Go Home Lake Art Market is back!
After a three year pause, the Art Market is back and we have 16 artisans/vendors ready to show and sell you their creations on Saturday August 19 (rain date August 20) from 11am to 3pm on the Regatta Beach.
Go Home Lake and art have a rich history. It has been the source of artistic inspiration for generations. The idea behind a Go Home Lake Art Market emerged in an effort to find a way to celebrate this and to create a stage for the artwork created because of Go Home Lake, by Go Home Lakers, to stand on. And so the spring of 2018 marked the first whisperings of a GHL Art Market.
As the weeks rolled on the whisperings became much louder and news of this new event began to spread into the bays of Go Home. Jenna Stewart (Dukelow) and Jackie Saik, the two ladies responsible for the Art Market in 2018 and 2019, simply wanted to bring together artisans of Go Home Lake to celebrate art, community and the lake itself. The end result far surpassed any of their expectations. The boats spilled in in droves from all corners of the lake, lining the beach and forcing latecomers to float in the bay and wait their turn to steal a piece of the beach for themselves. The pavilion was standing room only, shoulder to shoulder for over three hours. As Lakers flowed passed vendor tables the over whelming response from them was one of awe, inspiration and pride in their Go Home Family. It was truly remarkable how the community of Go Home Lake responded to this event.
After a pause due to Covid-19, the Go Home Lake Cottage Owners Association is proud to present this event. We invite all to come out and support the wonderful participants of this year’s show. Please scroll down to see some information about who will be at the market and get ready shop on August 19!
To Art, Go Home and Community.
Local Artisans
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Go Home Lakers will recognize the inspiration for a lot of my landscape art! Clouds. Sky. Light. Water. Trees. If you kayak or hike with me, be prepared to wait – something will catch my eye, and I pull out my camera to record it. Then through the quieter winter, you will find me in my Toronto studio, putting those inspirations on canvas! I primarily paint in oil, but at the cottage I use acrylic and watercolour as it is quicker to dry and my space is smaller! I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of GHLers who have commissioned me to paint a favorite lake scene, or a view of their cottage home. I love sitting on the dock with clients, and hearing about the family cottage – then I paint that energy and those stories onto the canvas.If you don’t see something that captures your heart at the Art Market, please feel free to reach out through the year. Check out my Instagram site. See you at the art market!janetisanartist@gmail.com
Purple Hill Lavender Farm is a small family run lavender farm located in the rolling hills of Creemore Ontario. The various types of lavender are harvested and turned into bouquets, oil, soaps, room sprays, scrubs, bath bombs flower arrangements,deodorant, eye pillows plus many more products.
I started my home business 7 years ago doing t-shirts with my Cricut and a heat press.I have come a long way in 7 years. In 2021 I ventured into sublimation. This allowed meto make personalized items with amazing color and detail. The tea towels, ornaments,key chains, and personalized slate photos were a hit.This year I found my new passion “My laser cutter”.The laser can cut and /or engrave everything from wood, glass, acrylic, and stone, amongother things I have yet to try.I will have with me a variety of sublimated towels and key chains.The laser crafts will include earrings, slate coasters, sun catchers, and signs.
Welcome to Bubbly Mammoth, a friendly small startup nestled in Hamilton, Ontario!With 17 years of expertise in creating giant soap bubbles, we are delighted to showcase our handcrafted bubble equipment for kids and bubble enthusiasts alike.At Bubbly Mammoth, we take pride in producing small batches of concentrated solutions specifically designed for your home use.All you need is 3 litres of water and a trusty bubble wand to experience the best summer outdoor activity.Setting this delightful adventure is a breeze, ensuring quick and hassle-free fun for everyone.
We genuinely believe that bubbles bring joy to everyone’s lives. Whether you are a child or a child at heart, bubbles have a magical wayof captivating hearts and igniting pure delight. That’s why we are excited to invite you to the Art Market, where you can explore and experience the wonders of Bubbly Mammoth firsthand.We can’t wait to share our love for bubbles with you. Come and join us at the Art Market, and let’s create unforgettable memories together. See you there!
My paintings are created with realistic detail, making them come to life.Creative use of colour and unique composition is what makes my work stand out.Interest can be captured in the fine details of vehicles, to the detail in the beauty of nature.Commissions welcomed; allow me to bring your vision to life.Jordan.freebury@live.ca
Paintings by Sandra Hallford are inspired by the views at the lake, where her family
has been cottaging for three generations. Sandra works with acrylic adding texture
you can touch to her birch tree paintings, big and small. Alongside the birch tree
paintings you can also pick up some pretty and practical crochet beach/market bags.
Stephanie Jurgens is a collage artist working in the Bahamas and Canada. Her art often includes found and recycled materials.
We are Nicole and Fionna and we’re excited to share heartfully creative.About eight years ago, we met through our families and would often spend a long weekend all together each summer on Go Home Lake.During COVID-19 and lockdown, we started to realize how much we had in common. Almost overnight, our friendship changed and we became the best of friends. What started out as a holiday craft day over Zoom turned into so much more.We found ourselves inspired by new ideas every week and this is what led to heartfully creative.We create handmade jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces) dog bandanas, scrunchies and everything in-between. We have designed and crafted for birthday parties, bachelorettes, and bridal showers. You have a vision? We make it possible.
I am Nancy Kuiper, a Creative Memories Advisor who will be offering card kits and paper album kits to make at the art market for ages 4 and up. Bring 8-10 printed photos if you’d like to make the paper album kit. I also sell a full line of card making and scrapbooking supplies and offer workshops to work on projects.
Treni & Bill Lang as MudPuppy Art Studio have been creating functional pottery and Raku art pieces for over 25 years. Much of their inspiration has come from their surrounding environment. Go Home Lake has been no exception, with its rocky shorelines, majestic pines and its abundance of wildlife to draw from.
Since purchasing in Four Seasons Bay, Bill & Treni have been inspired by the lake and its environment and have begun to incorporate this into their work. A loon on a mug or a landscape in Raku, the ideas are endless and growing, much like their love of Go home Lake and its community.
My products consist of a large variety of crocheted items. My stock will include amigurumi toys, different fashion accessories, and keychains. To start off, my amigurumi animals are durable, cute stuffed animals that you could use as a toy or a decoration piece if you desire. Some of the ones I will be selling are elephants, dachshunds, and triceratopses. Also, my stand will have different fashion accessories that will include market bags, earrings, scrunchies, and bandannas. Market bags are great to use around a craft market, as a beach bag, or at a grocery store. The earrings and bandannas will be shown in a variety of styles and colours in order to match your style. Finally, the keychains, whether you put them on your keys or bag, will make a cute addition to either! With mini bees, baby octopi, jellyfish and more you are sure to find something worthy of your keyring. All in all, I am sure that you will find something you like out of the amigurumi, fashion accessories, keychains, and more at Gray’s Crochet Corner this summer.
We have dubbed our homemade fire-starters “The Bonfire Starters”. My nickname is “The Bonfire” and my husband’s nickname is “Fire up”.Very fitting we should help others to light their fires. Our youngest daughter Sadie, has been a strong support in the production of our little cups of fire. They are made from recycled materials- wood shavings from our workshop and recycled candles, these ingredients are carefully and firmly packed into the little cups by hand. Once lit they burn for one hour without the need for kindling.Start your wood stove and your campfire in minutes. Most importantly burn responsibly and wisely.
Grace is 12 years old and has been on the lake since she was a baby. She and her lake friends love baking and while listening to Taylor Swift. Grace enjoys picking berries from Berry Hill Farms with her grandma and creating amazing treats for her cottage guests. Now her and her friends are selling their treats to raise money to see their favorite artist Taylor Swift! See you at the art market.
Welcome to my hobby-business. I make a variety of things (e.g., charcuterie boards, coffee tables, wine racks, coat racks and much more). I also have the ability to have items laser etched with almost anything you desire. I love doing custom creations. I work with a client and create a special piece for them or a gift for someone special. Please come by and say ‘hi’ on the day of the show!!
Benjamin Rennie, an aspiring, award-winning photographer, has beenhoning his craft on Go Home Lake for years. He focuses on capturing thebeauty of animals, flowers, and nature. He has enhanced his digitalphotos with an eye for detail and beauty. Come see what captures yourheart at Go Home Lake Art Market!
Sunflower Designs has done up Go Home Lake designed merchandise for the cottagers on the lake. Some of our products are coolers, yetis, coasters, keychains, t-shirts and more. Graphic Designer for over 25 years can do personalize items – just let me know what you are looking for.
Michelle raises honeybees at her cottage on Go Home Lake.The character of this honey is unique as the lake is itself. The bees of Go Home collect the nectar from strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry blossoms. It’s flavour is made complex by the sumac, swamp milkweed, vipers bugloss and joe pye weed and goldenrod that grow along the shores and roads surrounding the lake.It’s a labour of love to care for honeybees at the cottage and Michelle welcomes visitors to tour her apiary and learn more about them.
The Founding of the Go HomeLake Art Market
Go Home Lake and art have a rich history. As already stated it has been the source of artistic inspiration for generations. The idea behind a Go Home Lake Art Market emerged in an effort to find a way to celebrate this and to create a stage for the artwork created because of Go Home Lake, by Go Home Lakers, to stand on. And so the spring of 2018 marked the first whisperings of a GHL Art Market.
As the weeks rolled on the whisperings became much louder and news of this new event began to spread into the bays of Go Home. Jenna Stewart (Dukelow) and Jackie Saik, the two ladies responsible for its debut in August that same year, simply wanted to bring together artisans of Go Home Lake to celebrate art, community and the lake itself. The end result far surpassed any of their expectations.
With a line up of 19 incredibly talented vendors, varying across all genres of creation, they set up the Regatta beach with tables, chairs, and canopies on a dewy Sunday morning in August. Before the actual start time of 10am the lake began to show up. The boats spilled in in droves from all corners of the lake, lining the beach and forcing latecomers to float in the bay and wait their turn to steal a piece of the beach for themselves. The pavilion was standing room only, shoulder to shoulder for over three hours. As Lakers flowed passed vendor tables the over whelming response from them was one of awe, inspiration and pride in their Go Home Family. It was truly remarkable how the community of Go Home Lake responded to this event.
Such a response speaks to that inexplicable ‘thing’ about the lake; the ‘thing’ that inspires us to paint, build, cook, grow, nourish; the ‘thing’ that unites us no matter where we come from or what our history is. It’s this ‘thing’ that drives us to create and it’s this ‘thing’ that unites our Go Home community. This ‘thing’ is whatever Go Home Lake does to our soul that you simply can’t explain with words. It creates a connection deep down in your core. Go Home Lakers have a place in their hearts meant for only each other. We all share that same feeling of knowing that a piece of our souls are forever a part of the trees and the lake. And it is this love and passion that made the first ever Go Home Lake Art Market a roaring success. Jenna and Jackie (The J-S Team) are beyond grateful for the Lakes support and cannot wait to continue to celebrate the inspiration Go Home Lake creates in so many of us.
To Art, Go Home and Community.