When asked which item he has the most fun creating, Paul says, "Mostly the charcuterie boards. I spend time looking at a piece of wood, figuring out how to showcase the grain.And I do enjoy turning the baby rattles, taking a rectangular piece of wood and making to into something for a child to enjoy."

"I really enjoy looking at a piece of wood and trying to picture the best way to showcase the natural grain, and create something useful. The hardest part is waiting for the glue to dry."

​Every piece is fun to create because there is usually thoug ht and research incorporated into each one. Every piece has a story or reasoning behind it and how it connects to people, wildlife and the environment. Raising awareness about conservation and human impact is something I am extremely passionate about so being able to connect this with painting makes it a fun experience. Each leaf is also so unique! It is fun learning how each texture will react with each painted subject.

As I am in school I currently and most often will work on my creations at the desk in my bedroom here in Lindsay. When visiting home in Sudbury I will often end up working at a dinning table or coffee table depending on the holiday. The framing process becomes more complex and it usually spread out to a few different areas. ​

I often enjoy listening to music while painting. I don't work well with distractions of conversation. ​Ideas pop up throughout every day life. Whether it be while on a walk or doing a mundane task like the dishes. My mind will often wander to something I have read or a fact I have learned about that I think should be highlighted in a painting. If ever I am stuck for inspiration I will often scroll through the Ontario species at risk act to see who I would like to share information on. My passion for positive impacts on nature and wildlife really direct my inspiration.

I have pieces on display for purchase at Boiling Over's Coffee Vault in Lindsay (140 Kent St W, Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y4) as well as Kuppajo Espresso Bar in Sudbury (109 Larch St, Sudbury, ON P3E 1B8). 
I do also have an Etsy shop that has a variety of pieces available for purchase. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/alcreativesshop) ​."

You can meet Alexandra and buy her creations at The Artisan Fair in the Evinrude Centre on Dec 9, 2018 between 10 am and 2 pm!

Hayward turns wood into Christmas ornaments, wine stoppers, bowls, lidded boxes, vases, spin tops, and platters. He says, "I enjoyed wood turning in school (a few years ago) and when I retired I joined the Kawartha Woodturners Guild. Seeing the beauty of the many creations that other turners had done, I decided to try my hand at it. I was hooked and the rest is history."

Hayward has the most fun creating Christmas tree ornaments made from discarded Christmas trees. When asked what themes he pursues in his creations, he says, "Whatever the piece of wood gives me."

Working in his workshop, Hayward says he doesn't listen to music or do anything else. "My mind is on the piece that I am creating. It requires full concentration."

Hayward gets his inspiration from the wood. 

Evaughn Heath says, "I create unique items using my talents as a seamstress, an artist and a embroideress. I might use all three of my abilities together to create something or a combination of two. Sometimes I might just use one.
I have a sign that I have hung in my workroom ...

PAINT

SEW

STITCH

CREATE

I was introduced to the world of creativity at a very young age. I was taught how to crochet and knit first and when I saw my mother embroidering pillowcases for a friend, I knew I had to learn how to do that as well. I was taught sewing by my godmother when I was a young girl and immediately fell in love with all the colours and textures of fabric. I entered the "art community" when I lived in the USA and learned how to paint using most mediums. My oldest sister was a well known and respected artist in the Peterborough/Buckhorn area and it was her passing that motivated me to see if I had the ability to paint."

While working, Evaughn always listens to music. As far as inspiration goes, she says, "My inspiration for creating comes from many different sources from nature to books and anything in between. I f ind that if I listen to my "inner voice" and look at things with my "creative eye" then inspirations come much more easily. My sister is one of my biggest inspirations because I bounce a lot of ideas off of her. She will show me a different way of looking at things which usually results in a creation or helps with a continuing project."

When asked what the most difficult part of the process is, Evaughn says, "​Choosing what to do! I usually have several different projects on the go at one time. Also, I sometimes will second guess myself when I have decided on a project. If I do that, then it usually gets shoved aside until I have the confidence to just do it!"

When asked for the most memorable response to her work, Evaughn says, "​When I was painting with oils, I entered a juried show and won first place for my entry. The painting hung in an art gallery for a month. It was very exciting to have my peers present me with this prestigious award. This will be the first time I have entered an artisan show so I guess I am about to find out! lol"

"I trust in my spirituality and my inner voice to guide me. When I find that I am struggling with creating, then I turn inwards and look for guidance. For me personally, being creative is what feeds my soul." When not creating, Evaughn says she is "Thinking of different things I could create! lol I like to read, cook and hang out with my friends."

Meet Evaughn at The Artisan Fair at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough on December 9th, 10-2!

​"Living on a farm I needed something durable and warm for doing chores. There just weren't any reasonably priced mitts available that did what I was looking for. I had heard about recycled sweater mitts, so made a pair for myself but added fleece lining and embellishments. Then, people started asking where I got them ..."

"​It all started one Easter, years ago, when I was but a youngster. We hard boiled eggs to decorate. I asked my mom if there was another way to decorate eggs without boiling to keep them. Sure enough, she said we could hollow out the eggs, soak them in a watery bleach solution, let them dry, and we can decorate them. Those eggs will keep without going bad. Years later, we still decorate eggs.Then TV  shows and movies inspired us to make dragon eggs. Our original eggs were chicken and goose eggs. We now have turned to paper mache eggs. the paper mache eggs are more durable; they can be dropped without breaking. No more yolk on us. 
With the slim -- it's always been a Halloween party activity. Now the slime is an internet sensation. We decided to follow the hipsters, and sell our own slime. Our slime isn't gooey, or sticky. The texture is a perfect mixture of elastoviscosity."

When asked which item she has the most fun creating, Naomi says, "Dragon Eggs, definitely eggs. Now that I think about it. AHHHHHHH. A dragon egg take days to make. So it depends on the time. Slime gets created in minutes. Also, it depends on the creative urge. Do I want to paper mache, paint, gem, or do I want to slime. Dragon eggs require many materials, whereas slime only needs three materials and the glitter."

"At the moment I am the youngest vendor. I started as a vendor at craft sales when I was 12 years old. I am now 15 years old. I will be using the profit of these sales toward my post secondary education."

When not creating, Naomi says she is "going to school, doing homework, playing on the computer, or doing some camping." You can meet Naomi Day at Mark Street United Church on Sept 1st, between 10 and 2.

Robert Holdforth creates bird and wild fowl pictures on wood plates. "Many years ago, 1986 I made a rocking horse for my first grandchild, from there I got into carving birds for competitions."

"​I really enjoy custom orders, they are a one of a kind piece, and at times came be very challenging."