Airdrie makers have been busy creating everything from chocolates to soaps to make your spring shopping fun (one for you, and one for me!). Support your local makers!
Colourful Cheerful Crochet
Aya Robert started crocheting as a hobby and turned it into a business to share her passion with others. Each item is carefully crocheted by hand, ensuring attention to detail and uniqueness. Gift your loved ones a one-of-a-kind handmade crochet treasure! @colourfulcheerfulcrochet
Kelly Proulx Pottery
Kelly Proulx is a local potter and pottery teacher. Mugs are wheel thrown and altered with added detail, creating one-of-a-kind treasures. kellyproulxpottery.weebly.com
Lamb’s Soapworks
Say hello to the season with Lamb’s Spring Collection soap bars. Handcrafted in small batches in the Airdrie studio, these natural bars are formulated with nourishing, plant-based oils and botanicals that cleanse without stripping your skin. The studio has curated this collection with uplifting citrus, light florals and refreshing scent notes. A simple, yet luxurious way to bring a little springtime ritual into your everyday routine. lambspoapworks.com
Washboard Soapery & Such
Washboard Soapery’s top seller is The Bouncy Curly, a leave-in conditioner that helps define the curls while leaving them extremely soft, bouncy and healthy. It also acts as a heat protectant to reduce static, even in straight hair. The main ingredient of this hair goodness is Flax gel, that is extracted in the Airdrie studio from Alberta-sourced flax seeds loaded with omegas and healthy ingredients for your hair and skin. Washboard.ca
Star Light Suncatchers Sensory & Such
Lilian is a young creator who blends art, science and sensory play. She designs suncatchers, paper squishies, slime, and she’s planning on facilitating hands-on workshops where kids explore light, colour and simple chemistry. Her creations spark curiosity, creativity and joyful learning through play. For more information, contact her mom, Jessica, lenorahjessica@gmail.com
Salty Sea Dog Designs
Hand-sculpted, animal-themed pottery “friends” full of personality, humour and heart, crafted with care, community spirit and a whole lot of joy. Saltyseadogdesigns.com
Josie Hoisington Art
This Airdrie-based watercolour artist creates nature-inspired originals, prints and paper goods that bring a sense of calm, connection and meaning. josie.hoisington.art
Cookie Paint and More
This maker shares vibrant cookie creations through workshops, DIY kits, and gourmet and custom treats. Known for piñata cookies, seasonal jumbo cookies and cookie cakes, this home bakery brings laughter, creativity and sweet memories to every celebration. @jmillscookiepaint
Dueling Dragon Charms
Dueling Dragon’s felted cloud earrings are made to be sensory friendly. Also included are interchangeable charm hooks ready to be fully customized. Crystal and Roxanne Richards are sisters and the Dueling Dragon Charms’ makers. etsy.com/shop/duelingdragoncharms
KimBows
Kimberly Fortier makes handmade bows and hair accessories for humans, and bow ties and bandanas for pets. @kimbowsofficial
Cacaoworks
Bring spring into your life with this elegant floral bar, Silk Road No. 1. A blend of Earl Grey, blossom water and blood orange in a light milk chocolate. cacaoworks.ca
