In an effort to encourage Sault consumers to support the area's increasing and creative arts scene, SooToday.com hopes our readers will consider shopping local this holiday season.From now until Christmas, we will be showcasing the work of local artists and craftspeople with this new weekly feature.
This week's feature highlight's the work of Samantha Quinn and essCreations.
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Samantha uses glass and plastic beads to create elegant jewellery and accessories.
She currently has pieces available for purchase at the Circle of Creative Arts located at 648 Queen Street (beside Top Hat).
Please visit essCreations on Facebook or browse Samantha's Etsy shop.
Click here to see a gallery of essCreations designs.
About essCreations
My jewellery pieces are colourful and fun accents to any outfit, style, or personality.
I try to make every piece unique and original, with the inspiration from my colour combinations coming from nature and day-to-day life; like fall leaves, or a sunset.
I've been experimenting with making different beaded jewellery since I was a young girl and my mother and I used to bead together.
Until recently I only ever made pieces for myself, but I have found that beading is relaxing for me and I love to make custom orders for others.
Perhaps the most fun part of creating pieces is playing around to see what colours and styles work, and constantly trying new things!
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Revisit other Local Focal Point featured artisans
Lazy Voodoo
Northern Twisted Art
Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium
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About essCreations
My jewellery pieces are colourful and fun accents to any outfit, style, or personality.
I try to make every piece unique and original, with the inspiration from my colour combinations coming from nature and day-to-day life; like fall leaves, or a sunset.
I've been experimenting with making different beaded jewellery since I was a young girl and my mother and I used to bead together.
Until recently I only ever made pieces for myself, but I have found that beading is relaxing for me and I love to make custom orders for others.
Perhaps the most fun part of creating pieces is playing around to see what colours and styles work, and constantly trying new things!
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Revisit other Local Focal Point featured artisans
Lazy Voodoo
Northern Twisted Art
Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium
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Upcoming area art and craft shows
NOVEMBER
Algoma Art Society Christmas Art Show and Sale
Friday, November 30 - 3 to 9 p.m.
Willowgrove United Church Hall, 55 Tilley Rd.
DECEMBER
Merrifield Public School Craft Show
Saturday, December 1 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
331 Patrick St.
Algoma Art Society Christmas Art Show and Sale
Saturday, December 1 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Willowgrove United Church Hall, 55 Tilley Rd.
Handrcrafters Christmas Craft Sale
Saturday, December 1 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Peter's Church, 359 Douglas St.
Batchawana Bay Art Guild Art and Craft Show and Sale
Saturday, December, 1 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bayview Pottery Studio, 554 Hwy 563, Batchawana Bay
Moose Lodge Christmas Craft Sale
Sunday, December 2 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
543 Trunk Rd.
Circle of Creative Arts: Art/Craft Show
Saturday, December 15 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
648 Queen St. East
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