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Happy Thanksgiving! This is our last weekend open this season. Open from 11 to 7pm Friday to Monday. Excellent Christmas presents and gifts for all reasons and seasons! Lots of items have been reduced, come on in and check us out!

WAVE WALKER SALE ON NOW!!! Get an additional 20% off the already marked down price! She has an entire wall on sale! Come in early for gifts and home decor.

Meet VONNIE SNYDER. Vonnie resides in Ingersoll and has reclaimed an interest in art which she studied in high school. When not working at the Alzheimer Society of Oxford she enjoys painting, singing with the Ingersoll Choral Society and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Each of her paintings have a heart hidden in them to reflect the heart that she put into them. Vonnie has a passion for nature and loves playing with colour and lines to see what will emerge on her canvases.

Meet Helene Cerna. Helene is a retired teacher with a passion for knitting and the martial arts. She always has 3 or 4 projects going on at all times. Beach glass and knitting projects are a must but she has also started looming! Pinterest is her favourite spot for inspiriation.

I'm getting excited about Beachfest this coming weekend! Make sure you drop in @ 21 Wellington Artist Co-op Saturday and Sunday afternoons 1-4pm to meet your favourite artists! Also Brad Davey will be signing copies of his Genocide books, he will have the third book in the series with him as well as the first and second books! Stop by and support our local artisans!

Meet Patricia Ellerton. Patricia has lived in Ingersoll for her entire life so far and has enjoyed creating art since she was a child, taking after her mother who was also an artist. Patricia is interested in painting bold and colourful landscapes depicting Ontario and Canada. Patricia has sold her work across Canada and abroad. Patricia recently won first prize at the "Spectacular Skies" art show at the Elmhurst Inn in Ingersoll. Patricia and her husband enjoy their weekends in Port Burwell at their trailer. Patricia will be 'meeting and greeting' August 4 & 5, 2018 from 1-4pm at 21 Wellington Artist Co-op & Emporium during Port Burwell's Beachfest celebration. Stop in and say hi to Patricia and check out her paintings!

Meet Brad Davey. Brad lives less than an hour from Port Burwell and has been a regular visitor to the area since he was a small boy. It comes as no surprise to his friends that much of the plot of his book occurs in and around Bayham Township. Brad studied screen writing while at film school and after graduation he spent the better part of a year working and touring in Europe. During that trip he indulged his deep interest in military history by visiting most of the battlefields in Europe. When he came back to Canada he earned a commission as an officer in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corp. and served with a light reconnaissance regiment for a number of years. Brad has had a long career as a senior leader in the addictions and mental health fields. The third novel he has written has the most 'Port Burwell' content this far in the series. "A Surgical Sort of Genocide" will be available in July 2018. It is a departure from the first two books because a key character in the story has been dead for twelve years when the book begins. Key characters from the first two books such as Tom Robbins, Jenna VanVelt and Audrey Shuttleworth all have major roles in the third book.

Meet James Crumb. James is retired from health care management giving him time to foster his love of woodworking. Careful to showcase each piece of wood James' attention to detail produces a wooden creation that is both beautiful and useful. James' showcase project is "Verses", formerly the St. Paul's United Church in Port Burwell. James offers bathtub trays, trivets, cheese and charcuterie boards. His favourite wood to use is walnut. Come into 21 Wellington Artist Co-op today to see James' artistry. Open everyday 11am-7pm

Meet ERNA McLEAN. Erna is a retired factory worker who has two daughters, two terrific son-in-laws, three granddaughters and one grandson. Her hobbies include reading, crocheting and half hearted gardening. Boring as hell, but it's simple and she likes simple. Erna's motto is to learn something new everyday. Fortunately, with her memory, she learns some things over and over. Erna lives in Vienna by the creek.

Meet Patty McKibbon-Smith. Patty was raised outside of Port Burwell and now lives in Tillsonburg. She has two great nephews that she enjoys spending time with and encourages them to be creative and use their imaginations to come up with their art work. Patty loves nature and all that it has to offer when you take the time to just sit down, watch and listen. When life is busy and work is hectic, Patty enjoys being creative and finds relaxation when she is making her art pieces. Come in and check out Patty's crystal trees and crystal necklaces.

Meet BARB BALBAGE. Barb has lived in Port Burwell with her husband Steve for fourteen years. A former RN and Child and Youth worker, she is now a full time author of historical romance novels, and in her spare time enjoys doing a variety of crafts. Barb writes under the pen name 'BJ Scott' and currently has 8 bestselling Scottish historical romance novels and 2 time travel novels with more on the way. There are more than one author with the same name so be sure to check the bio before you purchase. When not holed up writing or crafting Barb enjoys visiting museums and historic sites, reading and spending time with her husband and dogs.

Meet DAVE VERKUIL. Dave lives near Tillsonburg. He has spent many years working with metal. Dave makes crafts with copper and also works with burls to make awesome bowls! Dave was commissioned to create the four weathervanes for Bayham Townships #150 commemmoration. They can be viewed in Port Burwell, Straffordville, Vienna and Calton. Come in and check out Dave's excellent creations!

Meet Diannah Johnston. Diannah is a mother of two, a handsome son who has a passion for football, and a daughter who has fire under her feet, always doing something to do with sports. Besides enjoying her family's passsions Diannah finds comfort in her crafts. Nothing beats being able to use her own thoughts and creations and seeing other people enjoying her finished products. Diannah and her family live in Bayham Township and have very close ties to Port Burwell. Come in this weekend and check out Diannah's flower arrangements and wreaths.

Meet Barb McDonald. Barb recently moved here from the east coast. Quilting is her passion since 2002. Now living in Vienna, Barb is a valued member of 21 Wellington Artist Co-op. Come in and check out Barb's lovely quilts!

Open today! We are looking forward to another busy season. Lots of new inventory from your favourite artists! Come in and check us out! Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 7pm.

Opening April 27th! Summer is on the way and we are gearing up for another awesome season. Lots of new art and crafts in this year. Come down to Port Burwell and check us out! You'll find very unique gifts and home decor at 21 Wellington!!

Come into 21 Wellington Artist Co-op & Emporium for very unique Christmas gifts and decor. Open 11-5 Friday thru Sunday until Dec.17th. Fill out a ballot for your chance to win our customer appreciation basket ($100 value)

Meet CAROL SHELLY. I enjoy the uniqueness of Encaustic Wax for my painting. I am a self-taught artist after a friend showed me what to do. Never having done any kind of artwork before seeing this, I felt it was something I could do. I have been doing encaustic wax now for about eight years. I have gradually worked my way into watercolour stamping and making various types of greeting cards. I am a life long resident of Port Burwell.

Meet ERNA McCLEAN. I'm a retired factory worker, 2 daughters, 2 terrific sons-in-law, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson. Hobbies include reading, crocheting and half hearted gardening. Boring as hell, but it's simple and I like simple. My motto is to learn something new everyday. Fortunately With my memory I learn some things over and over. I live in Vienna by the creek :)

Meet BARB BABBAGE. Barb has lived in Port Burwell with her husband Steve for fourteen years. A former RN and Child and Youth worker, she is now a full time author of historical romance novels, and in her spare time enjoys doing a variety of crafts. Barb writes under the pen name 'BJ Scott' and currently has published 8 bestselling Scottish historical romance novels and 2 time travel novels, with more on the way. There are more than one authors with the same name so be sure and check the bio before you purchase since we are not the same authors. When not holed up writing or crafting Barb enjoys visiting museums and historic sites, reading, and spending time with her husband and their dogs.

Meet ANGIE WELCH. Angie retired from her 35 year career in 2012 and she's loving the freedom to pursue some of her hobbies. She loves creating jewelery and has been successful in selling a lot of her items so she can continue to make more. Angie creates many one-of-a-kind designs incorporating fabrics, yarns, crystals and metals, etc. Angie tries to vary styles so there is something to complement any wardrobe. She also keeps her prices affordable so those who like more than one item can afford to purchase all they admire. Angie will continue to bring her jewelery to 21 Wellington Artist Co-op & Emporium so you can find gifts for yourself or others.

Meet DEBRA KUBU. Debra is an adept and prolific artist in the London area. Recently retired after 31 years from teaching Visual Arts with the Thames Valley District School Board. As a child she felt contented when creating art which gave her the inspiration and vision to develop as an artist. Debra takes joy in painting different genre styles from still life and landscapes to contemporary art. Debra creates her art utilizing pure mediums such as oil pastel, oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolour and chalk pastels. Debra's true passion is Plein Air painting in the warmer months of the year where she embraces the romancing of a moment and fleeting light in a composition which is applied to her other forms of painting styles. Debra hopes to spend the rest of life sharing her vitality and expression of creativity with visual offerings for others to enjoy. Debra looks forward to teaching private and small group instruction in Visual Art. Education studies of visual art include Fanshawe College, the University of Western Ontario and Althouse College. Collectors of Debra's art are local and international. Many exhibitions are ongoing and many awards achieved.

Meet LOUISE WILSON. Louise was born in Norwich, Ont. She retired in 2004 in Port Burwell. Her interests are many, sewing, wood working, glass garden decor and photography. Louise spends alot of her leisure time reading and nature walking.

Meet HEATHER DERER. Heather was born in London,Ont. and upon retiring came to live in Port Burwell. She has always been artistically inclined, doing wedding arrangements, paintings, wood working and always interested in dabbling in other creative areas. She finds this a great way to past the long winter days in a small community.

Meet GORDON WILDER. Gordon is a self-taught Artist painting in oils and acrylics. His work includes seascapes, landscapes, florals and murals. He began painting in Willipeg, Manitoba in 1966. His paintings have been sold in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Toronto, Woodstock, Windsor, St. Catherines and Clearwater, Florida. He has taught at Conference centres, Camps and Churches. Gordon is a resident of Port Burwell where he has his studio.

Meet SHIRLEY GOODEERIS. Shirley lives near the shore of Lake Erie, her favourite place to be is the beach. The scenery is always changing, which gives her the opportunity to take some beautiful pictures. Photography is an eye in which everyone sees things in a special way. She has always been interested in photography and started with a small black box camera. The film was kept in the fridge and took a week to develop. She has had many cameras since then as technology has improved. Shirley has worked many jobs during her life including driving a school bus, which she still does. She often returns to areas she has seen on her route to photoghraph. Shirley photographs for friends and family as well as "The Photo Guys" on the race track at Sparta. She displays her work at "21 Wellington Artist Co-op & Emporium" and shows at various weekend events. Her grandchildren live on the east coast, when she had an opportunity to see them she wanted to 'capture a moment...for a lifetime of memories'. This has brought her to where she is today, capturing beautiful memories to share.

Meet MARILYN WHALEY. I became interested in natural health care and natural products about 30 years ago when we learned that my daughter and my husband had some serious health conditions. We did a complete change of diet and I decided to take a few courses. I eventually became certified in Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology and Reiki. I am very passionate about the products I make. I try to use as many organic ingredients as I can find.

Meet CRYSTAL MCMASTER, Jewellery Designer. Art is such a Beautiful Natural Essential part of Life! It is the expression of our Souls, Every Soul should have the Opportunity! I love to craft one of a kind creations. I was lucky enough to grow up in a family where arts and music were vibrant, natural and had deep roots. My mom, was a beautiful influence on my early love of arts, crafts and design. She herself trained in Interior design, art was a natural career choice for my mother and I. I began with selling my handmade creations at local festival and craft shows when I was a teen. I have be dsigning and creating jewellery collections for 10 years now. My collections thoughfully crafted with you in mind to reflect the unique qualities of each individual. I love designing around a unique Natural stone gem. I also love to use found and recycled woods, and elements from nature and turn them into something beautiful to wear! I love being surrounded by nature and I live a very earth conscious lifestyle. My collections are reflections of that philosophy. Sustainability is essential in all pieces I create, incorporating acorns, driftwood, handmade wood beads and pendants from fallen tree branches in my yard. This is a way of life. Many of my pieces are inspired by the natural beauty of the materials I use! I hope you Love my Collections as much as I love creating them! Crystal

Meet ANN NOTMAN. Ann started painting in her early thirties. She is inspired by the beautiful colours and the panorama or nature. Originally from England, Ann came to Canada as a young woman. Ann resides in Port Burwell and runs 'Nan's Nook' a Bed & Breakfast on Victoria St. with her husband. Ann is very active in the community and Periscope Playhouse.

Meet CATHERINE PRONG. Catherine enjoys the unique qualities of watercolour for her paintings, with a country and often nostalgic flavour. She has studied with Barbara Watson of St. Thomas and Joe Fettingis through Rainbow Workshops of Port Rowan, as well as with Muriel Brown and Margaret Dawson of Port Stanley. After joining the Station Arts Centre, Tillsonburg, she studied with Gayle Cassone, Blake Hughes, Sue Goossens, Hilda Markson-Gray, Pauline Holancin and Art Cunanan. At the Norfolk County Fair, Simcoe - Fall 2001 to 2012 she received awards - both in Landscape and Still Life categories. Catherine was also the recipient of the Lynnwood Art Award and the Edith Kent Trophy. Catherine has lived her life just outside of Port Burwell.

Meet GILLIAN (Downham) DAVEY. I came to Canada as a child and grew up in Ingersoll, I later moved to Brighton, England.On my return to Canada I started painting. I found that it was something I just needed to do. Starting with tole painting in 1984 at which time I sold quite a few saws and milk cans. I also painted canvases of local scenes. I started painting with oils in 2000. When I moved to Port Burwell I thought we needed to have some of Port Burwell's beauty put on canvas. While painting in our front garden a lady stopped by and asked 'Will you sell me that painting?'. I resisted for a few years and am pleased to say Bonnie now owns my first painting of Burwell Lighthouse and I am pleased to say quite a few of my neighbours also have bought my work. I was later approached by Chris at 21 Wellington Artist Co-op. I have been painting pictures of late of the fairy gardens. To be totally focused on the scene and colours is a great feeling. I am a self taught painter and always a learning student from life, art and all around me. Often I will stand and look for ages thinking 'How did you do that God?' After all He is the greatest of artists. The sunsets and beaches, wildlife of the area is certainly a wonder to behold. My first art achievement was in Brownies obtaining an Art badge. I wish I would have kept it. Gillian Davey

Meet TRUDY BRADT. Aylmer is Trudy's hometown but she lived for many years in the beautiful Port Burwell area with her husband. The first time she saw chainmail jewelry she knew she had to try it. With plyers in both hands and following videos on the internet she started creating. Once Trudy starts a piece she can't put it down until complete. Trudy finds satisfaction in creating beautiful jewelry to sell and wear herself. Trudy has found her calling. She now lives in Long Point with her husband and son where she loves to sit by the water and create her jewelry.

Meet HELENE CERNA. Helen is a retired teacher with a passion for knitting and the martial arts. She always has 3 or 4 projects going at all times. Beach glass and knitting projects are a must but she has also started working on some old furniture. Pinterest is her favourite spot for inspiration.

Meet James C. Retired from health care management James has been able to foster his love of woodworking. Careful to showcase each piece of wood James' attention to detail produces a wooden creation that is both beautiful and useful. His showcase project is 'Verses', formerly the St. Paul's United Church in Port Burwell. James has walnut bathtub trays, trivets and cheese boards for sale at 21 Wellington.

Meet DEBORAH POLYAK VINDASIUS. Deborah works mainly in oil and acrylic paints although she does enjoy experimenting with other mediums as well. Her painting career started shortly after winning an art scholarship in high school, when she began taking private lessons in oil painting. Since then she has been mainly self taught. Her accomplishments include: "Celebrate the Seasons" solo art show, "Fundraisers": S.A.N.Y.A. (Spay and Neuter Your Animals), Bayham Historical Society, Port Burwell Public School Reunion and Aylmer Trinity Anglican Church. "Limited Edition Prints": 'Ashtabula', 'Port Burwell Lighthouse', 'Barn In Winter', 'Seven Swans A Swimming' and 'Homeward Bound'. Deborah is a longtime resident of Pt. Burwell and area, she is also a gifted singer in the band 'Not Ed's Garage'

Meet DIANNAH JOHNSTON. Diannah is a 42 year old mother of two, a handsome 17 year old son, who has a passion for football and an 11 year old daughter who has fire under her feet, always doing something to do with sports. Besides enjoying in her families passions she finds comfort in her crafts. Nothing beats being able to use her own thoughts and creations and seeing other people enjoying her finished products. Diannah and her family live in Bayham township and she has very close ties to Port Burwell

Meet MARYELLEN BROWN (aka Wave Walker) Maryellen has always lived in Port Burwell. She has had no professional training but learned from the best of teachers, Mother Nature. Walking the beach and woodlands of my local area she looks at the beauty of natural elements. The wood washed up on the beaches, the stone and beach glass treasures from Mother Earth are the basis and inspiration for her art. She thinks of herself as a natural artist. She was lucky enough to have many older teachers: her father who took her hunting and taught her to sit still and watch quietly, the older farmer who took her hunting beach glass and stone to cut and polish for jewelry, the local artists that painted and drew and showed her their art. Maryellen has a very unique perspective that is evident in her artwork.

Meet GARY MERO. Gary makes our tobacco slat flags, trays and furniture. Gary used to work at Lafarge and lived near Mossley, Ont. for 36 years on a hobby farm. Gary and his wife Sharon raised quarter horses and their three sons. They moved to Port Burwell after retirement. Gary started by purchasing a planter made from tobacco slats, he tried his own version of it then proceeded to the Canada flag. When 21 Wellington Artist Co-op & Emporium opened in May 2015 the call went out for local artists to come in. Gary sent Sharon over with a couple planters and was surprised when he was accepted in the co-op, he didn't think anyone would buy his crafts. From the planters he expanded into various flags and furniture all made from recycled tobacco slats. Gary's products are very popular with his Canadian flag being the most popular. Gary has enjoyed making his various crafts from the tobacco slats, his work is high quality and very solidly built.

Meet PATRICIA RINE ELLERTON, Patricia has lived in Ingersoll for her entire life so far, and has enjoyed creating art since she was a child taking after her mother, who was also an artist. Patricia is interested in painting bold and colourful landscapes depicting Ontario and Canada. Patricia has sold her work across Canada and abroad. Patricia recently won first prize at the "Spectacular Skies" art show at the Elmhurst Inn in Ingersoll where her work is being showcased until July 15/17. Patricia and her husband enjoy their weekends in Port Burwell at their trailer.

We are looking forward to a terrific long weekend! Come in and check out our fabulous inventory! We still have a few Maple trees to give away and don't forget to fill out your ballot for an original oil painting by P.Ellerton! Open 11am-5pm. We will be open longer if there are lots of people in town!

Fabulous Mother's Day Gifts! Shop for Mom here or bring her in to pick out her own treasure! No taxes added here :) Get your free maple tree to celebrate Canada's 150th!

We now carry the 'Hand to Soul' personal care products! We are your go to store for the best tobacco slat flags and furniture! Come check us out, no taxes!!!

Opening day May 5,2017 Come in and check us out! Free draw for an original oil painting, draw held on Canada Day. Free Sugar Maple tree to first 50 customers!