Vendors – Weekday Market


About Tine – Shahn Torontow
Stainless steel art jewellery handcrafted from stainless steel spoons and forks … taken to a new level
All At Sea – Author Peter A. Morris was five years old when he first fell in love with the sea, which is the subject of the first story in his book, All At Sea. The book details some of his many memories of his lifetime sailing and shipbuilding. Anyone interested in tales of adventure at sea should stop by his stall, have a chat, and take home a copy of his book!
Beaver Chocolates LogoBeaver Chocolates – Established 3 years ago with over 25 years experience. Owner Katrina Gomez and family keep alive the Mexican tradition of handmade, artistic, delicious chocolates! $5 for 5 – pick your own fresh chocolate strawberries!

Blue Libellule Soaps & Such – Bernard and Christine Tritz manufacture natural organic soaps, liquid soaps, cleansing bars, hair & body soaps, skin care products, powder laundry soap, powder dishwasher soap, and lotions.
Their soaps are made carefully and cured so they will last a long time. They use no colours or artificial fragrance oils – just essential oils for scent as they make their soaps from scratch. They do not buy base or ‘ready-to-pour’ and use no preservatives; all of their creams contain no water and are organic Shea butter based.
www.sheaqueen.com
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Cards by Can was started in the summer of 2010 by Khanh Tran, a very crafty lady who loves to make people smile through whimsical greeting cards & products. Ever since she was an elementary schoolkid, she loved using her hands to create fun, unique crafts. She says: “I recently discovered a passion for creating greeting cards and other paper products. I started showcasing my work and selling them in local markets a couple of years ago, and ever since then I’ve been having a blast! I also do custom orders such as invitations, party decor, and party favours. Find her on Facebook!
Chai Designs – Chai is a “sweet and spicy” fashion clothing line designed in Victoria, BC, by Lindsay Jones. Inspired from the culture, fabrics, and colours of Asia, it is a collection of fresh, fun, and flirty affordable styles for women of all ages.
www.chaidesigns.com
www.facebook.com/chaifashions

Coastal Prezence – A family-run seaweed pressing business, consisting of husband, wife, and daughter: Robin, Ginette, and Amanda.
They produce both original seaweed pressings and archival seaweed prints. Their business began seven years ago, pressing and mounting native plants on cards and canvas … evolving, with the help of their customers, into a professional art business based on Pacific seaweeds. Seasonal shows, markets, interior decorating orders, and a growing wholesale business now support their family.
www.coastalprezence.com
Dangles: simply elegant jewellery designs handmade by Teya Danel. This distinctive, eye-catching line of jewellery which appears to ‘float’ gently around your neck will enhance and adorn any style of clothes you wear. Aesthetically designed using glass beads (ie Swarovski) and other materials, these sets make wonderful gifts and are moderately priced. These pieces are adjustable in length to compliment any neckline. Choose from the wide selection of colours & bead combinations or ask about custom design and wardrobe matching.
English Gaitt Crafts – Nicholas Gaitt and Diane English
Hand-crafted jewellery
Grasshopper Kidz – Phillip and Christina Wright
Canadian-made bamboo clothing for kids. Unique hand-made silk-screen designs.
HDB Woodwork – Harvey Brooks
Locally-made cutting boards, personalized children’s stools, wood turnings, pens, bottle stoppers, pendants, and bangles.
J. Robert Whittle: Victoria’s popular bestselling and award-winning novelist began writing at the age of 60 and has ten novels to his credit. His Victoria Chronicles and three standalone novels co-authored with his wife Joyce Sandilands, are set in and around this city and many feature historical settings and totally factual history of the early 19th C. Whittle’s style of writing draws readers of all ages into his stories, and fans always request he write more. Visit www.jrobertwhittle.com, follow @twoauthors, or join the Facebook group!
Kay’s Krafts – Kay Yetman
Handmade bags, table runners, place mats, hand towels, children’s dresses (size 1 – 6), sweaters, toques, slippers and socks.
Jennifer Mathieu makes handpainted silk artwork with a West Coast theme. Original, colourful designs of birds, fish, and flowers – with other designs – handpainted on silk! Her collection includes scarves, wall hangings, prints, cards, bookmarks, and magnets. You can browse through some of her patterns at www.jdmathieu.com.
Labyrinth Leathercraft is the husband and wife team of Campbell and Amanda, who handmake every item here in the garden city of Victoria, crafted from solid Spanish and Italian leathers. They use natural treatments on the leather, and the leather itself is tanned using organic methods, making their products ecologically responsible, non-toxic, and safe for you and your family. They put a major emphasis on the durability of their products, always seeking to build on the legendary longevity of leather with treatments and techniques that maximize the usable lifetime of their products – not reduce it on purpose!
www.labyrinthleathercraft.com
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Lillybean Toys – Cathy Oreskovich
Topsy-Turvy dolls and Raggedy-Ann style dolls
Moccasins by Trena – Trena Beer
Handmade moccasins for babies, children, and adults in a variety of colour and bead patterns.
www.moccasinsbytrena.com
Phil Lococo – Tarot Card Readings



Silver Lynx Studio – Leona Smith
Leona creates organic, charming, mixed-metal beads and jewellery to suit your personal style! West Coast living is her inspiration – the natural patterns, shapes, and people. Every piece is a treasure.
www.lynxofsilver.com
Visit Silver Lynx Studio on Facebook!
Sylvia’s Knits – Sylvia Gaunt
A wonderful selection of handmade Alpaca knits – including hats, scarves, sweaters, mittens, socks, and knits for kids!

Wire and Stone Creative Design – Vanessa Picard
Vanessa designs all her jewellery with semi-precious stones, silver, and brass. She sells earrings, necklaces, and bracelets as well as fascinators for the hair.

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