3-Kalyna Pidwerbesky
(416) 509 7087
www.artofkaruna.com
info@artofkaruna.com
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Kalyna Pidwerbesky is a Canadian artisan who creates richly-coloured fibreworks using handwork techniques. Inspired by transitions in nature and the creative process, Kalyna creates art as an offering of joy. She blends her adept skill in feltmaking, embroidery, and beading with the finest quality materials to create a wearable art collection that is beautifully lightweight and luxurious.
In 2008 Kalyna earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from OCAD University and started her contemporary textile art and design company, Art of Karuna. Currently her downtown studio at 401 Richmond, Toronto operates as a workshop, gallery, and wellness centre. |
8-Lucille Crighton
(416) 694 4046
www.lucillecrighton.com
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Lucille Crighton’s sumptuous jackets, vests and scarves are intricately handwoven using a colourful array of yarns. With fibre as her palette, Lucille continues to explore new ideas. Inspired by nature, art, historical and contemporary textiles, she weaves her web in a rainbow of vibrant and complex combinations.
Lucille has been inducted by the One of a Kind Show into their Hall of Fame honouring the quality, craftsmanship and outstanding achievements of an artist. |
9-Jane Saracino
(416) 926-9814
www.saracinodesigns.com
jane@saracinodesigns.com
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Comedian Billy Connelly once riffed that “A woman’s mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is ALWAYS something at the bottom to surprise you!” So, speaking woman to woman, wouldn’t you, love to own a totally awesome designer-crafted hand-bag to store all those little surprises?
Jane Saracino is a Toronto-based handbag designer with a growing clientele of women who have complemented their wardrobe and accessories with one of her artfully – and meticulously – designed handbags. As you can see from her web site, www.saracinodesigns.com, the handbags are fit for the gal shopping along Queen East or West on a Saturday, or the professional woman who wants to spice up her work-day attire with a stylish edge. Jane designs bags for the professional on the go which can hold daytime essentials and a couple of styles for evening outings, garden parties, weekends away or a casual brunch. |
