This year’s Handmade Parade appeared to have almost everything you could possibly want in the way of hand-made crafts and arts this weekend.
The two-day sale at the Community Centre featured pottery, jewellery, hand-woven cedar and wool items, the planet’s most delicious truffles, fantastic breads, books and — gosh! — almost anything you imagine. And hundreds of people roamed through the aisles on Saturday snapping up those items that caught their eyes and their pocketbooks.
Here are a few images from Saturday that I thought you might like:
Cathy Granstrom (center) and Tina Lindegaard were the keepers of the gate for a while at the Handmade Parade's opening on Saturday. Hundreds of people roamed through the annual arts and crafts fair at the Community Centre searching for that perfect gift. David F. Rooney photoLinny Lamarche of New Denver has a true treasure trove at the Handmade Parade: a cooler filled with her unbelievably delicious handmade truffles. If you haven't tried these don't miss your chance to buy some on Sunday. David F. Rooney photoNelli Richardson discusses the merits of jewellery with a vendor. David F. Rooney photoAuthor Mieke Blommestein signs a copy of her new children's book, The Tale of Miss Spider Who Spun Her Web, for Cherie Van Overbeke. David F. Rooney photoZoe Knuff peruses the glittery stuff at the Handmade Parade. David F. Rooney photoEloise Charet proudly smiles as she talks about her hand-woven cedar bark hats, baskets and other items. David F. Rooney photoBev Wiege considers the pottery option at the Handmade Parade. David F. Rooney photoCathy English liked the products on offer from Gary and Maria Frey's Alpenrose Alpacas booth. David F. Rooney photo
