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Made in the Hills

Meet the Maker: Courtney Chard

Mar 20, 2023 | Janice Quirt

How professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.

Local Buys: Spring 2023

Mar 20, 2023 | Janice Quirt

Rustic wood bowls, an ode to mushrooms and eye-catching tea towels are just some of the handmade crafts to look for this season.

Meet the Maker: Johana Cordero

Nov 20, 2022 | Janice Quirt

For this weaver, the warp and weft of life is much more than a metaphor.

Local Buys: Winter 2022

Nov 20, 2022 | Janice Quirt

Locally grown lavender, handmade pottery, leather beer holders and bold brass earrings will make great gifts to give this season.

Meet the Maker: Colby Chin

Sep 20, 2022 | Ellie Eberlee

A landscaper expresses his love of chess by carving oversized limestone and granite sets built to last.

Local Buys: Autumn 2022

Sep 20, 2022 | Janice Quirt

Floral art, kitchen picks and metal art

Meet the Maker: Sean Singh

Jun 24, 2022 | Janice Quirt

How a woodcarver finds his flow while crafting handsome – and durable – utensils and charcuterie boards.

Local Buys: Summer 2022

Jun 24, 2022 | Janice Quirt

Artful coasters, feel-good skincare and adorable hand soaps.

Local Buys: Spring 2022

Mar 29, 2022 | Janice Quirt

Felted treasures, pink hoodies and handcrafted pottery.

Elizabeth pours orange, blue and purple dye over a layer of snow covering a silk scarf. Photo by Pete Paterson.

Meet the Maker: Elizabeth Bryan

Nov 29, 2021 | Janice Quirt

This Orangeville weaver expanded her repertoire by making an outdoor sport of dyeing silk scarves in the snow.

Local Buys: Winter 2021

Nov 29, 2021 | Janice Quirt

Cozy knits, chic home upgrades and handcrafted kid presents.

Candlemaker Melissa Lester in her pristine Caledon studio backed by tidy shelves of her handmade June + Rose Candle Co. products. Photo by Pete Paterson.

Meet the Maker: Melissa Lester of June + Rose Candle Co.

Sep 24, 2021 | Johanna Bernhardt

How the Caledon clothing retailer changed course to become a candlemaker with a knack for irresistible aromas.

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