You are invited ... Christmas Marketplace opens Thursday, November 5th

Dear reader
You are cordially invited to the opening of the Blackberry Artist's Society 19th Annual Christmas Marketplace on Thursday, November 5th starting at 6pm.
Kicking off a little earlier this year, our annual artisan market is the solution to all your gift buying puzzles, with fine arts, crafts and handmade goodness for your whole list.
Please join us as we showcase our members' work for your delight - there will be refreshments and a cash bar ... and don't forget to visit the Christmas Tree for handcrafted decorations and hostess gifts.
If you'd like to start things off a little earlier, the Arts Centre is hosting a party to celebrate art instructor Agata Teodorwicz's 20th anniversary - the fun starts at 5pm so drop by and wish Agata congratulations.

Wordless Wednesday - Blue on Blue!

Bowl by Pauline Doyle, Chinese Knotted necklace by Zara Lau

On display at City Hall in October

A few more days to catch a peek at the wonderful display of wood from Blackberry artists Pat de Couto and Del Holbrook in the display case at City Hall this month.
It's definitely worth a special trip to see ...

Be that special BFF !

Wordless Wednesday - Jack o'lanterns

Felted pumpkin family by Yara Pyrozhok

Yes, you can!

Want to support your local artists and artisans?

It's easy to do! And fun too!

Every item in the Blackberry Gift Shop is hand made by local artists and artisans.  Come, browse and you will sure be able to find and take home something that is individually unique.

Wordless Wednesday - Seal of approval!

Seal carving by Tom Reid

Slip Sliding Into Fall

The weather is changing, Fall is in the air. As bears start thinking of hibernation, we humans turn our
thoughts to warmth and comfort. Take time to curl up with a good book and a cuppa - beautiful cups make that tea tastes so much more special. Slip those cold feet into gorgeous handmade felted cozy booties! Wrap up with original hand woven scarfs and felted wraps!
And incredibly smooth to the touch - wooden comfort birds for that special gift or for yourself!

See all these and more at the Blackberry Gift Shop. We have just all the things you need to get into Fall!

Wordless Wednesday - Photobomb by the Fox!

Cup by Lucy Hwang, Felted flower by Yara Pyrozhok, Monster Box by Pauline Doyle and Fox by Sarah Ronald

Welcome new artist Zara Lau!

A long overdue welcome to new artist, Zara Lau.
Zara brings with her some fine artistic talent for jewelry making, and also experience working in a larger artist cooperative.

Her work is a beautiful mixture of Chinese knot work using silky cords in combination with delightful beads and findings. Her work varies according to its content and each piece is unique since the knots are formed by hand.
Zara's work makes great gifts for a loved one and also for yourself.
Please stop by the gift shop and see for yourself.

Bring Back That Feeling

Remember the time when you found something unique and special?  How it made you smile and perhaps also made someone else smile too when you presented it to them? 

Well, you can be sure to bring back that feeling again... come to Blackberry Gift Shop to discover all we have to offer you. Every item is hand made by a local artist/artisan. Guaranteed to be unique and special.

See you shortly!