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SPRING MARKET VENDOR GUIDE (May 7th at the NAC)

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

Freewheeling Craft is back for our 5th annual craft market at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on May 7th 2023 from 11a-4p. Free to attend, accessible venue, onsite parking. Shop over 65+ makers, artists, creators and designers. Explore the vendors in or vendor guide.

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SPRING MARKET VENDOR GUIDE (May 7th at the NAC)

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

Freewheeling Craft is back for our 5th annual craft market at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on May 7th 2023 from 11a-4p. Free to attend, accessible venue, onsite parking. Shop over 65+ makers, artists, creators and designers. Explore the vendors in or vendor guide.

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HOLIYAY 2022 VENDOR GUIDE

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

We may be biased over here, but this is THE best market lineup this holiday! Hands down. Check out the venddor shopping guide below for the 7th annual Holiyay Craft Market by Freewheeling Craft (and the 5th year at the NAC)!
Get your favourite #shoplocal gang + your shopping list ready. Plan your day (maybe hit up a local restaurant on Egin or Sparks street, grab a local coffee at Local Victories or Equator) and shop local at the craft market! 

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HOLIYAY 2022 VENDOR GUIDE

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

We may be biased over here, but this is THE best market lineup this holiday! Hands down. Check out the venddor shopping guide below for the 7th annual Holiyay Craft Market by Freewheeling Craft (and the 5th year at the NAC)!
Get your favourite #shoplocal gang + your shopping list ready. Plan your day (maybe hit up a local restaurant on Egin or Sparks street, grab a local coffee at Local Victories or Equator) and shop local at the craft market! 

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WHY WE STARTED A WEEKLY MARKET

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

"After two years of virtual markets which offered very little opportunity for shoppers and vendors to connect, we are going back to the roots of what markets are all about- for shoppers to be able to meet and know the people who make their stuff"

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WHY WE STARTED A WEEKLY MARKET

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

"After two years of virtual markets which offered very little opportunity for shoppers and vendors to connect, we are going back to the roots of what markets are all about- for shoppers to be able to meet and know the people who make their stuff"

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ICE CREAM FLOATS WITH @THECOUNTYBOUNTY SODA

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

Nothing screams local summer treat like a big ball of vanilla ice cream melting into an artisan soda. And we're upping the ante with the County Bounty sodas.

When we were trying to decide how to photograph the soda in a fun way we both said "hey, what about an ice cream float"? We questioned whether the flavours would taste good with the ice cream, and decided that we thought it would make an interesting photo.

 

1. Pick your favourite glassware.
2. Pour in your favourite County Bounty soda (3/4 of the way full).
3. Make a big ball of vanilla ice cream and dump into the glass (we like to drop it in for maximum mess).
4. Watch the ice cream fizz + melt into the soda for a moment.
5. Top with your fruit, sprinkles, cream etc.
These are ABSOLTELY delicious. Because the soda is naturally sweetened, so isn't too sweet to start off with. INSIDER TIP... adding the mint or other herbs creates a beautiful fragrance as you bring the cup up to your mouth, adding another sensory experience.
Grab your kids, friends, family, co-workers, neighbours and delight them with these floats. It won't disappoint.
Photography by Rothbauer Studios

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ICE CREAM FLOATS WITH @THECOUNTYBOUNTY SODA

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

Nothing screams local summer treat like a big ball of vanilla ice cream melting into an artisan soda. And we're upping the ante with the County Bounty sodas.

When we were trying to decide how to photograph the soda in a fun way we both said "hey, what about an ice cream float"? We questioned whether the flavours would taste good with the ice cream, and decided that we thought it would make an interesting photo.

 

1. Pick your favourite glassware.
2. Pour in your favourite County Bounty soda (3/4 of the way full).
3. Make a big ball of vanilla ice cream and dump into the glass (we like to drop it in for maximum mess).
4. Watch the ice cream fizz + melt into the soda for a moment.
5. Top with your fruit, sprinkles, cream etc.
These are ABSOLTELY delicious. Because the soda is naturally sweetened, so isn't too sweet to start off with. INSIDER TIP... adding the mint or other herbs creates a beautiful fragrance as you bring the cup up to your mouth, adding another sensory experience.
Grab your kids, friends, family, co-workers, neighbours and delight them with these floats. It won't disappoint.
Photography by Rothbauer Studios

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10 WAYS TO #SUPPORTLOCAL DURING LOCKDOWN

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

Another day, another lockdown Ottawa. By now we know, that you know what to do. Its time to show our local businesses our support in any way that we can. Our small-business community needs us folks so we've put together ten ways to support local during a lockdown. We want to make it easy for you to shop local in Ottawa.

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10 WAYS TO #SUPPORTLOCAL DURING LOCKDOWN

Posted by Amanda Cockburn on

Another day, another lockdown Ottawa. By now we know, that you know what to do. Its time to show our local businesses our support in any way that we can. Our small-business community needs us folks so we've put together ten ways to support local during a lockdown. We want to make it easy for you to shop local in Ottawa.

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