Monday, December 8, 2014

The Holiday Gift Exchange



This year we would like to introduce a new fundraising initiative called  "The Holiday Gift Exchange" to W.E. Gowling Public School. It will be a school holiday shopping experience for our children. Volunteer-parents have set up a room stocked with items donated by teachers, parents and community members, where kids can purchase gifts for others in the safety and security of their own school.  Prices will range between 25 cents to $1.00 per item and gift wrapping will be 25 cents per item.   We look forward to offering this educational and affordable gift shopping and giving opportunity to the children of W.E. Gowling.  

If you are a parent of a child attending W.E. Gowling who would like to participate, please complete and return your form sent home in recent days, indicating the individuals your child will be shopping for and the the amount you are enclosing with your form for your child to shop with.  

This Holiday Gift Exchange event will be taking place on Wednesday December 10th, Thursday December 11th, and Friday December 12th during the school day.  The children will each be given an opportunity to shop for their loved ones on one of the dates indicated above.

Monday, November 17, 2014

What An Awesome Craft Show at W.E. Gowling P.S.! Thank You Everyone!


After taking a day to recuperate, we would like to tell you all what a FANTASTIC, INCREDIBLE, AMAZING craft show we had on Saturday. 

The First Annual Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show was a HUGE success.

We owe our success to so many people, and therefore we would like to thank: the wonderful vendors who participated in the show this year as well as the vendors, local businesses, and artists who donated items to our fundraising raffle and silent auction; the amazing radio and television stations that gave us a shout out on the air and via their social media outlets; everyone who helped us to promote our event by liking and sharing our Facebook posts and who followed our countdown to the event on our blog; the staff, students and school council members of W.E. Gowling who volunteered and helped to organize and execute the show; and perhaps most importantly, the HUNDREDS upon HUNDREDS of people from the Carlington and Ottawa community who came out to attend our fundraising event. We hope that you all enjoyed the show and that you will join us again next year.  It was an amazing event and can only get better from here!  We were so pleased with the results of the show and of course the funds we raised that can be put towards enhancing the school and the opportunities provided to the students of W.E. Gowling Public School.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Friday, November 14, 2014

Gowling Christmas Craft Show & Fundraiser - IT'S TOMORROW! - Bonus Review: Victorya's Creations

Victorya's Creations has just what you need to perfect your holiday decor, with wreaths of various sizes and colours.  Come out to the Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show to pick out a wreath from Victorya's Creations and visit one of the 55 fantastic vendors show cased at our event. 


Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show
250 Anna Avenue - W.E. Gowling Public School
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

55 VENDORS
REFRESHMENTS
RAFFLE - SILENT AUCTION -50/50 DRAW

FREE ADMISSION - FREE PARKING





It's Tomorrow! Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show - Vendor Review: Soiree Fashions

If jewellery is what you are looking for, pay a visit to Soiree Fashions on Saturday November 15th at the Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show!

TOMORROW - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
250 Anna Ave. - W.E. Gowling P.S.

FREE ADMISSION - FREE PARKING

55 INCREDIBLE VENDORS

REFRESHMENTS

SWAG BAGS - RAFFLE - SILENT AUCTION - 50/50 DRAW








Thursday, November 13, 2014

Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show (November 15th) Bonus Vendor Review: The Pawtery Shop

The Pawtery Shop is another great local artist creating dog and cat bowls, mugs, tumblers, yarn bowls, platters, serving bowls, coasters, bird feeders, wind chimes, iPhone docking stations, and so much more.  Her work is beautiful and definitely worth at trip to the Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show to admire (and purchase!).  

Saturday November 15th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
W.E. Gowling Public School
250 Anna Ave.






There are only 2 days before the BIG Gowling Christmas Craft Show - Vendor Review: Brittany Bannan Baking

Brittany Bannan will be baking up a storm to satisfy your sweet tooth at the Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show.  Pictured below are some of her full sized cakes, but I believe she'll have some smaller sized treats (decorated cookies, cupcakes, and mini-cakes) to share with you at the show.  They look so yummy!

November 15, 2014
250 Anna Ave. (Near Carling & Merivale)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Parking






Wednesday, November 12, 2014

3 Days and Counting Down - Bonus Review: High Tide Bow Ties

High Tide Bow Ties is a local small business with some very trendy ties for the men in your life.

Check them out at our show (in 3 days! - we can hardly wait!) at W.E. Gowling Public School on November 15th.


Saturday, November 15th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
W.E. Gowling Public School
250 Anna Avenue
Free Admission
Free Parking





3 Days Until the Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show! 3 Days! Vendor Review: Linda Gaudet's Cushions

Our craft show may only be 3 days away, but there is no end to our  awesome vendors!  And on that note, Linda Gaudet will be joining us with her very awesome cushions.  

Visit our show on November 15th at W.E. Gowling Public School (250 Anna Ave.) to pick up some of these cool cushions!






GOWLING CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW



This is guaranteed to be an EXCELLENT show.  With so many awesome items to choose from, how could it not be? Below is a list of our 55 merchants who will be participating in this year's show.

We would all love to see you there.  
November 15, 2014  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
FREE ADMISSION   FREE PARKING
Grab a friend, neighbour, stranger...and bring them out to the show. 

2014 Craft Show Vendors:
Jean Delorey - knit & crocheted hats, mitts, scarfs
2 Bags - purses, gift holders, wallets, etc.
Of the Town - www.ofthetown.etsy.com
Friday Night Craft Girls - www.facebook.com/fridaynightcraftgirls
Aunt Lulu's Country Kitchen - www.auntlulus.com
Michael's Glass Creations - glass earrings, pendants,  vases
Christina's Cake Creations - www.christinascakecreations.ca
Rebecca Arbuckle - handcrafted home decor pieces
Dragonfly Studio -  www.dragonflystudio.ca  
Pamela McInnis - handmade christmas ornaments
The Crafty Husband - www.craftyhusband.com 
Hereness & Thereness - www.hereness-thereness.com 
The Wash Shop - www.thewashshop.com
DaBaby - www.dababy.ca
Two Knit-Wits - knitted & crocheted articles
Simply Leesie - jewellery: bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings
Meghan Hood - hand painted glass ornaments & glassware
Orchid & Daisy - www.orchidanddaisy.ca  
Muddy Hands - www.haterpillar.com
Quench Designs - www.quenchdesigns.com 
Steeped Tea with Shelly - www.mysteepedtea.com/teawithshelly  
My Divine Boutique - www.mydivineboutique.com 
Stay Funny Designs - www.stayfunnydesigns.com
Mary Bouthillier - photography
Creation of the Soul - www.fiberniche.etsy.com
Float or Fly - www.floatorfly.com 
Punk In Pink -  www.punkinpink.etsy.com
Totally Squared - www.totallysquared.etsy.com 
Koby's Furry Friends - www.kobysfurryfriends.weebly.com 
Richard King Artwork - www.richardkingartwork.weebly.com
Custom Crafts - www.customcrafts.ca
Thomas Treasures - www.thomastreasures.com
Mrs.Brown's Sewing Studio - www.mrsbrownssewing.com
Tangled Designs - handmade hair accessories & scarves
Causeway - greeting cards
Soiree Fashions - jewellery
Brittany Bannan Baking - decorated cookies, cupcakes, etc.
Linda Gaudet - trendy cushions
The Pawtery Shop - www.facebook.com/ThePawteryShop  
Victorya’s Creations - www.vpiche5.wix.com/victorya

Hightide Bowties - www.hightidebowties.com

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

4 Days left! - Quench Designs

Quench Designs by Kate Barazzuol embodies boundlessness with rugged and sophisticated wearable jewellery. Beautifully crafted earrings, necklaces, and rings that will take your breath away. Visit Kate and you won't be disappointed!

November 15th at WE Gowling from 10am-4pm! 







Monday, November 10, 2014

5 days and counting....Glorious Life / Glorious Life Knits & Stitches

Are you conscience about living a greener life? Visit Andrea at Glorious life and stock up on handcrafted, natural, organic, vegan, and gluten-free products! Glorious Life soaps are both handcrafted and homemade with all natural & organic ingredients. And you will LOVE the feel of the natural cotton and wool fibres used for in Glorious Life's Knits and Stitches. 

Don't miss out. Visit Glorious Life on November 15th at W.E. Gowling's Christmas and Holiday Craft Show from 10am - 4pm. 






 


Sunday, November 9, 2014

6 Days to go! Steeped Tea with Shelly

The days are getting colder, so what better way to warm up than with Steeped Tea. Shelly's fine loose teas and accessories will be just what need on November 15th!




Saturday, November 8, 2014

Only 7 days left - Impressus

"Nothing replaces the beauty of a handwritten note sent by snail mail" - this is the motto of ImpressusBe reminded of what classic and streamlined elegance looks like with a beautiful selection of Christmas/Holiday letterpress printed cards, gift tags, gift boxes and gift bags. All products are hand-printed on an antique printing press, the Golding Pearl Improved No.11, using 100% cotton papers and rubber based inks. 

Visit Impressus on November 15th, between 10am and 4pm at the 
Gowling Christmas and Holiday Craft show!!







Friday, November 7, 2014

8 Days Away & Still Counting Down - Bonus Vendor Review: Scentsy

Candles are a staple in the holiday season. They make excellent gifts for teachers, hostess gifts, you name it, the possibilities are endless.  And to fill this gift giving need for you, Abby Johnston (an independent sales rep for Scentsy) will have a selection of Scentsy products for you to choose from. 

Saturday November 15th,  10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 
W.E. Gowling Public School @ 250 Anna Avenue
Free Parking - Free Admission





W.E. Gowling Public School's Fundraiser Craft Show is 8 Days Away: Vendor Review - LivWell Toys

Do you hate waste and love awesome handcrafted goods?  LivWell Toys is the booth for you to visit at the Gowling Christmas & Holiday Craft Show then.  They create natural toys for children from repurposed fabric and reclaimed wood.  At their booth you will also find crocheted necklaces with natural hand carved stone pendants, toddler pants and skirts, sweater mittens, fabric Christmas decorations, fabric Christmas cards, wooden memory games, wooden houses, tree blocks and more! 

Don't miss out!  November 15th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 250 Anna Avenue, FREE PARKING & ADMISSION