ABOUT TEXTURES CRAFTWORKS
We are a collective of 45+ 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, and Instagram).
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, and Instagram).
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Applications are accepted only from February 1 through to October 31. Drop by the shop to pickup an application, fill it out, and leave samples of your work with the member on duty to be juried.
Potential new members of Textures Craftworks should be local and creating something of their own design, not using patterns, and that is different from the work of others in the shop. 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.
Potential new members of Textures Craftworks should be local and creating something of their own design, not using patterns, and that is different from the work of others in the shop. 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.