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Say ‘T hanks’ to a Volunteer Volunteers are the backbone of the Filberg Festival; it couldn’t be done without them. They take time out of their summer plans and devote themselves to ensuring the Festival is the success that it is. Festival artisans and entertainers often acknowledge the enthusiastic attitude of our Volunteers and the fun they seem to
have doing all the work that makes the Festival a unique and special experience for so many. So while you’re at the Festival consider smiling and saying thanks to a Volunteer for doing such a great job. You’ll encounter them as greeters, information and ticket booth staff, parking control support, and many other important roles. Much
of their work happens before the Festival and behind the scenes. To all of our Volunteers who work so tirelessly, we extend our gratitude for your efforts, your dedication and commitment. We appreciate your teamwork, sense of community and the contribution you make to the lasting legacy of the Filberg Festival. You are indispensible!
2013 Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Board Members
Cynthia Davies, Linda Rutherford, Maureen Swift, Kevin Moore, Leslie Eaton, Glen Sweetman, Sharon Rouleau, Allan Morrison, Jo Ross and Mo MacKendrick Mo MacKendrick .............................. Chair Cynthia Davies ........................ Vice Chair Glen Sweetman ..........................Treasurer Jo Ross ....................................... Director Linda Rutherford ......................... Director
Allan Morrison ............................. Director Kevin Moore ................................. Director Leslie Eaton .................................... Director Sharon Rouleau .............................. Director Maureen Swift ......... Town Representative
Welcome to the Filberg Festival On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, welcome to the 31st annual Filberg Festival. Thank you for coming and we hope that you enjoy this truly unique event, celebrating arts and crafts, music, food and fun. Once again, some 120 artisans, are presenting their juried work for sale. The weekend’s musical line up promises many memorable musical moments.
The park, the gardens, the lodge, and the buildings, create a stunning east coast of Vancouver Island setting with spectacular views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Mountains for this outdoor arts show. Thank you to our community, our sponsors, our staff and more than three hundred volunteers whose support makes this Festival happen. — Mo MacKendrick
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T he festival team 2013 The Festival team consists of:
Producer ............................... Susan Lewis
Marketing & PR ..................... Wendy Sears
Entertainment Director ........... Bobbie Blue
Board Liaison ......................... Kevin Moore
Festival Logistics ............. Judy Armstrong
Lodge Administrator ... Eden Lindsay-Bodie
Festival Site Office ....... Kasey Whittington
Volunteer Coordinator ....... Kirra Gullickson
Festival Crew Supervisors Mitch Chiasson,
Filberg Park Head
Brenda Hunt, Lindsay Joyce
Gardener .......................... Teri Karsin
Team Leaders: Perimeter ...................... Kasey Whittington
Security ................................ Mike Dufour
Greeters ........................... Mickey Colburn
Raffle ......................... Barbara Craig Waite
Volunteer & Membership Check-in . ................. Kirra Gullickson
Kids Area .............................. Dana Wilson
Set-up/Carpentry ................. Geoff Russell
Entertainment Transportation ................ Judy Moore
Muffin Crew .............................. Joy Bosse
Backstage Hospitality .......... Chris Kendell
Lodge Tours ................. Jeanne Gusman & Basil McCarthy
Signs ................................... Harry Gaines
Cash Booths .................... Glen Sweetman
Lodge Gift Shop ................. Norma Dean & Val Graham
Controller ................ Yvonne van den Brink
Bike Lock Up Team Leader ........ Sue Vince
Tickets & General Information Daily Admission at the gate: .................................................... $15. Ages 12 and under free. Gates open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday ............................................... 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday ............................................................................... 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Park & Ride By Donation at 1475 Noel Avenue, Comox. Shuttle service provided by Ambassador Shuttle Service – arrive in style and air conditioned vans. • Bicycle lockup by donation on-site by the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition • Limited handicapped on-site parking • Beat the on-site line-ups - buy an Advance Ticket! Advance Tickets — Ticket sales benefit the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, which is registered in B.C. under the Society’s Act, and federally as a Charitable Organization. This society is responsible for funding all repairs and operations of this Heritage Site. Thank you for your support. ADVANCE TICKETS (available WHILE supplies last at all outlets) are: $13 single day (adult) and $40 for four days (one adult) - (12 years and under free). Advance tickets available: online at www.filbergfestival.com; at all Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods stores and Salt Spring Island; Arizona Gifts in the Comox Centre Mall, I-Hos Gallery and the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre.
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Filberg gift shop From silk scarves to handmade soaps, visitors to the Filberg Heritage Lodge now have the opportunity to take a memory home with them while supporting the association. The Filberg Lodge Gift Shop opened it’s doors to the public prior to Mother’s Day in 2011, and is located on the second floor of the rustic, former home of R.J. (Bob) Filberg. “This is really a viable option for the Filberg Lodge to enhance the visitors’ experience,” said shop co-ordinator Val Graham. “It’s going very well; we’re getting lots of positive response.” The shop, open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays, offers a variety of items including collectibles, vintage jewelry, cup and saucer sets and more. “We have Floating Stone Enterprise silk scarves and purses from Cambodia, and Waterslip Soap Works soap made in Courtenay,” added Graham. The store is entirely staffed by volunteers, and funds raised are turned over to the board for maintenance of the lodge and buildings in the park, explained Graham. She noted it is important for items to fit in with the overall theme and ‘feel’ of the lodge, and many people are pleased to discover items that remind
them of family. “The cups and saucers remind a lot of people of grandma’s tea set,” said Graham. Many items are donated to the store, and Graham adds the shop is always looking for donations of gently used jewelry, pottery and other
collectibles. “It’s great fun to see what sort of things come in,” she noted. The store is hoping to remain open into the fall, co-ordinating it’s schedule with the Tea House. They are planning to be open from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. throughout the Filberg Festival, and hope to re-open during the Christmas season offering vintage decorations and gifts. For more information about the Filberg Lodge and Gift Shop, visit www.filberg.com, or to make a donation to the Gift Shop, call Val at 250-339-7659.
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Facelift for historic lodge Erin Haluschak, Record Staff
The Filberg Lodge is undergoing more than just a facelift — it’s being transformed from deep in the heart of the structure to ensure a lasting legacy for years to come. Mo MacKendrick, chair of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park board of directors explained in an interview that in 2011 the new board created a five-year plan to be put in place for the entire park, including maintenance. Although they knew the lodge had to undergo maintenance, she added, “We discovered the damage is more profound than originally thought.” “The last major maintenance done (in the park) was in 1980, and it has deteriorated since then. We started on a plan based on what we had to do.” She noted the board decided to proceed with a new roof on the chicken barn, replace fencing and rebuild the front porch on the lodge along with replacing the roof. “Then we started on the front of the lodge.” That’s when MacKendrick said they discovered there was more
restoration needed than originally thought — boards and posts were rotten and support beams needed to be replaced. She said the board began applying for grant funding for local contractors to complete the necessary work. Eric Lauinger and son Jamie, contractors for the project, said they have experience working on older, heritage-style homes. Eric said working on the exterior does present some challenges, but the work being done should aid in preserving the building for years to come. “We have to be extremely careful with the interior finishes and carpentry,” Eric explained. “It’s such a character home and we want to preserve that.” The use of timber for the project is following the style already in place, such as knot-lined wood along the front facade of the home. The windows of the lodge are also being restored, and Lauinger said he hopes to have the restoration complete by the fall. “The Filberg Park is a gem of heritage in the Comox Valley; it’s a destination. You can have lunch
CONTRACTORS ERIC LAUINGER and son Jamie (right) install new beams in the front of the historic Filberg Lodge, which remains a construction zone. PHOTOS BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
at the teahouse, attend a summer concert or just go for a walk,” MacKendrick explained. “It’s one of the best old estate gardens on the Island.” She added she is very appreciative of the great sponsorship and donations, but added, “This is a legacy for everyone, not just the residents in the Valley, but for all of us.” She explained their fundraising comes from four main sources — the annual Filberg Festival, memberships, special events and the gift shop located inside the lodge. “We’re really trying to make
this a community destination,” MacKendrick noted. “There is a large economic impact for the Valley from the events held in the park.” MacKendrick credits the team of volunteers, which she estimates has contributed more than 11,000 hours, with around half of that coming
from the board. The lodge will be open during the Filberg Festival this year, and MacKendrick encourages the public to view the facility and get an idea of the scope of the renovations. For more information about the lodge, visit www.filberg.com.
Preserving the Past
Donations are very much appreciated for the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park
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Denman & District Lace Club
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Ceramics
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Gordon Hutchens Pottery
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Ceramics Anne Marie Veale
Our club began in 1919 with the visit of a very accomplished lace maker Elsie Spenser who was visiting her brother on Denman Island. Resident ladies prevailed upon Elsie to teach them the art and skill of lace making. Once finished the set of lessons, the ladies registered as the Denman & District Lace Club, now recognized as the oldest lace club in North America. Traditionally lace was made with cotton, linen or silk in three basic colours — white, ecru or black. As a mark of bringing lace into the new millennium, lots of coloured threads are now used, even some variegated colours and metallic threads. Members of our club have also branched out and now make lace patterns from Rusia, France, Denmark and several different locations in Great Britain, each having their own distinctive style. The Denman & District Club meets each Tuesday afternoon, alternating between the United Church in Comox and the home of our instructor, Sharon Whiteley, in Cumberland. We take great pride in showing off our work annually at the Cumberland Heritge celebrations. We are pleased to be invited to participate in the Filberg Festival this year, having an opportunity to make even more people aware of this antique but still living art form.
No Website Available Anne Marie’s popular line of domestic pottery is both colourful and playful depicting landscapes, seascapes and floral patterns. Her line of tableware is influenced by her early years as a potter in Britain. Butter dishes, casserole and lamp bases are adorned with birds, fish and animals found in her new home in Qualicum Bay where she shares studio and gallery space with her husband woodturner Jason Marlow.
Cathi Jefferson ~ Ceramics
www.cathijefferson.com Salt-fired stoneware functional dishes and sculptural pieces.
Choi’s Pottery
www.choispottery.com Steve Choi is specialized in Korean celadon pottery. All products are individually handmade, functional, microwaverable, dishwashable, and oven safe. He will be demonstrating pottery carving on site during Festival.
Darrel Hancock Pottery
No Website Available I make a wide range of functional stoneware pottery utilizing various glazes. All my work is food safe, dishwasher, oven and microwave safe. The pottery has all been designed for daily use and I maintain the different lines. This allows customers to add to their collections over the years, while responding to customer’s requests for new items and glaze combinations.
THE JURY PROCESS The Festival uses an anonymous jury process, meaning that jury members do not know the name of the artist submitting work for consideration. All works are judged for quality, originality and overall craftsmanship. Consideration is also given to the overall balance of craft categories at the Festival, and in some categories limits are set. Competition varies within categories, with
jewellery being the most competitive. There are no guaranteed spots year to year, and the mix of artisans changes annually. The Filberg Festival attracts artisans from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, North West Territories, and the Yukon. The jury is made up of 10 people who are experts in ceramics, glass, jewellery, soaps & lotions, textiles, wood and visual arts.
Ceramics
www.gordonhutchens.com One of a kind pottery in a wide variety of rich colours and firing techniques. The exhibition will include, porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware with crystalline glazes, lustre ware, and raku. There will be new wood fired pieces from Gordon’s Japanese style anagama (dragon kiln). The firing process takes three days burning over five cords of wood.
James Pottery
www.jamespottery.com Martha and Gordon James have been full time potters working from their studio on the south end of Quadra Island for the past 37 years. They produce a full line of functional and decorative stoneware, porcelain and earthenware pottery. Martha and Gordon have exhibited their work nationally and internationally and have received numerous awards. From colourful, whimsically decorated tableware to figure based sculpture, their range is impressive. James Pottery Studio and Gallery is open year-round.
My Cloud Creations
www.mycloudcreations.com Sue McLeod is an emerging artist from Victoria, B.C. who makes unique and playfully elegant ceramic forms including: teapots with personalities, whimsically functional tableware, precious porcelain and soy wax “glow candles,” collectible clay “Mancala” board games
Quasimodo Pottery
www.mayneisland.com/pottery Dave and Marlyn have been creating their line of stylish dinner and ovenware for nearly thirty years. Incorporating clays they dig from ponds on Mayne Island they have developed their own unique multi-colored glaze. Their wax resist decorating technique allows them to create a wide range of designs and images on their pots some of which are inspired by their celtic heritage and birds that frequent their backyard. Dave also produces one-of-a kind “character” decanters: baker, barrister, fireman, etc.
Simrose Studio
www.resimrose.com Ruby Eileen Simrose has been making porcelain flowers for over 20 years. Since her mid life renewal process began a few years ago she has begun to experiment with making new things out of clay. She already loved her job. She will be bringing some of her world class porcelain flowers as well as a new line of sea creatures also made out of porcelain. Hand cut tile murals made from stoneware are in the mix as well as organic looking porcelain lamps. Viva imagination!
Slip Bucket Designs No Website Available
Stoneware Pottery
www.Lauravanderlinde.com Laura’s curious and expressive character is infused into her pottery and will bring its playful and refreshing qualities into your home. Her work will compliment your table bringing warmth and enjoyment to your meals. The sensual and nourishing aspects of food inspire her artistic practice - she hopes her work will bring great pleasure to your home.
White Owl Ceramic Studio
www.whiteowlceramicstudio.com Hand Carved Translucent Porcelain
Clothing Art To Wear
www.arttowear.ca One-of-a-kind sophisticated clothing and accessories. Unique and textural, many natural fibres and hand dyed, knitted, crocheted fabrics. The collection includes: coats, jackets, vests, tunics, tops, dresses, pants, skirts, wraps, shawls, scarves, belts. Special orders available. Hand made in Vancouver. FIRMA Energywear also available.
THE CRITERIA FOR SUBMITTING TO THE FESTIVAL ARE: • Must be the designer, creator or producer of the art or craft • Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant • Craft must be produced in Canada within the last year and not previously submitted The Filberg Festival brings you the best of the very best in the country – making the Festival a shopper’s dream!
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Clothing Babs Studio
www.babs.ca Babs “clothing for women, not little girls”. Born of a fascination with silk, an obsession with clothing, and a passion to make women look their best, the Babs label represents a fresh and real clothing concept. This innovative idea directly confronts the primitive stigma that mature women with curves do not deserve quality, edgy, and interesting clothing. For Babs, designing with integrity is a priority, which is evident in every design. The enormous task of making women of all shapes and ages look stunning, would put the fear of God into most design companies. At Babs, we live to challenge the status quo, in order to bring sophistication to a market that up until now, has been saturated with moo-moos and polyester. The marriage of Asian textiles with modern silhouettes results in a perfect union of wearable luxury.
Blackford Design
www.blackforddesign.ca Wearable art clothing creations hand crafted by the artist Stephanie Blackford in Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Boogaloo Bubbywear Earth Friendly Clothing
www.boogaloobubbywear.com/ Organic baby clothes & kids tees that are hip, eco-friendly, and ethical. We’re known for our gnome-themed designs. 100% designed and hand-printed on Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Christine Seigneuret Design
www.silkart.weebly.com Colourful and textual surface design by artist Christine Seigneuret. Unique and comfortable stretch silk scarves, top, jackets for women.
Dressed’n-case / Crzy Legs
www.dressedncase.com Dressed’n-case is the original cover up that is a bag and dress in one! Available longer or shorter and dress sizes 0-plus 2. Crzy Legs are matching leggings, long or capris. Great fit with no muffin top. They will not loose there shape or colour.
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Clothing Jo’momma Designs
www.jomommadesigns.ca Here is a deliciously different line of clothing made with sustainable fibres. Locally designed and created on the Sunshine coast from silky soft Bamboo knits or Hemp knits, Jo’momma is naturally funky. Whimsically designed but infinitely wearable, at Jo’momma designs you just might find your next favourite piece of clothing.
K-O.ME
www.k-o.me Kjaer, as the artist that she has always been, has just recently decided to play with cloth and her customers couldn’t be happier. Kjaer creates pieces that women can feel totally comfortable in no matter what the occasion. Clothes that can be worn casually or to your most elegant affairs ... and they are affordable, too. The clothes are perfect for travel and include, jackets, vests, various tops, dresses, wraps, ruanas, and a wide variety of pieces that are sure to become your go to pieces for everyday dressing ease and enjoyment.
Pjzzzz Pyjamas Inc.
www.pjzzzz.com Pyjamas for the entire family ... cotton and bamboo long johns, short johns, bamboo t’shirt and lite cotton or flannel cotton boxers and drawstring pants for teens and adults, cozy chenille robes and full line of bamboo baby layette products in an assortment of new colours.
Schu Clothing/Dyepro Tie dye
No Website Available Back again this year. Come and see Stef’s one of a kind hand dyed clothing. Bright and beautiful, we have something for everybody!
Sew Cute Creations
www.sewcute.ca Our products include fun, bright and colorful clothing options for both girls and boys. 100% cotton reversible pants and jackets, dresses, skirts, accessories and our very popular flannel “baby” pants are included in our line. The sizes range from newborn (3-6 months), infant (6-12 months), toddler (18 month-4 years) and up to age 14 in dresses. Our mission is to make a good quality clothing at a reasonable price that children like to wear.
Clothing
Textiles & Fabrics
Shirley Wyndham
No Website Available Tiedyed, shibori and painted clothing, made on Hornby Island from bamboo and cotton fabric.
Zion and Lamb Clothing
www.zionandlamb.com Clothing designed in Courtenay and made in Canada. Merino wool and organic cotton is used to create clothing that is classic and casual.
Textiles & Fabrics Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters Guild
No Website Available This booth features an amazing array of items imaginatively created by about 20 textile artists who belong to the Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters Guild. From tea-cozies to postcards, from small and larger wall-hangings and bed quilts to covered journals and dolls, each unique piece has been designed by the artist using a potpourri of fabrics, fibers, beads, thread and more, often pushing traditional boundaries and rules. At various times during the weekend, the artists will also demonstrate skills such as beading, painting on fabric, piecing, crazyquilting and working with mixed media. Come visit our site and explore the exciting world of fibre arts.
Comox Valley Woolgatherers Guild
No Website Available The Woolgatherers is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of weaving, spinning, knitting and other related fiber arts in the Comox Valley. Membership is open to all persons interested in developing their skills in and understanding of these craft activities, plus an appreciation for the techniques involved.
Leola Witt-McNie Textiles
www.leolasstudio.blogspot.com Discover the text in textiles.
Melia’s Enterprise
No Website Available Silk evening tops, scarves, shawls and ponchos. Polyester/rayon Infinity Scarves, skirts, wool and wool blend ponchos.
Norah Curtis Designs
www.norahcurtisdesigns.com Knitted and felted woolen clothing that are exquisitely crafted to become your favorite thing to wear!
Opulence Wearable Silk Art
www.wearablesilkart.org Handpainted on silk clothing and accessories that are one of a kind art to wear. Some pieces are incorporated with hand felted merino wool.
ratatouille designs
www.ratatouilledesigns.com Fine linen items for you and your home.
Glass Bling Squared Cute Glass
www.blingsquared.com Sculptors Neacol and Stanley Miller synthesize fire, glass, colour and pop-culture to create a body of work that resides somewhere between toys and jewelry. Their anime-inspired pieces in candy-tinted glass are at once playful, stylish, wearable and irresistibly tactile. Under the studio name Bling Squared, their work confronts the sphere of collector-vinyl figures and responds with the ancient Venetian art of timeless glass.
Braden Hammond Glass
www.bradenhammond.com Really nice glass! Contemporary art and glass jewellery created by glass artist Braden Hammond in East Vancouver.
Dragonfly Organic Art
www.dragonflyorganics.ca Hand Made Lampwork Beads. One of a kind art glass Pendants, earrings and bracelets by Lori Steel.
Illuminati Glassworks
www.illuminatiglassworks.ca Illuminati Glassworks from Gabriola Island brings you a collection of beautiful glass for your home and garden. Glass bowls, plates, giant garden stakes, hanging fish, crabs squids and anatomical hearts are among some of the fused glass pieces to see. We also offer an amazing collection of repurposed and seriously upcycled candelabras and chandeliers.
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Glass
Home Décor
Rhythms Artglass
Christina Hisborne Home Decor
www.rhythmsartglass.ca Blown glass with meaningful imagery. For 33 years on the Island, Linda Westrom and Claude Duperron have used their own glass formulas to make their work distinctive and collectible throughout the world. They have exhibited at shows across Canada and the U.S. and have received many awards, including first place in glass at the Sausalito Art Festival and the Gold Award of Excellence at Circle Craft. Free diamond etching makes your piece a precious heirloom that celebrates your love of beauty. Choose a special gift for a special occasion: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduation or for a valued friendship.
Sarah Mulligan Glass
www.sarahmulligan.com Blown glass vessels and fused glass jewelry.
Violet Finvers Glass
www.violetfinversglass.com Violet’s kiln-formed glass is clean and contemporary. Her attention to detail and finish and her love of colour and texture reveal themselves in distinctly unique, functional and sculptural pieces for the home and garden.
Home Décor Acme Anvil
www.acmeanvil.net Contemporary handcrafted stainless steel serving utensils.
Anvil Island Design
www.anvilisland.net Remarkable metal art for home and garden.
Botanical Art
www.botanicalartbydiane.ca Pressed vegetable shadow boxes - peppers, artichokes, asparagus,beets, eggplants and more! Unique vegetable paper candle holders and trays. Framed pressed ferns, botanical specimens and maple leaves on birch bark. Wreaths, candles and trays with a botanical theme.
Cedar Mountain Studios
www.cedarmountainstudios.com Wooden home decor.
www.christinahilborne.com Beautifully crafted, sustainable home accents made in British Columbia.
Designed 4 Kids
www.designed4kidsonline.com Blankets, bath robes, pillows and more.
Rain Goose Textiles
www.raingoose.com Custom printed home textiles and accessories.
Wing Nut Designs
www.wingnutdesigns.com Welded metal sculptures and unique home accessories.
Garden Décor Douglas Walker Sculpture
www.douglaswalkersculpture.com Comox Valley artist Douglas Walker is known for creating unique water features and kinetic garden art sculptures using, discarded musical instruments, recycled copper, silver, brass and glass collectables.
Kastawayz Art
https://www.facebook.com/pages/KastawayzArt/ Our focus is to always use recycled product in the creation of our art. Living in the Valley on Vancouver Island is a constant source of inspiration and creating marine life and animals common to the West Coast is what we specialise in. We use all types of metals and strive to keep our ideas fresh and unique offering a wide range of choice and ensuring quality and durability in our workmanship.
Metal Mermaid Welding
www.metalmermaid.com Stunning and unique metal sculpture for the home and garden. Home decor welded by a girl, from birdcages to mermaids, garden herons to crystal chandeliers, truly a wonderland experience.
Ocean Designs
No Website Available Stone decor for home and patio.
Jewellery Amy Newsom Design
www.amynewsomdesign.ca All processes in my jewellery production start with raw materials of a precious nature. I am a seasoned metallurgist and create all of my own sheet, wire and casting grain stock. It is from this stock that my jewellery is made. I prepare the original mould, which involves carving shapes in wax, casting it and then molding it. Chains are customized with quality findings and custom tag, all fabricated in my shop. Other products such as my sterling silver earrings, bangles and rings are produced by a fabrication process. Every piece is forged by hand to create an authentic product.
Anat Basanta Designs
www.anatbasantajewellery.com I am fond of using familiar ornamented “retro” patterns, almost kitschy wallpaper like designs, which typically appear in fabrics, ribbons and laces. I use these textured patterns alongside woven silver to capture the softness, fluidity, and airy nature of knitted textiles. Synthesizing metal work techniques with those typically used in textiles, I blur the boundaries between the two mediums. I tend to work with simple forms, and strive to reach the meeting point of beauty and intrigue.
Eagle Eye Designs
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ValLancasters-Native-Jewlez/ Val Lancster is a Namgis First Nation artist. “I love the solitude of my work and keeping in the traditional design but I also love adding my own style. I’ve been at my trade for 14 years and find new and old designs every year. I work alone in my studio in Campbell River, B.C. so when I can get out and sell my finished product to people and see how happy they are to have something I have created, it makes me love what I do even more.”
Ear Curls, etc.
www.earcurls.com Ear Curls ~ The look of multiple piercings without the pain and hairwraps ~ they are a no braider.
Jewellery Erin Miller Jewelry
www.erinmillerjewelry.com Erin’s jewelry has been described as delicate but striking, elegant with an edge, and always feminine. Her creations are made from sterling and fine silver, semi precious stones, fresh water pearls and swarovski crystal. Jewelry is her passion. Her love for design, detail and color are expressed in every piece. Each one of a kind creation is handcrafted in her studio in Mill Bay on Vancouver Island.
Gwynne Jewelry
No Website Available Ornate beaded embroidery necklace sets and bracelets, bead weaving bracelets and earrings.
Heart’s Desire Jewels
www.vunruhartist.com The fairy folk have been dancing and playing in the studio of Valerie Unruh, on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The artist has been joyously inspired by the elements of nature to create beautiful jewels for your personal adornment. If you treasure the magic of berries and leaves, flowers and vines, crowns that sparkle, you will enjoy a stroll through the ‘fairy garden’ at “Heart’s Desire Jewels” in the Filberg Festival 2013. The rainbow of colors that you will find there, will have you feeling wonderfull as you discover the bliss of your own heart’s desire.
Janet Stein Jewelry
www.janetsteinjewelry.com Contemporary silver and gold jewelry.
Jessie Turner Designs
www.jessieturner.ca Unique jewellery in silver and gold that expands the concept of simple adornment to one that encompasses self-expression and purpose. When created and worn with intention jewellery has the ability to empower and connect us with our deeper selves. My vision is to create unique jewellery that encourages people’s individuality and connection to truth, nature and beauty.
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Jewellery Keeping Afloat
www.keepingafloat.ca Until the late 1940’s glass fishing floats were used by fishermen, in many countries, to keep their nets afloat. It used to be common to find floats, that had broken free from nets, washed up on a west coast beach. When plastic became more available, glass was used less and less, and finding a glass fishing float has become quite rare. Kim comes from a family of fishermen, and glass fishing floats were collected by many of them. As a self taught artisan, she was attracted to the beauty and mystery of the precious spheres and working with the floats brought about the name “Keeping Afloat.” Kim is attracted to other “found objects” and her signature “Pea Pod” necklace, made from discarded vintage spoons is an example. Her west coast designs have been popular for over 15 years, and her work can be found in shops and galleries on Vancouver Island.
LXandra Creations
www.lxandra.com Formerly known as “Alanza’s Creations”, LXandra Jewellery is ever-changing, with an empahasis on unique design, inspiring colors, and attention to detail. My one-of-a-kind creations incorporate handcrafted lampwork glass beads, gemstones, pearls,sterling-silver, 14kt.gold, and woven Tapestry seedbead designs. I look forward to seeing you this summer.
Metal Ice
www.metalice.com Pewter pendants with sports, symbols, animals, characters and various creatures. We offer a distinctive, much-loved signature pendant with a simple brushed finish, waxed cotton cord and patented adjustable slip grip.
Nicole Partridge Jewellery
www.nicolejewellery.com Handcrafted jewellery made with quality materials such as semi-precious and precious gemstones, fresh water pearls and sterling silver.
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Jewellery QuenchDesigns
www.QuenchDesigns.com The Earth speaks, Kate listens. With her heart, eyes, and mind. From the ocean shore to forest floor, gathering inspiration from the natural world and transforming it into beautiful adornments for the body and soul. Striving to bring the beauty, renewal, healing power and inspiration of nature to the lives of her customers — her jewelry does not simply go with an outfit, each piece evokes a response ... invites a relationship. A Vancouver artist specializing in capturing elements of nature to create stunning and unique jewelry that is alive with presence, Kate believes the artistry and beauty in a well-crafted piece of jewelry has a special power, reflecting enchantment back into the world. Beautiful jewelry – for happy people!
Stephanie Ann Designs
www.stephaniebeads.com Handmade glass beads combined with sterling silver, gem stones, and pearls make up this one of a kind jewellery collection.
Sterling Designs by JLK
www.jlkdesigns.ca Unique Handmade Wearable ART — Sterling Silver Jewelry
Windy Tree Artisan
www.windytreeartisan.ca This unique jewelry is handcrafted from arbutus branches which have fallen naturally and have been collected from the forest floor, making it an eco-friendly product. The design is then carved individually and free-hand on a scroll saw, making each one an original piece of art inspired by the natural west coast. Windy Tree is the harmony of grounded movement. The wind shapes the tree and the tree holds the wind. This vision of balance is the inspiration that allows Nature to be my guide.
Fashion Accessories Bags and Boxes
Distinctive fabric and leather bags designed for special purposes such as travel, knitting, evening wear, and everyday use. Hardwood boxes in multiple wood species for storing your jewellery, watches, and other collections. Bags and boxes are designed and handcrafted on Pender Island, B.C.
Fashion Accessories End Of Her Rope Designs
Fashion Accessories Shi Studio
https://www.facebook.com/pages/End-of-HerRope-Designs/ Capturing the raw and delicate beauty of her Salt Spring Island home, Rachel Hughes crafts accessories for the modern woman with discerning taste. Characterized by their intricate and beautiful design, her pieces are equally at home on the wedding aisle and the grocery aisle. Drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of homestead fibre arts, End of Her Rope designs are handmade from diligently sourced raw materials. Incorporating organic design with refined touch, the end result is a luxurious yet effortlessly wearable addition to any collection. From the delicate and modest headbands to show-stopping one of a kind pieces, End of Her Rope Designs has something for everyone.
www.shistudio.com Shi means “poetic expression” in Chinese. With the elegance of poetry, our custom fashion accessories combine classic beauty and innovative design, resulting in a fusion of style and substance. Our inspiration comes from a desire to create something new from the history, culture, texture and colour of design on fabric.
MelonHead KnitWear
No Website Available Summer hats for every occasion, and for every face. Crushable braid hats that are washable and roll up for travel in a variety of colours and brim sizes. Linen hats that are lightweight and adjustable with small, medium and large brims, including caps. New silk organza hats with straw brims and felted embellishments for special occasions. Silk scarves with felted designs and appliques, each a unique statement.
www.melonheadknitwear.com All the designs start with a memory, an interesting shape or configuration in nature or architecture that I would like to translate into a wearable textile design. Then the fun begins and I choose what yarns to spin. My hand spun wool can be a single ply yarn or a more complex art yarn. I then choose either knit or crochet or a combination of both to achieve the design I am looking for. I love creating for the whole family. You’ll always find new styles of hats, scarves and hand spun wool in the booth.
mined reCreations
www.minedrecreations.com One of a kind recycled purses, satchels, and weekend bags.
Rosehip Hat Studio
www.rosehiphats.com “My hats are my life’s work, celebrating a lifelong passion for creating with fibre, yarn and fabric” Shari Reid, designer. “Rosehip Hats are one-of-a-kind and feature original artist details such as stencilling, transfer printing, pleating, patchwork, appliqué and a variety of needleworks. I use top-quality tailoring methods and sustainable fabrics: re-invented vintage textiles, earth-friendly fibres (hemp, organic cotton, bamboo) and a variety of natural fibre, repurposed materials. I design my own patterns and continually update my classic styles to reflect the prevailing mood of fashion.”
U.S.E.D.
www.recycledseatbelts.ca Bags, packs, purses, and accessories made from recycled seat belts. Colourful one-of-a-kind pieces designed to function and built to last. Seat belts are reclaimed from auto recyclers before they are landfilled. Made in Revelstoke, B.C.
Wildish Wear
Leather Earth Nynja Leather
www.earthnynja.com Come check out Earth Nynja Leather if you want to see something unique created with quality materials, and made to last. From leather cuffs and belts to bags and masks. We have an astonishing variety with most work being one of a kind. Come and visit us and see what is new for 2013.
Indian Summer Leather Design
www.indiansummerleather.com Drawing on my European background in Fashion, I design and make beautiful soft leather bags and purses with a “West Coast Touch,” using natural stones as closures. Indian Summer Leather Design bags are some of the most versatile, unique, stylish, and well made bags available today. Women who wear my bags tell me that they are frequently complimented not only on
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how beautiful the bags are, but also how great they look wearing them. All my bags are hand crafted in my studio on Gabriola Island, B.C. and are guaranteed.
Red Crow Leather
www.redcrowleather.com Leather artifacts for body and soul – market bags, sling bags, messenger bags, pouches – handcrafted since 1969.
Soul Comfort Sheepskin
www.soulcomfortsheepskin.com Soul comfort is a vibrant Vancouver Island business based in Duncan, started over 25 years ago. We produce a unique range of specialty products made of sheepskin, sheepswool fabric and hemp that we sell all over North America. These include footwear, wool/hemp insoles, apparel and bedding for people of all ages, a wide range of specialty medical wear, items for dogs and horses, seat covers for bicycles, motorcycles, golf carts, kayaks and automobiles and much more. We also handle a lot of unusual custom requests!
Soaps & Lotions Earth To Body
www.natural.ca Natural and organic skin care.
Panacea Herbs
www.panaceaherbs.ca Naturally beautiful skin care handmade and home grown on Gabriola Island, B.C.
Quadra Island Soap
www.quadraislandsoap.com Hand Crafted on Quadra Island. Artisan soaps containing, coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil ( from a certified sustainable source ) castor oil and cocoa butter. In a variety of scents and colors to nourish your senses as well as your skin.
Saltspring Soapworks
www.saltspringsoapworks.com An Island tradition since 1979. Natural body care from the West Coast’s original family soap makers. Come visit our booth and sample our all natural lotions and body scrubs.
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Soaps & Lotions Soulful Sister Aromatherapy
www.soulfulsister.com Soulful Sister makes and sells Aromatherapy products for your Soulful Self. We are located in Victoria, B.C. and use only the most natural ingredients in our line of room and body products. Our best seller is the ‘Bitchy Babe’, a spray or roll-on with essential oils to make you feel calm, cool and collected.
The Cascadia Soap Company
www.cascadiasoaps@shaw.ca For many years, the Cascadia Soap Company has been known for pure and natural skincare products such as our Shea Butter Salve that has kept so many Comox Valley feet soft and callous free. This year Maureen, Joel, Mark and Bonnie are looking forward to offering you a wide range of affordable skincare products alongside our pure goat milk soaps and double french milled “Decadence.” Look in the Comox Valley Record for our yearly clip out coupon.
Specialty Foods Ace Curries to Go LTD
www.acecurry.com Curry~Liciously Different. Preparing gluten-free, all natural spice blends and sauces bringing the flavours of India to you.
Beaver House Fudge Company
Specialty Foods Davenport’s Tasty Sensations
www.davenportsensations.com Butternut Crunch, Cowboy Crunch, Old Fashion Peanut Brittle, Rocky Mountain Bark, Chocolate coated Caramel Corn and JuJubes, Sante Fe and savoury snack mixes to name a few. A family-produced collection of gourmet treats and savory snack mixes, all produced in small batches to provide the high quality that our customers have become accustomed to.
Dvorak Gourmet Confections
www.premiyum.com Several years ago, I was fired from the M&M factory because I kept eating all the misprint “W”s that were being made. With a lot of free time and using my chocolate knowledge, I started Dvorak Gourmet: the best nut and chocolate company anywhere — and we don’t make any “W”s.
Flavors of the Med
www.flavorsofthemed.com Visit the tastes of the Mediterranean with our gourmet spice blends. Our flavours will entrance you and bring to faraway places like Morocco, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, France, Italy, Spain and Israel. Hand-blended on Vancouver Island, our spice mixes come with tasty recipes.
www.beaverhousefudge,com Creamy, fresh, homemade fudge, all made with certified organic cream and butter. Over 50 varieties to stimulate and tickle your taste palette. Come and try a taste!
Goodness of Garlic
Blink Chocolate
www.metropolitanchef.com Seasoning rubs: no additives, no preservatives, gluten-free. Take your food to the next level.
No Website Available Blink chocolate makes gourmet hand-filled, hand-topped and hand-packaged chocolate barks. Perfect for social sharing, gifting or for that guilty self-indulgence. For chocolate lovers, it’s not to be missed!
Daksha’s Gourmet Spices
www.spicesgourmet.com We make gluten-free gourmet Indian curry mixes, chai spices, chai latte cookbooks and combo kits. All our products are 100% natural with no preservatives, no added salt, no msg. Enjoy!
www.goodnessofgarlic.com Gourmet garlic gustations
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Nonna Pia’s Balsamic Reductions
www.nonnapias.com Locally made Balsamic Reductions from Whistler, B.C. Infused with locally sourced fruit, herbs and wine, our Reductions are all gluten-free and have no salt, fat or preservatives. Our delicious Reductions are velvety smooth and best used as a finishing sauce on meat, fish, salads, vegetables and of course desert.
Specialty Foods Snowdon House Gourmet and Gifts
www.snowdonhouse.ca Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts is a picturesque piece of heaven in North Saanich on Vancouver Island. Laura Waters’ company focuses on creating high quality products that are produced in a local environment and, whenever possible, using local farm ingredients. “A passion for sharing my love of cooking, gardening and creative design results in products that I know my customers love,” says Waters. And love her products customers do … how could they resist? Waters not only provides clients with exceptionally high quality products such as gourmet foods including fruit vinegars and bread mixes, she offers creative, distinct and memorable packaging that she designs and manufacturers herself.
That Extra Touch
www.thatextratouch.ca That Extra Touch sells speciality sauces, vinegars and jellies. Come and sample our unique Island flavors at our booth. Every product is made with no preservatives or MSG and as much local product as possible.
Untamed Feast
www.untamedfeast.com Gourmet wild mushroom products.
Visual Arts Autumn Skye Morrison ~ Artist
www.autumnskyemorrison.com My purpose is to create. In that process I find stillness and rhythm, my teacher and passion. With intention, I aim to share honesty and awakening; to celebrate this fantastic adventure; to inspire and be inspired. Each canvas takes me on a journey, and as my paintbrush follows, each time I am lead back to my centre. Featuring original paintings, Limited Edition Giclee prints, art cards, and one of a kind creations.
Brett Varney ~ Artist
www.brettvarney.ca Vivid oil pastel with hand-cut metallic leaf.
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LISA SID & ADELE
SAMPHIRE
Our first experience of the Filberg Festival was in 1996. Various craftspeople had told Adele that the Festival was well attended and a quality event. We decided to apply for a spot for the first two days and see how we liked it. We enjoyed the experience very much and promised ourselves that we would apply again in 1998. We were already committed to a year in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. We were going on our second teaching exchange for the 1997 school year. Fortunately, on our return
to B.C. we were accepted as participants at the Festival and enjoyed our four days. The Filberg site is beautiful and the atmosphere, generated by the artists, both visual and performing and the enthusiasm of the visitors is friendly and exciting. For the last three years we have displayed our work with the glass that our daughter, Lisa makes http://www.samphireglass. ca/. The combination of glass and clay forms display well together producing a fuller range of colour, a stronger awareness of light and,
consequently, a greater sense of cheerful energy that our customers and visitors seem to enjoy. Since 1998 we have missed two Festivals. Each year we look forward to participating in this wonderful event as it gives us the opportunity to display our latest ideas and also to renew friendships with fellow artists and many regular visitors. 2013 looks as if Filberg will be particularly exciting for us. We are already making plans with Lisa for what we need to do to have a strong display.
2013 Filberg Festival Invited Guest Artisans • LISA, SID & ADELE SAMPHIRE
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Lodge – Guest Guild – Denman and District Lace Club Lodge 1 Garden Gate Holistics - Massage Therapy 2 Autumn Skye Morrison ~ Artist 3 Stephanie Ann Designs 4 Wood Works Photo 5 Comox Valley Community Arts Council 6 Comox Valley Woolgatherers Guild 7A Raven’s Rest Studio - Cheeky Sentimental Designs 7B T. Doskova Fine Art 8 Faeries from the Prairies 9 Cathi Jefferson Ceramics 10 Indian Summer Leather Design 11 Pjzzzz Pyjamas Inc. 12 Daksha’s Gourmet Spices 13 Bags and Boxes 14A Sterling Designs by JLK 14B Riddle Woodwork 15 Soulful Sister Aromatherapy 16 Jo’momma Designs 17 Earth Nynja Leather 18 Heart’s Desire Jewels 19 Cedar Mountain Studios 20A White Owl Ceramic Studio 20B Boogaloo Bubbywear Earth Friendly Clothing 21 Patt Scrivener 22 Flavors of the Med 23 Designed 4 Kids 24A Janet Stein Jewelry 24B Deborah Strong 25A Stoneware Pottery 25B Christina Hisborne Home Decor 26 Guest Artisans – The Samphires 27 Sa Boothroyd ~ Artist 28 Choi’s Pottery 29 Ace Curries to Go LTD 31B Bling Squared Cute Glass 32 Dvorak Gourmet Confections 34 K-O.ME 35AB Ocean Designs 36 Soul Comfort Sheepskin 37 Jessie Turner Designs 38A End Of Her Rope Designs 38B Marney-Rose Edge Fine Art 40 The Cascadia Soap Company 41A Untamed Feast
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Metal Ice Kalp Henna - Henna (Mehendi) Painting 43A Brett Varney Artist 43B MelonHead KnitWear 44 Gordon Hutchens Pottery 45 Anat Basanta Designs 46 Anvil Island Design 47 Simrose Studio 48 Blink Chocolate 49 Darrel Hancock Pottery 50 Jalu Toys 51A Jennifer Harwood Artist 51B joan tayler design 52 Blackford Design 53A Abeego Designs - Food Storage 53B Acme Anvil 54 Creighton Valley Apiaries - Honey & Candles 55 Christine Seigneuret Design 56 Windy Tree Artisan 57 Wing Nut Designs 58 Davenport’s Tasty Sensations 59 Christy Mitchell Artist 60/70 Metal Mermaid Welding 61 Red Crow Leather 62 Snowdon House Gourmet and Gifts 63A Panacea Herbs 63B Erin Miller Jewelry 64 Craftworks Society - Craft Therapy Program 65 James Pottery 66 Keeping Afloat 67 Babs Studio 68 Beaver House Fudge Company 69 Shirley Wyndham 71 Rosehip Hat Studio 72 Norah Curtis Designs 73 mined reCreations 74A Botanical Art 74B Bees Wax Works - Candles 75 Quadra Island Soap 76 Art To Wear 77 Earth To Body 78 That Extra Touch Ent. 79 Wildish Wear 80 Photographic Art by Martin Kaspers 81 Metropolitan Chef
Booth # 82A 82B 83 84 85 86A 86B 87 88 89A 89B 90 92 93 94A 94B 95A 95B 96 97A 97B 98A 98B 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 110A 110B 111 112 113A 113B 114 115 116 119 120 120 121 122 123 124
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Saltspring Soapworks Zion and Lamb Clothing Rain Goose Textiles Sew Cute Creations Keay Photo Enterprises My Cloud Creations Slip Bucket Designs Nonna Pia’s Balsamic Reductions Ravenbeak Natureworks Oladesign Dressed’n-case / Crzy Legs Opulence_Wearable Silk Art Morgan Warren U.S.E.D. Violet Finvers Glass Leola Witt-McNie Textiles Anne Marie Veale Nicole Partridge Jewellery Schu Clothing/Dyepro Tie dye Melia’s Enterprise Braden Hammond Glass Wildart Photography Quench Designs Rhythms Artglass Quasimodo Pottery Illuminati Glassworks Eagle Eye Designs Loretta Busch ~ Artist Ear Curls, etc. Douglas Walker Sculpture Q. B. Arts Goodness of Garlic Kastawayz Art Sandpiper Arts and Crafts Furniture LXandra Creations Amy Newsom Design Sarah Mulligan Glass Shi Studio Dragonfly Organic Art West Coast Chainsaw Artists Diane Huddle – Fri & Sat ratatouille designs – Fri & Sat Tracy Kobus Artist – Sun & Mon Gwynne Jewelry – Fri & Sat Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters Guild Monk Art Gallery and Studio Michaud Toys
Food booths F1
Mexi Pops
F2
Al’s Gourmet Falafel & Fries
F3
Fireside Cuisine
F4
Tacos n’ More
F5
Canada’s Best Mini Donuts
F6
Farm’s Gate Foods & Catering
F7
Baba Gannouj Restaurant
F8
Kettle Korn
F9
Kama Bento
F10
Yummies & Gyros Greek Cafe
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Mucho Nacho
F12
Salt Spring Island Fruitsicles
F13
Lemon Heaven
F14
Hungry Rooster
F15
Earth Club Factory
F16
Bob’s Burger Express
F17
Royston Roasting Company
F18
White Caps Cappuccino
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Filberg Tea House
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Fabulous Festival Food Not only is the Filberg Festival famous for showcasing fine arts, crafts and music it is also known for the delicious food and beverage served by the many food vendors on site during the Festival each year. After all one must keep up their strength in order to shop and dance the weekend away! Food vendors from around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands apply each year to secure a spot for their food concession. Many of our vendors use only local natural organic ingredients and support local farmers and growers within the Comox Valley and region to help create a sustainable community. They are also great role models in reducing their environmental footprint by offering biodegradable cups, napkins, and cutlery and most condiments are offered in reusable containers. To help achieve a goal of zero waste, they use and encourage recycling on the grounds. This year we welcome back festival favorites - Al’s Falafels from Salt Spring Island, Greek food from Courtenay’s own Yummies & Gyros, Canada’s Best Mini Donuts, fresh Sushi from Kama Bento, Bob’s (Porch) Fish Burgers, Farm’s Gate famous Chick Pea Fries, Waffles from Belgian (via Merville) and Taco’s n More. And new this year we’ve added some Eastern European flavors from a Hungry Rooster, Shawerma from Baba Gannouj, Mango on a Stick, Fruitsicles from Salt Spring Island and Mucho Nacho’s. All food pairs well with a White Caps Cappuccino or hot or iced coffee from Earth Club or Royston Roasting and of course Lemon Heaven is back with thirst quenching handpressed fresh lemonade. “Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” – Ruth Reich
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Visual Arts Christy Mitchell ~ Artist
www.christymitchell.com Monotypes: Oils on paper, dramatic pieces using a variety of subject matter: landscapes, florals, fruit and abstraction. Christy Mitchell has been working in this technique for over 20 years and her work is widely collected including Europe, Japan, Korea and across Canada and the U.S. Using oil paints and brushes, Mitchell paints onto a glass plate, then carefully lays her paper over the wet image. She then rubs the back of the paper which transfers the colour onto the paper. This reverse technique leads to many unexpected results which is what has kept Mitchell intriqued for so many years.
Deborah Strong ~ Artist
www.catnmousedesigns.com Fur or feathers, hooves or claws, from elusive wild creatures to amiable four-legged companions, animals fascinate this B.C. artist and fuel her creative passion. Deborah has made art since she could first hold a pencil and now works in two diverse media: lively paintings on silk and lifelike coloured pencil drawings. Visitors to her booth during the festival can observe her working in coloured pencil and learn about her techniques. She will have a variety of framed original drawings and paintings of animals and birds on display as well as small reproductions, art cards and more. Deborah is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and winner of first prize at the Coloured Pencil Society of Canada’s national exhibition in 2012. She is based in Langley, B.C. at her home studio, Cat & Mouse Designs.
Jennifer Harwood ~ Artist
www.jenniferharwood.com Experience the play of paint and brush on canvas in these bold and colourful acrylic landscape and floral paintings.
Keay Photo Enterprises
www.keaywildlife.com World Class wildlife and scenic photography. Also a new Canadian book release titled: “Walk on the Wild Side.” A collection of exciting adventure stories and photographs of 61 different species. Meet the author Wanda
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Keay and experience first hand the stories and view the images that span 30 years of travel in the wild spaces of Canada. Travels from the extreme cold of the Arctic, to the rugged coast line of the rare B.C. Spirit Bear.
Loretta Busch ~ Artist
www.lorettabusch.com I am an artist printmaker that merges traditional techniques with eco-friendly contemporary materials. I am enchanted by the alchemy of manipulating line, texture and colour to find the balance between control and disclosure. There is no end to the hidden dimensions and undiscovered ethereal qualities of the handmade print. The prints I create reveal the stories of everyday life; the things I find oddly and subtly beautiful; and universal settings that connect us to our archetypal hearts. Whether the prints are small and intimate or large explorations, all are intended to engage the viewer to look closer at the world.
M. Morgan Warren
www.morganwarren.com M. Morgan Warren’s original watercolours and remarqued limited edition reproductions adorn many private collections including those of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Her art has appeared on the cover of the Sierra Club Foundation Annual Report, Save the Children Fund Christmas cards and Ducks Unlimited prints. She also demonstrated the techniques of John James Audubon at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco for visitors to his Birds of America Exhibition held there. As well as exquisitely detailing her subjects, she also gives the viewer of her paintings a look at the more rare moments in the lives of birds and animals.
Oladesign
Patt Scrivener
Marney-Rose Edge Fine Art
www.marneyroseedge.com Marney-Rose Edge paints in a waterbased medium on paper and canvas in three distinct styles. Her particular passion is painting the light using florals as her main subject creating rich dark backgrounds to set the stage for the stunning flowers. Wildflowers or not; these small semi abstract paintings capture the imagination of the viewer and then her commissioned pet portraits, called Pet Impressions, capture the essence and character of the pet. A selection of framed and matted originals, prints and art cards are available. Marney-Rose is located in New Westminster and has a Studio in North Vancouver, B.C.
MONK
www.artbymonk.com MONK is a west coast Canadian artist with her primary studio on spectacular Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Her subject matter comes primarily from the endless ocean views, idyllic beach scenes, beautiful Gulf Island coastlines, spectacular old growth forests, serene gardens and ancient totem poles.
www.pattscrivener.com With a strong sense of colour and design Patt creates vivid abstract paintings with rich tactile surfaces. Her compositions are built up in layers and may include altered photographs, handmade papers, old maps or music. Patt maintains a studio in Parksville, B.C. where she paints almost daily and hosts workshops. Studio visits by appointment.
Photographic Art by Martin Kaspers
www.martinkaspers.ca Creative and spectacular large scale landscapes, artistic prints and greeting cards. Subjects include west coast, flora and fauna, abstract, urban, on wheels and scenic.
www.shelneufeld.com Colour-filled and unique images of our beautiful and constantly changing Earth, with a focus on the West Coast. Along with photos, Shel shares stories and inspiration about his journeys, trekking as little as 10 feet from his back door in Roberts Creek, B.C., to 32 days in previously unexplored mountain wilderness. Through photographs on canvas, prints, and cards, explore the natural world in a new way, from the macro detail of the pistils in the heart of a flower to wide scenics depicting classic British Columbian mountain, ocean and forest beauty.
www.saboothroyd.com Whimsical art and home décor. www.fineartoncanvas.com Fine art- paintings and limited edition prints by Tanya Doskova.
www.woodworksphoto.com My name is Keith Wood and my passion is photography. I am 26 years old and I enjoy creating a positive and exciting environment while working with you. I have been taking photos since I was 17 years old. I achieved best portfolio in my class when I attended North Island College for the professional Photography Program in which I was enrolled. I look forward to meeting you when you stop by my booth.
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www.tracykobus.com Tracy Kobus paints from her imagination, juxtaposing natural and human elements in unconventional ways in order to create new meaning - a large heart may have roots reaching into the cityscape below or houses may be glimpsed behind a school of salmon. As an avid mountainbiker, hiker and former treeplanter, the landscape has been a constant inspiration. Tracy, a professional artist for over 15 years has had many exhibitions throughout the province and her work is in collections world-wide. Tracy has original acrylic paintings, giclees, cards and books available; sign up for her news or follow her blog at www.tracykobus.com.
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Toys Jalu Toys
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Wood Q. B. Arts
www.jalutoys.com Jalu Toys makes animal and people figures from local Red Alder hardwood. Each figure is hand-carved and painted being of exceptional quality and design, making them collectable heirloom pieces. Creative and imaginative play is an important part of children’s development and children easily relate to play figures by using them in role playing which also provides healthy expression of feelings and emotion. We at Jalu Toys provide a natural alternative to the ever dominating plastic world. Each piece is individually made with non-toxic, waterbased paints and natural beeswax finish.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Q-B-Arts/ Original art pieces using wood, glass, stone and leather. Jai and Val Kealy are a husband and wife team, that design and carve together. Jai is an international award-winning wood carver and woodturner. He specializes in carving realistic whales and native carvings. The native carvings are a reflection of his native heritage. Jai has also won numerous awards for his woodturnings. Val carves cottonwood bark into whimsical houses that are collected internationally. She paints, and sculpts leather work for some of the wood pieces. All the pieces are inspired by and reflect the westcoast.
Michaud Toys
Ravenbeak Natureworks
www.michaudtoys.org High quality traditional wooden boxes and beautiful custom engraved memory books. Proudly handcrafted in Jarvis, ON, Canada.
Wood Bags and Boxes
No Website Available Hardwood boxes in multiple wood species for storing your jewellery, watches and other collections. Distinctive fabric and leather bags designed for special purposes such as travel, knitting, evening wear and everyday use. Bags and boxes are designed and handcrafted on Pender Island, B.C.
Diane Huddle
No Website Available We bring the natural wood beauty to life by designing and crafting functional, fun and distinct pieces to enrich your surroundings. Arbutus, Black Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Ebony and Padauk with inlay detail creates a stunning contrast on the Bread/Cheese Boards in our “Harvest Wood Collection.” Our heirloom-quality pieces are appealing to both young and mature individuals, seeking something unique and expressive, for gifting or to complement their personal lifestyle. Keepsake Boxes; Airplane Rocker, Pet Kennel/ End Table to suit your décor; Room Dividers to transform a space; Cedar Mermaid/Eagle Wind Charmers for your outdoor expression; Custom Cribbage Boards and more …
www.ravenbeak.com We at Ravenbeak Natureworks build Pacific Yew wood bows. These bows are works of art that are meant to be used. Stock and custom bows available - choose between traditional English longbows, recurved flatbows, or west coast paddlebows. We also build natural bamboo arrows, matched to the weight of your bow. Stone tip arrows also available - for use or just to hang on your wall. We have other yew products made with off cuts - dice, buttons, coasters, etc. Stop by and also learn about the workshop we offer!
Riddle Woodwork
www.photobucket.com/riddlewoodwork Wood cribbage boards of all kinds, wood fish, animal magnets, hanging fish and birds, funny cat magnets, mouse trap signs.
Sandpiper Arts and Crafts Furniture
www.artsandcraftsfurniture.net Sandpiper Arts and Crafts Furniture is a Comox Valley based maker of bespoke wood furniture. Working with individuals we create unique,functional heirloom pieces in the traditional arts and crafts style but with little design twists to create delight. The principal woods we use are cherry, oak, teak and maple, and we add exotic woods for inlays and accents.
West Coast Chainsaw Artists
www.westcoastchainsawartists.com West coast chainsaw artists, Kevin Lewis and Angela Kroeker. Both born and raised in the Comox Valley. Specializing in fine unique wood
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sculptures, headboards, benches, tables or carving windblown or diseased trees at your home. Working with clients to create a piece of art suitable for their style.
Miscellaneous Abeego Designs
www.abeego.ca Abeego is beeswax and cloth food storage inspired by nature and we believe natural materials are ideal for keeping real food fresh.
Bees Wax Works
www.beeswaxworks.ca Pure * Simple * Light. Hand crafted pure beeswax candles made on Salt Spring Island. Fresh designs on an age-old craft.
Comox Valley Community Arts Council
www.comoxvalleyarts.com Your Arts Council ~ The pro-active, leading force behind the promotion of arts and culture in our community! Our mission is to animate the arts in the Comox Valley by: acting as a resource for the arts community; informing the public about the arts; and celebrating the Comox Valley as an arts producing centre. The Comox Valley Community Arts Council works to facilitate, activate and advocate on behalf of arts and culture in our community. Through our involvement in a wide variety of activities, we pro-actively support the cultural creators and workers of the Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Community Arts Council, which also operates the Muir Gallery, is a registered charitable non-profit organization that receives public & private funding to sustain and grow its programs, and for general operating costs.
Craftworks Society - Craft Therapy Program
www.3hcraftworks.com Fun soft toys, books and ornaments for everyday and unique Christmas ideas.
Creighton Valley Apiaries
No Website Available 100% pure beeswax candles, & premium quality varietal honeys.
Miscellaneous Garden Gate Holistics
No Website Available Once again, the chair massage group is delighted to participate in the annual Filberg Festival. With an array of artisans, food vendors and talented musicians stimulating your senses, it’s easy to get fatigued. Our massage group is ready to help you to relax and rejuvenate, under the lovely umbrella of the “Golden Raintree.” Our skilled and caring massage practitioners will help you to achieve balance by working out any knots and tension in your neck, back and shoulders. We look forward to welcoming you at the Garden Gate Holistics booth, near the main stage and food area. See you there!
joan tayler design
www.joantayler.blogspot.ca/ I make pretty and practical polymer clay art. I like to make art that has an function: whistles, hair clips, buttons and small container pendants. There is jewelry but if I can make something useful, it is better.
Kalp Henna
No Website Available Henna (Brown) and Jagua (Black) tattoos that last 2 to 5 weeks. Hundreds of photos to choose includes traditional Indian, Mogul, Celtic, Arabic, Chinese, Kanji and Native Indian. Henna paste is made from leaves of tropical shrub and Jagua paste is pulp of fruit from Amazon Jungles with all natural ingredients.
Raven’s Rest Studio
www.ravensreststudio.blogspot.com Raven’s Rest Studio offers a variety of gifts and accessories, designed and handmade in Vancouver by Jennifer Conway. This collection is filled with playful, whimsical and unique treasures made from non-traditional and recycled materials. The objective is to take used, worn or forgotten items and turn them into something beautiful with a new purpose. Cast-off treasures and leftover tidbits become newly imagined magnets, key chains, pendants, greeting cards, brooches and cuff links ... a little something for everyone!
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The Hands On Farm is a family oriented petting zoo located on the fabulous Filberg Park grounds, open from 10am to 4pm, June 17 to August 16. Children from 1 to 101 are encouraged to visit the farm and talk, walk and squawk with the animals! Entry admissions help us to feed and care for the animals. Drop ins: $2 (Ages 7 and up) $1 (Ages 6 and under) Comox Community Centre info@comox.ca
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Introduction to entertainers 2013 As a well established juried arts and craft festival, we also appreciate and respect the craft of the musician.
The entertainment at the Filberg Festival has a roots music feel to it with a musical line up that features a stellar group of Canadian performers. This year our musical guests will include such outstanding artists as: the Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Show, the Sojourners, Spirit of the West, Michael Kaeshammer, Ridley Bent, Daniel Lapp, and a rare solo performance by Murray McLauchlan. Some of the musicians will be presenting shows on both the Main Stage, and on the more intimate Garden Stage. But some performers are only featured on one stage, so you might want to check out the
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We anticipate this great music line-up is going to attract many enthusiastic fans and so we ask that festival attendees be kind and courteous as we try and make room for everyone to have a chance to listen to the music. Our aim is to make sure that everyone has a good time. Please remember that admission to the festival is to the overall event, not any particular musical performance.
The Filberg Festival is held to celebrate excellence in arts and crafts and music, as well as to raise the money needed to maintain and restore the picturesque Filberg estate.
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BEN SURES
CARLI & JULIE KENNEDY
DANIEL LAPP
FRASER UNION
Ben is a veteran of the contemporary folk and roots music scene. His 2005 award in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition is evidence of his genius, his originality, and his tenacious ability to flawlessly pick his way to the top of the guitar heap while telling an absorbing story in words that only the craftiest of lyricists could pen. Often featured on CBC, Ben’s performances are energetic and humourous.
Carli and Julie Kennedy are a Canadian powerhouse duo with a musical bond that only identical twins can share. With Carli on vocals and guitar and Julie on vocals and violin, they have developed a sound that is all their own: a fusion of their background in country, folk, jazz, and Celtic music. These sisters are known for their exceptional harmonies, fine musicality, and sincere songwriting style.
Daniel is a musical mentor to hundreds of students, many of who have gone on to successful careers in the music industry. He has appeared as a soloist with the CBC Chamber Orchestra as well as the Prince George, Victoria, and Vancouver Symphonies. In 1994, Daniel formed the BC Fiddle Orchestra with ten of his brightest students, and he is also the founder of The Victoria Fiddle Society.
Fraser Union is Henk Piket, Roger Holdstock, and Barry Truter. Their three strong voices present some songs a cappella and others accompanied by a variety of instruments including guitars, mandolins, Dobro and banjo. They tend more towards songs of content, rather than songs of contentment. They have been heard many times on CBC radio and continue to make music that speaks to life and the joy of living.
http://cjkennedy.com/
www.bensures.com/
FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELING STEAM SHOW
Fred is a genuine iconoclast and true original. He has doggedly gone his own way as an independent musical artist, enjoying such high profile rewards as having his songs covered by country superstars Toby Keith, Alan Jackson and Miranda Lambert, among many other accomplishments. He has also won a Juno Award for Best Roots & Traditional Album and had his music used in films by Martin Scorsese and James Caan. http://www.fredeaglesmith.com/
JAKE GALBRAITH Jake has been a musician for more than fifty years, mostly as a performer, but also in various capacities as a producer and sound engineer. Known as both a solo singer-guitarist and as a multi-instrumentalist Jake has performed in a diverse range of ensembles, and has worked at venues all across Canada. Jake has been the performing host of the Great Canadian Songs concert since 2004, and the Main Stage MC since 2005.
www.jakegalbraith.com/
www.daniellapp.com
http://www.fraserunion.com/
JIM BYRNES
KEN HAMM
Jim was singing and playing blues guitar by age thirteen. The three-time Juno Award winner brings soul, intensity and total commitment to the music he loves whether he is working solo, or with a band. Jim recently recorded an album of songs from the golden age of country music, songs he’s been listening to all of his life. It’s a rare and exhilarating experience. Accompanying Jim will be multi-instrumentalist Steve Dawson.
Ken has a reputation as a dynamic, moving performer, mixing hot slide fingerstyle acoustic blues with his original songs. The Juno awardwinning guitarist has built an international reputation through extensive touring, and also includes a busy schedule of workshops and private lessons. Ken was the 2010 recipient of the Great Canadian Blues Award, given to a Canadian blues artist who has made a lifetime contribution to the blues.
www.jimbyrnes.org/
www.kenhamm.com/
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AUGUST 15 ...THE ABRAMSON SINGERS
Vancouver singer-songwriter Leah Abramson and her band The Abramson Singers with lush band arrangements and catchy melodies exploring new pop and indie rock with a firm grounding in folk songwriting. www.leahabramson.com
AUGUST 22 ...MARC ATKINSON TRIO
The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. Embracing a lifetime of musical influences, Marc and the Trio garner international attention for its stunning compositions and extraordinary guitar dexterity. www.marcatkinson.com
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MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE
MICHAEL KAESHAMMER
MURRAY McLAUCHLAN
PAUL PIGAT
Michael is a multi-instrumentalist, a songwriter, and a living encyclopedia of American Roots music. Whether he’s gliding a slide across his national guitar, pulling his bow over the fiddle strings to play a lively Cajun waltz, or frailing away on his gourd banjo Michael’s passion and virtuosity always shine through. His performances inspire us to see the connection between the many cultures and influences that gave birth to American Roots Music.
Michael’s piano playing is literally, a feast for the ears, one that blends ingredients from his vast store of jazz, soul, pop and R&B influences, served up fresh, piping hot, and with a huge helping of joy on the side. That joy is clear from the very first note, as is Michael’s uncanny ability to take ‘a bit of musical this’ and ‘a touch of musical that’ and create a sound that is uniquely his own.
Murray McLauchlan is a Canadian treasure. He has twenty albums to his credit, and many other artists have covered his well-known original songs. In 1993 he was appointed to the Order of Canada, and in 2011 Murray finally released a new CD, “Human Writes”, his first in six years, a collection of ten new original songs. We are extremely honoured that Murray has agreed to this rare solo appearance.
Paul is blessed with a jazzman’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul. Paul has been creating sweet sounds for some of the best artists in the country with his distinctive guitar playing over the last several years, quietly compiling a list of credits that would be the envy of anyone in the music business, but it’s when you get to hear Paul on his own that his star really shines.
www.kaeshammer.com/
www.michaeljeromebrowne.com/
http://paulpigat.com/
www.myspace.com/murraymclauchlan
PATTI LAMOUREUX
PEAR
PRESTON & BONKOWSKI
BARNEY BENTALL
Patti is often referred to as one the smoothest fiddle players in North America, known for her effortless delivery of some of the best traditional Canadian fiddle music of all time. Her old time fiddle style is described as a little bit Métis, a little bit Québecois, and a whole lot of feel. Accompanying Patti, first woman to win the prestigious Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, will be multiinstrumentalist Jeremy Rusu.
Lynae and Denis Dufresne began their professional touring career as members in the cast of the most successful fiddle show in the world, Barrage. Then in 2006, Lynae and Denis joined forces to form PEAR. With Lynae as the songstress, and Denis as the musical backbone, PEAR is prime for the picking. The Association of Country Music in Alberta named the duo 2013 Group of the Year.
Preston & Bonkowski are a swinging little duo with Gary Preston on piano, vocals and harmonica, and Anita Bonkowski on bass and percussion. Gary plays the blues with a strong personal style, and Anita has worked nationally and internationally as a drummer, bassist, composer and arranger. Preston & Bonkowski’s music has taken them far and wide, always upbeat and fun, with plenty of juicy harmonica and deep rhythmic grooves.
Barney has been creating music since 1978. Throughout his career, he has released three independent albums and seven studio albums. In the late eighties, he formed Barney Bentall and The Legendary Hearts, and their self-titled album reached Platinum status in Canada and garnered a JUNO award. In 2012 Barney released his third solo album, Flesh & Bone, a collection of songs woven with a storytelling quality that transcends generations.
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RIDLEY BENT
SAM HURRIE
SARAH MacDOUGALL
SEAN HOGAN
Ridley is an exceptional lyricist who seems to have an endless cast of characters running around in his head. With numerous awards and accolades to his name, it is clear that Ridley’s enthusiastic story telling has not gone unheard. His albums read like a collection of short stories, showcasing Ridley’s keen fascination for characters whose life on the straight and narrow rarely lasts past the nearest exit to a short, crooked road.
Sam has been playing blues and roots music for over forty years, and is a walking encyclopedia of blues music, and history. He discovered the blues shortly after starting to play guitar at the age of twelve. Sam started out playing in Toronto, later moving to New York for several years, where he was fortunate enough to open for his idol Muddy Waters at New York’s Electric Circus.
Sarah is an upcoming artist who is getting known for her honest and poetic songs, blistering guitar chops, passionate performances, and unique astounding voice. She has been earning rave reviews and she has become the #1 most played artist on Canadian Galaxie Folk/Roots radio. Sarah has performed with such notable artists as Mary Gauthier, Todd Snider, Kimmie Rhodes, and toured with Po’Girl.
Sean is a country music singer songwriter. The response to his debut album in 1996 was extraordinary. His uniquely authentic blend of “alt-country” and “modern rustic pop” immediately caught the attention of country radio and music fans across Canada. Hit single after hit single became staples of country music radio, and eighteen Sean Hogan music videos have aired on Country Music Television. www.seanhogan.net/
www.ridleybent.ca/index.php
www.myspace.com/samhurrie
http://sarahmacdougall.com/
SOJOURNERS
SPIRIT OF THE WEST
The Sojourners have created a classic gospel group where the echoes of doo wop, R&B, country and blues weave together to create a unique sound that has all but vanished from today’s world. This is gospel music that can take a punch and remain standing. The Vancouver based Sojourners sound just as at home in a roadhouse bar as they do in a revival tent. Sinner or saved, you should listen to The Sojourners. You’ll feel better for it. www.thesojourners.ca/
Celtic folk rockers Spirit of the West have a dedicated following of fans from all over the world. The band is John Mann: Guitarist, vocalist and charismatic front man. Geoffrey Kelly: Flutes, whistles, bodhran, guitars. Hugh McMillan: Multi-instrumentalist, anything with strings on it. Vince Ditrich: Drums, percussion, vocals. Tobin “The Gull” Frank: Basses, piano, organ, and accordion. 2013 is their 30th anniversary as a band. http://sotw.ca/
WENDY BIRD Wendy is a natural singer, blessed with a deep blue voice, and a lot of soul. Besides working with producer Craig Northey on film scores, Wendy can be heard on albums by Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, Murray McLauchlan, The Paperboys, David Gogo, and more. When not performing on her own: Wendy is one of the featured singers in the High Bar Gang, and is a member of Barney Bentall’s Grand Cariboo Opry.
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Host of the Blues Panel concert this year is guitarist Sam Hurrie who will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Michael Jerome Browne, guitarists Ken Hamm, and Paul Pigat, harmonica player Gary Preston, and Anita Bonkowski on bass/percussion. Each performer is an accomplished musician with their own individual style, but on Friday afternoon they come together and share their extensive knowledge of the Blues with the audience.
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FIDDLE PANEL CONCERT
GREAT CANADIAN SONGS CONCERT
Performers include: PEAR: a husband and wife duo who were formerly members of Barrage, the most successful fiddle show in the world. Patti Lamoureux, the first woman to win the prestigious Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, and multiinstrumentalist Jeremy Rusu. Carli and Julie Kennedy, a powerhouse duo playing a fusion of country, folk, jazz and Celtic tunes. Daniel Lapp, a legendary force in Canada’s fiddle scene.
This year we are extremely honoured to have as our guest one of Canada’s most influential songwriters, Canadian folk icon Murray McLauchlan. To experience him perform is to enjoy creative storytelling, social commentary, and wit with a man who clearly enjoys sharing his music with his audience. As usual Jake Galbraith, our Main Stage MC, will start the concert off. Sing along on the chorus of your favourite Great Canadian Songs.
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T he Enchanted Forest2013 The Filberg Festival is well known for its children’s program dedicated to children’s activities. These activities are fun and educate their audiences, providing the young with a happy festival experience. Dana Wilson will be using her skills as a former special education assistant, to be the Team Leader in the Kids Area. Families will find many activities to keep them busy in the Enchanted Forest: storytelling, face painting, sand boxes, painting, the crafts table loaded with new craft ideas, water games, movement games, and of course the ever popular Lego tent. This stellar children’s program will be taking place in a new location this year, the Enchanted Forest. This move will result in a large shaded area for the kid’s activities, and is located next to a washroom with hot and cold running water, a baby change table, and flush toilets. Look for the fairies in the trees, the toadstools, the footprints of dragons, and the home of the Enchanted Forest’s Wizard. Check your Filberg Festival site map and you will see that the forest is conveniently located near the main gates. Exciting activities will take place throughout the day keeping families busy and content all day long.
Dana Wilson, team leader
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Park and Ride
Park and Ride
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One of the bet tips from our festival savvy guests: Take advantage of the Park n’ Ride. What would be more convenient then sitting back and enjoying a chat to your friends and family as you whiz past the downtown, long weekend, congestion? Did you really want to sit in your hot car, burning up gas, as you crawl towards the likely filled up neighbourhood streets? The friendly shuttle drivers drop you off near the Festival entrance so you can stroll in and get right to enjoying all the shopping, music, food, and festival fun. The Shuttle service runs during festival hours from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday through Sunday, and from 9 am to 5 pm on Monday. They cycle non-stop during busy times. These shuttles are provided in part with Ambassador Shuttle and play a key role in our traffic control strategy. Donations for this service are gratefully appreciated (suggested donation $2.00 per person). You are asked to please park at the Park and Ride Parking, located at 1475 Noel Avenue. The limited amount of parking space at the festival site is saved for vehicles displaying the handicap icon. These spots do fill up, but access is always available to drive in and drop off passengers at the gate. Be sure to set up a rendezvous point inside the park. We do make a point to keep spots reserved for wheelchair drivers.
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