ABOUT TEXTURES CRAFTWORKS
We are a collective of 40+ Hamilton and area artists and artisans, operating since 1983. Our aim is to increase awareness and appreciation of items designed and handcrafted by local crafters, makers, and artists.
Our shop has a unique mix of pottery, stained and fused glass, wood, leather goods, book binding, original artworks, photography, stone pictures, jewellery, re-purposed clothing, knitting, greeting cards, felting, soaps ... and many other gifts for all occasions.
Prices range from a few dollars to hundreds.
Our shop has a unique mix of pottery, stained and fused glass, wood, leather goods, book binding, original artworks, photography, stone pictures, jewellery, re-purposed clothing, knitting, greeting cards, felting, soaps ... and many other gifts for all occasions.
Prices range from a few dollars to hundreds.
BECOME A MEMBER OF TEXTURES CRAFTWORKS
All work must be designed and handcrafted by the artist or artisan. All items must be for sale.
Copyright laws must be adhered to in all work.
With a membership, you have the opportunity to exhibit and sell your work in a trendy area of Hamilton. Artisans and their work are promoted regularly through Textures Craftworks social media (website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest).
Copyright laws must be adhered to in all work.
With a membership, you have the opportunity to exhibit and sell your work in a trendy area of Hamilton. Artisans and their work are promoted regularly through Textures Craftworks social media (website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest).
MEMBERSHIP
Drop by the shop and get an application form. Fill out the application and provide samples of your work to be juried.
The jury looks for good design, originality, and quality workmanship. Then the committee decides if the works fit with the mix of items for sale in the store.
The jury looks for good design, originality, and quality workmanship. Then the committee decides if the works fit with the mix of items for sale in the store.
DUTIES OF MEMBERS
Textures members are working members and responsible for working a set number of hours per month, depending on the number of members in the collective. In addition to a yearly membership fee, the shop retains a percentage of individual sales to maintain and manage the shop.