & Cerika
market vendors since
2009
specializing in ELF Jewelry Collection
and Talismans Jewelry Collection
find us at the
saturday market and home
studio
email frenchbohemians@cyme.org
phone 250
537 0619
web frenchbohemians.com
Artisan's
statement:
Amazingly, in our case, the expression "each of our pieces is truly a unique experience" is definitely NOT an overstatement. The reason why it's humanly possible for us to continually keep creating by hand, from scratch, one by one, truly unique, original meaningful pieces comes from a very deep belief and a dedication to a form of Art that for the most part has been lost long ago.
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Where are you going to find anyone passionate, inspired & capable enough to ceaselessly keep translating in new physical forms the oldest and most important messages of this universe? We challenge you to find the answer to this question by meeting with us to experience for yourself what blissful & enlightening journey lies under what we affectionately call "Bohemian Arts".
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MummyEarthDesigns
also
known as
Fran Fenly-Leask
market vendor since
2004
specializing in tatted
jewelry and feathers
find me at the
saturday market
email mummyearth@gmail.com
phone 250
537 0710
web tatteddreams.com
Artisan's
statement:
Tatting is almost a lost art form and I hope that my jewellery will not only give people a unique and beautiful piece of jewellery but also help to revive an interest in this ancient art.
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I have tried to make my designs more modern than the usual snowflakes on ear wires. Tatting is the perfect medium for
jewellery. Unlike crochet and knitting which is done with a loop, tatting is done with a knot. This makes it strong with a delicate look likened to filigree.
My feathers that I sell are from our birds at our parrot refuge. These are very popular with crafters and kids. All monies from the feathers go back to the birds.
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Sister
Sister Buttons
also
known as
Laurel and Jess Temmel
market vendor since
2006
specializing in quirky buttons, magnets, mirrors
find me at the
saturday market
email temmelsisters@gmail.com
phone n/a
web search
facebook for "Sister Sister Buttons"
Artisan's
statement:
Hello! We are Jessica and Laurel Temmel- two of three sisters born and raised on Saltspring Island. Growing up on a small and beautiful island as members of an utterly unique community, we developed an appreciation for the finer things in life: funky jewelry,
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hiking through the forest, biking up and down mountains, potluck dinners at the beach, thrift store shopping, dark chocolate, garden gnomes and nature t-shirts.
With passion for environmental and social justice issues and love for all things artful, kitschy and crafty, Sister Sister Buttons is a collaborative enterprise. Together we dream up, scheme up, draw, paint and design buttons, magnets, mirrors and cards.
Not only is Sister Sister Buttons a means to support our gourmet dinner parties, our fancy post-secondary education aspirations and traveling addictions, but also (we hope!) a way to express positive messages that border on political, include the ridiculous and bring about some chuckles.
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Designs by Joan Ayles
also
known as
Joan Ayles
market vendor since
2008
specializing in high quality sterling silver and 12k gold fill wire
jewelry, whimsical moonface pendants
find me at the
saturday market
email aylesjoan@hotmail.com
phone 250 538 6252
web joanayles.com
Artisan's
statement:
My unique approach to precious metal wire
jewelry is informed by the natural world. The graceful curves and spirals found in plant life are transformed into a whimsical elegance of
gemstones, crystals, pearls and silver and gold.
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Bling Squared
Wearable Glass Sculpture
also
known as
Neacol Miller
market vendor since
2009
specializing in Cute
and Colourful
find me at the
saturday market
email neacol@telus.net
phone 250-537-9536
web www.blingsquared.com
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Artisan's
statement:
Bling Squared Wearable Glass Sculpture is a husband and wife team of glass sculptors.
Each and every unique piece is designed, sculpted right in the open flame, kiln annealed, cleaned and made into jewelry and fashion accessories in their home studio on Salt Spring Island.
Their inspiration comes from obsessions with Japanese animation, comic books, fashion, pop culture and their daughter – leading them to create a large variety of endearing characters and designs that have an uncanny ability to make people smile and sometimes even eliciting a gasp or squeal.
They are always branching out with new designs and improving on old ones. They adore their craft and art, and the very best reward they have found is finding others who love their little sculptures as much as they do.
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Alex Lyons
Designs
also
known as
Alex Lyons
market vendor since
2001
specializing in Bold
& Beautiful
find me at the
saturday market
email alexlyons@gmail.com
phone 250-537-5304
web www.alexlyonsdesigns.com
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Artisan's
statement: "When designing a piece it’s important for me to express a kind of whimsy – fun, friendly, bold and outgoing are words that have been used to describe my pieces. Connecting with people is important to me and I want my designs to communicate this. I like when a piece of jewelry sparks a conversation or when it reveals something about the wearer’s personality”.
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Destination OM - Custom
Malas
also
known as
Brian McIntyre
market vendor since
2004
specializing in Custom Malas
& Wrist Malas
find me at the
saturday market
email destinationom@yahoo.ca
phone 250-537-1792
web www.destinationom.com
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Artisan's
statement:
I have been running this island business since 2004 making malas (Buddhist/Hindu Rosaries) and supplying meditators worldwide through the market and online at
www.destinationom.com.
Visit the website for information on what the beads mean and
watch YouTube videos I have created to learn how to use them.
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