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NEW! FUNKY FUNGUS CERAMIC MUGS

Posted on November 01, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

FUNKY FUNGUS CERAMIC MUGS

Carmen Callison is Funky Fungus and has been making Funky Fungus Pottery in Parksville, B.C. since 2005.

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

 

She is very passionate about our island forests and the precious treasures found within.

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

Each of her whimsical creations is skillfully hand-carved and hand painted by Carmen before their final firing.

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

Food-safe, Dishwasher & Microwave safe. Size: 

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

STAY WILD! :)

FUNKY FUNGUS MUG

 

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Recycling At Its Very Best!

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

Bruce Coney of Studio Coney has for many years been recycling glass bottles and turning them into useful and functional Cruet bottles.

CRUET BOTTLE

To create a cruet pourer Bruce sources a recycled bottle cleans off all labels and markings, washes and sterilizes and paints it by hand with a special glass paint.

CRUET BOTTLE

The bottle is then fired and the paint cures and bonds onto the glass. A pourer is then added and, voila, you have a very useful cruet bottle that can be used for olive oil, vinegar, salad dressing, dish detergent, liquid soap - virtually anything you can pour.

CRUET BOTTLE

All glassware items can be washed with hot water and detergent.

Handcrafted on Salt Spring Island, B.C.

See more: Here

CRUET BOTTLE

 

 

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Fine Handmade Jewellery, Beautiful Scarves, Functional Local Pottery, World Class Glass Art and Magnificent Wooden Bowls. All at Side Street Studio

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

Some new work from our artists;

FLOWER BOUQUET CLASSIC VASE

Robert Held Glass Art

 

CERAMIC SWIRL MUGCERAMIC SWIRL MUG

 

STERLING SILVER CIRCLE EARRINGS - RUBY

STERLING SILVER CIRCLE EARRINGS - RUBY

 

WILD BLACKBERRY SOAP

wild blackberry soap

PEAR DESIGN BUTTER DISH

pear design butter dish

 

MAPLE BURL WOOD SALAD BOWL

 

 

maple burl salad bowl

 

 

STERLING SILVER EVERGREEN TREES AND SEA PENDANT

stirling  silver pendant

 

SOFT HAND WOVEN SCARF

SOFT HAND WOVEN SCARF

 

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FALL SALE! WOODEN SALAD BOWLS

Posted on October 06, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

FALL SALE! WOODEN SALAD BOWLS

Some of the finest large salad bowls that you can find. All hand turned in B.C. by woodturner John Topham. These bowls have been turned from some of oldest trees in the South Okanagan. All are from salvaged trees and given a new life as beautiful bowls.  See More bit.ly/2fNj3w1

MANITOBA MAPLE SALAD BOWL

Was $300 Now $250

 

MANITOBA MAPLE SALAD BOWL

This gorgeous bowl is turned from Manitoba Maple originated from Westminster Street in Penticton. This tree was planted more than 80 years ago, salvaged and given a new life as a beautiful bowl.

 

 

SILVER MAPLE WOOD SALAD BOWL - LARGE

Was $290 Now $240

SILVER MAPLE WOOD SALAD BOWL - LARGE

 

This magnificent salad bowl is turned from Silver Maple from Gardiner Court, Penticton. This tree was planted more than 100 years ago and believed to be one of the oldest Maples in the South Okanagan. It has been salvaged and given a new life as a beautiful bowl.

 

SILVER MAPLE WOOD SALAD BOWL - LARGE

Was $270 Now $225

SILVER MAPLE WOOD SALAD BOWL - LARGE

This magnificent salad bowl is turned from Silver Maple from Gardiner Court, Penticton. This tree was planted more than 100 years ago and believed to be one of the oldest Maples in the South Okanagan. It has been salvaged and given a new life as a beautiful bowl.

 

SILVER MAPLE WOOD SALAD BOWL LARGE 

Was $290 Now $240

SILVER MAPLE WOOD SALAD BOWL LARGE

This magnificent salad bowl is turned from Silver Maple from Gardiner Court, Penticton. This tree was planted more than 100 years ago and believed to be one of the oldest Maples in the South Okanagan. It has been salvaged and given a new life as a beautiful bowl.

 

WESTERN RED MAPLE SALAD BOWL

Was $250 Now $200

WESTERN RED MAPLE SALAD BOWL

This beautiful Red Maple salad bowl has an impressive two-tone rim of Silver and Western Red Maple. It has been turned from wood that came from the 'Doherty' property on North Victoria Road, in Summerland. This tree was planted by Jim Doherty in 1963 and the tree has been removed, salvaged and recycled into a useful product.

All these beautiful bowls have been created by John Topham. See more HERE

JOHN TOPHAM SALAS BOWLS

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Beautiful Handmade Local Jewelry

Posted on October 01, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

 

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Marcia Stacey's Joyful "Celebrations".

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

SMALL "CELEBRATION" WALL HANGINGS

 

Marcia has been painting her loving, joyful figures for over 20 years. Each painting is original and is called "Celebrations"

Marcia Stacey Art

After a long period of constant refining, my designs have matured into a series of images that appeal to one’s soul. The ‘Celebration’ images were inspired by cave drawings but quickly evolved. Androgynous people became women and men, they began to sing and dance, and before I knew it, families came onto the scene.

Marcia Stacey Art

The symbols took on specific meanings, and new characters like mermaids, fairies, and angels have emerged. Who knows what will happen next! In order to paint my pictures, I first lay out the pieces and scumble three coats of acrylic paint over them all, then add texture with clear gel.

Marcia Stacey Art

Next, I paint the image using a squeeze tube, let it dry, then apply a glaze of antique colour. Finally, I highlight the image with metallic paint. After applying the hanger, cutting and preparing the glass and matting, I tape all three together. Then I use copper metal tape to form the frame.

Marcia Stacey Art

After cutting, curling, and hammering the copper wire, I glue on the corner pieces.The last step is to apply the Celebration legend to the back. The legend explains the images and my philosophy regarding them.

Marcia Stacey Art

I hope that you enjoy my Celebrations!

Marcia

Marcia Stacey Art

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Hand Crafted Scarves for our Canadian Seasons

Posted on June 09, 2017 by Nigel Hayes | 0 comments

Summer appears to be here in parts of Canada. But sometimes it is hard to tell as here in B.C. we have seen some beautiful sunny days supplemented with, rain, thunder and sleet. Canadian weather as usual :) 

pure silk hand made scarves

At the studio, we have beautifully handcrafted scarves perfect for any season! Lois Thomson was born and raised in rural British Columbia,

pure silk scarf

Lois grew up with a strong creative spirit nurtured in B.C. Wilderness. Lois has always been fascinated with the colours of nature and the textures of fibre.

pure silk scarf hand made

As a young child, her art included the use of lichens and birch bark in her paintings and when she began sewing and designing doll clothes she experimented with the use of colour found in scraps of fabric, lace and ribbon.

pure silk scarf

Her pure silk scarves a totally West Coast and would make the perfect gift. Handcrafted on our Sunshine Coast

 

For a slightly cooler evening or day, then Arl Law hand weaves scarves from Rayon and Chenille.

soft and warm hand woven scarf

Arli's beautiful scarfs are woven completely by hand. They are very soft to the touch and are warm & cosy to wear.

hand woven scarf

A large range of colours are available. Wash with mild soap; add fabric conditioner to final rinse. Hang to dry. Hand Made on Vancouver Island

hand wove scarf

All of these beautiful scarves are available at the studio in Oak Bay or online  See more at Side Street Studio

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