July 25, 2012

2 30TH FILBERG FESTIVAL 2012

Say ‘T hanks’ to a VolunteerVolunteers are the backbone

of the Filberg Festival; it couldn’t be done without them. They take time out of their summer plans and devote themselves to ensuring the Festival is the success that it is.

Festival artisans and entertainers often acknowledge the enthusiastic attitude of our Volunteers and the fun they seem to have doing all the

work that makes the Festival a unique and special experience for so many.

So while you’re at the Festival consider smiling and saying thanks to a Volunteer for doing such a great job. You’ll encounter them as greeters, information and ticket booth staff, parking control support, and in many other important roles. Much of their work

happens before the Festival and behind the scenes.

To all of our Volunteers who work so tirelessly, we extend our gratitude for your efforts, your dedication and commitment. We appreciate your teamwork, sense of community and the contribution you make to the lasting legacy of the Filberg Festival. You are indispensible!

Welcome to the 30th Filberg Festival on behalf of the members and the Board of Directors of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association. Thank you for coming and celebrating 30 years of the Festival with us.

We hope that you enjoy this truly unique event event, celebrating arts and crafts and music in this spectacular east coast of Vancouver Island setting. The Filberg Park, its wonderful gardens, and the Lodge with a backdrop of the Beaufort

Mountains and Comox Harbour, creates a spectacular setting for this outdoor show.

A sincere thank you to Susan Lewis, Festival Producer, Bobbie Blue, Music Director and our staff for their dedication and tireless efforts. Thank you to our sponsors and partners, this community, and more than 300 volunteers for your energy and support. It makes the Festival possible.

— Mo MacKendrick

2012 Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Board Members

Welcome to the Filberg Festival

Mo MacKendrick .............................. ChairDave Scott ............................... Vice ChairGlen Sweetman ..........................Treasurer Jo Ross .......................................Director Dick Stubbs ..................................Director

Cynthia Davies .............................DirectorKevin Moore .................................DirectorJohn Mang ...................................... DirectorSharon Rouleau .............................. DirectorMaureen Swift .........Town Representative

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The festival teamThe festival teamThe Festival team consists of:

Producer .......................................... Susan Lewis

Entertainment Director .................... Bobbie Blue

Festival Logistics ...................... Judy Armstrong

Festival Logistics ...................... Heather Fulcher

Festival Crew Supervisor ....... William McLaren

Lodge Administrator .......... Eden Lindsay-Bodie

Volunteer Coordinator .............. Kirra Gullickson

30th Anniversary Memories Tent ... Erica Bowler

Marketing & PR ............................. Wendy Sears

Board Liaison ................................. Kevin Moore

Filberg Park Head Gardner ............... Teri Karsin

Resident Caretaker ....................... Phil Ermacora

Team Leaders:

Perimeter/Access/Barricdes .......... Rob McNabb

& Harry Gaines

Greeters ......................................Mickey Colburn

Team Leaders:

Volunteer & Membership Check-in ........... Kirra

Gullickson & Cynthis Davies

Set-up/Carpentry ........................... Geoff Russell

Gates/Entry .................................... Anne Lawrie

Muffi n Crew ........................................ Joy Bosse

Lodge Tours ................................ Jean Gusman &

Marrilynn Holmes

Cash Booths .............................. Glen Sweetman

Controller ........................ Yvonne van den Brink

Security .......................................... Mike Dufour

Lodge Level Information ............. Alvera Dubois

Kids Area ........... Dana Wilson & Hannah Smith

Entertainment Transportation ........... Judy Moore

Backstage Hospitality ................... Chris Kendell

Signs ............................................ Marnie Martin

Bike Lock Up Team Leader ...... Margaret Harris

Comox Valley Camera Club .......... Peter Kendell

Thirty years is a milestone for any festival and one that should defi nitely be celebrated! The Filberg Festival started back in 1983 by a group made up of town councilors and a small group of citizens from the Town of Comox: Mayor George Piercy, Alderman Alice Bullen, Alderman Rick Kellow, Vern Benediction, Robert McPhee, Lt. Colonel Al Kilpatrick, Jean Bossom, Ken Whitley, Duke Warren, Dorothy Yeoman, Clare Ensom, Kate Munson, Dorothy Taylor, Liz Stubbs, Patti Stubbs and Jane Howard. Ten years later in 1993, Sylvia Allan assumed the role as Festival Producer and grew the Festival to the success it is today. In 2011, my company, Lewis & Sears marketing & event management, took over the production of the Festival and it certainly has been an enjoyable two years getting to know the Festival and everyone involved with it.

If you have not been to the Filberg Festival in a few years, we invite you come back and experience the Festival once again. This year over 25% of the artisans are new to the Festival so we are excited to see what they have for us. To mark this milestone anniversary we will be giving out Filberg Festival shopping bags to the fi rst 300 people through the gate each day, serving 300 cupcakes at 3:00pm outside the Lodge and the Lodge will be open for tours throughout the Festival. Guest artist Mary Fox will have her “outdoor” showroom of beautiful pottery in the arbour in the upper garden. And of course, Bobbie Blue, our Entertainment Director has a great line-up of Canadian musicians for all to enjoy.

Another change for the 2012 Festival is the new hours. Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hope to see you at the festival!

Susan Lewis,Festival Producer

A Milestone ~ T he Filberg Festival Celebrates its 30th Year!

Susan Lewis

Daily Admission at the gate: ......................................................................... $15. Ages 12 and under free.

GATES OPENFriday, Saturday and Sunday ........................................................................................... 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday ............................................................................................................................ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Park & Ride, Parade Detour, Bicycle Lockup and Handicapped Parking.Beat the onsite line-ups - buy an Advance Ticket!

ADVANCE TICKETSAdmission to the Filberg Festival, at the gate, or in advance, is a donation to the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association, which is registered in B.C. under the Society’s Act, and federally as a Charitable Organization. This society is responsible for funding all repairs and operations of this Heritage Site. Thank you for your support.

Advance Tickets available as supplies last at all outlets .......................................... $13 single day (adult)and $40 for four days (one adult) - (12 years and under free)

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From silk scarves to handmade soaps, visitors to the Filberg Heritage Lodge now have the opportunity to take a memory home with them while supporting the association.

The Filberg Lodge Gift Shop opened it’s doors to the public prior to Mother’s Day a year ago, and is located on the second fl oor of the rustic, former home of R.J. (Bob) Filberg.

“This is really a viable option for the Filberg Lodge to enhance the visitors’ experience,” said board member Val Graham. “We’re on a two-year trial period, but it’s going very well; we’re getting lots of positive response.”

The shop, open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays, offers a variety of items including collectibles, vintage jewelry, cup and saucer sets, locally-made wool and more.

“We have Floating Stone Enterprise silk scarves and purses from Cambodia, and Waterslip Soap Works soap made in Courtenay,” added Graham.

The store is entirely staffed by volunteers, and funds raised are turned over to the board for maintenance of the lodge and buildings in

es to handmade soaps, rg Heritage Lodge now y to take a memory home

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the park, explained Graham. She noted it is important for items to fi t in with

the overall theme and ‘feel’ of the lodge, and many people are pleased to discover items that remind them of family.

“The cups and saucers remind a lot of people of grandma’s tea set,” said Graham.

Many items are donated to the store, and Graham adds the shop is always looking for donations of gently used jewelry, pottery, and other items.

“It’s great fun to see what sort of things come in,” she noted.

The store is hoping to remain open into the fall, co-ordinating it’s schedule with the Tea House. They are planning to be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the Filberg Festival, and hope to re-open during the Christmas season offering vintage decorations and gifts.

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The Filberg Festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, began after an appeal to Comox Valley service clubs.

As recalled by then-Comox alderman Alice Bullen, she wrote a letter more than 30 years ago to all Comox Valley service clubs, inviting them to submit a brief.

The service clubs were asked for suggested uses of Filberg Park if it became a public facility. Fourteen briefs were submitted — many suggesting an art show, craft festival or gardening show. These briefs were forwarded to the Vancouver Foundation, which at the time was responsible for the park as a condition of Robert Filberg’s will.

Filberg, who lived in the park’s lodge with his wife Florence, had died in March 1977, willing the nine-acre waterfront property to the Vancouver Foundation.

He also gave $11 million to the Vancouver Foundation. Interest annually on this money created the Robert and Florence Filberg Fund

and the Robert Filberg General Fund. At Bullen’s urging, she and Mayor Richard Merrick visited Vancouver Foundation chairman Peter Kaye and executive director Dr. David McGann. Kaye and McGann subsequently walked the Comox property.

The Vancouver Foundation engaged the fi rm of Ladner Downs to prepare terms and conditions whereby the Town of Comox would receive grants from the Robert and Florence Filberg Fund to purchase and restore the property.

Comox council passed a motion by Bullen to assume responsibility for the property, which happened Jan. 19, 1979. The non-profi t Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association manages the buildings and grounds on behalf of the Town.

Bente Rheim, well-recognized for her

presentation of craft fairs at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, was invited to the Comox Valley, Bullen recalls. Rheim met members of Comox council’s special events committee regarding putting together a craft fair.

A four-day arts and crafts fair was held in 1983, the fi rst of what would become the annual Filberg Festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The festival grew to become the largest outdoor juried arts festival in Western Canada with more than 120 artisans.

Internationally known potter and painter Wayne Ngan of Hornby Island was the fi rst guest artist. Besides Ngan, the 1983 festival featured juried artists, entertainment, and food concessions.

Kate Munson and Dorothy Yeoman became festival co-ordinators. They worked 95 hours

each on the fi rst festival, Bullen remembers. Four summer students were paid for by a federal grant.

Patty Stubbs became the chairman of the special events committee when Yeoman became festival co-ordinator.

Jane Howard became festival co-ordinator in the early years, taking the event “from a small-town festival to a provincial success,” says Bullen. “Her recommendation saw paid entertainment and an increase in entrance fees.”

Sylvia Allan was the co-ordinator (producer) for almost a quarter of a century.

“Her hard work, vision and creativity have made this festival an international success,” Bullen states. “And always, always, always, the contribution of volunteers makes every festival a success.”

In January 2011, Susan Lewis replaced Allan as the festival producer, inheriting entertainment Bobbie Blue, who augments the artisans with musicians and children’s entertainers.

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Crazy Duck Potterywww.crazyduckpottery.comI sell outdoor garden decor ranging from lanterns, birdfeeders and fountains to large planters, sculptures and water features. All my work is aesthetically unique, high-fi red stoneware capable of withstanding Canadian weather, year-round.

Darrel Hancock PotteryNo Website AvailableI make a wide range of functional pottery from stoneware clays in my studio in Qualicum Beach B.C. All my work is suitable for the microwave, dishwasher and the oven, as well as being food safe. I use a wide variety of coloured glazes on the work creating unique patterns. All my work is designed for constant everyday use and display.

Gordon Hutchens Potterywww.gordonhutchens.comPorcelain, stoneware and earthenware in classic yet contemporary forms with unique glazes including Crystalline, lustre glaze and Raku. There will also be works recently fi red in Gordon’s traditional Japanese style wood fi red anagama with seascape themes refl ecting his Denman Island environment. Though he lives locally, Gordon exhibits across Canada and internationally.

James Potterywww.jamespottery.comJames Pottery has produced functional and sculptural pottery since 1976 at their Quadra Island studio and gallery. Potters Martha and Gordon James are known for their range of styles and expertise in the ceramic process. Working in porcelain, stoneware and earthenware clays allow a wide variety of techniques and colours. Martha and Gordon are delighted to return to the Filberg Festival and look forward to meeting many new and familiar faces.

Quasimodo Potterywww.mayneisland.com/potteryFor over 25 years we have been producing stylish functional dinnerware and ovenwares. Our unique glazes and glazing techniques using local river clays and wax resist techniques produce a rich palate of colors and decorative imagery. The pots are durable and can be used every day but are elegant enough for all your fi ne dining.

Ramona Gregorywww.elementerraurns.comWhimsical pottery reminiscent of strange creatures, complete with little appendages and sparkling dimples of glass. Alongside the pottery are landscape paintings, layered with mystery and fantasy.

Red PotNo Website AvailableUnique, one of the kind pottery

Samphire PotteryNo Website AvailableSamphire Pottery will exhibit a range of uniquely decorated tableware and also objects that are expressive and sculptural in their intent. Adele decorates her tableware using mostly brushes to apply layers of glazes and stains. Vegetation is a source of stimulus. Sid uses slab and coil techniques to create his objects. Aspects of landscape are often used to enrich the surfaces of his works. Recently, Adele has been involved with glass artist Lisa Samphire in mounting an exhibition at Circle Craft during July. Their intent is to make works of pottery and glass that share and combine their personal techniques.

Stoneware Potterywww.lauravanderlinde.comLaura’s fun and functional pottery has evolved from a childhood compulsion for doodling into a delight in decorating surface. Her pottery is dishwasher, oven safe and microwavable .......

West Coast Gnomeswww.westcoastgnomes.comWhimsical creations in porcelain and stoneware,depicting the fl ora and fauna of the west coast.

White Owl Ceramic Studioetsy.com/shop/whiteowlporcelainHand thrown and carved translucent porcelain pottery

3H Craftworks Societywww.3hcraftworks.comCraftworks Society strives to promote adult health by providing a craft-therapy program which offers individuals working to overcome physical disability and/or mental illness the opportunity to increase self-esteem, personal growth and creative skills, while providing them supplemental income through participation.

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Christine Seigneuretwww.silkart.weebly.comWonderful imaginative hand- painted silk scarves and tops. The most amazing wearable art in up to date fashion forward designs. Each piece is unique, as unique as you are!

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DyePro Tie-DyeBack again! Stef designs and hand dyes every piece. Super creative and colourful patterns and easy wearing cuts. Summer dresses, Yoga wear, Children’s clothing and great shirts for guys too!

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The Filberg Festival, which celebrates 30 years of excellence in Canadian arts & crafts in 2012, serves as the major source of income for the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association. This allows FHLPA to accomplish its goals and objectives of maintaining the heritage park and buildings throughout the year.

In 2012 the Filberg Festival took the artisans submissions online. Applications were accepted until early February 2012. Jurying took place in February and all applicants were contacted late March 2012 on the status of their submissions. The online process was well received by many of the artisans and in fact received 20% more applications in 2012 over 2011. The Festival is thrilled by the quality of the artisans and that interest to participate continues to grow.

THE JURY PROCESSThe Festival uses an anonymous jury process, meaning that jury members do not know the name of the artist submitting work for consideration. All works are judged for quality, originality and overall craftsmanship. Consideration is also given to the overall balance of craft categories at the Festival, and in some categories limits are set. Competition varies within categories, with jewellery being the most competitive. There are no guaranteed spots year to year, and the mix of artisans changes annually. The Filberg Festival attracts artisans from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, North West Territories, and the Yukon.

The jury is made up of 10 people who are experts in ceramics, glass, jewellery, soaps & lotions, textiles, wood and visual arts.

THE CRITERIA FOR SUBMITTING TO THE FESTIVAL ARE: • Must be the designer, creator or

producer of the art or craft• Must be a Canadian citizen or landed

immigrant• Craft must be produced in Canada

within the last year and not previously submitted

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12 — ARTISANS 30TH FILBERG FESTIVAL 2012

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Salts Organic Clothingwww.SaltsOrganic.comSalts Clothing is soft handcrafted organic, bamboo and hemp fabric clothing made for active Women, Men and Children. Salts clothing is designed with body movement and lifestyle in mind. We make a range of yoga and streetwear items perfect for the Vancouver Island lifestyle. Our clothing is hand printed using non toxic ink with various nature inspired art prints.

Sew Cute Creationswww.sewcute.caChildren’s clothing consisting of uniquely designed reversible pants and jacket sets, dresses, pants and accessories made from 100% cotton fabrics. Brightly printed patterns and corduroy make each item loved by both children who like to wear them and adults who love the quality and style.

Talia Designswww.talia-designer-clothes.comSince immigrating to Canada in 2003, Nurit Perla’s work has gathered a steady and faithful clientele who value quality and originality. By using exotic fabrics and incorporating unique details, her clothing manages to be both casual and elegant yet always feminine. Clean, asymmetrical lines make it fun to mix, match and combine pieces for unlimited wardrobe possibilities. Working out of her home studio in Vancouver BC, Nurit offers the option of custom creations as well as the chance to browse her fabulous designs off the rack.

Velvet Plumewww.velvetplume.comVelvet Plume is a Winnipeg based, family-run clothing line. Graham and Kristie are a husband and wife team who design and sew each piece of one-of-a-kind clothing from start to fi nish in their home studio. Original designs, artistically stitched applique, and heavily textured seam-work have become the signature style of Velvet Plume. Inspiration is drawn from winter trees, prairie hues, the fl ow of feathers and textures found along the way.All these characteristics make their way on to an endless collection of wearable art. Velvet Plume creates clothing that stands alone...fashion for the soul.

Comox Valley Woolgatherers GuildThe Woolgatherers is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of weavng, spinning, knitting and other related fi bre arts in the Comox Valley. Membership is open to all persons interested in developing their skills and understanding of these craft activities, plus an appreciation for the techniques involved.

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MelonHead KnitWearwww.melonheadknitwear.com

Norah Curtis Designswww.norahcurtisdesigns.comInterested in creating garments that announce the individuality of the wearer; I strive to make clothes that are strikingly beautiful, but at the same time completely functional. Through an understated beauty found in the magnifi cent handmade knitted cloth, the precise functional construction and tailoring, and playful fi nishing in the binding and buttons; I strive to make clothes that are comfortable, utilitarian, and fun. These garments can be worn anytime, anywhere, by anyone. In this time of throw-away fashion, I am interested in craftsmanship and timelessness. These sweaters can become the favorite item in your closet and can be worn for years.

Opulence Wearable Silk Artwww.wearablesilkart.orgHand Painted on Silk Clothing & AccessoriesHand Dyed & Hand Felted on Silk Clothing & Accessories

Wildish WearNo Website AvailableWildish Wear hats have a tremendous selection from crushable, breathable travel hats made of an indestructible 1/4” braid in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes to beautifully light-weight brimmed hats in linen and cotton. We also make caps and rain gear for the outdoor adventurers. All the hats are lovingly handmade in the Cowichan Valley.

Anthony Jamieson Design Studiowww.anthonyjamieson.caAnthony Jamieson Designs specializes in the design and creation of custom, cast architectural glass. Working closely with our clients from early concept to completed project we create original custom designed doors, entryways, windows, shower enclosures, partitions, staircases or any uniquecast glass detail for your home or business. We strive for the highest quality and customer satisfaction at affordable prices. Anthony Jamieson Designs is a partnership between Michael Anthony and Bill Jamieson. We have been working together for 20 years creating original, decorative and architectural glass on Mayne Island, British Columbia.

Bling Squared Glass Sculpturewww.blingsquared.comAdorable hand sculpted glass charms, earrings and sculpture.

Illuminati Glassworkswww.illuminatiglassworks.caFunctional and Decorative fused art glass for Home, Garden and Body.

Keeping Afl oatwww.keepingafl oat.caKim Naylor comes from a family of fi shermen, many of whom collected Japanese fi shing fl oats. As a self taught artisan, Kim has always been attracted to the beauty and mystery of these rare glass spheres. Kim uses stained glass techniques to transform fl oats into popular west coast treasures. Sometimes this process leaves pieces of glass remaining. Kim combines these little nuggets of history with sterling silver to create beautiful jewellery. The ocean offers many treasures that Kim incorporates in her work, using beach stones and dried kelp in many designs. Her unique collections and designs have something for everyone’s taste.

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Rhythms Artglasswww.rhythmsartglass.caMeaningful, hand-blown art glass by Claude Duperron and Linda Westrom. One of the things that makes our work unique is that we make our own glass, right from sand. We use various metallic oxides to colour the glass batch so the material we work with has a beautiful rich colour and interesting properties. Linda develops the imagery using small chips of colored glasses called frit. A painter will often put a painting upside down and far away to see if it is balanced; she does her patterning and pontil-drawing upside down and at a distance.

Samphire Glasswww.samphireglass.ca“Glass is my chosen medium to express and explore my interests in making art. It’s the resolution of interrelated aesthetic and technical concerns that makes glass an exciting and challenging medium in which to work. The particular manipulation through blowing glass allows me to express unique ideas and concerns that continue to evolve.”

Sarah Mulligan Glasswww.sarahmulligan.comBlown art glass and fused glass jewelry

Violet Finvers Glasswww.violetfi nversglass.comViolet’s kiln-formed glass is clean and contemporary. Her attention to detail and fi nish and her love of colour and texture reveal themselves in distinctly unique, functional and sculptural pieces for the home and garden.

Anvil Island Designwww.anvilisland.netRemarkable ironwork for your home and garden.

Blackfi sh Pewterwww.blackfi shpewter.comBlackfi sh Pewter is a small artisan operated Pewter workshop,located on beautiful, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Each originally designed piece is created & crafted in our studio, with particular attention given to quality & detail. For years we have been committed to bringing a Pacifi c North west presence to the work that we produce with pride. Our Canadian fi ne pewter is lead-free.

Botanical Artwww.botanicalartbydiane.caPressed vegetable and herb shadow boxes, fern and fl oral framed botanical specimens, wreaths, candles and trays with a botanical theme

Cedar Mountain Studioswww.cedarmountainstudios.comFounded by Don & Suzanne Zacharias 30 years ago, we are a company committed to quality, innovation & humour.

Creighton Valley ApiariesNo Website Available100% pure beeswax candles and premium quality varietal honeys

Designed 4 Kidswww.designed4kidsonline.comUnique handcrafted super soft blankets, hooded towels, bibs and tooth fairy pillows.

Metal Mermaid Weldingwww.metalmermaid.comMetal and driftwood art for the home and garden. Crazy crows, funky fi sh, and beautiful life size mermaids made using a strong sense of design and whimsy in new and recycled metals.

Rain Goose Textileswww.raingoose.comHand Printed Textiles on 100% Linen and Cotton fabrics. Our custom made home textile products are functional - and will uplift and compliment your home with a splash of bold colour and whimsical design.

Raven Studiowww.ravenstudio.caBright green ferns, wild red paisley prints, turquoise dragonfl ies or smoky grey leaves are just a few of the designs found on the unique mirrors, candleholders, wall racks, frames and trays made on Bowen Island. At Raven Studio we are inspired by nature and texture, feel free to touch our pieces made from wood, Venetian plaster and resin. Enjoy!

Wine Plankswww.wineplanks.comHome and garden wares made from recycled wine barrels.

Ocean DesignNo Website AvailableStone Decor for home and patio Stone garden Decor

WaterWorks Garden Sculpturewww.waterworksgardenart.comComox Valley artist Douglas Walker is known for creating unique water features and kinetic garden art sculptures using, discarded musical instruments, recycled copper, silver, brass and glass collectables.

All the Time in the Worldwww.allthetimeintheworld.caOur unique jewelry is handcrafted from fallen arbutus branches which have fallen naturally. After harvesting the branches from the forest fl oor, we cut them into discs and sand them until they are smooth outside our woodshop, overlooking the ocean. Each nature inspired design is then carved individually and free-hand on a scroll saw, making each one an original piece of art. A water-based satin varnish is applied and the jewelry completed with the various fi nishings. The arbutus, or pacifi c madrone, is a tree unique to the pacifi c northwest, defi ning the westcoast with its stunning and rugged beauty.

Amy Newsom Designwww.amynewsomdesign.caAll processes in my jewellery production start with raw materials of a precious nature. I am a seasoned metallurgist and create all of my own sheet, wire and casting grain stock. It is from this stock that my jewellery is made. I prepare the original mould, which involves carving shapes in wax, casting it and then molding it. Chains are customized with quality fi ndings and custom tag, all fabricated in my shop. Other products such as my sterling silver earrings, bangles and rings are produced by a fabrication process. Every piece is forged by hand to create an authentic product.

Anat Designswww.anatbasantajewellery.comI am fond of using familiar ornamented “retro” patterns, almost kitschy wallpaper like designs, which typically appear in fabrics, ribbons and laces. I use these textured patterns alongside woven silver to capture the softness, fl uidity, and airy nature of knitted textiles. Synthesizing metal work techniques with those typically used in textiles, I blur the boundaries between the two mediums. I tend to work with simple forms, and strive to reach the meeting point of beauty and intrigue.

Blackfi sh Pewterwww.blackfi shpewter.com

Brian Hoyano Designwww.brianhoyano.comunusual precious metal jewellery and small sculptures

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Even Designwww.evendesign.caClever Jewellery

Illuminati Glassworkswww.illuminatiglassworks.ca

Janet Stein Jewelrywww.janetsteinjewelry.comJanet Stein has been designing and creating contemporary silver and gold jewelry for over 20 years. Her signature work uses quality gemstones and strong simple shapes and textures in metal.

Joan Tayler Designwww.joantayler.comMy goal is to create accessories that remain attractive, independent of current fashion. Most of my designs have a practical use. Buttons, whistles, shawl pins, and little boxes are some of the things for sale in my booth. Ideally my customers will discover something that speaks to them and fi ts into their life.

Johnathan Designzwww.johnathandesignz.etsy.comP. Johnathan likes to think he “builds” his jewellery pieces, similar to how an architect constructs buildings. Premiering at the Filberg Festival for the fi rst time, Johnathan Designz offers original jewellery made with fi ne metals along side of exotic woods.

Keeping Afl oatwww.keepingafl oat.ca

KilnArt Glass Studiowww.kilnartglass.com

Lxandrawww.lxandra.comJewelIery is about the magic of individualism and the transformative power of style. Each one-of-a-kind piece is created with an emphasis on fi ne craftsmanship, unique design, and inspiring colors. Combined with style, experience, and attention to detail, LXandra jewellery is modern yet classic, feminine yet fun, romantic and playful, with the ultimate goal of making women feel radiant and beautiful. Whether you are looking for a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or an anklet, you are sure to discover a unique treasure that is sure to delight for many years.

Metal Icewww.metalice.comPewter pendants and bracelets with sports, symbols, animals, characters and various creatures. We offer a distinctive, much-loved signature pendant with a simple brushed fi nish, waxed cotton cord and patented adjustable slip grips.

Redroom Artglass Studiowww.redfi reart.com“Wearable Art” Glass Bead Jewellery...individually crafted, absolutely unique lampworked glass bead jewellery.

Solomon Rose Designwww.solomonrose.comA stunning collection of handcrafted jewellery using local, exotic, and reclaimed woods in addition to their fi nely crafted sterling silver and copper designs.

Stephanie Ann Designswww.stephaniebeads.comIndividually made one of a kind lampwork beads are combined with sterling silver, pearls and semi-precious gem stones to create a jewellery collection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Sterling Designs by JLKwww.jlkdesigns.caBeautiful handmade sterling silver jewelry. Elegant and unique original designs, combining silver with Swarovski crystals and exquisite cabochons. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings.

Still Jewellerywww.robertofi oravanti.comTrying to farther myself from the formal restrictions of classical jewellery, my jewels are nonetheless always returning to Hellenism and Liberty as sources of inspiration. The relationship between chaos and order, movement and stillness, form and the absence of, possession and loss, these dichotomies are constantly inspiring my jewellery. Without being shy on material or techniques, I want my pieces to be alive with a personality independent from the context in which they are worn yet symbiotic with the wearer.

Suzanne Nairne Contemporary Jewellerywww.suzannenairne.comElegant, sophisticated, dramatic jewellery in sterling silver, 14K & 18K gold - 1 series highlights resin & natural elements. Designed and handmade by artist. Includes earrings, rings, pendants, neckpieces and bracelets.

Val Lancaster First Nation JewelleryNo Website AvailableSilver and Gold hand carved jewellery. Come out and see my traditional designs with a added fashion fl are custom orders on request.

Valerie Gobert Jewelrywww.valeriegobert.blogspot.comHand made jewelry with world eclectic elements

Wren Silverworkswww.wrensilverworks.comEngraved sterling silver jewellery featuring wildlife of the Pacifi c Northwest.

Bags and BoxesNo Website AvailableA variety of ladies’ bags for travelling, everyday use, evening outings, carrying your iPad or your knitting, smart, cute, and functional, plus jewellery boxes made from selected hardwoods with intricate parquetry designs. Handcrafted on Pender Island by Krys and Dean Mills.

Briget Vintagewww.brigetvintage.comFrom vintage to fabulous! Exquisite re-purposed vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories.

Helena Margaretawww.helenamargareta.comExotic Knits. www.facebook.com/helenamargareta

MelonHead KnitWearwww.melonheadknitwear.comThis is my 8th year at the Festival and by far my favourite show of the season. I love interacting with people who appreciate artisan crafts. My inspiration comes from our natural coastal beauty. I use my own hand spun and dyed wools to bring those ideas to life. It makes my knitwear items unique and I am pleased to offer adult and children’s accessories that are whimsical, yet practical. For those of you who are knitters, come by and pick up some of my hand spun artisan yarns for you to create your own wearable art!

Rosehip Hat Studiowww.rosehiphats.comRoseHip Hat Designs - Inspired fashions for your head & heart. Each hat is made one-of-a-kind with hand details: original stencilling, pleating, patchwork, appliqué and a variety of needle-works. Styles are classic, modern, and refl ect the prevailing mood of fashion, and are made with sustainable fabrics: re-invented vintage textiles, earth-friendly fi bres (hemp, organic cotton) and a variety of natural fi bre upcycled materials. “I have designed and hand-crafted original hats in my home studio since 1993. My hats are my way of celebrating a life-long passion of creating with fi bre, yarn and fabric.” Shari Reid, designer

Shi Studiowww.shistudio.comGlass and textile fusion accessories that frame a carefully chosen perspective of silk under glass.

Earth Nynja Leather Creationswww.earthnynja.comWe use both traditional and self taught leather working techniques to create an unusual and unique line of accessories. From wallets and laptop bags, to wearable masks and cuffs, andmuch more in between. We have a diverse and ever changing product line, all made by hand with some of the nicest leathers on the planet. Come visit us at the boat house this year and see what is new!

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Fwegga Leather DesignNo Website AvailableFwegga Leather Design has been making cuffs, watchbands, masks, belts, elf ears, and other unique leather products for a decade. Every time you visit them, you can always fi nd something new and unique. This year, we have cool lamps and hats.

Indian Summer Leather Designwww.indiansummerleather.comIndian Summer Leather Design has developed a unique style, combining an European sense of design with West Coast sensibility and a very German penchant for solid quality. Currently we design and handcraft our quality soft leather bags and accessories in our studio on beautiful Gabriola Island. We are committed to offering the highest possible standards in design and craftsmanship and guarantee all our work.

Red Crow LeatherNo Website AvailableLeather handbags, satchels, pouches & belts on display. I also do custom leatherwork,saddle bags and saddle repairs.

Soul Comfort Sheepskin and Leatherwww.soulcomfortsheepskin.comSoul Comfort Sheepskin has been dedicated to creating natural wool and leather products for more than 29 years and we know wool! Come over and check out our new line of hemp/wool goods which is eco friendly, renewable and sustainable. We’re all about helping you to discover wool – the miracle fi bre.

Cascadia Soap Companywww.cascadiasoaps.comNatural soap and skin care products.

Earth To Bodywww.natural.caEarth to Body’s all natural skin care is pure handmade skin nutrition. Our ingredients include plant based, organic, fair-trade, vegan & gluten free all natural products . Our product recipes are originally developed with skin nutrition as the primary goal. We make all recipes from scratch and do not use sulphates, parabens, polysorbates, fragrances, perfumes, dyes or harsh preservatives. Our natural skin care is known to nourish the skin and soothe many dry skin irritations.

Saltspring Soapworkswww.saltspringsoapworks.com/At Saltspring Soapworks,our family has been creating Handmade Soap for generations, and we have continued the tradition on Salt Spring Island for the past 33 years. We still use the cold-process method, with Nature’s fi nest oils, botanicals, and aromatherapy oils to relax and refresh.

Soulful Sister Aromatherapywww.soulfulsister.comAromatherapy products for your soulful self. We only use the purest Essential Oils and natural ingredients to make our body products and aromatherapy candles. All our products are made in Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Beaver House Fudge Companywww.beaverhousefudge.comOffering a selection of over 40 varieties of creamy, home made, fresh fudge made with organic cream and butter. Come try a taste!

Blink ChocolateFun and unique chocolate bars and fl avours.

Cowichan Pastawww.cowichanpasta.com

Daksha’s Gourmet Spiceswww.spicesgourmet.comWe make Gourmet Indian Curry Mixes,Chai Spice,Chai Latte, Cookbooks & Combo Kits. All our products are 100% natural with no preservatives, additives, added salt or MSG and they are gluten free as well. Enjoy!!!

Davenport’s Tasty Sensationswww.davenportsensations.comButternut Crunch, Cowboy Crunch, Old Fashion Peanut Brittle, Rocky Mountain Bark, Chocolate coated Caramel Corn and JuJubes, Sante Fe and savoury snack mixes to name a few. A family-produced collection of gourmet treats and savory snack mixes, all produced in small batches to provide the high quality that our customers have become accustumed to.

Dvorak Gourmet Confectionswww.premiyum.comDeliciously fl avoured nuts and chocolate. Only the best ingredients are used to create these perfect gifts or gourmet treats. Citrus, Garlic and Cinnamon are always popular. Enjoy an amazing combination of fl avours today.

Maples’ Sugar Shackwww.maplessugarshack.comMaple syrup on snow!! The fi nest maple products produced in B.C., along with quality sugar maple syrup from family farms of Ontario and Quebec. We produce excellent BC Bigleaf Syrup in Squamish, as well, however supply is limited.

Metropolitan Chefwww.themetropolitanchef.comSeasoning Rubs: 100% natural, no additives, no preservatives, gluten free. “Take Your Food To The Next Level” West Coast Salmon Rub, Steak and Rib Rub, Pacifi c White Fish Rub, Garlic Lovers Passion, Sea Salt Fusion Veggie Garnish, Italian Style Rosemary Rub, Curry Rub, Jerk Rub, Lamb and Game Rub, French Style Tarragon Mustard Rub, Basil Ginger Chicken Rub, Beer Can Chicken Rub, No Baste Turkey Rub. No marinating required!

Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces Ltdwww.nonnapias.comWe take 6 year old Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy and slow cook it for 12 hours at the same time infusing it with local fresh fruit and herbs. This produces a thick, velvety Balsamic Reduction great drizzled on meat, salads, vegetables, fi sh and used in stir-frys and sauces. The 4 infusions are classic, rosemary, strawberry/fi g, lemon/ginger and raspberry/peppercorn. Our Reductions are gluten free and have no thickeners or starches!

Mitchells Soup Co.www.mitchellssoupco.comHand made artisan mixes from the Cowichan Valley. We hand craft a delicious assortment of dried soup mixes, grain salad mixes, rice pilaf mixes, and dessert mixes.

That Extra TouchNo Website AvailableOur specialty food products are made with the freshest of ingredients with no fi llers, additives or preservatives. We use as much local and organic ingredients as possible. All our products give you a unique fl avor that will turn any ordinary meal into an extraordinary meal. Drop by our booth for a sample of these incredible fl avors.

The Vinegar Ladywww.thevinegarlady.comWhat’s New? What’s Hot? Beautifully dressed. Well Heeled. Subtle. Sassy. Sophisticated. THE VINEGAR LADY makes her debut and she delivers. LIP PURSING ZING! A mouthful of fresh fruit, a gartersnap of acidity and it’s into the fi elds and orchards of British Columbia you go! These lovely fruit vinegars have been used in some of the top restaurants in Canada for over ten years and now are packaged in the colours of the rainbow and entering the retail market.Rush Raspberry, Bam! Blackberry, AH! But-A-Bing Cherry, She’s a Peach, Rare Pear, and Blue Stocking blueberry. You’ll love them all. Yum!

Untamed Feastwww.untamedfeast.comGourmet wild mushroom products

Alphabet Photography Exhibitwww.AlphabetPhotography.comAlphabet Photography is the creative process of photographing everyday objects that resemble letters of the alphabet and then using these letters to create any name or word. We have captured unique images from all over Canada. Makes a unique gift!

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2012Invited Guest ArtistInvited Guest Artist

Each year the Filberg Festival invites an accomplished Guest Artist to showcase their work at the festival. This year the invited Guest Artisan is MARY FOX, a celebrated potter, from Ladysmith, on Vancouver Island, who creates wonderful and amazing sculptures, forms and vessels. The quality of the work featured is exceptional.

Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Mary moved with her family to BC as a young child. At the age of thirteen, she enrolled in a ceramics course at her school, because all of the other courses were full, and soon she was spending all of her free time potting. By the age of nineteen Mary was supporting herself by

producing functional stoneware.Mary has worked solely as a potter

since 1979, and has yet to grow tired of any aspect of her job. She goes out to her studio every day full of energy and the inspiration to create. Although Mary enjoys creating work for people to use; mugs, bowls, jugs, casseroles, in a variety of colours, the majority of her work is designed with contemplation in mind. Beautiful form, exquisite balance, and a sense of contained energy and movement are the hallmarks of her work. Over the past two decades, Mary has been focused on expressing the beauty and the strength of pure form. She delights in the challenge of creating contemporary vessels based on classic

lines, and she has a keen interest in developing original glaze effects for her many works of art.

Mary’s work is exhibited nationally and internationally, and she especially enjoys the time that she spends with customers from around the world who visit her studio in Ladysmith. People who come to the studio may see all sorts of works in progress for upcoming shows. Many of the pieces are one of a kind. Since Mary exhibits regularly, there is always a large selection of both the functional and the decorative to choose from.

According to Mary, creating beautiful vessels for people to use or contemplate is a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend one’s life.

MARY FOX www.maryfoxpottery.ca

2012 Filberg Festival Invited Guest Artisan • Mary Fox • www.maryfoxpottery.ca


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1 Untamed Feast2 Jennifer Harwood2 Joan Tayler3 Earth Elf Designs3 BellaVita Artisan Studios4 Metal Mermaid Welding5 Kalpana Joshi6 MelonHead KnitWear6 Anat Designs7 Talia Designs8 Gordon Hutchens Pottery9 K-O.ME (kayohme)10 Cascadia Soap Company11 Darrel Hancock Pottery12 Blink Chocolate13 Jalu Toys14 Solomon Rose Design14 T. Doskova Fine Art15 Creighton Valley Apiaries16 Anvil Island Design17 Funky Furniture18 Christine Seigneuret19 Blackfi sh Pewter20 Davenport’s Tasty Sensations21 Graham Walker21 Abeego Designs 22 Brett Varney23 Dvorak Gourmet24 Ocean Design25 Stoneware Pottery25 Johnathan Designz26 Tails and Wings26 White Owl Ceramic Studio27 Beaver House Fudge Company28 3H Craftworks Society29 James Pottery30 Michaud Toys31 Metropolitan Chef32 mulBerryLand Enterprises32 All the Time in the World33 Crazy Duck Pottery34 Velvet Plume34 Claire Huguenot Handmade

Stationery35 Maples’ Sugar Shack35 Red Crow Leather36 Red Pot36 Wine Planks

37 Rosehip Hat Studio38 Sew Cute Creations39 Norah Curtis Designs40 Oladesign40 Janet Stein Jewelry41 The Vinegar Lady42 Designed 4 Kids43 Earth To Body44 Wildish Wear45 That Extra Touch46 Art by Martin Kaspers47 Even Design48 Rain Goose Textiles49 Helena Margareta50 Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces Ltd51 Briget Vintage52 Redroom Artglass Studio54 Raven Studio55 Debbie Hunt Designs55 JJ Stonecraft56 Valerie Gobert Jewelry56 Botanical Art57 Sa Boothroyd58 Fwegga Leather Design59 Patt Scrivener Contemporary Art60 Sarah Mulligan Glass60 Sterling Designs by JLK61 Cat N Mouse Designs62 Jo’momma designs63 Soul Comfort Sheepskin and

Leather64 Ravenbeak Natureworks65 Pjzzzz Pyjamas 66 Mitchells Soup Co.66 Metal Ice67 Bags and Boxes - FRI/SAT67 Andy Everson, Northwest Coast

Artist - SUN/MON68 Indian Summer Leather Design69 Christy Mitchell ~ Artist70 Blackford Design71 Comox Valley Camera Club 72 Cathi Jefferson Pottery73 Daksha’s Gourmet Spices74 Salts Organic Clothing75 Colour of Life Artwork by Sheryl

Sawchuk76 Saltspring Soapworks

76 Opulence Wearable Silk Art77 Chair Massage 78 Samphire Glass78 Samphire Pottery79 Keeping Afl oat80 Stephanie Ann Designs81 Coombs Country Candy82 Earth Nynja Leather Creations83 Dahlia Drive84 Violet Finvers Glass84 Amy Newsom Design85 Danyne Johnston Fine Art85 Val Lancaster First Nation

Jewellery86 Wildart Photography86 Wren Silverworks87 Brian Hoyano Design87 West Coast Gnomes88 Suzanne Nairne Contemporary

Jewellery88 Ramona Gregory89 Rhythms Artglass90 Illuminati Glassworks91 DyePro Tie-Dye92 Anthony Jamieson Design Studio93 KilnArt Glass Studio94 Autumn Skye95 WaterWorks Garden Sculpture96 Q. B. Arts97 Quasimodo Pottery98 Cedar Mountain Studios99 Ancient Art of Stone100 SDC Fine Woodworking100 Still Jewellery101 Sandpiper Arts and Crafts

Furniture102 Soulful Sister Aromatherapy103 Lxandra104 Bling Squared Glass Sculpture104 Patrick Markle Studio105 Shi Studio106 Alphabet Photography Exhibits107 Valley Vintage Wheels Car Club108 Monk Art Gallery and StudioBeside Booth #71

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Lemon Heaven

Al’s Gourmet Falafel & Fries

Earth Club Coffee

Belgian Waffl es Plus

Tacos n More

Cowichan Pasta

Royston Coffee Company

Woodstock Smokies

White Caps Cappuccino

Filberg Tea House

Coombs Country Candy

Booth # Artisan Booth # Artisan Booth # Artisan

1 Untamed Feast2 Jennifer Harwood

37 Rosehip Hat Studio38 Sew Cute Creations

76 Opulence Wearable Silk A77 Chair Massage

Artisans’ boothsArtisans’ booths2012


Sensorydelights

Fabulous Festival Food for Families and Friends of the Filberg Festival!

Not only is the Filberg Festival famous for showcasing fi ne arts, crafts and music it is also known for the delicious food and beverage served by the many food vendors on site during the Festival each year. After all one must keep up their strength in order to shop and dance the weekend away! For the 30th anniversary we have travelled Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to secure the very best food and beverage artisans to provide a wide variety of delicious items that everyone will enjoy.

Many of our vendors use only local natural organic ingredients and support local farmers and growers within the Comox Valley and region to help create a sustainable community. They are also great role models in reducing their environmental footprint by offering biodegradable cups, napkins, and cutlery and most condiments are offered in reusable containers. To help achieve a goal of zero waste, they use and encourage recycling on the grounds.

Look out for: Deman Island Coffee, Waffl es and Perogies from Belgian (via Merville), Pasta from Cowichan, Falafel from Salt Spring Island, Greek from Acropolis and Yummies Greek, festival favourite Farm’s Gate Food, Canada’s Best Mini Donuts, Royston Roasting Coffee, hand- pressed fresh Lemonade. Asian treats, fresh Sushi, Fish & Chips, Burgers, BBQ’d Smokies, Taco’s n More…and don’t forget to leave room for a frozen banana from Dessert Heaven.

“One cannot think well,

love well, sleep well, if one

has not dined well.”

~ Virginia Woolf

Noon to 12:45 1 P.M. to 1:45 2 P.M. to 2:45 3 P.M. to 3:45 4 P.M. to 4:45 5 P.M. to 5:45 John Reischman John Reischman Flora Scott PEAR Mary Murphy Babe Gurr & The Jaybirds & The Jaybirds Band

11:30 A.M. to 12:15 12:30 P.M. to 1:15 1:30 P.M. to 2:15 2:30 P.M. to 3:15 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 4:30 P.M. to 5:15 Joel Fafard Shari Ulrich Wendy Bird Barney Bentall Angela Harris Gary Fjellgaard

12 Noon 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Performance with Circus Workshop Performance with Mike Battie with Sand Northrup Mike Battie

Noon to 12:45 1 P.M. to 1:45 2 P.M. to 2:45 3 P.M. to 3:45 4 P.M. to 4:45 5 P.M. to 5:45 The High Bar The High Bar Ian Tamblyn Babe Gurr Gary Fjellgaard Flora Scott Gang Gang

11:30 A.M. to 12:15 12:30 P.M. to 1:15 1:30 P.M. to 2:15 2:30 P.M. to 3:15 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 4:30 P.M. to 5:15 Drummond & Hyde Dave Harris Roy Forbes Preston & PEAR Andrews & Lawrence Bonkowski

12 Noon 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Performance with Circus Workshop Show with Sand Northrup with Mike Battie Sand Northrup


Noon to 12:45 1 P.M. to 1:45 2 P.M. to 2:45 3 P.M. to 3:45 4 P.M. to 4:45 5 P.M. to 5:45 Spirit of Spirit of Blues Panel Blues Panel Roy Forbes David Vest the West the West Concert Concert Trio

11:30 P.M. to 12:15 12:30 P.M. to 1:15 1:30 P.M. to 2:15 2:30 P.M. to 3:15 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 4:30 P.M. to 5:15 Joel Fafard David Gogo Andrews & Lawrence Ian Tamblyn Kent Fiddy and Dave Harris David Sinclair

12 Noon 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Performance with Circus Workshop Performance with Mike Battie with Sand Northrup Mike Battie

Admission is to

the Festival, not

any particular

musical

performance.

Program Subject

to Change

2012 Noon to 12:45 1 P.M. to 1:45 2 P.M. to 2:45 3 P.M. to 3:45 4 P.M. to 4:45 5 P.M. to 5:45 Spirit of Spirit of Blues Panel Blues Panel Roy Forbes David Vest

Entertainers’ stage scheduleEntertainers’ stage schedule

FRIDAY

Main Stage

Garden Stage

Kids’ Stage

Main Stage

Garden Stage

Kids’ Stage

Main Stage

Garden Stage

Kids’ Stage

Main Stage

Garden Stage

Kids’ Stage

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Noon to 12:45 1 P.M. to 1:45 2 P.M. to 2:45 3 P.M. to 3:45 4 P.M. to 4:45 Michael Michael Phil Dwyer Phil Dwyer Great Canadian Songs with Kaeshammer Kaeshammer Songbook Project Songbook Project Jake Galbraith and Todd Butler

11:30 A.M. to 12:15 12:30 P.M. to 1:15 1:30 P.M. to 2:15 2:30 P.M. to 3:15 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 Drummond Todd Butler Joel Fafard Kent Kiddy & Mary Murphy & Hyde David Sinclair

12 Noon 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Performance with Circus Workshop Performance with Sand Northrup with Mike Battie Sand Northrup

MONDAY


Andy Everson, Northwest Coast Artistwww.andyeverson.comAndy Everson was born in Comox and named Nagedzi after his grandfather, the late Chief Andy Frank of the K’ómoks First Nation. Infl uenced heavily by his grandmother, Andy began drawing Northwest Coast art at an early age. He has developed his Kwakiutl art in various mediums, from beautiful limited edition prints and giclees to designing and painting Chilkat blankets for use in potlatch dancing. Andy has tried to follow in the footsteps of his Kwakiutl relatives in creating bold and unique representations that remain rooted in the age-old traditions of his ancestors. The ability to create and print most of his own work has allowed Andy to explore and express his ancestral artwork in a number of contemporary ways.

Art by Martin Kasperswww.martinkaspers.caFine art photography featuring BC Coastal and Western Canadian landscapes. Many of the images are very large canvas giclees. We also do art cards and small prints.

Autumn Skyewww.autumnskyemorrison.comVisionary, fi gurative, spiritual, inspiring original paintings, giclee prints, greeting cards

Brett Varneywww.brettvarney.caVivid Oil Pastel Drawing : Think Van Gogh meets Kandinsky at Gustav Klimt’s house for dinner.

Christy Mitchell ~ Artistwww.christymitchell.comChristy Mitchell works with the challenging Montotypes technique. These ‘one of a kind’ originals are created using oil paints and brushes, yet supported on paper which is the key to the technique. She creates dramatic and colourful artwork with a focus on seductive Landscapes, Floral and Fruit images. These pieces often include abstract elements which are intriguing and they invite you to ‘look again.’ Her work is widely collected by both private and corporate clients.

Colour of Life Artwork by Sheryl Sawchukwww.sherylsawchuk.comMy artwork is a celebration of the beauty and joy in life. I like to examine things up close or take a narrower view on a landscape, so I can explore the details and really appreciate the intricacies that I see. I hope that people will be inspired by my work and look more closely at the world around them. When people see the beauty that exists everywhere, I hope they will then do their part to protect and nurture it and the natural world so that it can be maintained and sustained for generations to come.

Danyne Johnston Fine ArtNo Website AvailableDanyne Johnston, an award winning artist enjoys painting in multiple mediums. She seeks bright colour set in serene, peaceful settings for her watercolour and acrylic paintings. She also loves the lovely refl ective qualities of water, deep, rich colour in shadows and sunlit landscapes and fl orals. Her previous work as an interior designer has brought lots of experience working with design, patterns and colour in her hand painted fabric home accessories. Danyne invites you to come by and have a look!

Debbie Hunt Designswww.debbiehuntdesigns.caNorthwest coast designed sterling silver and 14k gold jewellery. Giclee and Chilkat Blankets

Deborah Strong – Artistwww.catnmousedesigns.comFur or feathers, hooves or paws, from her own companion animals to the wild creatures she encounters, animals fascinate BC artist Deborah Strong and fuel her creative passion. She has made art since she could fi rst hold a pencil and now works in two diverse media: vibrant, sometimes-whimsical paintings on silk and lifelike coloured-pencil drawings. Her broad repertoire ranges from tiny drawings of songbirds, to luxurious hand-painted silk scarves, to a selection of framed originals as well as small reproductions, art cards and more. She is based in Langley BC at her home studio, Cat & Mouse Designs.

Jennifer Harwoodwww.jenniferharwood.comJennifer Harwood is a painter living and working in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She has self directed her art education by taking classes through Emily Carr University of Art and Design, the Federation of Canadian Artists and through mentorship opportunities with Vancouver artist’s Val Nelson and Justin Ogilvie. Jennifer has participated in over 30 group and solo shows and has won several awards for her work. In 2009 she was awarded an Associate member status with the Federation of Canadian Artists. Her paintings play with bold colour and creatively interpret the elements of her subject in an abstract manner.

Monk Art Gallery and Studiowww.artbymonk.comWin an original MONK … go MONK hunting. Leave your legacy on a masterpiece! A truly unique experience the whole family will treasure. Thousands go “MONK Hunting” yearly to fi nd MONK, for the opportunity to paint right on the front of an original painting, and write a wish or dedication to a loved one on the back. Many believe that it is good luck to paint with MONK. Featured Filberg and Olympic artist with experience spanning over 25 years; MONK is painting a stunning painting of Cathedral Grove to be raffl ed off to raise money for the Filberg Lodge and Park. Here is your opportunity to not only paint with MONK but win. Buy a $10 ticket for your chance to own an original, 4 ft.x5 ft., oil painting. MONK’s originals are highly sought after as there is a waiting list for MONK’s work. MONK is famous for painting Cathedral Grove and West Coast themes in a unique way. At the festival MONK is located next to the lodge. MONK’s Gallery and Studio are located in downtown Parksville, as well as a beach studio located on beautiful Rathtrevor Beach. Take this opportunity to meet MONK … truly a one of a kind, loveable, character!

Patrick Markle Studiowww.patrickmarkle.comLandscape painter Patrick Markle lives and works in Fernie BC. His work focuses on the rhythm of the natural world and his place within it.

mulBerryLand Enterpriseswww.superartgirl.com/Well known artist Naomi teWinkel creates wonderfully whimsical artwork. Bright colours mixed with her fun sense of humour make her art desired by collectors of all ages. Her acrylic paintings are mostly animal themed, and as a pet adoption advocate, she uses her animal themed art to encourage support of animal welfare and shelter organizations. You don’t want to miss the Adventures in mulBerryLand booth, as it will be bursting at the seams with joy & whimsy, not to mention soft plush mulBerryLand monsters called ‘muLLies’. These little guys are monsters you WANT to fi nd under the bed.

Oladesignwww.oladesign.caWhimsical Art by Olga Cuttell

Patt Scrivener Contemporary Artwww.pattscrivener.comPatt is an award winning mixed media artist working in encaustic and acrylic adding elements of collage and image transfer. Her work is abstract in nature. Patt weaves her many experiences into her art creating a tactile surface rich with texture and colour. She is a member of the Arrowsmith Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a member of the De Cosmos Art Group. Patt paints and facilitates playshops at her studio in Parksville, BC.

Ramona Gregory Artwww.elementerraurns.com

Sa Boothroydwww.saboothroyd.comWhimsical paintings and prints on coasters, tea towels and magnets.

T. Doskova Fine Artwww.fi neartoncanvas.comT. Doskova Fine Art (Tanya Doskova, Rossen Botev, Kiril Doskov) Tanya Doskova is a Bulgarian-born, Canadian artist working in Magical Realism style. T. Doskova received the Award for Excellence in Illustration from Communication Arts magazine 2010 and was recently the Featured Artist at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2012, Houston, TX.

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Tails and Wingswww.tailsandwings.ca3-D Children’s paintings on canvas. Acrylic paintings with additional protruding aspects that kids and babies LOVE! Perfect addition to bring your little one’s space to life!

Wildart Photographywww.wildartphotography.comShel Neufeld creates photographs inspired by his deep-rooted appreciation of colourful nature scenes from his own backyard on the Sunshine Coast, to rare mountain views seen on B.C. backcountry wilderness adventures. From close-up photos of tiny mushrooms, to oceanscapes and glacier vistas, his work brings to life nature scenes that many people may miss. Macro (close-up) photography is a particular passion, where such things as wood and rock textures, lichen and mushrooms get to shine in a new light. Whether a giclee photograph on canvas, or a photo card, Shel’s photographs, alive with colour, share a unique personal journey.

3H Craftworks Societywww.3hcrafdtworks.com

BellaVita Artisan Studioswww.bellavitaartisan.comHandmade natural wooden toys, One of a kind wool sculptures, Felting kits and supplies.

Graham Walkerwww.grahamwalker.comOriginal, award winning Children’s Books & Music CDs, and ‘home made music’ Rhythm Kits. Adult’s love singing along to Graham’s tunes too!

Jalu Toyswww.jalutoys.comJalu Toys produces unique Waldorf oriented hand-made, and hand-painted wooden animal and people fi gures and a variety of stacking toys made from local Canadian hardwoods. These collectable hand-crafted wooden toys inspire creative and imaginative play in children that will last for years. Each piece is individually made with non-toxic, water-based paints and natural beeswax fi nish.

Michaud Toyswww.michaudtoys.orgWooden Games

Bags and BoxesNo Website AvailableA variety of ladies’ bags for travelling, everyday use, evening outings, carrying your iPad or your knitting, smart, cute, and functional, plus jewellery boxes made from selected hardwoods with intricate parquetry designs. Handcrafted on Pender Island by Krys and Dean Mills.

Funky FurnitureNo Website AvailableFine woodwork -Tables, planters, cheese boards and other wood products.

Q. B. Artswww.etsy.com/shop/QBArtsThis husband and wife team bring their passion for nature alive in wood, stone and leather. From hand-turned bowls, vases and birdhouses from local woods, to one-of-a-kind sculptures. Local marble and alabaster are shaped and sanded until perfectly smooth. Cottonwood bark is carved into whimsical houses and tree spirit faces. They specialize in realistic whales, birds, feathers and First Nation pieces. They fl ow different mediums such as, glass and leather, into some of the pieces. Even the inside of golf balls are carved into funny caricatures.

Ravenbeak Natureworkswww.ravenbeak.comRavenbeak Natureworks specializes in yew wood bows and natural arrows. The yew wood bow has been the choice of archers for thousands of years, both locally as west coast fl atbows and overseas as the infamous English longbow. We create both these styles and can custom build to your specifi cations. All bows are fully functional as well as beautiful. We also craft wooden dice, games, & mallets. Gift certifi cates available.

Sandpiper Arts and CraftsFurniturewww.artsandcraftsfurniture.netMakers of custom wood furniture in the Arts and Crafts style, with or without a twist.

SDC Fine Woodworkingwww.sdcfi newoodworking.comCustom wooden cooking utensils and kitchen products built by a woodworker that also teaches cooking classes! Not only do my products look awesome, but they really work for you in the kitchen! All natural hardwoods that will last a lifetime. These products also make great gifts for almost any occasion, really who doesn’t cook and who doesn’t like having NICE stuff in their kitchen?

Abeego Designswww.abeego.caWe are inspired, sustained and delighted by nature. We believe natural materials are the best companion for keeping real food fresh. Our blend of pure ingredients, known for their preservative properties is the essence of Abeego. Abeego offers natural and original food storage used multiple times and in many ways that you can feel good about whole-heartedly.

Ancient Art of Stonewww.AncientArtofStone.comStones have always been in my life, calling me to places all over the world, from the Sahara Desert to the top of the Swiss Alps, from the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the shores of Australia. I am passionate about giving stone an articulated form. I select small pebbles and semi-precious stones from around the world. I arrange and adhere the stones to a backer board with polymers and/or adhesives in fl owing patterns of Sacred Geometry. I am deeply passionate about creating something intimately powerful for my clients.

Chair MassageWe will be giving chair massages that are known to Relax, Reduce Stress and Increase Energy.

Comox Valley Community Arts CouncilThe Comox Valley Community Arts Council, which also operates the Muir Gallery, is an non-profi t organization that promotes and supports arts, culture and education in and around the Comox Valley. During the Festival we will have a number of local artisans demonstrating their crafts at our booth including the carving of a totem pole by Tom Hunt.

JJ Stonecraftgidva.org/vendor/jj-stone-craftOur ancestors used this fl int knapping skill to survive for more than 2 million years. They found this fl int knapping technique as a process of making stone tools like arrowheads, projectile points, hand axes and so on. As stone knappers, we believe the stone knife is one of the important sustainable survival tools inherited from our ancestors that can be used now and onwards.

Kalpana Joshi ~ Henna ArtistTraditional & Natural Temporary Tattoos Lasting from 2 to 5 Weeks. Henna from South Asian/ Middle Eastern Culture gives reddish rust brown colour and Jagua from South/Central American culture gives black/ bluish black color. You can choose your tattoo design from hundreds of original photographs of Artist Kalpana’s own designs or ask for spontaneously drawn custom designs. Artist’s long experience is her advantage in creating Mogul, Arabic, Celtic, Chinese and Kanji designs very quickly.

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2012Introduction to entertainersIntroduction to entertainersThis is our 30th Anniversary, and as a well established juried arts and craft festival, we also appreciate and respect the craft of the musician. The entertainment at the Filberg Festival has a roots music feel to it with a musical line up that features a stellar group of Canadian performers. Most of the musicians will be presenting shows on both the Main Stage, and on the more intimate Garden Stage. But some performers are only featured on one stage, so you might want to check out your program carefully so you don’t miss your favourite musical act.

The Filberg Festival has a tradition of presenting some of this country’s fi nest musicians. We anticipate this great music line-up is going to attract enthusiastic fans and we ask that festival attendees be kind and courteous as we

try and make room for everyone to have a chance to listen to the music. Our aim is to make sure that everyone has a good time. Please remember that admission to the festival is to the overall event, not any particular musical performance. This is a family friendly festival presenting four days of entertainment for the whole family. The Filberg Festival is well known for its children’s program featuring several entertaining children’s performers each day, who provide the young with a happy festival experience. In addition to this, families will fi nd many other activities to keep them busy in the Kids Area.

The Filberg Festival is held to celebrate excellence in arts and crafts and music as well as to raise the funds needed to maintain and restore the very beautiful Filberg Heritage Lodge and Gardens.

BABE GURR BABE GURR has been turning heads for years with her blend of roots and blues and pop. Her warm and sultry voice, intelligent lyrics, memorable melodies and savvy personality add up to pretty much everything you want to see on a stage. Babe’s songwriting has recently received accolades, taking the win for the Sonic Bids Nashville Song Contest and garnering honourable mention for three self-penned tunes in the acclaimed Billboard World Song Contest.

www.babegurr.com

DAVID VESTDAVID VEST, blues piano legend, played his fi rst gig in 1957. Half a century later, he fi nally saw one of his CDs (recorded as co-leader of the Paul deLay Band) make it into the Top 10 on Billboard’s blues chart. David’s obvious infl uences include Memphis Slim, Champion Jack Dupree, and Amos Milburn. Although he’s a bluesman to the bone, his playing also reminds people of early Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis.

www.davidvest.ca/

ANDREWS & LAWRENCE

ANDREWS & LAWRENCE have put together a traditional old time gospel show with the close-knit harmonies and rhythmic fl at-picking that captures that old time feeling. Andy Ruszel (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) and Larry Lawrence (lead guitar and backup vocals) deliver down-home fi nger picking and two-part harmonizing in the tradition of the Monroe, Stanley and Louvin Brothers. As well as traditional material, the duo’s repertoire also features original songs by Andy Ruszel.

www.andrewsandlawrence.com

DAVID GOGO

DAVID GOGO, one of Canada’s hardest working blues-rock guitarists, has garnered three Juno nominations, the Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, WCMA Musician of the Year, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year. Over the years, he has performed with blues and rock legends B.B. King, Bo Diddley, George Thorogood, ZZ Top, and Johnny Winter.

www.davidgogo.com

DAVE HARRISDAVE HARRIS has developed his original one man band show to included two steel body guitars, twelve string guitar, fotdella (foot operated bass), mandolin, banjo, two fi ddles, harps, and a suitcase kick drum. The veteran musician performs his original tunes as well as many of the lesser-known blues classics and he is renown for his harmonica playing as well as his expertise on both acoustic and electric guitar.

www.myspace.com/daveharrisonemanband

DRUMMOND & HYDEDRUMMOND & HYDE are a jazz duo with Jeff Drummond on guitar and John Hyde on bass. Jeff studied classical guitar at Mount Royal College and then spent twelve years performing all over Canada and the UK. John Hyde has been a freelance bassist since 1972, performing with such artists as Lee Konitz, Ralph Bowen, and Hugh Fraser’s Banff Jazz Orchestra as a senior artist in residence.

www.myspace.com/sinistrio

and www.johnhyde.com/

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GARY FJELLGAARDGARY FJELLGAARD brings his western roots music to the people with a rare sincerity. With his fi nger style acoustic guitar, gentle vocals, and colourful stories, Gary draws on his western heritage to create songs of cowboy heroes, wind swept prairies, rushing rivers, working folks, and romance. In 2005 this Juno Award winner was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

http://www.fjellgaard.bc.ca/

THE FLORA SCOTT TRIOTHE FLORA SCOTT TRIO plays a wide-ranging repertoire of jazz standards, bluesy ballads, seductive Latin rhythms, swing and bebop. Both a jazz singer and guitarist, Flora has studied with guitarists such as Pat Coleman and Rob Cheramy, as well as with internationally renowned vocalist Dee Daniels, and New York vocalist Jay Clayton. She is an accomplished musician, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader.

http://www.fl orascott.com/

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JAKE GALBRAITHJAKE GALBRAITH is the MC on the Main Stage as well as the host of the annual Great Canadian Songs Concert. While he has played in many ensembles performing music in a variety of genres, solo performing has always been at the core of what he does. His solo shows consist of singing and playing guitar, with a bit of ‘ukulele thrown in sometimes. In band settings, Jake also performs on bass guitar, lap steel guitar, and mandolin.

http://www.jakegalbraith.com/

IAN TAMBLYNIAN TAMBLYN began writing songs, short stories and plays at the age of seventeen. A composer, songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, playwright, environmentalist, explorer and producer, Ian has captured the spirit of many remote and beautiful parts of the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. He has recorded over thirty independent releases, written almost 2000 songs and a dozen plays. This Juno Award winner is a multitalented individual.

http://www.tamblyn.com/

THE HIGH BAR GANGTHE HIGH BAR GANG play classic bluegrass for modern times. Featuring vocalist Shari Ulrich along with her fi ddle and mandolin as well as singers Angela Harris and Wendy Bird, Barney Bentall and Colin Nairne on vocals and acoustic guitars, multi instrumentalist Eric Reed on banjo, mandolin & dobro, and Rob Becker on vocals & bass guitar. This roots supergroup is heavily into gospel bluegrass but can move into other genres at the drop of a hat.

http://www.highbargang.com/

JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDSJOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS fashion a stylish, elegant take on bluegrass that is at once innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped down, happily old fashioned, yet unselfconsciously new. A genial blend of storytelling and side show humor provides the backdrop to their studied performance of original songs, instrumentals, and newly arranged traditional material making for one of the freshest sounds on the folk and bluegrass circuit today.

http://www.thejaybirds.com/

KENT FIDDY & DAVID SINCLAIRKENT FIDDY & DAVID SINCLAIR play Canadiana Roots Music at it’s very best. Kent is a songwriter whose words and music refl ect the stories of the people, places and history of Canada. As a touring guitarist, David has traveled worldwide with Sarah McLachlan, and k.d. lang. Inspired, evocative and compelling, join Kent and David as they take you on a journey across the curve of time.

http://britishcolumbiamusic.com/ and

http://www.davidsinclairmusic.com/

JOEL FAFARDJOEL FAFARD has traveled down several distinct paths: folk singer-songwriter, roots rocker, acoustic instrumentalist and now interpreter of Southern roots and blues. But regardless of which direction he goes in, his fans seem happy to follow one of Canada’s most tasteful acoustic guitarists and one of the funniest and most personable entertainers on the circuit today.

http://www.joelfafard.com/

MICHAEL KAESHAMMERMICHAEL KAESHAMMER has been called Canada’s triple threat combo of piano virtuosity, vocal ability and charisma. This potent combination has earned the Toronto based artist international critical acclaim. A technically brilliant piano player and a consummate showman, Michael plays superlative boogie-woogie, blues, jazz, and pop cross-over material, drawn mostly from his impressive catalogue of studio recordings.

http://www.kaeshammer.com/

THE MARY MURPHY BANDTHE MARY MURPHY BAND embraces various forms of Irish/Celtic/Folk music, including original, traditional and contemporary songs. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Mary not only sings these songs, she surpasses them, building a musical bridge between herself and the audience. Mary will share her gifts of melody and lyric and will also lead the audience in playful choruses in both English and Irish language.

http://www.marymurphy.ca/

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MIKE BATTIEMIKE BATTIE has personally introduced more than ten thousand people to the joy of juggling. He has been sharing his performance expertise as a juggling/unicycle/stilts instructor for the Vancouver School Board’s Adult Education program, taught privately for schools, colleges, and corporate functions, and conducted workshops at Science World, as well as performing at wide variety of festivals.

http://www.mikebattie.com/

PEARPEAR is gaining heavy accolades as one of the best crossover country bands in Canada. After fronting Barrage, one of the most successful fi ddle acts in the world Lynae, along with her husband Denis Dufresne, blended their love for bluegrass, jazz, pop and country music and formed PEAR. With Lynae as the songstress, and Denis as the musical backbone, PEAR has toured all over the world quickly developing a following with their sweet yet gritty signature sound.

http://pearband.com/

PRESTON & BONKOWSKIPRESTON & BONKOWSKI features the highly charged musical chemistry of harmonica whiz, keyboardist and vocalist Gary Preston, combined with talented bassist/drummer Anita Bonkowski, playing their unique blend of blues music with style and class. Their music is undeniably blues-based, yet shifts effortlessly between classic and original blues to jazzy blues, seasoned with a touch of Latin spice.

http://www.garypreston.ca/

PHIL DWYER’S CANADIAN SONGBOOK PROJECTPHIL DWYER’S CANADIAN SONGBOOK PROJECT features six great musicians performing the music of some of Canada’s iconic folk/pop/rock fi gures, including Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Guess Who, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Ian Tyson, and others, arranged by award winning Canadian jazz icon Phil Dwyer. They put a jazzy spin on the music of some of the best songwriters Canada has to offer, while creating an innovative repertoire of classic Canadian hits.

http://www.phildwyer.com/

ROY FORBESROY FORBES is a totally original, dynamic and exciting performer. One of Canada’s best loved acoustic performers he has toured extensively throughout Canada and the US. His songwriting, singing and guitar playing have earned Roy many enthusiastic fans. His songs have been performed and recorded by many other artists and have also been used as source music for both movies and television.

http://www.royforbes.ca/

SPIRIT OF THE WESTSPIRIT OF THE WEST began as a folk trio thirty years ago, and now the folk rock band has four gold and two platinum albums to their credit. The band members are John Mann, guitarist, vocalist and charismatic front man; Geoffrey Kelly, fl utes, whistles, bodhran, guitars; Hugh McMillan, multi-instrumentalist; Vince Ditrich, drums, percussion, vocals; Tobin Frank, basses, piano, organ, and accordion.

http://sotw.ca/

SAND NORTHRUPSAND NORTHRUP loves to teach the skills she uses in her one-woman circus stage show: juggling, unicycling, clowning and equilibristics. She has brought circus arts to literally thousands all across the country and now she takes her mobile Circus School to schools throughout BC offering interactive circus arts workshops for Kindergarten to Grade Twelve in French or English.

http://www.sandnorthrup.com/

TODD BUTLERTODD BUTLER is guaranteed to entertain you with a stunning combination of musical parody, outstanding musicianship and outrageous political satire. Expressing himself through music is his passion, a twisting journey through such varied musical terrain as funk, R&B, reggae, country swing, blues, bluegrass and thoughtful ballads in the fi nest singer songwriter tradition.

http://www.toddbutler.com/

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BLUES PANEL CONCERT host David Gogo, known for his cutthroat wit and virtuosic blues guitar technique will be joined by David Vest, a Southern bred boogie-woogie piano pounder; Dave Harris, who is renown for his harmonica playing as well as his expertise on both acoustic and electric guitar; and the duo of Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski featuring Gary on harmonica, keyboard and vocals, and Anita on bass and drums. Each musician takes a turn as lead performer as they showcase the blues past and present.

THE GREAT CANADIAN SONGS CONCERT features Todd Butler and Jake Galbraith. They will be singing your favourite Canadian songs, written by your favorite Canadian songwriters, and

they will be inviting the audience to sing along with them. Rekindle happy musical memories of the past by joining Todd and Jake in a celebration of the big hits written by great Canadian songwriters.

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2012Kids Area Team LeadersKids Area Team Leaders

Hannah SmithHannah was born and raised in the Comox Valley and she loves kids! From the time she was little she has been artistic, so she always loved attending the Filberg Festival with her grandparents. When Hannah was invited to volunteer in the Kids Area she jumped at the opportunity, and she has volunteered every year since. This will be her sixth year. Hannah is currently teaching art and guitar to special needs kids, and she plans on going to North Island College in September to do the Emily Carr program.

Dana WilsonDana and her family have lived in the Comox Valley for six years and this is her second year volunteering in the Kids Area at the festival. Dana has been a special education assistant working with children in the public school system and she has also been a nanny. Dana lived overseas in the Maldives for fi ve years, where she taught English to preschoolers and adults at the Language Learning Center. While living in the Maldives she travelled extensively through South East Asia with her family, which includes her two boys whom she has homeschooled for eight years. When Dana has spare time she likes to garden, read, hike, ski and do various crafts.

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Chance Chance to Win!to Win!

1. First ticket drawn will win a Mary Fox pottery piece – value $350

2. Second ticket drawn will win a pearl necklace from Graham Jewellers – value $825

3 Third ticket drawn will win the Coral Barclay original painting – value $1000

4. Fourth ticket drawn will win the Handmade Quilt on display – value $2000

5. Fifth ticket drawn will win two round-trip tickets anywhere WestJet fl ies.

6. Sixth ticket drawn will win the MONK original painting – value $6000

Net proceeds to the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association.

Tickets availableJuly 1 to August 6 online atwww/fi lbergfestival.com

or at the Festival

Only 2000 ticketswill be sold

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Mary Fox Pottery pieceValued at $350.00

MARY FOX — 2012 FILBERG FESTIVAL GUEST ARTISTDecorative bowl, terra sigillata, crawl glazes, multi-fi red in

oxidation. Created in 2012. (12” x 6 1/4”T)

Coral Barclay PaintingValued at $1000.00

CORAL BARCLAY2011 FILBERG FESTIVAL GUEST ARTIST“Something Blue” — 18” x 36” Oil on Canvas

Win an Original MONKValued at $6000.00

MONK is painting s stunning painting of Cathredral Grove to raise funds for the Filberg Lodge and Park.

4’ X 5’ Oil Painting

Pearl Necklace - Graham’s JewellersValued at $825.00 — Japanese saltwater

cultured pearl strand – 18” long. The pearls are 6.0 to 6.5 mm in diameter with good lustre

and light cream colour with rose overtones.

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Handmade QuiltSchoolhouse Quilters Guild

Valued at $2000.00

On display at the Filberg Lodge

Two Round-Trip Ticketsanywhere

WestJet fl iesDeparting from Comox

The Filberg Lodge is a beautiful, hand-crafted, historic home tucked away in a quiet corner of Comox. This year we are showcasing the lodge as it is all year long: the past residence of Robert Filberg and his family.

You are invited to wander through Filberg Lodge on a guided tour as part of your ‘Filberg Experience’.

Designed by William Hagarty and built from 1929 to 1935; this four thousand square foot, four bedroom, four bath house on nine acres was the home to RJ (Bob) Filberg, his wife Florence, his son Robert (Buddy) Jr., and his daughter Mary.

RJ Filberg became superintendent of the Comox Logging and Railway Company, the largest logging company in coastal British Columbia at the time with over 400 employees. Filberg also founded the Comox Golf Course, developed the Elk Falls Mill, and was a

major philanthropist in the Comox Valley.The inside of the Lodge refl ects Filberg’s love

of timber with over fi ve different types used (yellow cedar, douglas fi r, pacifi c yew, red cedar, and white pine). The grounds refl ect his love of nature with

more than 100 different varieties of trees which he and Florence planted during their time here.

Mr. Filberg died in 1977 leaving his property to the Vancouver Foundation. The Town of Comox, with help from then alderman Alice Bullen, negotiated the

purchase of the property. The Lodge is now managed by a non-profi t organization: the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association of which the Filberg Festival is the major fundraiser.

During the Filberg Festival tours are scheduled every 20 minutes with our knowledgeable and entertaining volunteer tour guides.


WALK THEGREEN TALKGREEN TALK

We can all learn some lessons from the Filberg Festival Food Concessions on how to walk the “green” talk. They are great models of what progressive businesses are doing to reduce their environmental footprint and encourage their customers to do the same.

Almost all our vendors will be offering only biodegradable cups, napkins, and cutlery. Most condiments are offered in reusable containers - paper plates and plastic forks are disappearing from our grounds. To help achieve a goal of zero waste, they use and encourage recycling. They also use creative serving and presentation: keep your eye out for servings in banana leaves; take-a-way products in biodegradable boxes; or discounts for those who bring their own cups & containers.

You’ll also notice our Vendors highlighting the importance of using local natural organic ingredients and supporting local farmers and small business within the Comox Valley and region to help create a sustainable economy.

It’s more than just trendy marketing or responding to consumer-led trends. Our Festival Vendors are taking practical steps to demonstrate practices consistent with their values and each individual’s responsibility for reducing our collective environmental impact. We’re very proud to host environmentally conscious businesses and invite you to come and check them out!

Keeping Things Safe

Our event is for families and we do our best to keep you safe. We are helped in that task by our twenty-four hour professional security company Footprints Security, and our volunteer security force made up of retired (or not) police offi cers, military police offi cers, and others of similar background and training.

So do come and enjoy yourselves with us, and help us keep you safe by doing your part: Make sure you keep track of your loved ones, have a safety plan of your own should you get separated in the crowds. If you see anything that concerns you or that you think may be a security concern, just speak to the fi rst person you see with a communications radio, Security uniform, or Filberg Festival Crew shirt and bring it to our attention. Thanks for being safety conscious and helping us take care of our visitors.

Bike SafeThe Comox Valley Cycling Coalition

will be operating the Bike Lock up at this year’s Filberg Festival. This activity fi ts well within their mandate: To create a safe environment for cycling in the Comox Valley and encourage cycling as an effective, economical, healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Many thanks to these community minded people who are willing to take action to support their words.

The Lodge

Memory TentIn celebration and appreciation of the 30th Filberg Festival we have unearthed our collected archives,

scrapbooks, and picture albums and made a lovely area displaying all of the most memorable, exciting, and historic Filberg Festival moments called Memory Lane.

From the fi rst festival in 1983 to the present day festival stroll through memory lane and revisit the lineup of past performers, featured artists, amazing artisans, and special snapshots of time. Take a moment to sit in the shade browsing through photo albums and scrap books, wander the interactive display and revisit posters from each year, t-shirts, banners and fl ags and extra special pictures.

Celebrating thirty years as a festival is a phenomenal achievement so we thought we should polish the bright memories of past festivals. Enjoy Memory Lane. ALICE BULLEN GREETS FESTIVAL GOERS IN 1983.

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Some news, you just want to share in person. With friendly, personalized service and daily direct flights to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, the Comox Valley Airport is the easy way to connect with family.

FINE ARTS DIPLOMA

Explore a variety of subjects from photography and digital visual art to sculpture and ceramics. Earn two years credit toward Emily Carr University’s bachelor of fine arts degree at NIC.

Length: 2-year diplomaTuition: $2,635 approx / year

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Take the first step towards a career in photo journalism, wedding, and event photography, or advertising. Learn about the industry and develop your personal style.

Length: 10-month certificateTuition: $7,038 approx

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE, EMILY CARR

Complete your bachelor of fine arts degree from Emily Carr University in the Comox Valley. NIC’s Fine Arts diploma grads can apply to enter directly into 3rd year.

Length: Year 3 & 4 of a bachelor’s degreeTuition: $3,570 approx / year

WEB DESIGN

Learn the fundamentals of design, graphics, and animation for web applications. Explore a wide variety of topics, from digital photography to design and marketing.

Length: 8-month certificateTuition: $2,635 approx

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at the Filberg Gift ShopLeave Your Husband at the golfcourse and

come in to the Filberg Festival to Shop!Package includes: Round of golf at Comox Golf Club,

Filberg Festival 2012 day pass and Filberg $10 Buck for the Filberg Gift Shop for $40.00.

Retail price is $47.00 so a $7.00 savings and NO HST!

Packages are available NOW at the Filberg Gift Shop and Arizona Gifts

Summer SpecialSummer SpecialTickets ON SALE NOW for the

Filberg Summer Concert Series in July & August.

Come & Enjoy Our Little Shop | Open Thursday - Sunday & Holiday Mondays 11am - 4pm

If you are a breast cancer survivor, and enjoy fresh sea air and having fun whilst exercising, perhaps it is time to try dragon boat paddling! Age does not matter, nor does fi tness level.We practice twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the sheltered waters of the Comox harbour. Enjoy a ‘free’ paddle before deciding if you want to join. A life jacket and paddle will be provided.

For more information, visit our website:www.hopeafl oatcanada.caor call Marcy 250-338-2112

You will make some new friends.... All of whom are ‘In the same boat!’

Hope Afl oat Breast Cancer Survivors’ DRAGON BOAT TEAMWelcomes New Paddlers for 2012 Season!

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Nanaimo Youth Services Association“Believing in the power and potential of youth”

Blade RunnersBlade RunnersMonday-Friday 8:30-4:30 • Ages 15-30Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 • Ages 15-30

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FUNDING PROVIDED BY The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative

Comox Valley BladeRunners ProgramBladeRunners is a Youth Skills Link program that builds community partnerships through connecting motivated & job ready youth with valuable employment. The BladeRunners program has been helping local youth participate in training opportunities and obtain employment in the Comox Valley since 2007.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:• Youth between the ages of 15-30 and out of school.• In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers.• Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI).

EMPLOYERS WILL:• Receive 60 hours of free work exposure / training hours from a Blade-

Runners participant.• Receive a $3.00/hr wage subsidy contribution based on a minimum

$10.50/hr wage.To connect with the Comox Valley BladeRunners program please contact: Jenny Auld 250-334-8138 ext. 331 [email protected] Chris Lakusta 250-713-4311 [email protected].

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Look who hasjoined the herd!Woof Woof!

Help us nameour new friend.

Details at: www.cvex.ca - Kidzoneand win a Naomi teWinkel

art print and a familymembership to the fair


Over the years we have worked diligently to make the Filberg Festival as “earth friendly” as possible and to minimize our environmental footprint. We believe most Festival goers care about our impact on the environment and support our efforts to make it a “green” event. So how can you help?

Here are some suggestions for minimizing our footprint, not only in the park, but in the community as well:

Use alternative transportation. Carpooling or Park & Ride are options for getting to and from the Festival in a more environmentally conscious way or ride your bike and secure it in our bike lockup.

Bring your own refi llable water bottle as well as a reusable plate, mug and cutlery.

Don’t leave any garbage behind, take it with you to recycle at home or dispose of it in our recycling containers found throughout the Park.

All of our efforts can make a big difference. We are very

mindful of how to reduce our impact and become

more environmentally effi cient. We rigorously organize the set up and take down of the Festival to have the minimal

impact on the park and wildlife. We clean up all

trash to minimize our mark on the property. We’re determined

to continue to improve our “green” efforts as caretakers and stewards of the beautiful Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park, the magnifi cent Comox Valley and the marvelous planet we call our home.

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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELFFrom the very beginning the mission of Lampe Berger has

been to improve the quality of indoor air. Created in 1898 to purify hospital rooms, Lampe Berger is today your security blanket to clean air.

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Sept 1,2,& 3Sat, Sun 10-5Mon 10-4

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens6183 Whitaker Rd, Admission $8

•• Paintings

•• Pottery

•• Photography

•• Garden Art

•• Food

•• Music

•• Sculpture

•• Jewellery

•• Furniture

•• Glass

•• Fabric

•• UniqueArt Forms

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LEAVE your legacy on a masterpiece!Thousands go “MONK hunting” yearly to fi nd MONK, for the opportunity of

an original painting and write a wish or dedication to a loved one on the back.

Featured Filberg Festival and Olympic artist with experience spanning over 25

years MONK is working on a stunning painting of Cathedral Grove to be raffl ed

off to raise money for the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. Here is your op-

portunity to not only paint with MONK but to win a highly sought after original.

MONK will be located next to the Lodge.Raffle tickets available online and at the festival



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