| Artisan Wares - Culinary, Fashion, Home Designs... |
Welcome to the Artisan section of our website.
Here you will find the most original art ceated by local and international recognized artists displaying their hand-crafted wares at The Barber Gallery. One of a kind crafted pieces for you - for the kitchen, the bath, the office, the home... All for you and more... Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Bejewell You! |
Beautiful hand crafted jewellery by local artists. Bejewell you! From our fashionistas to the trend-setter in your home... Barber Gallery,167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Crossing Cultures - Blended Exotic Spices |
| NEW at the Gallery; Crossing Cultures culinary exotic spices. Each package contains a complete meal, including spices, rice and directions to create a delectable Eastern, Thai or Indian dish. Everything included - great for hurried moms who wish to present an exotic artful meal on the table. Great introduction to exotic cooking.... Bon Appetite! From our family to yours - at the Barber Gallery! 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| The Mediterranean Cooks! |
Welcome to the healthful world of Mediterranean cooking. We have extended our already popular line of Portuguese olive oil to include Oils, Paprika, Sea Salt, Vinegars and Condiments imported from Europe, specifically Spain, France and Italy. Beautifully packaged, and high quality, these products are a welcome gift for any host or person interested in fine cooking and the culinary arts.... Our Hot Pepper and Avocado oil has been both recommended and featured by Jamie Oliver... Check it out! Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Tea For Two! |
Enjoy our "Algonquin Tea" Beautifully packaged - makes an inspired gift for the tea lover or anyone who enjoys the unusual. Teas with names like "Peace Tea," Lucid Dream Tea," Awakening Tea," "Sacred Blend," "Homestead Blend," and many more.... now available in the gallery. Teas are produced from plants indigenous to Ontario - YES - OUR OWN ONTARIO plants grown and cultivated in the Algonquin Park, Eastern Ontario area. Plants used by the First Nation's people and settlers alike for hundreds of years- VERY SPECIAL! Come try some and experience the taste of Ontario! From the tea tasters at the Barber Gallery - from our tea pot to yours... canoeing the lakes and streams of remote backwoods of Quebec and Ontario for you... Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Ontario Grown Lavender Products |
Enjoy our new line of lavender. "GROWN IN ONTARIO" Yes - the craftmenship acquired growing lavender in the fields of Provence has been transported to Ontario. Beautiful lavender products are available as loose herbs or beautifully packaged gift products from a lavender farm in Eastern Ontario. Who Knew! Bath packages containing soaps, hand creams, essential oil body lotions and bubble baths - my favourite - the "Birch Pack" - a fine collection of lavender products packed in a beautiful birch bark clutch revealing the beauty of Canadian grown lavender products. Check out the "Red Hat" pack - products created specially for the "Red Hat Society." - No imitation here, pure essential oil from lavender grown lovingly and produced artfully in ONTARIO! We know how to pick them! all for you and more at the Barber Gallery, (519)824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Ecopod |
The first in Canada to have the "Ecopod." Beautifully constructed, environmentally sound vessel for end of life journey. Imported from Ireland the ecopod was conceived and designed by a brilliant artist understanding the human need for beauty and integrity throughout our journey, for those who follow us, and for the environment we leave to those we love. Completely bio-degradable the "Ecopod" an alternative vessel, is handcrafted in a variety of designs,including a plain silk covering for those who wish to design their own pod. Artfully and alternatively yours...see the "Celtic Cross" design" in the gallery. Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Scents and Sensibility |
Beautiful and I do mean beautiful hand crafted soaps made locally from the hands of a gifted artist. Soap - making is an ancient art and we appreciate the time and essence of such a product. Beautifully coloured and packaged soaps - lemon- grass, oatmeal, and lavender products are available along with many more combinations to make your skin feel beautiful! MOST therapeutic! Delighting the senses right along with you! Finding only the best with scents and sensibility -Finding the best for the "salle de bain" - Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Tree of Life |
Exquisite metal railing by Graeme Sheffield... Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 |
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| Gourd Bowl |
Vicki Beard - beaded bowl fashioned from garden gourd. Gourds at the Barber... (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Lacework |
Vicki Beard - intricate lacework in garden gourd. A variety of shapes and sizes - Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Calypso Bowl |
Jerre Davidson - Fiesta! Party time at the Barber (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Pendant |
Heather Wood jewellery. Decorative body wear at the Barber - (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Perception |
Jerre Davidson. It's all in the way you see it! Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Don Quioxte |
bronze sculpture by Wendy West...Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 |
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| Dazzle |
handcrafted jewellery by Michelle Miller... her piece for Yuletide... close-up...Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 |
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| Square Mosaic |
Gorgeous one of a kind mosaic pieces by artist Heather Mayes. Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Circle Mosaic |
Whimsical and inspired, Heather Mayes searches for table bases, stools,and interesting backdrops for her mosaic one of a kind creations. Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Menorah |
iron Menorah by Graeme Sheffield... Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 |
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| Re-worked Tin Tiles |
Danielle Levangie.
Rustic re-worked tin tiles work well with existing collections old or new, traditional or contemporary. A strong statement on their own!
Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Art Tiles |
Danielle Levangie.
Tile art! Tres cool! Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Guardian II |
Superb hand crafted jewellery with a Celtic influence by Monica O'Halloran. Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Guardian I |
Monica O'Halloran - detailed silver neck piece. Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821. mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Wooden Bowls |
Greg Humphries. New and welcome addition to the gallery, Greg's green wood bowls are handcrafted from found wood, are water resistant and food safe. Summer salad time!...Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Ottoman Empire |
Locally designed, hand built and upholstered custom ottomans. Gorgeous ottomons complete the room as extra seating, end table, or simply a place to put your feet up and relax after a long hard day. Hmmmm!... Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821,mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Braid |
from the blacksmith... Graeme Sheffield... beautiful iron candleholder... inside or out...Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 |
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| Spoons |
We are pleased to welcome Roger with his eclectic assortment of time pieces. Enjoy "Spoons" by Roger Wood. |
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| Contempo - Bookcase |
Eric Van Miltenburg. Custom furniture builder Eric Van Miltenburg with furniture designer Shannon McLeod design and build extraordinary furniture in their Guelph studio.Residential and commercial design applications may be found in collections as diverse as a castle in County Cork Ireland, to contemporary residential and commercial spaces including private homes and lofts. From contemporary to mid century modern, check out their new collection at the Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821, mlahayes@allstream.net |
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| Ring - Wearable Art |
Catherine Mambourg...
Catherine receives inspiration in her studio which overlooks
the beautiful Eramosa valley.
Each piece is a unique reflection of her passion for nature and
desire for freedom of
expression.
Nature provides the materials: metal, found animal bone,
stones and beads. While
Catherine supplies the creative vision, and together they produce
unique wearable art. |
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| Urban Survival Sticks |
Hand picked, hand turned and hand rubbed walking sticks created from wood found along the Eramosa, Speed and Grand Rivers. Beautifully crafted these "survival sticks" open and close to hold all the survival gadgets needed for your hike.
Custom sticks and magic wands coming soon by Chuck and Ray Reece. Just in time for the summer trails! |
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| Victoria |
Magnificent time pieces by Roger Wood... Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 |
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| Gas Iron |
Pressed and on-time!... Gas Iron by Roger Wood...Barber Gallery (519)824-0821 |
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| "Magister Ludi" - Beth Grant |
The "Magister Ludi" the "Glass Bead Game"...These individually hand-crafted glass beads are created in a flame by melting colourful glass rods and winding the molten glass around a stainless steel mandrel. The glass is layered on in dots, stripes or in just about any way one can imagine. There are an equally infinite and interesting number of ways to shape the resulting bead. All of the beads are then annealed in a kiln. Science and art! Beth Grant - hand crafted beads – gorgeous designs…. |
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