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ed . HOR nape all, Xai s 22 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 18, 1993 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Chole) " \ BET Summer Hours: Thurs. 9-8, Fri. 9-8. Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 11-4 'Local artists Sue Barton and Kay Goldberg are the creative geniuses behind Bartonberg Originals, makers of one of a kind art dolls. They are making quite a name for themselves Bartonberg Originals are unique By Julia Dempsey to form Bartonberg Originals in Although the Toronto show is Port Perry Star January, making and market- financially out of their range . One good thing that.can be ing their works at area art right now, the women plan to . said about the recession is that shows. continue to participate in quali- it has forced people to be more "We hate to even call them ty art shows closer to home, in- creative while trying to earn an dolls," Mrs. Goldberg says ofthe cluding Grassroots, a one-day honest dollar. 'one of a kind figures. Although exhibit at the Pickering Mu. | "The recession forces the ne- they may séem similar to the seumond y25, Sree Gin) | cessity of entrepreneurship," mounted 'porcelain dolls, the As well as showi g their dolls, ~ dys Kay Goldberg. "A lotof cot- women say their creations are the women will have other piec- tage industries have started up from a "whole different world." es on display, including their since the recession hit." The dolls | re hand sculpted ™MOTre folksy oil cloth dolls, Mrs. She knows. Upon arriving in fi Tos os wire a A fala 4. Goldberg's character graphite ; - Canada in 1985, Mrs. Goldberg ho they explained. Mrs. Gold. pencil drawings, and many piec- found employment at a furni- b 4 duced sculoti to esofscrimshaw. 'ture manufacturer. Butshe also ¢'8 Introduced sculpting al . - mn found herself unemployed when Mrs. ie had bean a. nal i dotnily wh pees the comp any fell victim to the for the heads, hands and feet. Barton. fl a ig The dolls, which take the The graphite drawings depict helped. er Foi Mrs. Goldberg form of wizards, shamans, fair- *down-hotne folk" from the ~~ corfiplete her orders for Father 1¢8 and mythical creatures, are Southern Highlands in the Christmas dolls in time for the 2ll original designs. For cloth- United States where Mrs. Gold- holiday season. Although the M8: Props and accessories, the berg was raised. The Meating yp } women use recycled fur, scrap Place in Port Pe has a set of Ts two women had been friends for pi eces of material, and found ob. these drawings an d exhibits oo | BS many years, they were sur- : ; Breaded Pan Fry 29 prised at how well they worked Jects. them in the bakery and deli on Schnitzel together. "Very little is purchased," QueenStreet. S- b. "Sue and I work well togeth- Mrs. Barton says. "Most of the The art of scrimshaw is rela- er," Mrs. Goldberg says. "Her things we use can be found tively unknown in Canada. at ; > ( strong points are my weak around the house." First introduced by North Fresh ork dia 332° p "ong and my strong Doints are The high quality of their work American explorers, the art Shiskabob Meat - bb. fe her weak points." is evident. After only one month made a comeback in the United 2 k of RE Mrs. Barton, who has been in partnership, the Ci en. States in the '70s. he j making dolls for about 10 years, tered a juried art show an . ¢ ac 332° hasa background in desi y and brought home three of the six ; Sonim Ey the art 9k Sich. Pork Roast - Ib. | tailoring, while Mrs. Goldberg honorable mentions awarded. Mea Go, oy apie. - studied sculpting and is me- © Their dream is to participate knowh scrimshande a th : : Smoked 'Rack 29 chanically-minded. in the well-known One of a Kind States. She h nder in os 3 After a successful season artshow in Toronto. Itis expen- yon D Rock Te ny ees on iy of Pork Roast - un. MS making the Father Christmas- sive to participate in the week- as well 4 pry ) So chon, BE es together, the women decided longshow. awa br estinations as far Pork : 6 oO y as Japan. Tenderloins - wn. 2 <i One of her pieces is presently for sale at Native Perspectives on Queen Street. Mrs. Goldberg will not only have pieces of her work at the Grassroots show, but will also - - - DVS CS SSI NI SI SIN IS ISIN ISIS ISIS ISIS III NIC IRIS Is Sse, s.r AR V eV 586-0826 -F ¥ FreshPotato ago f ! - A : } demonstrating the art of LE . : AER G/ RDEN CENTER ; scrimshaw. Juimbe Cabbage 60° 3620 Mckee Road, Blackstock - Follow signs on #57 The = by the plece - each ' Port Perry Star ; * Bedding Plants « Perennials » Hanging Baskets Scugog Township's SAUCY GOURMET g © Shade Trees Evergreens Flowering Shrubs Rose Bushes Award in stock. : Community Newspaper BBQ & Dipping Sauces Many other garden items in , : ly | Newspap 4 flavours Tools, Fertilizers, Peat Moss, Planting Boxes, Etc. a ZEST ERONT PAGE : 500 mi : LKSTAROIVAT ITA NOT EAT) | BN HTH SUTIN 014 FARE RE PHOTOGRAPHY + ADVERTISING EE Tae oa Tah TE Hours: 8:00 am ot 8:00 pm - 7 Days A Week Sale Ends May 23, 1993 | [4