JD Leather

John and Deb Sturrock, of JD Leather in Waterloo, have been making quality leather bags for over thirty years and Village Studios has been carrying them for that long. Each bag is hand sewn using high quality upholstery leather. Recently they have added a small and large version flat bag to their design collection. The zip pocket at the front of the purse is divided in half, with each half being large enough to hold a passport or other travel documents. As with all JD bags the inside has lots of zippered compartments. The large market bag, shown here in an acid yellow, is perfect for shopping or for travel and is also available in black and dark grey.

Large market bag, three large flat bags and two smaller flat bags.

Amelia Lucier and Julien Mongeau

We have just received some new work from Amelia Lucier and Julien Mongeau of AJ Glass and Ceramics, Montreal. We again have their fantastic glass and ceramic mortar and pestles and the newest addition, a glass and ceramic citrus juicer. We also have new oil drizzlers and wonderful espresso cups and saucers in two different sizes. By making functional objects decorative this creative team are able to bring beauty to the workspace and table.

Elaine Wigle

We have some beautiful new work by Collingwood, Ontario jeweller, Elaine Wigle. Elaine designs all her own work using unique stones and pearls, accented with handmade components in sterling silver and gold. Each piece is a wearable work of art. The first piece is a large white and grey pearl pendant on an 18" knotted grey pearl necklace. The second piece is an ammonite fossil pendant on brown pearls. Each necklace can be worn as shown or the pendant can be removed so that the pearls can be worn seperately and the pendant can be combined with a sterling chain. The earrings are sterling silver and sterling silver with white pearls.

Thomas Aitken & Kate Hyde

Berry season is finally here and nothing would make your berries happier than being in a Thomas Aitken berry bowl. After you have washed your berries and let them dry think about serving them in a bowl turned by Thomas and beautifully decorated by his wife Kate Hyde. Kate has done a series of bowls, pitchers and vases with a clothesline motif as seen above and we have some new tulip vases and pitchers that have just arrived in the store also by Kate. You can keep the joy of summer around all year long by having a piece of pottery painted by Kate Hyde in your collection.

Gary Kennell

These beautiful 'live' edge cutting boards are made by Gary Kennell of Brockville, Ontario. Gary has been making quality wooden cutting boards for a number of years but we especially like these boards with the rough 'live' edge. They are not only functional but also a great conversation piece. All wooden cutting boards are better for your knives than plastic or glass and will last a life time if treated properly.

David Standfield

Muskoka artist, David Standfield, has been collecting and carving traditional decoys for a number of years. Recently he decided to create something a little different and the result is this beautiful little Emerging Loon carved out of Cherry. The piece reflects David's intimate relationship to both subject and material. *Sold

Mary-Jo Lang Dolls

'The Girls' are back this season, filling the store with their over the top personalities. Mary-Jo Lang, from Sarnia, Ontario is the talented doll maker who gives each of her ladies a creative twist. They are sure to make you smile and will probably remind you of a favourite friend or family member. Be sure and drop by and see the whole collection.

New Works by Leslie Watts

On April 9th and 10th we had a very successful opening of New Works by Leslie Watts. Fourteen pictures sold but many lovely works still remain including theses incredible food pictures done in acrylic on canvas and board. For a full viewing of all the new work by Leslie go to her website linked at the right. The pictures that have sold are marked. For information about unsold works get in touch with us at the store by email or telephone.

Leslie Watts New Works