MEET THE MAKER

We are pleased to present our "Meet The Maker" Series at the Spring Ottawa Craft Show. Come watch and learn from a few of our exhibiting Artisans as they demonstrate their special skills. This feature is included with your admission fee.

Pyrography or pyrogravure is the free handed art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. The term means "writing with fire", from the Greek pur (fire) and graphos (writing). Pyrography dates from the 17th century and reached its highest standard in the 19th century. In its traditional form it is pokerwork, using a metal implement heated in a fire, or even sunlight concentrated with lens. With modern day implements - styluses and small torches - a large range of tones and shades can be achieved. Varying the type of tip used, the temperature, or the way the iron is applied to the material all create different effects. Pyrography can be applied to wood, cork, paper, leather, bone shell and more. In a 30 minute demonstration Artisan Dani Bone-Corbishley will demonstrate this method of embellishment to create art, decor, jewellery and accessories.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Noon
Duration: 30 minutes
Fee: FREE with your admission.

Storyteller Laurie Campbell is a Former librarian, and currently a painter, photographer, and writer. Her books are inspired by nature photography and travels. Come meet Laurie at The Spring Ottawa Craft Show and be inspired as she will share in a 20 minute session on how she makes her books. Laurie will also provide a brief reading from one of her newest works -- Do Llamas Wear Shoes? In this fun-filled book children learn why animals and birds wear fur, feathers, fins, scales and long tales. Laurie will also offer a question and answer period.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday
Time 1:00pm
Duration 20 minutes
Cost: FREE with your admission

The quality of the skincare and beauty products used daily on the skin is one of the many factors that influence one’s wellness and well-being.
Natural skincare products provide the skin with a plethora of goodness extracted from plants that nourish, moisturize and support a healthy and youthful appearance.
In this free workshop, natural skincare formulator Mihaela Jurcut invites you to learn which plant oils are the best skin moisturizers and teaches you how to make a basic moisturizing facial oil.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday
Time 2:00pm
Duration 30 minutes
Cost: FREE with your admission

No Nut Butter is an allergy friendly alternative to nut spreads, like peanut butter or Nutella. Alison Boudrea will demonstrate how to make your own spreads, whether you're looking for a way to familiarize yourself with the functionality of your food processor, or are looking for a healthier alternative to pre-made spreads.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday
Time 3:00pm
Duration 30 minutes
Cost: FREE with your admission

Learn to bring the fun and style of live edge and reclaimed wood into your very own home! Artists Justin Whitaker and Rickie Lee Lappan will demonstrate how to take different reclaimed and live edge wood materials and turn them into helpful storage and furniture solutions in a 30 minute session.

Projects will include how to make a live edge storage shelf as well as a quaint hanging table. Perfect for the kitchen, bedroom, den or garden room! Along the way will be highlighted how the wood can be sourced and then prepared including sanding, staining and finishing.

Looking forward to having you join the session!

Dates: Saturday & Sunday
Time 3:30pm
Duration 30 minutes
Cost: FREE with your admission

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