Information & Custom Orders

 

About:

Each and every piece is personally handmade and built to last. Based in Southern Ontario, I initially began sewing to fix and make outdoor gear because I was frustrated with how quickly things fell apart. While I mainly do leatherworking now, I place a continuing emphasis on durability in anything I make.

 

Stoicism:

Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy that teaches focusing on what we can control and accepting what we cannot. It emphasizes living with virtue, wisdom and self-discipline. It has been a significant influence on my life and I continue to find it valuable. For further reading, two of the most important texts can be read here (for free) at Project Gutenberg:

- Meditations - Marcus Aurelius 

- Discourses - Epictetus

 

Custom Orders & Engraving:

I am able do both personalized engravings on existing designs and entirely custom projects. Engraving adds very little time to production and works best with black-and-white images (though it is often able to get a nice engraving out of a color photo, it is not certain). Turnaround for custom projects is generally 1-4 weeks, depending on a number of factors. Please feel free to reach out, if it's not a project I'm able to take on then I might be able to point you at someone who can.

 

Aboriginal Artists Featured in Linings:

I really enjoy making use of the beautifully printed fabric from number of Canadian Aboriginal artists in my linings. They also do gorgeous prints and other work, check them out here:

 

Guarantee:

If anything breaks under any normal circumstances it will be repaired or replaced. In any abnormal circumstances, if I consider it a cool and / or funny story, that will likely also be covered.

June 4 - 7-9pm at Waterloo Brewing, Waterloo

Workshop: Make-Your-Own Glasses Cover

Learn to hand-stitch and finish edges on your own leather glasses cover. Reach out in advance for personalized engraving on yours! Use COOLAUNT10 at checkout for 10% off.

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June 15 - 10-3pm at Royal City Park, Guelph

Guelph Handmade Market in the Park

Come check out dozens of local makers at the annual 'Market in the Park' (hosted by the Guelph Handmade Group). I will be in attendance on the Sunday (June 15) only.

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June 28 - 11-5pm at Tullamore Lavender Co., Arthur

Lavender Bloom Festival

Join us as we kick off lavender season and spring! Tullamore Lavender Co. and MKT MKT Events have teamed up once again to bring you a day full of shopping, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences surrounded by beautiful lavender fields.

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July 12 & 13 - 3-9pm at Cox Creek Cellars, Guelph

 Fairy & Iron Evening Renaissance Faire

An afternoon/evening Renaissance faire featuring artisan markets, sword fights, fire dancing, crafts, food, and the beginning of the Chalice of Concordia mystery. Hosted by Cool Aunt Creatives

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