Tanya McArthur has a way of making the delicate look powerful. Her hand-painted dragonfly cards, shimmering with the kind of detail you only get from hours of patient observation, are set to be a major draw at this Saturday\u2019s “Summer\u2019s Coming” Craft Market in Wabigoon. While the dragonflies might be made of paper and ink, they capture the exact moment the North begins to wake up\u2014making them the perfect local centerpiece for an event celebrating the transition into the warmer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Held at the M\u00e9tis Center on Johnson Road on May 2, the market is a concentrated dose of Northwestern Ontario talent. Joining McArthur is fellow regional artist Francine Higgins, along with a roster of makers bringing everything from custom-designed clothing to rugged woodwork. It\u2019s the kind of gathering where the “handmade” label isn’t just a buzzword; it\u2019s a promise. Whether it\u2019s a piece of jewelry or a hand-carved bowl, the items on these tables carry the stories of the people who live and work right here in the Dryden and Wabigoon area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This event comes at the perfect time for anyone currently sweating over a gift for Mother’s Day. Moving through the stalls at the M\u00e9tis Center feels less like shopping and more like a community catch-up, complete with on-site food to keep your energy up while you browse. There is a specific joy in buying a gift when you can shake the hand of the person who made it, and this Saturday offers five solid hours to do exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The doors open at 9:00 am, and if the local buzz is any indication, you\u2019ll want to get there early to snag the best of the bunch. Between the fine art of Tanya McArthur and the wide array of homemade goods, the market is a reminder that while summer might still be “coming,” the creativity in our region is already in full bloom. It\u2019s a great excuse to get out, support your neighbors, and maybe take a little piece of local art home with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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