Meet Dana, a product designer turned potter, whose love for the craft sparked after a mishap with her favourite cauldron mug. After an 8-week course at the Edmonton City Arts Centre in 2022, she launched Ghost Magpie Studio in 2023, where whimsy and functionality merge beautifully. Dana draws inspiration from the mystical to create charming cauldrons that double as mugs and planters, each crafted with care on her potter’s wheel. Her pieces are designed not just for aesthetics but to transform daily routines into delightful experiences, inviting a touch of magic and joy into every sip.

Cardinal Yarn was born from creator Amy Claffey’s love of textiles. A self-taught knitter, Amy
holds a degree in Human Ecology majoring in Textiles and is passionate about fibre arts. She
created Cardinal Yarn to help people relearn what it means to be intentional with their time
and textile use. Though her favourite medium to work in is knitting yarn, Amy also weaves,
spins, felts, and embroiders. Cardinal Yarn supplies a variety of knitted goods, yarn, tools and
notions, and embroidery kits to support fellow lovers of the slow-craft movement, especially
the local Edmonton makers.

Inspired by nature, and working primarily with thrifted and/or upcycled materials, Moon Maiden Paper Crafts creates Analog Collage artwork that is an expression of emotional connection to, and appreciation of, the natural world. The goal is art that is intuitive, evocative, accessible, and functional. Bringing beauty to the everyday by reconfiguring mundane materials to create something new and interesting. 

Alexandria is a self-taught Artist born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Her work exclusively renders mountains that are easily recognized for her use of heavy-texture and expressive movement. Her inspiration is derived from not only her personal connection with the mountains but also visions, memories, reference photos, and even music.

Alexandria’s goal is to focus her energy on capturing the emotion and light within a scene or vision, conveying a sense of wonder and connection to these beautiful landscapes.

As Alexandria continues to develop her skills as an Artist, she is eager to continue to create pieces that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant, inviting viewers to engage with the natural world in a deeper and more meaningful way.

As an entomologist I have a deep love for natures weirdest creatures, often making up my own. Along with my sometimes quirky drawings, I use insects and natural materials to highlight the beauty of nature in shadowboxes. My goal is to display insects in a way that draws in all viewers, even those with an initial aversion. Insects do so much for us each day, from pollinating crops, to cycling nutrients in the ecosystem, but they’re sometimes their appearance repels people. “If something is displayed so beautifully, I guess it must be beautiful”- these are some of the thoughts I hope draw in viewers to appreciate these insects. Interested in learning to do your own bug pinning or workshops? See upcoming workshops on my instagram!Instagram: @crude_organism

Essential Fizz offers handmade bath and shower products in a variety of scents! Our products are vegan and cruelty free, tested in house, and created using quality fragrance and essential oils. Our goal is to provide customers with a relaxing experience and have products that bring people joy. Whether you like taking showers or baths, we have something for everyone!