Glen Ridge Artisan Show

Just over 2 Weeks Away!

2010-09-02T14:14:00.004-04:00

Can you believe it? The Artisan Show is about 2 1/2 weeks away! Where did the time go? We are planning two amazing events:

On Friday, September 17th from 8pm until 1am, it's the Wine & Cheese brought to you by Henry of Pelham and The Peanut Mill Natural Foods Market.

On Saturday, September 18th from 10am until 5pm is the 2nd Annual Glen Ridge Artisan Show. This year, we will have doubled our size from last year. Included will be artisans from Niagara, Toronto, K-W, Oakville, and beyond.

All money from these events will replace 4600 books from the school library. The books were removed due to damage and/or out-of-date information. Our sponsors, volunteers, and artisans are making it possible to bring our library back to life.

Check out our Thank You and Who's Coming pages at our show website. We have placed all sponsors and exhibitors on these pages. Please support them.

See you on the 17th and 18th.
The Artisan Show Committee

We Welcome Our Sponsors

2010-08-18T11:22:00.036-04:00

We are grateful to the numerous sponsors who have come on-board to support our goal of purchasing 4600 books for the Glen Ridge school library. Without their generosity, we wouldn't be able to make this possible. Please support our sponsors.

The money raised will help us off-set the costs of our fundraising events: a Wine & Cheese on Friday, September 17th from 8pm - 1pm. Co-sponsored by Henry of Pelham and The Peanut Mill Natural Foods Market, and the Glen Ridge Artisan Show, Saturday, September 18th from 10am until 5pm. Be sure to join us.

Partridge Wealth Mangement
Peter M. Partridge, Vice President & Portfolio Manager 905.988.5734
Peter W. Partridge, Portfolio Manager & Financial Planner 905.988.5861

The Peanut Mill Natural Foods Market, Geneva Square Plaza. Welland Ave. @ Geneva Street.

Henry of Pelham. Effingham, Pelham

Make It Happen (Kettlebell Training) 62 St. Paul Street.

Pan Cafe. 120 St. Paul Street.

MetroFreightliner (Hamilton)

Body and Soul Personal Training and Nutritional Consulting

Mantis Media Inc.

La Fromagerie L'Ancetre

Hannelore's StoryWorks

Chapters, Fairview Mall

Our thanks also goes out to Phil Gourlay, Event Planning; and Carole Apking.

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

Wine & Cheese: Friday, September 17

2010-07-21T11:58:00.006-04:00

Thanks to Henry of Pelham winery for contributing to our Wine & Cheese Friday, September 17 from 8pm until 1am.

Be sure to come out for an evening of jazz and award-winning wine. This event is the day before the Artisan Show and will raise money to replenish 4600 books circulated out of the school library due to out-of-date material and damage. $5 Admission + $5/glass

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

Download our promotional postcard

2010-06-21T21:19:00.008-04:00

Download our new promotional postcard (JPEG or PDF). Place it on your website or blog to let people know where you'll be on Saturday, September 18th from 10am until 5pm. It will be the hottest place in St. Catharines.

Until next time,

The Artisan Show Committee

Here Come the Artisans for 2010

2010-06-09T12:20:00.072-04:00

Our first deadline was May 31st. We were very pleased to have the show very well received by many artisans, familiar and new. Thus far, we'd like to welcome the following artisans:

Please note: we have placed an [at] in place of the traditional e-mail '@'.

ASK Pottery (Anett)
905.847.3258
danettk[at]sentex.net

Bad Dog Bandanas (Betty)
905.468.4680
herlihy7[at]niagara.com

BeadQueen (April)
905.682.6882
beadqueenonline[at]gmail.com

Belli Buckles (Robin)
905.562.1136
rloewen2[at]cogeco.ca

Chocolate F/X (Bonnie)
905.684.2626
bonnie[at]chocolatefx.ca

Creative Solutions Company (Allison)
905.684.4678
allison[at]thecreativesolutionscompany.com

The Glassbug Studio (Ruth)
905.295.8878
theglassbugstudio[at]gmail.com

Gracie Jewellery (Nancy)
905.734.6577
graciej[at]coegco.ca

Hannelore's Story Works (Hannelore)
905.646.7794
hannelore[at]cogeco.ca

Into Pendants
Black Mud Studios (Charlene)
905.899.4722
blackmudstudio[at]juno.com

Katalin Koos (Katalin)
905.938.9473
artbykatalin[at]gmail.com

Kat n' Drew Cards (Kathy & Andrew)
905.562.0240
katndrew[at]hotmail.com

Kim Rempel (Kim)
krempel123[at]gmail.com
http://eatdrinkpaint.blogspot.com

LKO Feltboards (Erin)
905.228.0427
eking[at]enjo-canada.com

Love, Elycia (Elycia)
905.541.9263
loveelycia[at]hotmail.com

More Than Pies Baking Co. Ltd. (Laura & Linda)
416.708.9525
morethanpies[at]gmail.com

Oops Bags (Ancilla)
905.574.0651/905.388.6110
oopsbags[at]gmail.com

PurseMaid (Kathleen)
905.481.2987
kat[at]pursemaid.com

Scrappy Bits (Debbie)
905.627.5752
dlloyd.scrappybits[at]gmail.com

Sock-cessories (Esther/Linda/Laura)
905.309.7046
sock-cessories[at]hotmail.com

Suzie Saxx (Suzie)
289.232.9384
suziesaxx[at]yahoo.ca

Teddy Bears 'n' Stuff (Nora)
905.336.5274
ngibbon[at]cogeco.ca

Treehuggers Soap Company (Brenda)
905.685.5905
bsoccio[at]cogeco.ca

Veronica's Sweets (Sharlene)
519.208.8612
veronicasweets[at]yahoo.ca

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There are many more to come. We will update this list soon.

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

Jewellery Category CLOSED

2010-05-18T14:03:00.004-04:00

Effective May 20th, the jewellery category is closed. We had to place a cap on the jewellery group due to its popularity.

If you know of anyone outside of this grouping, we encourage you to suggest our show.
All our information can be found on our show website.

We are also still looking for artisans for our Gourmet Gallery. If you know of someone who creates tasty treats, jams, or the like, let us know.

We are filling up quickly. Interest is high for our second annual show. Send in your application before our May 31st deadline.

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

Three Weeks Left!

2010-05-07T13:39:00.009-04:00

http://hanneloreandmore.blogspot.com

Hi Everyone.

We are counting down the weeks to the first deadline. After that, there will be a fee increase. Until May 31st, fees are $55 for a single table + $15 submission fee. AFter May 31st, single-table fees go up to $65. The submission fee remains the same.

Thanks to our sponsors. Please support them.

We are very pleased to have Centre Holidays as our major sponsor. We will have more information about them soon.

Have a great May.
The Artisan Committee

Rolling Along...

2010-04-15T11:20:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone--

Things are going well.

We have confirmed 50% capacity for our show in September. If you are interested in being an artisan at our show this year, be sure to get your application and submission fee in before May 31st. That's when we have a slight price increase.

We are thrilled to have the following sponsors who have stepped up during these early stages:

Body and Soul Personal Training and Nutrition (Joanna Cielen)
Mantis Media Inc. (Laurielle Allan)
Chapters (Fairview Mall, St. Catharines)
Phil Gourlay (Event Planning)

We are very excited to have our Grizzly Gourmet Gallery filling up quickly. These are gourmet artisans who will be bringing their delightful items to the show.

This year, all profit raised by the Artisan Show will be devoted to replenishing the school's library and purchasing a literacy program called Literacy Place, specifically for grades 1-3. Recently, 4600 books were circulated out of the school's collection due to out-of-date information and damage. Your attendance at the show will help make a critical difference.

To participate, contact us at glenridgeartisans@gmail.com. Our website is www.glenridgartisanshow.webs.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

Clarification

2010-02-19T17:53:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone--

We have a clarification:

Please make cheques payable to Glen Ridge School Council.

This has been changed on our revised application form now available on our site.

Our apologies for the correction.
The Committee

Rolling in...

2010-02-18T11:39:00.002-05:00

Our first application submission is en route. How exciting!

We've begun contacting past participants and new ones for this year's show. We anticipate a SOLD OUT show by the beginning of June.

If you are one of the many artisans we are contacting in the next few weeks, we hope you decide to join us. If you are just doing some preliminary research to see if this show is for you, contact us if you have any questions (glenridgeartisans@gmail.com).

For more information, visit our website. You can download our Application & Contract there.

If you can't join us for September 18, consider sponsoring our show. It is a great way to get your business name out there. We will promote it on our blog, website, and all day at our show. Our sponsorship levels are $50, $100, and $250. Further information about the benefits of sponsoring our show can be found on our For Sponsors page on our site.

Until next time,
The Committee

Things are Under Way

2010-02-11T19:15:00.003-05:00

Greetings, Everyone!

We are very excited to have interest already from returning and new artisans. Be sure to download your Exhibitor Application & Contract at our website. We have grown the size of our show, but still have a limited number of spots available. Even though the show isn't until September, spots will surely fill up by our first deadline (May 31st). Don't miss out.

This year, we will be having a Gourmet Gallery. If you have tasty treats that are nut-free, we'd love for you to join our show. Please use the Artisan Application & Contract. Or, contact us glenridgeartisans@gmail.com.

Until next time,
The Artisan Committee

And...We're Off!

2010-02-04T21:33:00.004-05:00

The Exhibitor Application and Contract is now available for download from our website: www.glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com. We are looking forward to a bigger show that will bring in more attendees and more media coverage.

What was said about the 2009 show:

"When people came to the show, they came with money, and they bought. That's the type of show Artisans want." Artisan

"This was our best show!" Artisan

"This show was very well organized from the very beginning until the very end." Artisan

"This show was very well promoted. I was just driving down the street, saw the signs, and turned in. Great use of signage." Attendee

"We were busy the whole day. Even during the last hour of the show. Typically, that's when things get slow. Not here!" Artisan

"We are very happy to see this event in our neighbourhood. It's about time." Glenridge Neighbour

"I just wanted to say congratulations on your first show. I hope you do it again next year and I would definitely like to take part. You did a great job. Thanks for a super day."

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Application Deadlines and Fees

Note: At time of application, only a non-refundable $15 submission fee is to accompany your application. This will be cashed upon receipt of your application. Your table fee (and any additional hydro fee) will be required upon notification of acceptance. Please do not send photos with your mailed application. All photos (digital only) are to be sent as attachments to glenridgeartisans@gmail.com as part of your submission. CDs with photos will not be accepted.

Deadline #1: May 31, 2010 $55/$110 (single/double) + $15 submission fee

Deadline #2: August 20, 2010 $65/$130 (single/double) + $15 submission fee

Deadline #3: September 10, 2010 $$75/$150 (single/double) + $15 submission fee

Please contact at glenridgeartisans@gmail.com prior to sending your submission for Deadline #3. Submissions will only be accepted based on space and category availability. If the Committee encourages you to submit for this deadline, fees in full will be due by the deadline.

For more information, download the Application and Contract.

2010 Show: We're Getting Ready

2010-01-27T19:50:00.002-05:00

Greetings, Blog Reader!

And...we're back! Welcome to the first 2010 blog post for the Glenridge Artisan Show.

We are working hard to get the Artisan Application and Contract ready for you to download from our official website. It will be ready very soon.

We've made a few changes for 2010. The first major change is the date: Saturday, September 18th. Time change, too: 10am until 5pm. That's an hour earlier than last year. That's a whole extra hour of primo shopping time! In addition to that, we're going to grow. We'll be adding a 2000sq.ft. tent with more artisans for your perusing, buying, and viewing pleasure.

We'll keep updating this site for you, so check in often. And, for those of you who enjoyed the fantastic weather of last year, cross your fingers for this year. We need all the help we can get.

Until next time,

Glenridge Artisan Show Committee

A Grand Success!

2009-09-21T14:17:00.002-04:00

Many thanks to all the artisans, attendees, and contributors to our very first Artisan Show.

A special thank you goes out to Steve Boldt of Niagara Insurance Benefits Consultants and Joanna Cielen of Body & Soul Personal Training and Nutritional Consultants for being sponsors for our big day.

We are accumulating feedback and comments from everyone involved and will have things ready to go for next year's show.

To Exhibitors: We are looking forward to having you with us.
For more information, check our website (www.glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com) at the end of January. We'll have everything you need to plan your year of showcasing your work. You can also contact us at glenridgeartisans@gmail.com.

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

We're Pleased to Announce...

2009-09-11T12:45:00.004-04:00

We're happy to have the following artisans join us:

Gary McCollum & Susan Harrison
905.346.3335
susan.harrison@sympatico.ca
Hand-blown glass oil lamps and candles

Pursemaid
Kathleen Barlow
905.481.2987
kat@pursemaid.com
www.pursemaid.com
Purse/handbag organizers

Be sure to come by the show on Saturday, September 19th. 11am until 5pm.

A special thanks to Laurie Walsh of 610 CKTB, Niagara This Week, SNAP St. Catharines, and TV Cogeco. Each of these media sources have supported the show. Thank you!

Until next time,

The Artisan Show Committee

Less Than Two Weeks Away!

2009-09-08T11:25:00.005-04:00

Here we are, less than two weeks away from our big day.

If you still want to join us, contact us today.

In addition to our other exhibitors, we welcome:

Creative Solutions Company

Allison Napier

905.684.4789

allison@thecreativesolutionscompany.com

www.thecreativesolutionscompany.com

Accessories, jewellery, cards from recycled materials

Lawrence King Originals

Erin King

905.228.0427

eking@enjo-canada.com

Felt boards and accessories for children

Join us for this countdown.

We are all very excited.

Until next time,

The Artisan Show Committee

Here Come the Artisans...

2009-08-13T14:03:00.006-04:00

We're happy to announce the first round of artisans who will be joining us on September 19th. Be sure to submit your application (found at http://glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com/) to be a part of the action. We will be adding more artisans in the near future.

We have extended our deadline to September 5th. There's still room and time to get your application in.

Be sure to visit these artisans at the show:

ASK Pottery
Daniel & Anett Kuti
905.847.3258
danettk@sentex.ca
http://www.askpottery.etsy.com/
Functional, handmade, unique pottery

Bead Queen
April Mitchell-Boudreau
905.682.6882
beadlewife@cogeco.ca
http://www.beadqueenonline.com/
Handmade custom jewellery made with precious stones

Creations by Cline
Judy Cline
905.937.0061
cline@vaxxine.com
One-of-a-kind clothing and accessories from fabric and yarn

The Glassbug Studio
Ruth Maier
905.295.8878
glassbug@sympatico.ca
http://www.glassbug.com/
Handmade fused glass jewellery, rings, pendants, cuff links, tie clips, earrings; crocheted scarves

Gracelette
Colleen Huebert
905.984.4397
info@gracelette.net
http://www.gracelette.net/
Mom/baby items: French Boards, knitted hats, onesies with knitted characters, toy totes

Hannelore’s Story Works
Hannelore Sotzek
905.646.7794
hannelore@cogeco.ca
http://hanneloreandmore.blogspot.com/
Handcrafted blank books and journals

Oops Bags
Ancilla (Anne) Miller
905.574.6501/905.388.6110
oopsbags@gmail.com
Original objet d’art purses and bags. Designed in fabric, leather, and suede

Scrappy Bits
Debbie Lloyd
905.627.5752
dlloyd.scrappybits@gmail.com
Quilted jackets, pillows, runners, primitive décor, quilted and embroidered ornaments

Silk Design by Jane
Jane Donegan
905.685.9067
jedd@cogeco.ca
One-of-a-kind handpainted silk scarves, cards and small paintings

TreeHuggers
Brenda Soccio
Bsoccio@cogeco.ca
A naturally clean soap company

In Other News: Deadline Extension

2009-07-23T16:56:00.003-04:00

Oh, I totally forgot...we've extended the deadline to September 5th. This will enable all artisans who are unsure about their schedules for September to determine their availability.

We are very excited for this news.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in submitting and showcasing, forward them to http://glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com.

Thanks a million!

Until next time,

The Artisan Show Committee

Big News: Our Show will be Bullfrog Powered

2009-07-23T16:50:00.004-04:00

This year's show will be Bullfrog Powered. What does that mean? Well, for every kilowatt of electricity we use during the show, Bullfrog Power (www.bullfrogpower.com) will put the equivalent amount of Green, low-impact, clean electricity back onto the grid on our behalf. That means that more Green electricity (from sources like wind and solar power, rather than fossil fuels, coal, or other) available on the provincial grid.

We are very pleased to mention that this is all due to sponsorship by environmental advocate and Personal Chef Erin King of St. Catharines. Erin is also a sales representative for Enjo (www.enjo-canada.com). Enjo is one small way to keep your home chemical-free. It's a great partnership that we are very pleased to have.

Another update will happen soon.

Until next time,

The Artisan Show Committee

Deadline #1 Has Passed

2009-07-07T10:18:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who submitted for Deadline #1. We are very excited to have these exhibitors as part of our show.

There is still a lot of time before Deadline #2. Get those submissions in.

Everything you need to know can be found at http://glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com. The Artisan Application/Contract is available for download on the site.

The Committee is very happy about our progress thus far.
Looking forward to the Big Day on Saturday, September 19th.

Until next time,
The Artisan Show Committee

Deadline #1 nears...

2009-06-17T16:20:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone.

Well, we are one week away from Deadline #1 (June 24). All applications are to be sent to Glen Ridge Public School (101 South Drive, St. Catharines, ON) up until this date.
Please make sure your application arrives no later than the 24th. Acceptance notification will be via e-mail by July 8th.

Deadline #2 is July 31st. All applications are to be sent to Glen Ridge Artisan Show c/o NIBC at 5 Race Street, St. Catharines. Acceptance of artisans will depend on space and category availability.

Hurry to have your application in before the 24th of June. We look forward to seeing it.

Oh, we are having problems with our glenridgeartisans@gmail.com e-mail. We apologize for this and are troubleshooting as we type.

Until next time,
The Show Committee

Bullfrog Power: Our Backyard is Green!

2009-06-15T18:23:00.004-04:00

We have some very exciting news!

This year, the Glen Ridge Artisan Show will be Bullfrog Powered. What does that mean? Well, for every kilowatt of electricity used during the show, Bullfrog will place the equivalent amount of electricity in the form of Green/'low-impact' energy onto the grid on the school's behalf. It's a small step towards making more of our energy Green.

Look here to find out more ways we will 'Green' our show.

Until next time.

Registrations are rolling in...

2009-06-01T17:49:00.003-04:00

Don't miss out!

The registrations are on their way in for the June 24th deadline. Be sure to have all required documentation with your submission. We've provided a checklist, just to make sure.

If you have any questions, please contact us at glenridgeartisans@gmail.com. If this link does not work for you, please copy and paste it into your e-mail provider.

Looking forward to seeing your submission.

Thanks for being part of this inaugural event!

Until next time.

Exhibitors and Sponsors: Come Join Us!

2009-05-14T19:23:00.004-04:00

We are very pleased to announce that all those wrinkles are now ironed out.

Come join us on Saturday, September 19th from 11am until 5pm for Glen Ridge Public School's first Artisan Show.

All the information you need is available on our website: http://glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com/.

Sponsorship packages are available for download from the "For Sponsors" page, and Exhibitor applications and Submission Guidelines can be found on the "For Exhibitors" page.

We are very excited to welcome you to submit to our show!

We'll have another update for you soon.
Until next time.

The Artisan Show Committee

Up and Running

2009-05-06T07:40:00.002-04:00

Big News: We are almost ready to have our promotion and marketing department go full-on for the Show. Very close, indeed.

Just to let you know, it's best to contact us at glenridgeartisans@gmail.com, rather than through our website. For some reason, the Contact Us doesn't quite work.

For Artisans: our marketing efforts will be very heavy in the Glenridge Neighbourhood and Downtown St. Catharines. We will also encourage word-of-mouth and support by you to spread the word. We will move to media promotion shortly.

Have a great day, everyone.

Our next update will be soon.

Update: The Artisan Show

2009-05-03T18:28:00.002-04:00

Hello, Everyone.

Update #2 for the Show.

We are very excited to have started the promotion of the show. There are a few other details to iron out, but things are going along swimmingly.

Be sure to check out our website for more information. http://glenridgeartisanshow.webs.com.

Sponsors: Contact us today for your Package. We have a list of opportunities available, and are very open to other more customized packages for you. glenridgeartisans@gmail.com.

Artisans: We will be sending out the Exhibitor Application and Contract very soon. Contact us to put your name on the list. Again, glenridgeartisans@gmail.com is the best way to contact us.

Until next time.

Show Website

2009-04-21T16:59:00.004-04:00

Well, things are on a roll.

We are tinkering around with a website to be able to provide Artisans and Sponsors a way to download their respective information.

Things will be in order for May 1st.

Don't forget, you can always contact us prior to that at glenridgeartisans@gmail.com.

Something Unique in Our Backyard

2009-04-19T18:59:00.002-04:00

Welcome to Something Unique in Our Backyard!

Well, actually, it's the home of the Glen Ridge Artisan Show.

This is the inaugural show for Glen Ridge Public School, and the Show Committee invites Artisans and Sponsor to contact us for more information:

glenridgeartisans@gmail.com is the place.

So...the vitals:

Saturday, September 19, 2009
11am - 5pm
Glen Ridge Public School
101 South Drive
St. Catharines, ON

Exhibitor and sponsorship packages will be sent out May 1st. Deadline for exhibitor applications is June 10th.

Other information you should know:

All money earned from this fundraiser will be kept in the school and used to subsidize future projects and purchase school supplies and resources. Sponsorship is necessary to ensure that revenue gained is profit earned.

The show will have lots to offer and will display home decor, clothing, candles, books, paintings, and photography--much of it from the Glen Ridge Neighbourhood. A few surprises are up our sleeves, as well. But, that will come in due time, so keep watching this spot. We can't tell you all our secrets up front, can we?