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North Shore artisans exhibit at Circle Craft market

89 vendors showcasing their handiwork
corrine hunt
Corrine Hunt is among the North Shore artisans exhibiting at the Circle Craft summer market.

Jack Poole Plaza in downtown Vancouver will be transformed into a bustling open-air market next weekend with vendors showcasing an array of handmade goods.

The third annual Circle Craft summer market runs July 23 to 26 and, for no admission cost, visitors can browse work in clay, glass, leather, metal, fibre and wood, as well as clothing for children and adults, jewelry, fashion accessories, home decor items and visual arts.

There will be 89 exhibitors selling their wares and several of them hail from right here on the North Shore.

Carolyn DiPasquale, North Vancouver

Potter Carolyn DiPasquale creates handmade ceramic tableware - from teapots to serving pieces.

Chi's Creations, West Vancouver

Artist Chi Cheng Lee designs and makes contemporary silver and gold jewelry that combines Eastern traditional design sensibilities and Western modernisms.

Corrine Hunt, West Vancouver

First Nations artist Corrine Hunt's work includes engraved gold and silver jewelry and accessories, custom furnishings in carved stainless steel and reclaimed wood, modern totem poles and other sculptural installations. Her contemporary art reflects the themes and traditions of her First Nations Komoyue and Tlingit heritage.

K-O.ME Clothing, West Vancouver

Kjaer Pedersen is the designer behind K-O.ME, pronounced "kay-oh-me," and creates contemporary clothing for all body types including jackets, vests, tops, dresses, wraps, ruanas and more.

Linda Paterson Jewellery, North Vancouver

Linda Paterson designs and makes one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, blending historic and modern silver and gemstones from across the globe.

Plunger Cove Studio, North Vancouver

Artist Mark Wilkinson builds whimsical watercraft models out of reclaimed, recycled and salvaged materials. He created his first boats in 1998, inspired by the working boats of North Vancouver and its history as a working harbour.

P.S. Designs, North Vancouver

Owner, operator and craftsman Patrick Symonds makes kiln-fired functional art glass in his Deep Cove studio. Together with his team of artisans, his company creates glass tableware that is both visually appealing and functional.

Ratatouille Designs, West Vancouver

Susan Perkhun makes repurposed vintage French and new European linen items. She hand-selects antique and vintage linen from France and, after importing and repurposing the fabric, she turns it into aprons, hand towels, table runners and more.

Reclaimed Print Co.,North Vancouver

This company creates wood prints, artworks and home decor products using locally sourced wood that comes from mills that supply wood from sustainable farming.

SpiARTual, North Vancouver

Artist Grazyna Wolski creates oil and acrylic paintings and prints depicting florals and a variety of other subjects.

The Circle Craft summer market is hosted by Circle Craft Co-operative and the Craft Council of B.C. More information about this year's market, including hours and all exhibitors, can be found at circlecraftmarket.net.