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
jeffvisualart@gmail.com
jeffdixonvisualartist.com
facebook.com/jeffdixonvisualartist
instagram.com/jeffvisualart

Courtney Walton
Jewelry

Started creating jewelry out of polymer clay in 2021, with inspirations coming from nature and trends. All jewelry is hypoallergenic and lightweight.
fernandarrowco@gmail.com
fernandarrowco.com
instagram.com/fernandarrowco/
facebook.com/fernandarrowco/

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
konrad-w.com
instagram.com/naturally_illustrated
facebook.com/naturallyILLUSTRATEDofficial

Angus Taylor
Emerging Artist, Metal, Wood

Angus Taylor combines the use of heritage and modern blacksmithing and woodworking techniques to create functional art.
angus.taylor29@gmail.com
instagram.com/goosetav_smithery/

Ann Marie Jeffs
Jewelry, Fabric/Fibre

or five years, Ann Marie has been using upcycled materials to make jewelry. She repurposes antique silverware and other materials.
705-943-1129
annmariejeffs@gmail.com

Apryl Jodoin
Emerging Artist, Wood

Apryl Rayn Jodoin creates nature-inspired pieces fusing art and function. One-of-a-kind. Custom, personalized work available.
705-975-2597
momma49@myyahoo.com
facebook.com/RavenSkullStudio

Athena Bumbacco
Wood

Athena has enjoyed woodworking for 29 years. She loves to bring together the comfort of wood and home together.
705-542-3170
athenawoodworking@gmail.com
facebook.com/AthenaBumbaccoCustomWoodworking

Brenda McKay-Keeler
Fabric/Fibre

Brenda 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
facebook.com/brenda.l.mckay.9

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
carsonmerriefield.com
facebook.com/carsonmerriefield

Dani Lynn Redgrift-Berthelot
Photography

Photography is Dani Lynn’s passion. Bringing her camera along in the outdoors feels as natural as the life and scenery she photographs.
reddl@homerj.net
dlrphotography.ca
facebook.com/DLRPhotography
instagram.com/danilynnredg
rift_berthelot/

Diane Reid
Jewelry

Diane makes jewelry which involves traditional crafting methods (crochet, embroidery, beading) and resin-based pieces.
karl.diane.reid@gmail.com
instagram.com/knotted.threads.inc

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
graceswainart.com
facebook.com/graceswainart
tiktok.com/@graceswainart
instagram.com/graceswainart

Gwendlyn Goulet
Jewelry, Metal

Gwen Goulet uses a variety of techniques to produce unique and unusual designs in metal and metal clay.
705-849-8170
gwentreed@yahoo.com
gwendlyngoulet.ca/
facebook.com/GwensArtisanJewellery
instagram.com/gwendlyngoulet/

Joseph Brann
Photography

Nature photography evolves into imaginative digital artistry, where Joseph's landscapes are re-envisioned through mood, light and creative storytelling.
705-848-5017
jbrannphotos@gmail.com
josephbrann.ca
facebook.com/josephbrannphotos/
instagram.com/joseph_brann_photos/

Judy Duncanson
Mixed Media

Judy Duncanson, through Olio & Tess, creates contemporary pique-assiette mosaic art for your home and garden.
416-802-5907
olioandtess@gmail.com

Karen Nisbet
Clay/Stone, Printmaking

Karen makes functional and sculptural pottery, and colourful oil monoprints of animals. A sense of whimsy prevails!
705-943-6348
karenanisbet@gmail.com
facebook.com/karen.nisbet.56
instagram.com/karen.nis
bet/

Ken Wierzbicki
Painting, Drawing/Pastel

Ken is a self-taught artist who has worked with multimedia for the past 50 years. He works in landscape paintings and drawings.
705-946-0483

Laurie & Lonnie Lahaie
Wood, Metal

Laurie & Lonnie Lahaie focus on ethically-sourced materials and innovative products. Tenby Bay Treasures was founded on St Joseph Island in 2021.
tenbybaytreasures@gmail.com
facebook.com/TenbyBayTreasuresDecorAndGifts
instagram.com/tbayt2021/

Leslie Foster
Emerging Artist, Fabric/Fibre

Love of fashion, natural beauty and the inspiration of children inspires a line of playful, comfortable and durable clothing for young children.
leslie.foster@sympatico.ca

Lidia Silvestrova
Painting

Lidia Silvestrova's hand-painted wooden eggs and Matryoshka dolls are in traditional European styles, with nature, Christmas, and Easter themes.
705-946-3676
lidiasilvestrova@hotmail.com

Lily-Mae Tremblay
Mixed Media

Lily-Mae is a passionate artist, expressing herself through her artwork by using beautiful colours and many painting style techniques.
705-297-1442
lilymaetremblay@outlook.com

Lisa MacDonald Waite
Fabric/Fibre, Jewelry

Specializing in upcycling since 1999. Turn your old fur coat into a family heirloom. Handcrafted copper and resin jewellery and ornaments.
705-941-1411
furbearandfriends@sympatico.ca
furbearandfriends.ca

Lorna Masters
Fabric/Fibre

Lorna Masters designs and makes alpaca knitwear including wraps, sweaters, & shawls. She also spins and hand-dyes alpaca & merino yarn.
info@naturalknits.ca
naturalknits.ca
facebook.com/naturalknitscanada
instagram.com/naturalknitscanada

Mana Goodfellow
Emerging Artist, Clay/Stone

Woodland Pottery is crafted from the Great Lakes by Mana, a potter & chef, creating functional ceramics for a life well lived.
705-992-9132
manatron@gmail.com
instagram.com/woodlandpottery
facebook.com/woodlandpottery

Maria Gollek
Fabric/Fibre

Art is an emotional journey. Maria is inspired by the natural world: rocks, wind, sunlight, moonlight, shadows, water and trees.
249-360-5003
maria.marnicdesigns@gmail.com
marnicdesignscanada.ca

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

Nikki Waite
Emerging Artist, Painting

Self-taught Canadian watercolor artist. From soft, ethereal brushstrokes to moody, dark, thought-provoking pieces, rooted in resilience and human connection.
nikki1980.22@gmail.com
facebook.com/earth&skyewatercolourcreations
instagram.com/earth.nskye

Patricia Ferrell
Fabric/Fibre

Patricia is a weaver and spinner who creates her own designs with many different types of dyed yarns.
705-461-7036
pferrell@personainternet.com

Rita Rawn & Lena Skyum
Fabric/Fibre

Recycled clothing and fabrics are artfully woven into beautiful, practical Finnish-style rag rugs.
705-785-3842
finnweavers@gmail.com

Robert Potvin
Painting

Robert paints in acrylic. His love of antiques can be readily seen in his work.
705-725-0514
robarts1066@gmail.com
robertjamesarts.com
instagram.com/robertjames_arts

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
facebook.com/sheila.currie.9

Susanne Walls
Mixed Media

Susanne Walls creates whimsical work from driftwood that inspires young and old to notice the details in the beauty of nature.
705-206-6103
tom.walls1414@gmail.com

Taimi Poldmaa
Painting

Taimi, inspired by nature, writes about her new work - 'Exploring the Wilds' - wildflower paintings and the adventures along the way.
artwithtaimi@gmail.com
artbytaimi.ca
instagram.com/taimipoldmaa

Zoey Wood-Salomon
Painting

Zoey Wood-Salomon is self-taught and paints in the traditional Woodland style, reflecting her Odawa heritage. She has published a book called "Healing Through Art."
705-759-4897
zoeyjimws54@gmail.com