t Spencer Gallery, you can now find an excellent selection of unique gift items - perfect for that difficult to buy for friend on your list, or that special item to enhance your own space. Many of our gift ideas are hand crafted by talented local artists, and almost all of the product lines are Canadian-made. We have everything from Raku pottery and handmade paper to stained glass objects and candles, and the stock is always changing...
cented candles have become a very popular aspect of home decoration. They add to the atmosphere of any room by adding a new aroma. Candy Candles, made by Kokimo, are the best scented candles we have ever seen! A coat of wax powder makes them look sugar-coated, and the fragrance is so strong, you don't even need to light them to fill a room with their scent. As the company says, "They smell so good, you'll want to eat them!"
Just some of the Delicious Flavours Available:
Absolute Soap
lycerine soap is natural and hand made. It comes in a huge variety of colours, designs and fragrances. Here is a list of some of the different kinds we have in stock right now:
Raku Pottery by Wendy Squirrel
ottery is always a great accessory to home decor, and Raku pottery (a Japanese firing technique) has a rich, organic quality that cannot be matched. Wendy Squirrel, an artist working in Alberta has created a line of vases, candles holders and decorative platters with a deep, metallic finish. Each piece is a unique work of art.
Art Glass
t Spencer Gallery, we carry several different lines of hand blown glass objects, each with its own personality, conveying the unique talents of the artist. Cheryl Takacs, a Hamilton artist has created a line of brightly coloured pieces - mugs, pitchers, bowls and vases. The glass comes in a variety of opaque, primary colours. Robert Held is a Vancouver artist who works in very delicate semi-transparent shades of amber, purple, blue and green to create elegant swirling patterns. We carry a number of perfume bottles, vases and paper weights. Glass Eye studio has produced a line of blown glass ornaments - glass balls and bells. Each piece makes a beautiful addition to any collection!
