THE AUCTION WILL BE LIVE DECEMBER 2nd AT 12 PM AND END DECEMBER 9th AT 7 PM
These beautiful ornaments have all been hand crafted by 22 local artists who have generously donated them to Roots to Harvest for our online auction fundraiser. When you see an ornament you like, simply click on the "Bid Now" button to the left of the ornament and you will be taken to the online auction site. In order to bid, you need to start an account, but you don't need to provide any payment information. Check back frequently to see how you're doing on your bid! The Christmas Ornament Auction starts on Sunday, December 2nd at 12 pm and closes on Sunday, December 9th at 7 pm. If you are the successful bidder, we will contact you and arrange for delivery or pickup or shipping and payment.
Thank you so much to the local artists for donating these beautiful items. When we had this idea we never dreamed how beautiful, different and incredible they would all look! If you love local art, please make sure to contact these folks to create something beautiful for you (We can help you get in touch with them).
If you have any questions please email us at info@rootstoharvest.org or call 807.285.0189.
Good luck bidding!
Thank you so much to the local artists for donating these beautiful items. When we had this idea we never dreamed how beautiful, different and incredible they would all look! If you love local art, please make sure to contact these folks to create something beautiful for you (We can help you get in touch with them).
If you have any questions please email us at info@rootstoharvest.org or call 807.285.0189.
Good luck bidding!
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Amy Vervoort / Olives and Bananas uses wool, fibre, wood, and beads to create needle felted and crochet sculptures, hats, mobiles, and keepsakes.
A lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, Amy is inspired daily by the beauty of northwestern Ontario. Elements of nature, her love of gardening, birds, and the boreal forest appear in her whimsical work. Follow Amy at www.olivesandbananas.com Instagram: @olivesandbananas Facebook: Olives and Bananas Twitter: @amygardenerd |
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Amy Vervoort / Olives and Bananas uses wool, fibre, wood, and beads to create needle felted and crochet sculptures, hats, mobiles, and keepsakes.
A lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, Amy is inspired daily by the beauty of northwestern Ontario. Elements of nature, her love of gardening, birds, and the boreal forest appear in her whimsical work. Follow Amy at www.olivesandbananas.com Instagram: @olivesandbananas Facebook: Olives and Bananas Twitter: @amygardenerd **This is one ornament, double sided. |
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Amy Vervoort / Olives and Bananas uses wool, fibre, wood, and beads to create needle felted and crochet sculptures, hats, mobiles, and keepsakes.
A lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, Amy is inspired daily by the beauty of northwestern Ontario. Elements of nature, her love of gardening, birds, and the boreal forest appear in her whimsical work. Follow Amy at www.olivesandbananas.com Instagram: @olivesandbananas Facebook: Olives and Bananas Twitter: @amygardenerd **This is ornament comes with this handmade persian key chain and FYI - Amy is making persian keychain kits so you can learn how to make your own!! |
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boy Roland lives and works as a freelance artist in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He received his HBFA in fine arts from Lakehead University, with a focus on painting and sculpture, studied Digital Art and Graphic Novels at OCAD University, and completed a two week Residency at the San Bao Ceramic Art Institute in Jingdezhen, China. He is the assistant co-ordinator of the Die Active Art Collective, leading professional, collaborative graffiti arts projects for the past eight years. He is also an active board member of Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre, and the Thunder Bay arts community as a whole, always working towards a more vibrant, cultured and supportive city. He has been voted Best Visual Artist in The Walleye Magazine’s Best of Thunder Bay for both 2015 & 2016. His first solo exhibition, Odeum, debuted February 5th, 2016 at Definitely Superior Art Gallery. He really likes dill pickles.
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boy Roland lives and works as a freelance artist in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He received his HBFA in fine arts from Lakehead University, with a focus on painting and sculpture, studied Digital Art and Graphic Novels at OCAD University, and completed a two week Residency at the San Bao Ceramic Art Institute in Jingdezhen, China. He is the assistant co-ordinator of the Die Active Art Collective, leading professional, collaborative graffiti arts projects for the past eight years. He is also an active board member of Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre, and the Thunder Bay arts community as a whole, always working towards a more vibrant, cultured and supportive city. He has been voted Best Visual Artist in The Walleye Magazine’s Best of Thunder Bay for both 2015 & 2016. His first solo exhibition, Odeum, debuted February 5th, 2016 at Definitely Superior Art Gallery. He really likes dill pickles.
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Raeghan Howard Judge was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario. While she has no formal training in art, she has always had a creative side, a passion for the natural beauty of Lake Superior, and a love for family. The Family Stone (art created from treasures found on the shores of Lake Superior) was inspired by treasure-hunting trips with her two sons on the shores of Superior.
Samples of her work: @thefamilystoneart on Facebook the_family_stone on Instagram. Her work can be found at The Creative Art Gallery on Algoma. Custom family portraits and other unique pieces available. Contact rhjdesigns@gmail.com |
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Raeghan Howard Judge was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario. While she has no formal training in art, she has always had a creative side, a passion for the natural beauty of Lake Superior, and a love for family. The Family Stone (art created from treasures found on the shores of Lake Superior) was inspired by treasure-hunting trips with her two sons on the shores of Superior.
Samples of her work: @thefamilystoneart on Facebook the_family_stone on Instagram. Her work can be found at The Creative Art Gallery on Algoma. Custom family portraits and other unique pieces available. Contact rhjdesigns@gmail.com |
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Janna Zachary's art is inspired by nature and whimsy. Using a variety of mediums to create her work, depictions of our natural environment are colourfully expanded with fine details.
Janna is a strong believer in art for social purpose. She is happy to support organizations that contribute to the betterment of our community. To see more of her work visit https://m.facebook.com/jannazacharyart/ |
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Merk is an artist from & residing in Thunder Bay. He creates graphic novels (3 self published books, 'Nowadays' with Kurt Martell and 'Victor's Legacy' with Sookram/Jowett and 'Season of the Dead Hours' done all by himself), illustration, photography, greeting cards, mixed media fine art, crazy t-shits and artistic mischief wherever he goes. His work & online store can be found at www.merkasylum.ca . He is also a regular at the Thunder Bay Country Market, upstairs as part of the Octilius Group! He can also be found wandering dazed and aimlessly around town. Be nice to him. Speak softly. No sudden movements.
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Merk is an artist from & residing in Thunder Bay. He creates graphic novels (3 self published books, 'Nowadays' with Kurt Martell and 'Victor's Legacy' with Sookram/Jowett and 'Season of the Dead Hours' done all by himself), illustration, photography, greeting cards, mixed media fine art, crazy t-shits and artistic mischief wherever he goes. His work & online store can be found at www.merkasylum.ca . He is also a regular at the Thunder Bay Country Market, upstairs as part of the Octilius Group! He can also be found wandering dazed and aimlessly around town. Be nice to him. Speak softly. No sudden movements.
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Heather Cranston (Pulp + Paper) is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Printmaker – and beekeeper! – in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She describes herself as an artist first and a designer second. Armed with an eye for type, a rustic spirit, and a curiosity for anything vintage - you can win her over with anything printed pre-1960.
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Michel Dumont is a queer Metis two spirited disabled artist. He currently resides in Thunder Bay. He enjoys breathing new life into discarded vintage tile by making mosaic pieces. He also works in wearable art, using packing tape, mylar, cellophane and LED lights. He's shown at Queer Landscapes, Queer Intersections at the John B. Aird in Toronto, and the Queer and Peace Vernissage, Dawson College, Montreal. Recently completed two art residencies with the intergenerational lgbt residency in Toronto and a visual arts ceramic residency with the Banff Centre of Arts and Creativity
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Michel Dumont is a queer Metis two spirited disabled artist. He currently resides in Thunder Bay. He enjoys breathing new life into discarded vintage tile by making mosaic pieces. He also works in wearable art, using packing tape, mylar, cellophane and LED lights. He's shown at Queer Landscapes, Queer Intersections at the John B. Aird in Toronto, and the Queer and Peace Vernissage, Dawson College, Montreal. Recently completed two art residencies with the intergenerational lgbt residency in Toronto and a visual arts ceramic residency with the Banff Centre of Arts and Creativity
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Julie Cosgrove's work considers concept of place, wilderness, geographies and cartographies, technologies, and process. While remaining connected to Northern Ontario, she has exhibited her work across Canada and elsewhere. She continues to explore and integrate these ideas and is currently painting, and is a visual art instructor at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. See more of Julie's work at www.juliecosgrove.com
*This item is one ornament, two sided (with a special message along the edge) |
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Julie Cosgrove's work considers concept of place, wilderness, geographies and cartographies, technologies, and process. While remaining connected to Northern Ontario, she has exhibited her work across Canada and elsewhere. She continues to explore and integrate these ideas and is currently painting, and is a visual art instructor at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. See more of Julie's work at www.juliecosgrove.com
*This item is one ornament, two sided (with a special message along the edge) |
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Betty Carpick is an inter-disciplinary artist. Her curiosity about Thunder Bay’s iconic pastry began in 2007 by creating the Persian Bra with its signature colors of cinnamon and pink. She made her directorial film debut with, "Impersians", a 4-minute pseudomentry about one of the most difficult, complicated and stupid pastries in the gastronomic empire. Betty is of Indigenous decent from the Nelson House Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.
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Kathleen Beda is a multidisciplinary artist and arts educator from Thunder Bay, Ontario. She received her HBFA from Lakehead University in 2011 and went on to complete a certificate in Critical Youth Work from York University. Beda has contributed countless hours in community arts education through her time with the Die Active Art Collective. Beginning in 2010 as a member artist, she developed her techniques in mural painting and established herself as a lead mentor to youth in the collective. Her time as a printmaking and ceramics technician at Lakehead University and as an instructor for several independently led arts education projects in the city, displays her commitment and success in mentoring emerging artists. In addition to her work as an arts educator, Kathleen maintains an active studio practice and exhibits her work annually in both Juried and group shows in Thunder Bay.
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Kathleen Beda is a multidisciplinary artist and arts educator from Thunder Bay, Ontario. She received her HBFA from Lakehead University in 2011 and went on to complete a certificate in Critical Youth Work from York University. Beda has contributed countless hours in community arts education through her time with the Die Active Art Collective. Beginning in 2010 as a member artist, she developed her techniques in mural painting and established herself as a lead mentor to youth in the collective. Her time as a printmaking and ceramics technician at Lakehead University and as an instructor for several independently led arts education projects in the city, displays her commitment and success in mentoring emerging artists. In addition to her work as an arts educator, Kathleen maintains an active studio practice and exhibits her work annually in both Juried and group shows in Thunder Bay.
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Jayal Chung - Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Jayal Chung is a self-taught artist who loves to play with chalk pastels, watercolours, inks, and words. She is inspired by nature, people, and fiercely curious. Visit her website at www.jayalchung.tumblr.com.
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Ken Crawford was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He attended local schools and worked as a teacher until his retirement in 2002. His preferred medium is watercolour and his main inspiration is the rugged landscapes found around the north shore of Lake Superior. Ken Crawford's original paintings and reproductions are available at Gallery 33, where he also teaches a watercolour course for beginners.
*This auction item has three ornaments, all double sided. |
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Keith Ailey is a visual arts teacher at Superior Collegiate in Thunder Bay. He has an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts from Lakehead University and an Honours Specialist in Visual Arts from Western University. His art has been recognized with a People's Choice Award from the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, two Trustee Awards from Lakehead Public Schools and an Arts and Heritage Award from the City of Thunder Bay.
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Keith Ailey is a visual arts teacher at Superior Collegiate in Thunder Bay. He has an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts from Lakehead University and an Honours Specialist in Visual Arts from Western University. His art has been recognized with a People's Choice Award from the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, two Trustee Awards from Lakehead Public Schools and an Arts and Heritage Award from the City of Thunder Bay.
*This is one ornament, two sided. |
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Keenan Kosolowski is an artist and designer specializing in apparel design, branding, and art direction within the music industry. Having worked with clients such as Sony Music Entertainment, Epitaph Records, and Sumerian Records to name only a few, his work has been showcased on hundreds of pieces of merchandise around the globe.
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Keenan Kosolowski is an artist and designer specializing in apparel design, branding, and art direction within the music industry. Having worked with clients such as Sony Music Entertainment, Epitaph Records, and Sumerian Records to name only a few, his work has been showcased on hundreds of pieces of merchandise around the globe.
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Having trained in fibre and textile design as well as fine arts, local artist Tuija Hansen creates items drawing inspiration from her environment in northwestern Ontario. She incorporates as many recycled materials as possible into the work, be it 2D art or garments, using up 2nd hand sweaters, tweed coats, and wool blankets in the search for cozy-comfort and beauty. A combination of machine and hand stitching complete the pieces, and all designs are Tuija’s own. Having recently completed her masters in Social Justice at Lakehead University, Tuija endeavours to draw her two interests together, combining art and activism, in ethically made and socially conscious clothing. In 2018 she was awarded a National and International Residency Projects grant (OAC), which, allowed her to travel to Iceland and learn Scandinavian textile practices in preparation for future works.
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Having trained in fibre and textile design as well as fine arts, local artist Tuija Hansen creates items drawing inspiration from her environment in northwestern Ontario. She incorporates as many recycled materials as possible into the work, be it 2D art or garments, using up 2nd hand sweaters, tweed coats, and wool blankets in the search for cozy-comfort and beauty. A combination of machine and hand stitching complete the pieces, and all designs are Tuija’s own. Having recently completed her masters in Social Justice at Lakehead University, Tuija endeavours to draw her two interests together, combining art and activism, in ethically made and socially conscious clothing. In 2018 she was awarded a National and International Residency Projects grant (OAC), which, allowed her to travel to Iceland and learn Scandinavian textile practices in preparation for future works.
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Having trained in fibre and textile design as well as fine arts, local artist Tuija Hansen creates items drawing inspiration from her environment in northwestern Ontario. She incorporates as many recycled materials as possible into the work, be it 2D art or garments, using up 2nd hand sweaters, tweed coats, and wool blankets in the search for cozy-comfort and beauty. A combination of machine and hand stitching complete the pieces, and all designs are Tuija’s own. Having recently completed her masters in Social Justice at Lakehead University, Tuija endeavours to draw her two interests together, combining art and activism, in ethically made and socially conscious clothing. In 2018 she was awarded a National and International Residency Projects grant (OAC), which, allowed her to travel to Iceland and learn Scandinavian textile practices in preparation for future works.
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Laura Paxton was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She consciously makes time (even if it's snippets here and there) to create on a regular basis. Her main medium is photography, but she also loves working with different materials: paint, inks, clay, precious metals and stone. You can find her work by following her on instagram at @flashbackphoto_tbay
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Laura Paxton was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She consciously makes time (even if it's snippets here and there) to create on a regular basis. Her main medium is photography, but she also loves working with different materials: paint, inks, clay, precious metals and stone. You can find her work by following her on instagram at @flashbackphoto_tbay
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Dayna Slingerland enjoys working with felt, be it needle felting, wet felting, or nuno felting. Her experience includes creating art pieces using natural materials as well as engaging with textiles. Currently working in the realms of artist, teacher and researcher she honors the process of art making as well as the final product.
www.procraftinations.ca **There are TWO items in this auction. |
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Aaron Veldstra is a inter disciplinary artist who's practice investigates the experience of being an fine artist as well as a laborer. His work engages themes of natural resources and "the North" revealing hidden or ignored aspects of both tropes. He has worked in forestry, mining, and transportation sectors of the economy and as such has a broad experience of the the myth of the Canadian wilderness and how this national identity is often skewed and masked version of reality.
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Sam Shahsahabi was born in Iran. He obtained his BFA from Azad University in Tehran (1993). In the mid-1990s, Sam’s satirical cartoons were exhibited in the prestigious international caricature exhibitions: Nasreddin Hodja and Yumiyury Shimbun. He also worked as a graphic designer and cartoonist for Jonge-Sanaat Magazine, and Film Magazine. After completing his MFA at York University (Toronto) in 2002, he moved to Elliot Lake, Ontario to teach at White Mountain Academy of the Arts. He also served as the Director and Curator of the James K.Bartleman Art Gallery at White Mountain Academy. Sam is currently an assistant professor at Lakehead University where he has taught painting and drawing since 2009. Shahsahabi also specializes in public art, community art projects, and kinetic and mechanical installations. His artworks exhibited in Canada, Iran, Turkey, France and Japan. In 2016Sam Shahsahabi was “K.M Hunter Artist Award Finalist”. For his contributions to higher education and maintaining the cultural diversity he received the Cultural Educator Award by Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage in 2015. http://www.samshahsahabi.com/
**This is ONE ornament double sided. |
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Sam Shahsahabi was born in Iran. He obtained his BFA from Azad University in Tehran (1993). In the mid-1990s, Sam’s satirical cartoons were exhibited in the prestigious international caricature exhibitions: Nasreddin Hodja and Yumiyury Shimbun. He also worked as a graphic designer and cartoonist for Jonge-Sanaat Magazine, and Film Magazine. After completing his MFA at York University (Toronto) in 2002, he moved to Elliot Lake, Ontario to teach at White Mountain Academy of the Arts. He also served as the Director and Curator of the James K.Bartleman Art Gallery at White Mountain Academy. Sam is currently an assistant professor at Lakehead University where he has taught painting and drawing since 2009. Shahsahabi also specializes in public art, community art projects, and kinetic and mechanical installations. His artworks exhibited in Canada, Iran, Turkey, France and Japan. In 2016Sam Shahsahabi was “K.M Hunter Artist Award Finalist”. For his contributions to higher education and maintaining the cultural diversity he received the Cultural Educator Award by Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage in 2015. http://www.samshahsahabi.com/
**This is ONE ornament double sided. |