GARDEN GATE: Episode 312 – New and Coming Soon! (February 14, 2025)

Just recently we were at the gift show in Toronto, and were able to find some new artists to feature in the shop! Here are some of the new and wonderful finds we've ordered. They're not in the shop yet, so consider this a tease! 

Amanda Brown of Scarlett Dahlia Artistry in Saskatoon, hand dyes, spins and weaves fabric in a gamut of beautiful colours. After 20 years in the commercial fashion industry, she has transitioned into a career as a sustainable textile artist, running a near-zero-waste business by using natural fibers, recycling, and repurposing any scrap fabrics into new yarn. 

Pamela Brouwer, Genius Premium Craft Company from Bedford Nova Scotia, puts together whimsical DIY craft kits for you to create some of the most delightful creatures, including a bunny with pilot goggles, a seagull with a satchel of French fries and black cats inspired by the art of Maud Lewis. All you need are scissors, glue and a comfy chair.

Wynand van Niekerk, The Downtown Sketcher was born in South Africa and now creates beautiful art in Halifax Nova Scotia.  Wynand's sketches include iconic landmarks in Halifax NS, Charlottetown PEI, St. John's NFLD, Quebec City, PQ and Toronto ON, and soon...Peterborough! He will be creating designs specifically for our shop with images of some prominent buildings in our community. These images will be printed on cards, tote bags, magnets and coasters! 

Stay tuned online and on the website for when these items arrive!