Johnson Township Community Centre
(Desbarats Arena)
1 Cameron Avenue, Desbarats, Ontario
Jeff Dixon
Photography
Drawing/Pastel
Jeff Dixon's work comprises landscape photographs of Lake Superior and Algoma Region as well as rock art made with Lake Superior rocks, pencil drawings and gold leaf.
705-255-3930
jeff@jeffdixon.ca
www.jeffdixon.ca
facebook.com/jeffdixonvisualartist
instagram.com/jeffvisualart
Courtney Walton
Jewelry
Courtney Walton creates handmade and hypoallergenic polymer clay jewelry and accessories, founded in 2021.
fernandarrowco@gmail.com
www.fernandarrowco.com
Konrad Wojcik
Mixed Media
Konrad Wojcik creates pen and ink illustrations, often fused with acrylic paints, focused around the themes of nature.
konradadventures@gmail.com
www.konrad-w.com
facebook.com/naturallyILLUSTRATEDofficial
instagram.com/naturally_illustrated/
Amy Williams
Painting
Amy Williams' acrylic, watercolour, and ink paintings depict the beauty of Algoma and Canada.
705-257-8373
artbyamywilliams@gmail.com
www.artbyamywilliams.com
facebook.com/fineartbyamywilliams
instagram.com/artbyamywilliams
Andrea Goold
Jewelry, Other
Founded in 202, creativity with conscience. Quality handmade polymer clay earrings and hair clips, made in small batches, ensuring quality and uniqueness.
807-472-2422
argoold@hotmail.com
facebook.com/allrootsgrounded
instagram.com/allrootsgrounded
Ann Marie Jeffs-Bone
Jewelry, Fabric/Fibre
Ann Marie Jeffs-Bone crafts unique jewelry using upcycled materials such as antique silverware. She has been creating for five years.
(705) 943-1129
Annmariejeffs@gmail.com
facebook.com/IkabelCreations
instagram.com/ikabelcreation/
Bonnie Albert
Clay/Stone
Bonnie Albert enjoys the tranquility of working with clay and creates naturally inspired pottery that beckons to be touched, held and used.
wynona.clay@hotmail.com
instagram.com/nrthngirl
Brenda McKay-Keeler
Fabric/Fibre
Brenda McKay-Keeler creates unique handmade custom designer handbags, wallets and accessories made from various mediums to accessorize today's modern fashionistas of all ages.
519-451-3936
bpcreate@gmail.com
Carson Merriefield
Glass
Carson Merriefield’s work as a fused glass artist encompasses a wide range of 'kiln-formed' glass creations, from jewelry to functional items and art.
705-971-9389
carsonmerriefield@gmail.com
www.carsonmerriefield.com
facebook.com/carsonmerriefield
Cynthia Iezzi
Clay/Stone
Cynthia Iezzi creates functional and decorative pottery, both wheel thrown and hand built.
chinzpotz@gmail.com
flickr.com/photos/chinzy/
facebook.com/ChinzPotz/
instagram.com/ChinzPotz_Pottery/
David Baldwin
Photography
David Baldwin's images capture the natural beauty of the landscapes and wildlife of the Algoma Region.
705-255-6836
davidbaldwinphoto@gmail.com
www.dbaldwin.ca
Errol Caldwell
Wood, Photography
Errol Caldwell creates artistic and functional wood products as well as naturally inspired photography.
705-542-3674
errol.helene@gmail.com
www.theturningpoint.ca
facebook.com/turningpoint47
instagram.com/turningpoint47
Grace Swain
Painting, Digital Art
Grace Swain is an Indigenous artist. She creates traditional Woodland-style art inspired by her Anishinaabe roots.
graceswainart@gmail.com
www.graceswainart.com
facebook.com/graceswainart
instagram.com/graceswainart
tiktok.com/@graceswainart
Helene Caldwell
Fabric/Fibre
Helene Caldwell is a sewist who creates well made, functional products using high quality fabrics and advanced sewing techniques.
705-248-1545
errol.helene@gmail.com
Jude Ortiz
Jewelry
Jude Ortiz creates fine studio jewelry using silver, gold and gemstones to enrich, inspire and celebrate everyday pleasures and special occasions.
jude@judeortiz.com
www.judeortiz.com
pinterest.com/judeortizstudiojewellery
Karen Nisbet
Clay/Stone
Karen Nisbet creates stoneware pottery, both functional and sculptural pieces, showing a sense of whimsy combined with gorgeous glazes.
705-943-6348
kareniz@hotmail.com
facebook.com/karen.nisbet.56
instagram.com/karen.nisbet
Kerry Grbich
Clay/Stone
Kerry Grbich's colourful, whimsical and functional ceramic collection includes unique hand-crafted artisan jewelry, created using a variety of forms and styles.
705-541-1662
kgrbich@gmail.com
instagram.com/terraformpottery
Laurie & Lonnie Lahaie
Wood
Laurie & Lonnie Lahaie focus on ethically-sourced materials and innovative products. Tenby Bay Treasures was founded on St Joseph Island in 2021.
705-542-1862
laurielahaie@live.com
facebook.com/TenbyBayTreasures
instagram.com/tbayt2021/
Lidia Silvestrova
Painting
Lidia Silvestrova's hand-painted wooden eggs and Matryoshka dolls are in traditional European styles, with nature, Christmas, and Easter themes.
lidiasilvestrova@hotmail.com
Lisa MacDonald Waite
Other, Jewelry
Lisa MacDonald Waite, through Furbear and Friends, creates Teddies and keepsakes from old fur coats. She also creates copper jewelry, keychains, and ornaments with seaglass, resin and fused artglass gems.
705-941-1411
furbearandfriends@sympatico.ca
www.Furbearandfriends.ca
Lorna Masters
Fabric/Fibre
Lorna Masters designs and makes alpaca knitwear including wraps, sweaters, & shawls. She also makes and hand-dyes alpaca & merino yarn.
info@naturalknits.ca
www.naturalknits.ca
facebook.com/NaturalKnitsCanada
instagram.com/naturalknitscanada
Lynne Shand
Fabric/Fibre
Lynne Shand creates one-of-a-kind quilts in all sizes, as well as quilted pictures, table runners, cushions, and appliqued tea towels.
705-779-2709
lshand1@hotmail.com
Mark Hautanen
Wood
Mark Hautanen creates unique, quality, handcrafted wooden home decor and games. He dares to be different.
mark@northernworkshop.ca
www.northernworkshop.ca
Marnie Devoni & Chantal Dini
Jewelry, Other
Crafting distinctive necklaces, bracelets and earrings which highlight gemstones, rocks and beach glass from Northern Ontario lakes, including Lake Superior.
facebook.com/SimplyBeadzSSM
facebook.com/lake.superior.rocksco
instagram.com/simplybeadz/
instagram.com/lake.superior.rocks/
Mary Beynon
Other
Mary Beynon creates unique pictures using beach stones and driftwood from the eastern shore of Lake Superior.
705-206-4284
marykbeynon@gmail.com
facebook.com/LittleBeachStones
Michele Brock
Glass
Michele Brock creates original glass designs such as mandalas, window panels and snowshoe inlays, using a variety of colours and textures.
705-736-1089
cmwbrock@gmail.com
Patti Motruk & Belinda Bordin
Fabric/Fibre
Patti Motruk & Belinda Bordin lovingly transform felted wool sweaters by up-cycling them into beautiful mittens. Each unique pair is lined, warm and colourful.
705-253-4203
patti.motruk@gmail.com
Sandy van Foreest
Glass
Sandy van Foreest creates quality stained glass pieces using a variety of textures, colours and also incorporates different types of media.
705-971-6556
sanvanfor@gmail.com
Sheila Currie
Painting
Sheila Currie was an educator for 35 years, explored seven continents, and has been owner/operator of her own art gallery and frame shop for 20 years.
705-842-3599
watercoloursbysheila@gmail.com
Tania Taraniuk-Caputo
Painting
Tania Taraniuk-Caputo paints with alcohol ink in celebration of the awe-inspiring landscapes that make the Algoma region so special.
tania@taniatheartist.co
www.taniataraniukcaputo.com
Callie Forrester
Emerging Artist
Drawing/Pastel, Painting
Callie Forrester draws and paints what she wants, when she wants ... in the Forrester way!
249-356-4927
itsinthewood@hotmail.com
Judy Duncanson
Emerging Artist
Mixed Media
Judy Duncanson, through Olio and Tess, mixes traditional and non-traditional materials to create distinctive contemporary mosaic art.
judyduncanson50@gmail.com
Lilymae Tremblay
Emerging Artist
Painting
Lilymae Tremblay is a high school student who has had a love of painting and the arts her whole life.
705-297-1442
lilymaetremblay@outlook.com
Nicole Smith
Emerging Artist
Drawing/Pastel, Mixed Media
Nicole Smith is a local artist who specializes in graphite, charcoal and pyrography mediums. She loves drawing animals and images from popular culture.
nicole.gras89@hotmail.com
instagram.com/shadowandlightartistry/