Tourism Hamilton’s Visitor Centre at the Lister Block not only will provide help when planning your visit to Hamilton, but also offers many options for local art, design and jewlery for sale from Hamilton-based artists.
Here is a list of items available for sale. Please note items may change due to availability.
Birch and Blossom
Birch & Blossom offers original jewelry designs. Prices range from $20-$40. http://www.etsy.com/shop/BirchandBlossom?ref=ss_profile
Donn Zver Pottery
Donn has become one of this area’s best known artists and his mugs, dinnerware, vases and casserole dishes are used in many homes in Ontario and far beyond. Prices range from $36-$110. www.donnzver.com
Johnny Lopov
Johnny Lopov offers handmade jewelry by this self taught artist. Prices range from $25-$45. http://www.etsy.com/shop/johnnylopov?ref=seller_info
Joseph Hollick
Joesph Hollick is a Hamilton born photographer. He produced two posters titled: “WATERFALLS OF HAMILTON AUTUMN” and “WATERFALLS OF HAMILTON SPRING”. In 2004 he won the Tourism Hamilton Award for the category “New Tourism Idea” – Waterfalls for his work on waterfalls and his first two posters (Seasons and Autumn). In October 2008 he won the Ontario Tourism Award for Best Travel Photography for his third poster (Spring). In November 2009 he received the Via Rail Canada Tourism Award for Volunteer of the Year for his 10 years involvement in locating, photographing and promoting Hamilton’s waterfalls. In 2011 he received a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Dundas Rotary for his research, discoveries and promotion of Hamilton’s waterfalls as an enhancement to the community.
Waterfalls of Hamilton Autumn Poster
$16
Waterfalls of Hamilton Spring Poster
$16
Kelly Lowe Glass
From her studio she also works on her fine art pieces, creating beautiful and unique vases, sculptures, ornaments and her “Kritters”. Prices range from $45-$55. http://www.kellyloweglass.com
Matt McInnes
Matt McInnes is an Ontario College of Art and Design graduate and Hamilton based printmaker. In 2005, he began working out of the Print Studio in Hamilton Ontario, and was the recipient of their 2007 Emerging Printmaker Scholarship. His work documents buildings in transition and recreates the hybridized landscapes of the Southern Ontario region.
Currently, McInnes is the Arts Education coordinator at The Print Studio, creating and facilitating print based workshops with primary and secondary school students in the Hamilton region. ace@theprintstudio.ca
Postcards & Note cards
The postcards and note cards come in various sizes, and feature the designs of The Lister Block, Hamilton Buildings (Lister Block, Pigott, Auchmar & Works Arts & Heritage Centre) and Ivor Wynne Stadium. Prices range from $2-$40.
Russell Gibbs
Russell Gibbs is a graphic designer and beekeeper living in Dundas, Ontario. Russell has been a designer for over 11 years, working with some of the top studios in Toronto and most notably he served as the creative director for Parcel Design and established their design aesthetic. He has led campaigns for Allseating, Astral Media, Canadian Writers Group, Children’s Aid Foundation, Entertainment One, Sick Kids Foundation, Second Cup, and The Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. His aesthetic and approach are unique and can be seen in his work – simple, clever, memorable and thoughtful.
His work has been recognized by the Advertising and Design Club of Canada, Coupe Magazine, HOW Magazine, and by the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. www.russellgibbsdesign.com
‘You Can Do Anything in Hamilton’ T-Shirts
Available in sizes medium, large and x-large. $30 www.russellgibbsdesign.com
‘You Can Do Anything in Hamilton’ Tote Bags
$25
Sylvia Simpson
Sylvia Simpson ~ Sylvia Simpson’s watercolour paintings are vibrant, colourful scenes of city streets, landscapes and florals. Sylvia’s first love is painting on location where she can capture every quality of her subject: the light, smell, taste, sound and spirit of each scene. With colours more intense and of greater depth than usually found in the watercolour genre, Sylvia’s paintings are full of life and abound with detail.
Note books
$7
Sketch Books
$15
Streetscapes Series
Set of 6 note cards, $25.
Sundara Studios
All Sundara jewellery is created in sterling silver or fine silver (recycled and 99.9% pure), with semi-precious stones, pearls, handblown glass, natural woods, and other unique components. Prices range from $35-$80.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SundaraStudios.
War of 1812
Commemorative War of 1812 merchandise depicting our local struggles and victories.
• Art Cards
Battle of Stoney Creek – Bayonets, The Scourge, The Hamilton and Fort at Burlington Heights.
$4.49
• 8” x 10” Lustre Prints
Battle of Stoney Creek – Bayonets, The Scourge, The Hamilton and Fort at Burlington Heights
$10.99
• 12” x 18” Posters
Battle of Stoney Creek – Bayonets, The Scourge, The Hamilton and Fort at Burlington Heights
$8.95
• Key Chain
Battle of Stoney Creek – Bayonets (only)
$2.99
• 2012 War of 1812 Calendars
$15
