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NBCCD students participate in 2025 Craft East
Craft East Buyers’ Expo
For over 40 years, the Craft East Buyers’ Expo has been a premier event, drawing buyers from across Canada, the U.S., and beyond. Jointly sponsored by the provincial governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, the expo features one-of-a-kind, juried products that meet high standards of excellence, ensuring that all items are authentically produced in Atlantic Canada.
The 2025 edition will take place on February 8 and 9.
Textile DesignAmy Drummond
Amy Drummond is a textile artist inspired by nature, especially the warm, earthy tones of autumn. She specializes in weaving, upcycling, and dyeing, turning discarded fibres into one-of-a-kind pieces. Her work captures the rich colours of fall — deep reds, golden yellows, and soft browns — bringing the season’s beauty to life. Each piece is hand-dyed and woven with care, giving it a personal touch. Amy’s passion for sustainability shines through as she transforms old materials into something fresh and beautiful. Through her creations, she celebrates craftsmanship, nature, and the ever-changing beauty of the world around us.
CeramicsCaitlin Matthews
As a former paramedic, Caitlin discovered clay as a therapeutic medium that provided a means to slow down and reconnect. Through pottery, she crafts functional objects that promote stillness and help ground others in today's fast paced society. Her current work combines minimal form with repetitive
patterns that bridge the connection between nature and human-made design. Ultimately, Caitlin is working to create clay bodies from wild maritime clay, and glazes with found materials, allowing a more direct connection to the earth through your everyday ritual.
Jewellery/Metal Arts David Gomez
David Gomez is an Industrial Engineer from Honduras with a passion for jewellery design. He has moved to Fredericton to pursue his passion and study at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. Under the direction of talented Atlantic Canadian artists, he has refined his style and developed his skills in goldsmithing and silversmithing. David combines traditional techniques with modern technological tools, creating unique, elegant pieces with precious metals that reflect his innovative vision.
CeramicsKatherine Morin
Katherine Morin is a ceramic artist focusing on functional pottery with distinct designs. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Katherine’s work is profoundly influenced by organic shapes and forms. Katherine’s creative process is rooted in a desire to not only showcase the visual textures of the natural world but also to evoke a sense of lightness and joy in the viewer. Her goal is to create colourful pieces that are as delightful to touch and use as they are to look at. In doing so, she hopes to infuse the ordinary moments of daily life with a little extra magic and a lot of personality.
CeramicsKshitiz Arora
Kshitiz Arora is the founder and studio potter at Hand & Clay, a ceramic studio born out of passion for wheel thrown pottery. Pottery for him is a delicate balance between calmness and spontaneity. He finds it magical how five elements of nature; earth, fire, water, air and space, come together to create something divine. Kshitiz enjoys throwing both functional as well as decorative pots that are adorned with tranquil shades of blue and turquoise, symbolizing the ocean and sky. His artistic philosophy revolves around creating pots that foster a meaningful connection between creator and owner, each piece resonating with intention and bridging the gap between artistry and personal experience.
CeramicsKyla Wadell
Kyla Waddell is the creator behind Kyla Mae Ceramics, focusing on elegant functional pottery inspired by the vast and rich outdoors. She is in her second year of the ceramics diploma program at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. She found her love of pottery while she was working a part time job, with her aunt, at a pottery studio in uptown Saint John. From that moment on she has had an inseparable connection with clay. She just launched her first line in November which explores texture and variation through glazes. Kyla puts love and gratitude into each piece for her clientele as they enjoy their favourite beverage in her mug.
Textile DesignLevi Beryl
Levi Beryl is an artist passionate about the multi-media nature of textile art. His art practice is centred around slow and intuitive creation. His time to plan, sample, and create follow his slow internal pacing. This allows his meticulous nature to shine through and set him apart from other artists. He embraces his deliberate pace to enjoy the rich details. Levi is inspired by the complexities and simplicities of nature and the organic forms created by the wears of time and the adaptation of flora and fauna.
Jewellery/Metal Arts Logan Mudge
The history within the objects forged and crafted by metalsmiths throughout the ages has always fascinated me. From the delicate ordainments of nobles to the weapons of war, a part of history is held in each piece. Their story is brought to life through the metalsmith's diligent and patient work. With the stories of these smiths in mind, Stalwart Metalsmith strives to keep our own stories alive for ages to come with durable, long lasting works for those around us. And with each purchase, you etch your name into your own pieces’ history for ages to come.
Textile DesignRegina Porras Loya
Regina is a Mexican artist, now based in Canada, whose artistic journey began in childhood as a playful pursuit and evolved into a lifelong passion. As a weaver, she loves hand-dyeing all her yarn to add a personal touch, a process she truly cherishes. Living away from home has shaped her work, allowing her to embrace solitude and express herself through bold colours and textures that capture the warmth and energy of Mexico. Regina’s mission is to bring joy and connection through her art, sharing a piece of home and happiness wherever life takes her.
Jewellery/Metal Arts Ryan Harris
Crabtree Jewellery was founded by Ryan Harris, an artist and jeweller from Oromocto, New Brunswick. Ryan is interested in history and conservation, revitalizing traditional techniques in his work and pushing for the preservation of crafts. Growing up on the Wolastoq River, the natural world and water have served as inspiration in his artwork. Working with precious metals and specializing in sterling silver, his mission is to create detailed pieces that can withstand the test of time while being an educational resource for the community. Crabtree Jewellery values traditional methods of fabrication and design, reimagining, and paying homage to historical jewellery techniques. Crabtree operates closely with its community by offering educational workshops, and personalized pieces to clients.
Textile DesignSiobhan Armstrong
Siobhan Armstrong is an emerging textile designer from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inspired by gothic literature, she creates intricate garments that evoke feelings of elegance and power. Siobhan is dedicated to pushing the preconceived notions of knitwear, crafting designs that are both unique and enchanting. She created her alias, Miri Eerie, as a playful reflection of her craft. Both literally and figuratively. Her work is a love letter to folklore, inviting others to embrace their most authentically eerie selves through her whimsical creations.
Jewellery/Metal Arts Stephanie Sirois
Stephanie Sirois makes jewellery that can be worn as an extension of personal expression. Her pieces elevate the wearer with subtle elegance. She uses primarily silver along with a marriage of metals and stone setting to display pops of colour. Stephanie takes inspiration from a variety of iconography, from their big ideas down to their foundations of design. Incorporating meaning and purpose to each piece is important to her creative process, allowing her clientele to connect with what speaks to them. Stephanie designs each piece to be accessible to the wearer by rigorous testing and sampling to ensure a sensory-friendly fit.
Jewellery/Metal Arts Terry Martin
I grew up in the woods in Grand Falls, playing outside all day climbing trees. Living in Fredericton now and studying at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, I have been learning how to make jewellery. I love learning new things, and also enjoy wood carving and crocheting. When I make jewellery my creative mind finds a calm focus, as I work diligently and quietly crafting unique pendants, bracelets and earrings.
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