<![CDATA[Textures Craftworks

<![CDATA[Textures Craftworks - News]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:22 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[MAGIC OF LOCKE]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:06:52 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/magic-of-locke

Join us this weekend for the Locke Street Shops' Magic of Locke. Enjoy holiday shopping, great food, carollers, family fun, live music, and Santa, of course!

Magic of Locke fun

Friday 5-8 PM (We'll also be open Fri. Nov 14 until 8 PM)
Tree lighting is 6 PM at @westtownlocke

Saturday all day

Photos with Santa! 10-12 NOON at @bitten_on_locke
Restaurants and coffee shops open along with all of the beautiful shops on Locke.
Join us to celebrate the season!
Come to enjoy Locke Street and support local small businesses.

]]><![CDATA[Warm Fall jackets Selling like hotcakes]]>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:13:48 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/warm-fall-jackets-selling-like-hotcakes

FOUR SOLD IN TWO DAYS and only one left! Two more will be in the shop Tuesday, made by our very own Mary-anne Kamermans! Now's a great time to pop into the shop and see all that is new. With over 45 talented members, there's always something new and original to see.

]]><![CDATA[SUNDAYS UNLOCKED 2024! LAST ONE THIS WEEKEND]]>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:59:51 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/sundays-unlocked-2024-last-one-this-weekend

Join us for the last of the Sundays UnLocked for the year. This coming Sunday, October 20 Locke Street will be transformed into a pedestrian friendly zone all day long! From 10 AM to 5 PM you can enjoy live music, shopping, open patios, great food, artisan vendors, family fun, and much more.

Locke St will be pedestrian friendly from 7 AM to 7 PM from Hunter to Herkimer, with through way at Charlton. Don't miss this last of the Sundays UnLocked and enjoy a beautiful October Sunday on Locke.

]]><![CDATA[Sundays Unlocked start July 16!]]>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:48:00 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/july-12th-2023Locke Street will be UNLOCKED and the street filled with live music, food, local artisan vendors, on-street entertainment, and exciting demos for three Sundays!

Some of Textures Craftworks' talented artists and artisans will be at the shop doing demos of their work over the three Sundays Unlocked events. Come by to see them create and learn more about their process.

Click for more information and demo schedules...

]]><![CDATA[Textures Craftworks celebratES its 40th ANNIVERSARY!]]>Mon, 29 May 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/textures-craftworks-celebrates-its-40th-anniversaryGuess what! Textures Craftworks is celebrating its 40th ANNIVERSARY! For 40 YEARS our collective of local artists and artisans have been working together to have a shop of our own. We're so glad you've been there alongside us all these years and invite you to join in on the celebrations.

From June 1 to July 8 fill out a ballot in-store, no purchase necessary. Then on July 8 we'll be holding HOURLY DRAWS for $40 GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Come join in on the fun as we celebrate this special day on July 8 and give thanks to all our wonderful customers. Thank you for being there with us.

]]><![CDATA[Once Upon a Pizzeria]]>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:14:31 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/once-upon-a-pizzeriaWriter, actor (Road to the Lemon Grove) musician, story teller, Hamiltonian Charly Chiarelli now has his children's book for sale at Textures Craftworks.

#books #newbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #charlychiarelli #writer #HamOnt #goodreads #LockeStreet #localauthor #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #books #children #mustread #bookworm #raiseareader #literacy #kidsbookstagram

]]><![CDATA[Member Spotlight - Lauch Harrison]]>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:12:58 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/member-spotlight-lauch-harrisonThis Member Spotlight features Lauchlan Harrison. Lauch is a long-time Textures Craftworks member and multi-talented shop go-to for many of our needs. He is a skilled craftsman using old-school tools and techniques to create his wide variety of leather items. Click to learn more...

There is a wide range of talents and skill among the Textures Craftworks members and they're always bringing in new, unique, handmade items to the shop.

Pop in yourself to see in person and you won't be disappointed with the quality of unique, handcrafted work by our many talented local-area artists and artisans. Prices range from under $10 to $500+ for items covering a range of wants and needs. We have everything from bookmarks, handmade cards, jewellery, stained glass, pottery, knit goods, and upcycled fashion accessories to leather bags, wood craft, couture fashion, fibre arts, glass art, photography, and paintings. We look forward to seeing you!

]]><![CDATA[December Member Spotlight - Beth Paulin]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:08:07 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/december-07th-2022

This month's Monthly Member Spotlight features Beth Paulin. Beth is a long-time Textures Craftworks member and multi-talented creator whose stained glass and jewellery work is loved for its fun, funky, colourful and unconventional approach. Click to learn more...

There is a wide range of talents and skill among the Textures Craftworks members and they're always bringing in new, unique, handmade items to the shop. Right now is a particularly busy time for all our members are they are constantly creating new and exciting work to fill the store shelves.

Pop in yourself to see in person and you won't be disappointed with the quality of unique, handcrafted work by our many talented local-area artists and artisans. Prices range from stocking-stuffer finds and handmade cards to more significant collector pieces. Check our latest store holiday hours as it changes through December. We look forward to seeing you!

]]><![CDATA[November Member Spotlight - Jan Carey]]>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:15:06 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/november-member-spotlight-jan-carey

This month's Monthly Member Spotlight features Jan Carey. Jan, a life-long creator, uses natural wool fibres and hand-made papers to sculpt beautiful nature-inspired vessels in gorgeous organic colours. Click to learn more...

There is a wide range of talents and skill among the Textures Craftworks members and they're always bringing in new, unique, handmade items to the shop. So pop in yourself to see in person. You'll be able to chat with one of our talented members working that day!

]]><![CDATA[NEW! Monthly Member Spotlight]]>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:17:31 GMThttps://www.texturescraftworks.ca/news/new-monthly-member-spotlight

We just love the wide range of talents and skill of the Textures Craftworks members and want to share with you some of their marvellous work! Each month we will feature one of our members, showcasing the wonderful work they do. You can learn a bit about their process, background and experience and see for yourself what we're talking about!

Our members' are always bringing in new, unique, handmade items to the shop, so pop in yourself to see in person. You'll be able to chat with one of our talented members working that day!

This month's Monthly Member Spotlight features Sandra Yemm. Sandra designs unique jewellery using fine wire crocheting and needle weaving techniques learned from her grandmother. Click to learn more...

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