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Textures Craftworks
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Start the new year off right by stopping by to check out the latest offerings:
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TEXTURES SHOWS FOR 2009:
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Nov 23-31 HOT CHOCOLATE FOR SANTA decorations, ornaments and gifts by all members, all media.
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TEXTURES SHOW LIST FOR 2010
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Jan 2-Jan 25: PASSION AND PANACHE:
A colourful collection of handcrafted pieces in all media
Jan 25-Feb 15: WINTER SPARKLES:
A glittering array of personal beauty pieces, jewellery, scarves, felted works etc.
Feb 15-Mar 8: AT THE SOCK HOP:
Beat a path to our door for this collection of weird & wonderful socks & slippers for the whole family
Mar 8-Mar 29: SPIRITS IN STONE:
Serene soapstone carvings by John Tice
Mar 29-Apr 19: BOWLING BUNNIES:
Be a kid again at this all toy show
Apr 19-May 10: HIT THE MOTHER LODE:
An homage to mom with one-of-a-kind gifts in all media
May 10-May 31: BETTY’S HOTPOTS:
Ms. Crocker has baked up a new batch of pottery just for you
May 31-Jun 21: A GLASS ACT:
Its crystal clear this is an all glass show
Jun 21-Jul 12: IT’S A GUY THING:
Mainly manly pieces for men and boys
Jul 12-Aug 3: PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK:
You’ll go crazy for our unique accents for your back yard & deck
Aug 3-Aug 23: ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING:
Take note of this music-themed show of gifts in all media
Aug 23-Sep 13: ALL THE MONKEYS AREN’T IN THE ZOO:
Gorillas just wanna have fun, colourful pieces in all media at this show.
Sep 13-Oct 4: KNITTY GRITTY:
Pick your favourites at this all yarn work show
Oct 4-Nov 1: GIFTED:
Exceptional works in all media in time for holiday giving
Nov 1-Nov 22: DECK THE HALLS:
Adorn & embellish for the holidays with handcrafted gifts & ornaments in all media
Nov 22-Dec 25: REINDEER REALLY KNOW HOW TO FLY:
Holidays take wing with our unique gifts, ornaments, trees, decorations & cards
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Textures blog: http://texturescraftworksblog.blogspot.com/
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The History of Textures
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In July 1983, local bookbinder Sharon Beasley, silk painter Janne Hackl, and textile artist Margo Griffith, had an idea.
Realizing there wasn’t a year-round outlet for Hamilton-area craftspeople to sell their work other than government-supported galleries or small owner-operated shops, these artisans dreamed of something better.
After discovering an ideal location in a converted Victorian house in Hess Village, their idea began to take shape, and Sharon, Janne and Margo set to work building a business that would be totally self-sustaining in an environment where most artisans relied on government grants.
One month later, six craftspeople were on board to invest in opening and operating the shop, becoming the Core Members of Textures, and an additional eleven artisans eagerly paid a small yearly membership to join the fledgling enterprise. Thus, “Textures…a combined effort of area artisans” was born.
More than twenty-five years later, Textures has changed locations twice, but the original philosophy of a not-for-profit shop that is managed, stocked, and staffed by member artisans remains the same.
Loyal customers supported our efforts and have helped Textures grow. From an initial group of seventeen, to more than fifty talented craftspeople between 18 and 80+, members continue to work together to guarantee a broad range of fine-quality, original craft pieces in a welcoming environment.
Custom orders are encouraged, and our Happy Endings service can even complete that expensive craft project you began so long ago, but never quite seem to finish. Come see some old friends today and meet some new ones.
 
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