Handmade 🍁 Since 1980
There is something for everyone at a Signatures Show! Our body care vendors help Canadians from coast to coast elevate their self-care routines with their handmade products 🌱
Our Fall shows kick off in October! Visit our website for a complete list of Canadian dates.
https://signatures.ca/shows/
Calling all Canadian artists, makers, and designers! 📣
Our fall craft shows are fast approaching, and we have a few spots left for talented creators. Don't miss this chance to showcase your work, connect with fellow artists, and get your work noticed by craft enthusiasts.
Apply now and be a part of our vibrant community of artists. Click the link below to learn more + apply!
https://signatures.ca/exhibitors/
The countdown is on for Signatures BY HAND Artisan Gift Show! We will be at the International Centre in just over three weeks as part of Toronto Market Week.
Here are four artists joining us there as exhibitors for our trade + wholesale customers:
Top Left - Paty en la Playa
Top Right - Ketoora Jewelry
Bottom Left - Bless Naturels
Bottom Right - Feeding On Frost
Treat your taste buds! 🤤
A Signatures Show isn't just about amazing handmade goods, it's also a foodie's paradise. Indulge in mouthwatering free samples from our incredible gourmet food vendors - like ! From sweet to savory, there's something delicious for everyone to try.
Treat your taste buds! 🤤
A Signatures Show isn't just about amazing handmade goods, it's also a foodie's paradise. Indulge in mouthwatering free samples from our incredible gourmet food vendors - like Hanes Hummus! From sweet to savory, there's something delicious for everyone to try.
☀️ Summer Giveaway ☀️
We're celebrating the sunny season with a special giveaway! We will select one lucky follower to win a prize pack of handmade treasures from one of our artisans worth $100.
To Enter:
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Canadian craftsmanship! The giveaway closes at midnight on July 16th 2024, and the winner will be announced on July 17th 2024. Good luck!
Signatures will never send you a friend request or ask you to register via an outside link. No cash value. No exchanges.
Our next market is the BY HAND Gift Show at the International Centre on August 11th-13th.
For today's feature Friday, we are highlighting four artists who will be exhibiting at the event for our trade + wholesale customers. We can't wait to see everyone there in just over a month!
Top Left - Marmalade Designs
Top Right - Driftwood Naturals
Bottom Left - Seeded Memories
Bottom Right - Sadie & June
Coming soon to a Canadian city near you! 💛
From coast to coast, discover unique handmade treasures, meet talented artisans, and savor gourmet delights.
↓ Dates & Locations ↓
Ottawa: October 17 - 20
Medicine Hat: October 18 - 20
Red Deer: October 25 - 27
Calgary: October 31 - November 3
Vancouver: November 6 - 10
Saskatoon: November 8 - 10
Regina: November 14 - 16
Lethbridge: November 22 - 24
Winnipeg: November 28 - December 1
Ottawa: December 4 - 8
Edmonton: December 5 - 8
Our next show is the BY HAND Gift Show taking place August 11th-13th at the International Centre in Mississauga.
This show is a part of , a destination for buyers and retailers to source and purchase products for their stores. More information can be found on our website - link below:
https://signatures.ca/byhand/
Are you passionate about events and craftsmanship? Join our dynamic team at Signatures Shows as an Assistant Show Manager!
We’re looking for an energetic and motivated individual to play a crucial role in delivering exceptional events across Canada. As an Assistant Show Manager, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced show managers, gaining hands-on experience in event planning and ex*****on.
You’ll be an essential part of our team, helping to create memorable experiences for artisans and attendees alike. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!
More details can be found on our website. Visit www.signatures.ca/work-for-us/
There is something for everyone at a Signatures craft show! We aim to bring together artists from across the country, to communities that love quality handmade.
Thank-you Emma for your kind words. We love hearing from our community!
Some paws-itively adorable moments from Beaches Arts + Crafts 🐶 Swipe to see some of the furry friends who joined us for a day of fun, crafts, and gourmet treats.
These pups were the real stars of the show! 🐾
Today, we celebrate the fathers who inspire, support, and love handmade! 💛
Thank-you for being part of our craft show community! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with joy + laughter.
Thanks so much, Toronto! 💛 We had an amazing weekend hosting 140 of the most talented makers from across Canada.
Beaches Arts + Crafts wraps up our spring show series. Our next show is the BYHAND Gift Show in August for wholesale + trade - see you then!
Colours of the craft show! 🌈
Today is the LAST day to shop a rainbow of 140 artists, makers, and designers at Kew Gardens. It has been an amazing weekend so far, you won’t want to miss out.
We are here until 6pm tonight! ☀️
Beaches Arts + Crafts kicks off tomorrow! Join us Saturday + Sunday at Kew Gardens from 10am-6pm.
This is a rain or shine outdoor event - tell your friends + we'll see you soon! ☀️
Hello, Toronto! 👋🌷 We are back at Kew Gardens for our annual spring craft sale starting this Saturday + Sunday.
This outdoor show will feature the works of over 140 Canadian artists, artisans, makers, and designers. We can't wait to see you there!
All the show info ↓
🕰️ DATES & HOURS:
▪︎ Saturday, June 8th | 10 am to 6 pm
▪︎ Sunday, June 9th | 10 am to 6 pm
📍LOCATION:
▪︎ Kew Gardens
▪︎ 2075 Queen St East | Toronto, Ontario
🎟️ TICKETS:
▪︎ This is a FREE event!
Our talented food makers have something for every taste bud 🤤 For today's Feature Friday we are highlighting some of the gourmet food makers that you will be able to find at our upcoming show (next weekend!) in Toronto.
Come support local artisans and treat yourself to some of the best gourmet food in town. See you there!
Top Left - Moong Pani
Top Right - Manba Natural Peanut Butter
Bottom Left - Crazy D's Sparkling Prebiotic Soda
Bottom Right - Bruce County Nut & Fudge
Join us at Kew Gardens for Signatures Beaches Arts + Crafts!
Discover unique handmade treasures, enjoy gourmet food, and support local artisans. From beautiful crafts to delicious treats, there’s something for everyone!
🗓️ Dates: June 8th + 9th 2024
📍 Location: Kew Gardens, Toronto
Bring your friends and family for a day of creativity, community, and fun.
There will be over 140 artists to discover at Toronto Beaches Arts + Crafts! 🌷🌱
Join us at picturesque Kew Gardens for an unforgettable experience under the sun and shop for handmade treasures that last a lifetime.
🎨 Calling All BC Emerging Artists! 🎨 Have a passion for art and a dream to showcase your creations? This is your moment! Enter our Budding Artist Contest for a chance to win a booth at the , valued at $620+.
✨ Win a FREE Booth at Western Canada's Largest Craft Fair! ✨
👩🎨 What You Need to Know:
• Prize: A free "Budding Artist" booth
• Judges: Circle Craft jurors will select the winner based on aesthetics and design, technical skill, and personal style.
• Deadline: Apply by July 10, 2024, 11:59 pm PST
• Eligibility: Open to all emerging artists in BC with no more than 5 years in their field and no prior participation in our Holiday Market.
• Announcement: Winners will be announced no later than August 1st, 2024.
• Show Dates: The Circle Craft Holiday Market will be held from November 6 to November 10, 2024.
Ready to make your mark? 🌟 Apply now and let your art shine!
🔗 Link in bio to enter 🔗 https://signatures.ca/budding-artist-contest/
Our spring show at Toronto Beaches celebrates art, community, and the beauty of Canadian Handmade! This is an outdoor, FREE event and we looking forward to seeing YOU there in less than a month.
Toronto Beaches Arts + Crafts will be taking place at Kew Gardens June 8th + 9th.
Treat yourself to some self care this spring! 🌷🌱 For today's Feature Friday we are highlighting some of the body care makers that you will be able to find at our upcoming show in Toronto,
Top Left - Stoic Beauty
Top Right - Matter Company
Bottom Left - Earth to Body Skin Nutrition
Bottom Right - Springwater Naturals
Come to look around, leave with quality treasures to last a lifetime!
Thank you for your testimonial Johnathan! We love hearing from our community 💛
2 down, 1 to go! 💛 Our last spring show, Signatures Beaches Arts and Crafts, is coming to Kew Gardens in Toronto June 8th + 9th.
Save the date! We hope to see you there 👀
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms in our Canadian handmade community! 💛
We appreciate everything you do and hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and joy.
Thanks so much, Edmonton! 💛
We had an amazing time hosting 110 makers and artists, and seeing our amazing Butterdome community once again.
We look forward to seeing everyone again this fall - we will be back December 5th to 8th!
Edmonton! Today is the LAST day to shop 110 of Canada’s most talented artisans + makers at the Butterdome.
Don’t miss out - we are open until 5pm tonight! 👀
We are back for day two of Butterdome Spring Craft Sale! 🌱 We are here until 6pm tonight.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. See you soon!
We have another Feature Friday for our followers! 🤩
Gourmet food vendors are often a crowd favourite at our shows, so today we are featuring some of the food artists that will be at Toronto Beaches Arts + Crafts in June.
Make sure to add the dates to your calendar - June 8 + 9 at Kew Gardens.
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The Spring Originals Craft Sale blooms once again, April 4 - 7 at The EY Centre. Featuring the work of 140 Canadian artisans, shop the goods & crafts of your dreams directly from the creators themselves this spring. 🌷 Get your tickets 25% off with our pre-sale discount! No code required, limited time only.
What makes you happy? We're so happy that it's almost showtime again! Tickets are on sale now for our first Spring show of the season in Ottawa! Signatures Orginals Spring Craft sale is back April 13 - 16 at the EY Centre! Tickets are on sale now AND buy before April 4th for 25% off. Can't wait to see you soon!
While we won't be seeing our wonderful artisans in person for a few more months, we're still so proud to offer you a year-round Canadian handmade shopping experience on #ShopSignatures 🛍 (Hint hint: #MothersDay is 13 days away) Visit the link below to discover over 90 jewellery shops, where you're sure to find something that shows Mom why she shines the brightest. ✨ shop.signatures.ca/artisans/?store_categories[]=jewellery
PSA: Mother's Day is now less than a month away. ⏳ Thankfully, @shop.signatures has you covered: discover over 15K products, all handmade in Canada, and including free shipping! #ShopSignatures 🛍 Slippers by Lanark Sheepskin. 🐑 If you've visited our Originals shows in Ottawa, then you've probably seen their huge booth and colourful selection of products. We're so thrilled to have them in our online shop! → shop.signatures.ca/artisan/lanark-sheepskin
On this date, 40 years ago, Signatures was founded by two artisans — John Ladouceur and Casey Sadaka. Their dream was to make Canadian handmade more accessible to the public, and to help their fellow artisans make a better living doing what they love. Four decades later, that dream has turned into a reality neither of them thought ever possible. Today, we toast to each and every person that has helped us make Canadian handmade as popular, exciting, and vibrant as it is today. Cheers to the makers, the builders, and the supporters. We are nothing without you. #Signatures40
Checkin' in on Kat Cadegan (Kat Cadegan Jewellery), a Revelstoke, British Columbia-based jeweller and metalsmith. We chat about her studies in India and Mexico, her new life as a mother, and swap stories about the Signatures show experience. Just Checkin' In is an Instagram Live series hosted by Etienne Dale where he chats with artisans and other special guests from across Canada. 📲 Follow us on Instagram to catch new live episodes: instagram.com/signatures.ca 🗣 Tell us: who would you like to see us interview on future episodes?
Checkin' in on Blair and Sarah Dawes, a Calgary-based ceramic artist duo behind Salty Sea Dog Designs. We chat about their cheerful pottery, their recent trip to Europe, their love of Star Wars, and how they manage to successfully run a home-based small business as a married couple. Just Checkin' In is an Instagram Live series hosted by Etienne Dale where he chats with artisans and other special guests from across Canada. 📲 Follow us on Instagram to catch new live episodes: instagram.com/signatures.ca 🗣 Tell us: who would you like to see us interview on future episodes?
The 2020 Signatures Butterdome Spring Craft Sale was scheduled to open on May 1, but was unfortunately cancelled due to the pandemic. In its honour, we check in on show manager Francine Leduc and shoot rapid-fire questions at Kenzie Ladouceur, both of whom are core members of the Signatures team. Just Checkin' In is an Instagram Live series hosted by Etienne Dale where he chats with artisans and other special guests from across Canada. 📲 Follow us on Instagram to catch new live episodes: instagram.com/signatures.ca 🗣 Tell us: who would you like to see us interview on future episodes?
Checkin' in on David and Andrea Scade, creators of St. Albert, Alberta-based Black Diamond Distillery. We make a quick cocktail and discuss how their business has pivoted to producing hand sanitizer in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just Checkin' In is an Instagram Live series hosted by Etienne Dale where he chats with artisans and other special guests from across Canada. 📲 Follow us on Instagram to catch new live episodes: instagram.com/signatures.ca 🗣 Tell us: who would you like to see us interview on future episodes?
Just Checkin' In | Episode 1 | On our debut episode, Etienne chatted with the super fun duo of Shpriken and Pixie a.k.a. ShprixieLand Studios! 📲 Follow us on Instagram to catch new live episodes: instagram.com/signatures.ca 🗣 Tell us: who would you like to see us interview on future episodes?
Masks For All! 😷 We salute the Canadian makers who are producing non-medical masks for the public in an effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Get more info on the makers featured in this video: Anne Mulaire Designs | Diabolo Puppets | Diane Kroe | emk clothing | Halo Headwear : Wear Your Halo | Hides In Hand | Irina Rapaport Jewellery and Textiles | Pip Robins | Sarah Sue Design | Sugar Soul Studio We know the list doesn’t end there because we know how amazing our maker community is — who else is out there sewing masks? Tag yourselves in the comments! The 🍁 handmade community needs your support: visit signatures.ca/artisans to browse hundreds of artisans selling thousands of products. #Signatures40 #HandmadeLive
⏱Sharing a #TimelapseTuesday post courtesy of Laura Hamilton Art: “I finally made it into the studio today. I’ve been feeling so inspired by the hearts you are all creating for your windows. I am so thankful and blessed to be in such an amazing country. This painting is for all of the frontline workers.” See more of Laura’s painting progress on her profile. Artisans: send us your time-lapse videos via DM for a chance to be featured! Browse hundreds of artisans selling thousands of 🍁 handmade products at signatures.ca/artisans #Signatures40 #HandmadeLive
The story of Signatures begins with glass blower John Ladouceur and jeweller Casey Sadaka in the late 1970s. With limited options for professional Canadian artists, artisans, and jewellers to sell their work, John and Casey saw an opportunity to make handmade goods more accessible for creators and the public. In 1980, they founded Signatures to provide quality marketplaces where artisans and buyers could come together in a shared love of handmade.
After three years of detailed research and preparation, the first Signatures show premiered at the Ottawa Congress Center in 1983. Featuring 125 artisans presenting their finest handmade work over four days of the busy Christmas shopping season, the event was a hit. The next year Signatures made its debut in Toronto with a show at the brand-new Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Attendees found a new way to love handmade goods, and in no time at all the Ottawa and Toronto shows became more and more popular and ran for longer periods. With the phenomenal success of these events, Signatures quickly established itself as the go-to and trusted name in the marketing of Canadian handmade products.
From an idea brought to life by two artisans over 30 years ago, Signatures has become Canada’s largest and most experienced producer of handmade shows, producing, promoting and managing 20 events each year in 13 cities across the country.
As Signatures has grown, we have never lost sight of our founding principles: to help Canadian artists sell their work in a major setting and to treat them with the utmost respect and consideration.
The love of handmade is at the heart of what we do, and we are proud of our achievements in making Canadian handmade as popular, exciting, and vibrant as it is today.
