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Gallery and Exhibit
Marsha Smith  Marsha Smith is a Cape Breton quilter who makes, by hand, almost all of her quilts from traditional designs. Throughout the past years she has become professionally schooled and trained in all aspects of quilting. Her shop, the Sea Shanty, carries a range of giftware including quilts (old and new), pottery, pewter and more.
more... Barbara Longva  Barbara Longva is a designer and master seamstress who has been who enjoys spending time creating new and original designs. Along with designing wardrobes from many local stage productions, Barbara has also designed wardrobes for movies such as the Pit Pony, New Waterford Girl and the Song Spinner. Most recently, Barb`s work was featured on Sue Warden`s Craft Scapes on the Home and Garden Television Network.
more... Rosemary and Mac MacIsaac  Rosemary MacIsaac has been making kilts since 1985 and has developed her business into a well respected and professional company that has grown primarily by word of mouth and customer referrals. Rosemary and her husband Mac now operate MacIsaac Kiltmakers as a family business and are enjoying tremendous success and growth because of their commitment to consistent workmanship, impeccable quality, and an unmatched focus on customer satisfaction.
more... E. Del Zoppo  When I first met a basic drawloom I knew damask would be a major part of my weaving life. I`ve always lived next to large bodies of water - Lake Michigan and now the Atlantic - and the interplay of light, wind and water has captivated me. Damask has long been associated with functional fabrics, and the technique allows me to create elusive imagery that reminds me of the shifts of light and shadow, air and water. Weaving scarves and shawls lets me share that imagery with those who also want a warm, lightweight and durable accessory.
more... Janet Dawson  Janet weaves vibrantly colourful blankets, scarves, shawls, fashion accessories, home accents, and more to satisfy her love of fibre, craving for texture and fascination with colour.
`For me, weaving is all about the yarn. I love colour, texture, fibre... especially colour! I find my inspiration in my yarn room, in which all four walls are covered with yarn from floor to ceiling. It`s like a giant paint set for me; I love to take the yarn down and play with it just to see what I`ll get. That`s why I like doing custom orders: people put together colours and fibres in ways I don`t expect and I`m just as excited as they are to see what the results will be.
Weaving is also about balance. It lets me express and explore my creativity while keeping my mathematical mind active; it keeps me learning, even while I teach; above all, it lets me mix business with pleasure. What could be better than painting with yarn all day?`
Come visit Janet at her artisan-run, co-operative craft gallery on Sydney`s waterfront and choose from one of her colour palettes or design your own from dozens of colours available.
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