Hamilton Arts Awards 2013

It's clearly been a while since my last post.
Happy to say, it's been a busy summer with workshops, weddings and work for the most part.

The next few posts will be photo updates of the things I've been up to including, new designs, custom orders, awards show and more.... enjoy!

First up Hamilton Arts Awards night! 
Photos generously provided by City of Hamilton Arts Awards.

I was pleased and humbled to be apart of the fabulous annual Hamilton Arts Awards this year.
Lots of friendly faces from HCA and Beehive Collective; creative people like local visual artists collective HAVN who put on a hypnotic projection installation that set a buzz and transformed the space and atmosphere of the venue; delicious food and beats by DJ Gary Buttrum. Needless to say, it was a pretty great time.

Aswell, the three animal heads you know and love mixed and mingled with the awards night guests. The heads were worn by three wonderful members and actors of the theatre company. The three chatted with guests, stumbled and made awkward encounters all around the venue. It was a great experience to see the heads in action, and to see the guests interact with them.

Photo provided by
Photographer John Rennison
of The Hamilton Spec

A great big thank you to organizers Stephanie & Jen, City of Hamilton and Hamilton Arts Council, Theatre Aquarius, our actors and photographers from the night! 

News & Events - Drake Spring Market

Weekends were made for this! 

 Photo source: Drake Hotel Flickr page

The Drake Hotel in Toronto will be holding their FREE spring market this weekend - 

Saturday May 5th from 10am - 4pm.  

But I haven't even gotten to the best part. The Drake will be selling their goods - vintage treasures and unique finds. Plus they've assembled a collection of stunning local artisans to sell their goods as well. 

Find me there this weekend selling my own lot, some new work and exclusive pieces that are not available online! 

Will see you there! 

Drake Hotel events page

1150 Queen St. West, Toronto. 

More photos from last years event here on their Flickr page!

401 Artisans Marketplace

If you're thinking of giving one-of-a-kind gifts this year

but that's about as far as you got, 

come support local artisans at the 401 Artisans Marketplace 

Thursday Dec. 8th to Sunday Dec. 11th.

Preview of good things to come! - click image to enlarge

You'll find a bevy of gifts for everyone, even those hard-to-please people - you know who you are.... Edibles and jewelry, housewares and apparel, accessories and artwork. There are literally hundreds or gift ideas to fit your budget.

As the OOAK Toronto Show comes to a close this weekend, 401 Richmond West opens it's doors, to the craft-hunrgy public, for their 19th annual Holiday Marketplace.

Free admission for everyone! We want you to spend those dolla dollas on the artisans!

About/Vendors/ Times - click image to enlarge

We're open for business Dec 8th through to Sunday Dec. 11th. Join us on Saturday especially because we're holding a raffle hosted by 100 Mile Finds to win an amazing gift basket filled with handmade goodies from artisans participating in the show! The lucky winner will receive one of my Fox Stuffies along with many many other fancy treats!

Also happening on Dec. 10th & 11th is City of Craft at the Theatre Centre on Queen West.
So if you're in the city for either show, make sure you hit up both to find that special gift or unique piece for yourself.

Hurry up and get your indie-holiday shopping on!

Fox face

So what have I been doing with my summer?
Actually a lot!
I'm working on a new line of handmade "fox face" goods - continuing with a theme that reappears often in my work. I've been working hard these passed couple months, building up an inventory of work to show and sell at arts and craft fairs in the GTA. Click on the News & Events to find out what shows I'm participating in next.
Next up is Art in the Park Sat. July 16th in Harrison Estate Park, Scarborough.

Hope to see you at a craft fair soon!

In the meantime here is the current catalogue of items for sale. 

Earrings

hand-drawn illustration, stud backing

also available: bee studs*

hand-Embroidered/ hand-Felted Brooches

pin backing

Onesies

cotton, lino print

available in "Oh Boy!" and "Grrrl!"

Printed/Embroidered Tea Towels
cotton hemp, lino printed, hand-embroidered
also available with bee print*

Office/Fridge Magnets
hand-drawn illustrations
also available in bees, yarn, scissors, whales, birds and rabbits*

Brooch
pin back closure
hand-drawn illustration

Fox Stuffie

cotton, hand screen-printed, hand-sewn
stuffed with hand-processed sheep's wool

If you would like to make an inquiry or would like to purchase any of the items here - 

drop me a line at leikey@leikey.com

* check back soon, images of these items will be posted shortly.

Photos by Owen Deveney

All items are handmade by Keiley for Leikey Designs

© 2011 Leikey Designs. All rights reserved

ring-a-ding ding

Photos of my 3 submissions for the Lark Books 500 Rings edition.
The three mediums I enjoy working with the most...

Fox Knot

Wool, wire; Wet and needle felted

3.5cm x 2.5cm x 3cm

(of course I made a fox, I basically had to)

Gold 'n Chain

Metallic gold thread; Crochet

2cm x .5cm

(Crochet sewing thread, stitched into a chain)

Paper Ballerina

Cut paper

8.5cm x 4.5cm

(inspired by a recent costume party outfit and the influential work from the Star Alliance short,  Elsa Mora and Rob Ryan)

Photography by the handsome and talented Owen Deveney

Thank you to Owen for lighting and capturing my work, The Public Butter  in Toronto for the wood jointed hand model and the various artists that helped inspire these pieces.

digital printing

Digitally printed design on silk - digital print project Necktie - suitable fox print leikey designs 2010 fotos by ME!

"Fantastic"