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c8 economist suntribune december if 1988 tmas unique gifts created by local residents nancy hoskin correspondent handmade gifts often become family heirlooms even when the item isnt made by the person giving it more than 160 talented artisans comprise the markham guild of village crafts a group that has expanded each year since its for mation 18 years ago originally we met over a store on main street explained current president joyce rumney our first christmas sale made 80 enough to pay our rent for a month we have since attracted people from all adjoin ing areas when searching for that special christmas gift dont overlook the guild while the group recently hosted its christmas craft sale mini sales will be held each friday and saturday until dec 17 golegolf instruction golf repairs travel golf clubs 19th hole golf shoppe 471golf 4653 190 bullock drive unit 10 markham a retail shop has also been tem porarily set up during the holiday season in markham village lanes special gifts include porcelain dolls gingerbread houses candles that resemble favorite foods tole painting wooden trucks and cars and numerous in terior decorating ideas the guild is currently located in a building owned by markham parks and recreation at 98 church st according to joanne burr director of sales guild members work closely with the town having recently worked to get the building updated space has always been a con cern for the group which grows each year we have always been acutely aware of our space problem we were offered the robb house a century home which we could have located on the markham museum property but found that it was extremely costly and we just couldnt afford it it would have been a wonderful solution for permanance though burr said the group has been putting money aside in its expansion fund hoping that one day it will be able to afford its own building nails by melanie thornhill square 300 john st at bayview thornhill 7640882 5 different types of p artificial nails for you to choose from i nail repairs manicures nailart waxing pedicures coming soon hours monfri 930930 sat 9306 200 off artificial nails with coupon expires jan 3189 r 100 off manicure with coupon expires jan 3189 with members from toronto scarborough and markham burr explained that the markham guild is a multi media guild which is unique we teach a variety of craft- persons from weavers spinners and quilters to potters and wood workers who range in age from 14 to 70 burr said the markham guild of village crafts is not limited to women burr said there are many classes taught by male members in the guild including woodwork ing minatures and model airplanes which are popular with youngsters rod peters who has made quite a name for himself with his molded paper creations and painter barry finan are both in the group burr explained burr said there are a number of children involved in special in terest groups if you want to perpetuate a craft the best time to get them in volved is before age 14 burr suggested childrens classes are offered after school and during holidays and include introduction to nee dle arts paper creations pup petry and porcelain dolls the guild also offers evening classes and weekend workshops for men and women who work during the day or would like a break during the evening our class schedule has great- ly expanded over the last several years to accommodate as many as possible burr said wei recently cleaned up our base ment to make way for further classes open house for winter registration takes place jan 11 and 12 from 930 am noon and from 4 8 pm the markham guild of village crafts offers a host of christmas gift- giving ideas everything from traditionally crafted wooden cars and trucks to porecelain dolls and gingerbread houses are created by its talented members above left is a cuddly stuffed camel made by corrie van poeke at right is an ice cream sundae thats sure to brighten anyones day its actually a candle these items and more are j available at the crafts new shop in markham village lanes on main street christmas gift ideas for every music lover musician teacher singer sensational singalong cassettes hits of the 50s gos jtjs big band tracks plus pops and country from randy trans to tit tarry plus singalong machines great fun keyboard scarf full 60 inches acrylic double knit 2995 visrr our showroom for a large selection of music books 4 music gifts wawjmusici wjfeonciiwc 2600 john st unit 209 markham between wooobine hwy 4wi 4751848 weight 7 holiday special njufto j50off it all programs fi and program you can start your program now or wait til alter the holidays either way you must call now this special offer is good for a limited time only this offer applies to both new and current weight loss clinic our nurses make 4- the mlerence clients weight loss clinict markham 269 wellington st w 201 2mflb0 visa and mastercard welcome open 8 am to pm monfri wfijm let clintc iniffnatiwul in vx correction notice keyboard 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