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Made in the Hills

Meet the Maker: Andrea Trace

Mar 16, 2024 | Janice Quirt | Arts

Artist Andrea Trace picked up stamp making to add dimension to her mixed media artworks – but the stamps became art unto themselves.

Local Buys: Spring 2024

Mar 16, 2024 | Janice Quirt

Bohemian blue scarves, beaded bracelets and fabulous fibre art are some of the local finds this spring.

Meet the Maker: Stephanie Casino Esguerra

Nov 27, 2023 | Janice Quirt

Meticulously applied lines of jet-black ink are a defining feature of the fanciful works of this Orangeville artist.

Local Buys: Winter 2023

Nov 27, 2023 | Janice Quirt

Cozy crochet blankets, handmade ornaments and lusty lumberjacks are just some of the unique items made by our local artisans this gift giving season.

Meet the Maker: Wendy Mitchell-Burke

Sep 8, 2023 | Rebecca Weston

Belfountain potter Wendy Mitchell-Burke connects with her community and nature through clay.

Local Buys: Autumn 2023

Sep 8, 2023 | Janice Quirt

Check out the gorgeous mosaic trays, bud vases and wearable art made in the hills this autumn.

Meet the Maker: Jo Thomson

Jun 16, 2023 | Johanna Bernhardt

Mono artist Jo Thomson harnesses the power of sunlight – and the power of her darkroom – to create bright cyanotypes and photograms of local flora.

Local Buys: Summer 2023

Jun 16, 2023 | Janice Quirt

Start the summer off right with smart soaps, sweet totes and table linens, all made by local artisans in Headwaters.

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.