Textures Craftworks: The combined effort of area artisans: September 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

Pick Me! Pick Me!

With a HUGE thanks for YOUR previous efforts, Textures has once again made it to the final list of nominees in no less than SIXTEEN categories in Hamilton Spectator's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards - an all-time record for the most nominations we’ve ever received!

A win in any of the nominated categories (or even better, a win in ALL nominated categories!) would be a lovely way to celebrate our 30th year in business as a not-for-profit shop,

So --

The time has now come to vote. We could really use your help, and the help of all your family and friends and anyone else you can think of to win this year!

Please go online starting this Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 6 at midnight to enter your selections for the city's best, here: http://www.thespec.com/ (Click on the "Readers Choice" link)

We understand that only one vote per computer is allowed, so please take that into account in households where a family shares one computer. You can vote from home, work, the library, your favourite internet café, etc. to ensure everyone gets to vote for their favourites!

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Textures is nominated in the following categories:

Favourite Entertainment

-Local Tourist Attraction, Textures Craftworks

Overall Customer Service

-Textures Craftworks

Favourite Business/Service

-Art Gallery

Favourite People

-Local Artist – Janne Hackl, Textures Craftworks

Favourite People
-Local Artist – Margo Griffith

Favourite People

-Local Artist – Sandra Rodwell, Textures Craftworks

Favourite Shopping

-Baby Store

Favourite Shopping

-Beads

Favourite Shopping

-Candles

Favourite Shopping

-Children’s Clothing

Favourite Shopping

-China/Gift Shop

Favourite Shopping

-Collectibles

Favourite Shopping

-Craft Store

Favourite Shopping

-Home Décor Store

Favourite Shopping

-Jewellery Store

Favourite Shopping

-Leather Goods

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Thanks again from

The Artisan Members of Textures!

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Textures Craftworks

236 Locke Street South (at Charlton)

Hamilton, ON L8P 4B7

905-523-0636

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Nuttin.

Sometimes one just doesn't have much to say. This is one of those times.

It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, anyway, so in light of that here are some pretty pictures to look at instead!

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Featured Artisan: Diane Irons

Diane Irons lives in Dundas and has been making functional stoneware pottery for almost 8 years. She began her training at the Dundas Valley School of Art in 2004 and since then has taken many workshops including four at Fleming College in Haliburton and one in the United States.

She likes bright colours especially for spring and summer. She is an active member of the Potters' Guild of Hamilton and Region, and besides selling her work at Textures, she also participates in the two Guild sales each year at the Dundas Community Centre.

Says Diane:

“I started my pottery journey in the fall of 2004 at Dundas Valley School of Art. I immediately caught the clay bug and had borrowed a wheel from my teacher at Christmas so that I could practice throwing at home. I now have a complete pottery studio in my home.

I love the endless possibilities with clay and the huge challenge. It is not easy!! There are many frustrations but many rewards. I particularly enjoy making functional pottery that people can enjoy using every day. It is very satisfying when someone tells me that their favourite mug for their morning coffee is one that I made.

I have recently started to make some jewellery. I personally love to wear jewellery and it is so much fun to make!

I hope people will enjoy my pottery for many years to come.”

---Diane Irons

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Coming Up at Textures:

-Now through Sept. 29: UNDER THE COVERS: a cuddly collection of hand-made sweaters, scarves, quilts, and hats to keep you warm and cozy during the colder days to come.

-Sept. 30 - Oct. 20: A STITCH IN TIME: fabulous fabric creations by Mary-Anne Kammermans.

-Oct. 21 - Nov. 3: SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION: a symphony of superb achievements in all media - our best works of the year!

-Nov. 4 - Nov. 24: CHRISTMAS PRESENTATIONS: appoint your abode for the holidays with our alluring assortment of one-of-a-kind baubles.

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ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?

Once again, Textures has been nominated in several categories in the 2013 Hamilton Spectator Reader's Choice Awards. Look for the Reader's Choice Nominee Section in the Sept. 25 edition of the Hamilton Spectator, and prepare to vote for your favourites from Sept. 28 through Oct. 6 at http://www.thespec.com/hamilton/.

We at Textures Craftworks hope you will vote for us in all our nominated categories in honour of our 30th year in Hamilton!

We can't win without YOUR vote!

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The Artisan Members of
Textures Craftworks
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Textures Craftworks

236 Locke Street South (at Charlton)

Hamilton, ON L8P 4B7

905-523-0636

“Like” our Facebook Fan Page, Textures Craftworks:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Textures-Craftworks/196950247017000

Join our blog followers:

http://texturescraftworksblog.blogspot.com/

Follow us on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/#!/texturescrafts