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Pier Street Christmas Market in the MHC

Ablaze MetalArt & Design Envision distinctive art in that special place in your home, business and/or garden. Walter and Sandra Moses of Ablaze MetalArt & Design create this and more. They use their inspiration, experience and inherent artistic abilities to create hand-crafted unique art. Fire your imagination and visualize their stunning pieces in those special places. Along with their beautiful extraordinary art they create custom work, novelty gifts, signage and industrial pieces. “If you can dream it, we can make it”. Check out their web site. Click to enlarge picture!

Ablaze MetalArt 2011

Amu Designs - Melissa March eco-friendly paintings and prints by nature and wildlife painter Melissa March; Check out the web site at http://www.AmuDesigns.com Click to enlarge!

Melissa March

Beba Adams   I make handcrafted natural stone pendants, rings and earrings.  The stones come from all over the world including Vancouver Island.  I cut, polish and wire wrap these stones.  Thanks for viewing them. Click to enlarge!

BEEcoming Candles & More - Wanda Crowder BEEeautifully handcrafted in the Comox Valley, BC, Canada, BEEcoming Candles are made from rolled sheets of natural 100% honeycomb beeswax from western Canada, and are by far, one of the healthiest, safest, most economical and eco-friendly candles on the market today. The occasions to use or share beeswax candles are endless and include health benefits, de-stress and relaxation, home décor, holiday celebrations (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter), Gift Giving, Souvenirs, Weddings & Anniversaries, and Religious & Spiritual ceremonies to name but a few. The BEEcoming Candles Line includes tapers (straight and pencil cut, two color tapers, fluted tapers) pillars of various sizes, votive candles, "BEE Lites", Beeswax Sushi Gift Set, specially designed Orca pillars and a Rose in a Rose Bowl, Canadian Flags candles, BEE Hives in various sizes, and special and custom orders candles. web site: www.BeecomingCandles.ca.  Click picture to enlarge!

BEEcoming Candles

Final Cut Farms - Phyllis & Chuck Seitz   Real die-hards these two farmers who attended our Pier Street Farmers Markets from Day one without interruption and also our Pier Street Christmas Markets in their fifth year. Check out what their tables have to offer for the Christmas Dinner! Click to enlarge picture!

Flurer Smokery – Brian and Kelly Flurer Smokery Ltd. In Campbell River processes wild or farmed fish, halibut, black cod, white sturgeon, tuna, oysters, mussels, prawns, and more. Our smoked products include fillets, chunks, Flurer’s Fins and jerky. Our flavours include Original, Peppered, Cajun, Teriyaki and Candied. The customer picks the style cut and the flavour. We also process and sell fresh fillets, portions and steaks. Because of our location in Campbell River, we are in the heart land of fresh seafood; this allows us to get our fish very fresh.

Glen's Kettle Korn– Bob and Kellie "Warning: our popcorn is very addictive" Glen's Kettle Korn was the FIRST kettle korn on Vancouver Island. We have been in operation since 1999. We are thrilled to have been able to turn so many people in kettle korn addicts.Click to enlarge!

Bob & Kellie

Cat Kalyniuk - jewelry   Wonderful jewelry, which you can also find at the C.R. Art Gallery. No more text available here, but Cat was just recently featured in the local newspapers, so by now you should know about this multi-talent. Click to enlarge!

KC's Crafts - Kathie Caswell   Kathie and her husband attended all past Pier Street Farmers Markets and all Pier Street Christmas Markets with her huge selection of aprons, towels, shirt savers, Christmas tree skirts, Christmas stockings all sizes, stockings for pets as well, Olympic quilts, children's bibs, dog covers, .... Click to enlarge!

L.B.Sweets Fine Edibles L.B. Sweet; Truffles and Toffees, Home Made on Quadra Island. Pure Ingredients. Look for new line of rich dark Truffles made with Organic Fair trade 70% Chocolate. Decadent. Also seasonal favourite Almond Rocha as well as Melt in your mouth Salted toffee and traditional Scottish Tablet: lbsweetgoods@yahoo.ca; 250-287-6484.  click to enlarge!

Ginger Pub Lisa'a Truffels Lisa's Toffees

The Power of Positive Words – Dr. Phil Minnaar Bestselling author Dr Phil Minnaar will have his book, The Power of Positive Words, available at all three Christmas markets this December. The book is helping many people from all walks of life to become more positive, more motivated in life and to handle challenges. The book contains only positive words with positive meanings. Each word is concisely explained in two lines in the form of an action which can be practiced. He will also have his positive CD and positive fridge magnets available.Visit Phil's stall for a friendly explanation. Visit his web site http://www.thepositivedictionary.com!

Dr.Phil Minnaar

Marie Cristine Jewellery – Cristine Knuff   Marie Cristine Jewellery is handcrafted in Campbell River BC. I used sterling silver and gemstones with occasional accents of copper and gold. Each piece is individually handcrafted which means that every piece of jewellery is unique. Come have a look for something special! Check out my web site www.mariecristine.com

Marie Cristine Jewellery

Marnie Chonka, Registered Shiatsu Therapist   Marnie has been practicing Shiatsu Therapy and massage for over  10years.  On the Pier Street Christmas Markets she will be offering 20 and 30 minute treatments of Shiatsu Chair massage and selling holiday gift certificates for 60 and 90 minute treatments of Shiatsu Therapy, Deep tissue and Relaxation massage.  Her office is located at the Pier Street Salon and Day Spa in Campbell River. Call 250-202-7322 to book an appointment.   Chocolate and Therapy go well together!  Look for Marnie’s famous  “Rocket Chocolate-ZoomBalls”. High quality vegan chocolate truffles with some spice!!!

Marnie Chonka in action

Mike's Sundials - Michael Koblic  Mike has been making sundials on and off since 1994. Recently he has been concentrating on small and miniature decorative pieces which are nevertheless fully functional when set up correctly. He prefers to work with steel and brass and uses a lot of re-cycled material. He is a self-taught machinist who has developed several of his own unique techinques. Although he produces several similar patterns each dial is crafted individually.

Mike's Sundial

Needle & Arts Centre - Inge & Jurgen Kettler In our booth you'll to find a wide array of tasteful, quality and affordable gifts! You'll find a selection of our hand made functional pottery, many stylish Cashmere, pure silk and Alpaca scarves; fashionable Alpaca berets and mittens; BC Jade carvings, such as Ear Rings and Necklaces; Irene Klar's hand embroidered cushion covers and impressive local photos on canvas. Look out for our knitted scarves, tuques, cowls, mittens, fingerless gloves and more beautiful knitwear. We also offer gift baskets, gift certificates and free gift wrapping, Visit our web site at www.needlenart.com!

Pamela's Custom Jewelry - Pamela Chaney   When I was a young girl, I used to drive around a lot with my Mother. She was a nut about rocks! We would drive along and see a big rock by the side of the road. Much to my embarrassment, my Mother would screech to a stop and say to me “Pam, go get me that rock!”  Well, I think she started something. I’ve been hooked on rocks for my whole life! Perhaps it was that experience that led me to the elements I work with today!   I work with semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, turquoise, amber, coral, jasper, and faceted stones that I buy in my travels. I look for intriguing, unique and different pieces that are unusual and eye-catching. My work can be delicate or wonderfully “chunky”, and sometimes ethnic looking. I prefer to work in sterling silver and semi precious stones, which I want to do in this class. We will make necklaces and earrings, among other things. I will share my resources as well, because finding excellent materials to work with is an important component of my class. I’m really excited about sharing my experience of creating with stones.   I live and work in Courtenay. I have a small studio in my house, and am happy to have visitors! I sell my work at several shows; Woodland Gardens in the Spring and Fall Shows, Simms Park on Saturdays, Pier Street Market on Sundays. This year I was in the Filberg Festival in Comox on July 31st August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Meet me at the Pier Street Christmas Markets!

LIMITED EDITION / PENNY CANDY JEWELERY My daughter and myself create jewelery/novelty pieces fashioned from coins, hand carved local and word coins, unique COIN JIG-SAW PUZZLES, 1000 year old earrings, a full range of dated pendants/earrings 1930-2009, a new line of rolled coins - each hand painted with 3 dimensional embossed designs is the latest in the work being made on Quadra Island by Paul and Sofka Bishop; feel free to email for custom pieces at paulrobertbishop@hotmail.com; Click to enlarge!

Pretty Yummy  – Delicious scents for your home, bath and body. All handcrafted in Sayward by Melanie. Custom orders always welcome! Unique stocking stuffers, wrapped gift baskets, lip balms (over yummy 50 flavours!), soap, shampoo bars, lotions, shea butter, massage oils, body wash, sugar scrubs, bath salts and oils, herbal bath teas, artisan perfumes, air freshening room sprays,   essential and fragrance oils, felted dryer balls and more! You can browse our Etsy shop at www.PrettyYummy.etsy.com Email Melanie at pretty_yummy_handmade@yahoo.ca or call at (250) 203-8566. Flickr page is http://www.flickr.com/photos/pretty_yummy . Click to enlarge photos!

booth in June 2011 Yummy Products

Pier Street Knitters - Pam, Penny, Alison, Lois Pier Street Knitters offer hand knitted hats, scarves, wristwarmers and felted bags in luxurious yarns.  Most items are under $20.00   We also offer the yarn and pattern to knit your own "One Skein, One Hour" hat.  A range of Alpaca berets and gloves from Peru will also be available. Click to enlarge!

Rock Art - Linda Lien   As the name suggests, these rocks are works of art. Linda has painted a variety of subjects, from eagles to rabbits, and even boy ladybugs! From whimsical fairy stones and rock houses to blooming bouquets, these rocks are garden and hearth ready. Linda also carries a fine selection of pine needle baskets and the ever-popular scrubbies!

Painted Rocks

Bob Scriba - local author and photographer Here is one photo showing one of the prints that I make into framed photos for sale. I have a book called "Seasons of the Grizzly", a calendar of wildlife shots and Art cards for sale at the Christmas Markets. Click picture to enlarge.

Serendipity Soap Works – Tracey Payne click to enlarge picture!

Sweet Sue – Sue Schwarz Sweet Sue has been tempting Campbell Riverites for over 20 years with her yummy chocolate delicacies, Jumbo Turtles,Peanut Butter Balls, Skors Marshmallow Creams and her Giant "Chocolate Cookies" are just too hard to resist. Diabetic cookies are also available this year so no one feels left out. Sue also carries a wide variety of delicious preserves, which are made from locally grown pesticide free produce, when available Alot comes from her own garden. Don't forget the Pickled Carrots and Hot pickled Asparagus and her array of Hot pepper Jellies. Your Gourmet Christmas won't be complete without a stop at Sweet Sues. Thanks for shopping local.

Sweet Sue

Wild Harvest Native Teas - Judy Cadrin  For the past decade Judy from Alert Bay has been following the trail of her Plain Cree ancestors into the wilds of Montana and BC, to seek out the traditional edible and medicinal plants they once used. Along the way she has continued to unearth and practice the old wisdom of harvesting and frying her gatherings and combining of different species to address specific conditions that undermine people's health. Check out Judy's Wild Harvest Specialty Tea Blends!

Wild Harvest Teas

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