You now have four ways to buy our handmade artisan products. In addition to finding our handcrafted spice mills and related products at the Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op, Foodiepages.ca, and at shows and events throughout Southern Ontario, you can now also purchase directly from us on our sister site Spicemills.ca.

Our new eStore was launched early this month, and it gives customers a chance to browse and buy from the comfort and convenience of their computer, tablet or smart phone. With a great selection of our handmade artisan spice mills, spice bowls and spice funnels, as well as our fragrant & flavourful hand-blended peppercorns, you are sure to find something special in our Spicemills.ca eStore.

Shipping is fast, easy and affordable too. We use Canada Post’s Expedited Parcel delivery service. Packages shipped to Canadian destinations are usually delivered in 3 to 5 days*, and packages to the USA usually take 5 to 10 days*. We use flat rate shipping and will deliver your spice mill anywhere in Canada for $14** or anywhere in the USA for $17**. (For other destinations, please contact us for a shipping quote.)

Our inventory of one-of-a-kind spice mills, spice funnels, and spice bowls is changing all the time, so please check back often. We also welcome your telephone or email inquires about upcoming inventory (work in progress) and/or special orders.

If you prefer to shop by phone or would like to book an appointment to visit*** our workshop/studio, please give us a call.

• Call 519.270.5531 Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm eastern standard time •

• Email anytime info@spicemills.ca •

* These are delivery estimates only and actual delivery times may vary depending on distance/location.
** Flat rate shipping charges apply to one item. Additional nominal charges apply for additional items. See our Shipping and Returns Policy for detailed pricing and info.
*** Our workshop/studio is not a retail location and we are not open to regular walk-in traffic. However, we do love customer visits and welcome your calls or emails to book an appointment for your visit. Thanks!

We will be there under the Spicemills.ca banner with a great selection of our signature handmade artisan pepper & spice mills and our delicious hand-blended peppercorns. We will also have some of our handturned spice bowls, and our very popular acorn style wine bottle stoppers on hand.

This is one of the areas premier art and craft shows and the perfect place to complete your Christmas shopping. (Don’t forget to get something for yourself too!)

• Event: 2012 Fine Craft Christmas Show & Sale in Owen Sound)
• Date: Friday November 16th, Saturday November 17th, and Sunday November 18th (2012)
• Times: Friday 5:00 – 9:00 pm – Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Location: Grey Granite Club. 727 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1K8

• Over 25 local artisans and craftspeople with a wide range of handmade items available for purchase.
• Enjoy refreshments, holiday music and a movie (plays at 2 p.m.).
• Admission to the Craft Show is free. Regular admission rates for Museum apply.

We will be there under the Spicemills.ca banner with a great selection of our signature handmade artisan pepper & spice mills and our delicious hand-blended peppercorns. We will also have some of our handturned spice bowls, and our very popular acorn style wine bottle stoppers on hand.

We hope to see you there

• Event: 5th Annual Holiday Craft Sale
• Date: Saturday December 1, 2012
• Times: 11am to 4pm
• Location: Grey Roots Musuem & Archives (102599 Grey Road 18, RR 4, Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 5N6)

A Bountiful Fall Art Crawl Show & Sale celebrates autumn with 20 talented local artists offering a cornucopia of art and fine craft.

• stained glass • felting • weaving • jewellery • photography • wool products • woodworking • preserves • painting • herbal skincare • metal works • recycled material products • and more •

Sunday October 21, 2012 – 11am to 4pm at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market building (114 8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON).

For more information contact cheryl_sims@hotmail.com or 519-370-2080

We will be there under the Spicemills.ca banner with a great selection of our unique handmade spice mills (pepper mills), spice funnels and spice bowls, as well as some of our fragrant and flavourful hand blended peppercorn.

“Nothing beats the taste and texture of freshly milled peppercorns, spices, or sea-salt. Whether used in the preparation of a fine meal, or as a table grinder for everyday use, our spice mills are the perfect touch. The ultimate combination of art and function . . . a hand turned wood spice mill spices up any culinary experience and adds elegance to your kitchen and dining room.”

About the show:
Made by Hand Show
October 27, 2012 (Saturday )
11am to 5pm
International Centre (Hall 6),
6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1E8

The Made by Hand Show features original handmade work from more than 150 juried artists, artisans and designers from across Canada. Visitors can shop the best in handmade arts and crafts, meet the artists and learn the stories behind their work. The Made by Hand Show will showcase more than 30,000 square feet of a wide range of media and categories including woodcraft (our spice mills of course), baby/toys, knitting, glass, ceramics, clothing, fashion accessories, art, jewelry, original paintings, photography, pottery, gourmet goodies, and more. With a variety range of prices and styles, there is something for everyone on your list. Don’t forget to pick up something for yourself too.

Click here for more info (and you will be redirected to the Made by Hand Show website)

Discover a great selection of Canadian food-makers and food-artisans at FoodiePages.ca.

Foodie Pages is a celebration of Canadian food. It is an online marketplace where you can discover and buy food and food accessories directly from the best Canadian food producers, growers, and artisans. It is the perfect place to connect with the farmers and artisans who make and grow the products, discover where food comes from, learn how to prepare it, and buy it with a single click. FoodiePages.ca loves good food and are passionate about connecting those who want to eat it with the people that make it.

Discover the unique artistry of 40 local artists/artisans in one outstanding storefront gallery

“I was delighted to be accepted into the Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op community and am looking forward to completing a 6 month substitution for another artisan who is on sabbatical. It is an honour to have my work displayed along side the 39 other members of this exceptional group.

I am looking forward to showing and selling some of my newest work, and have a great assortment of new mills currently in production, as well as my new line of handcrafted wood spice funnels and my fragrant and flavourful hand-mixed peppercorn spice blends.”

You will find us under the Spicemills.ca banner at the Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op from August 2012 to January 2013. Drop by to see my latest pieces and browse a truly inspiring collection of art and fine craft from some of the region’s best artists and artisans.

About our artisan spice mills: Handcrafted in my Owen Sound workshop/studio, these artisan spice mills are made from a wide variety of domestic and exotic hardwoods. They all feature my signature minaret design and include an authentic stronger than steel CrushGrind™ ceramic mechanism. Made to grind peppercorns, sea-salt, or almost any dried spice, our Artisan Spice Mills are the ultimate combination of art and function and would be a perfect fit in any kitchen or dining room. A gift to remember, they are ideal for any occasion and are especially suited for weddings and house warmings (and they make an awesome “just because” gift for yourself too).

This means that if you previously subscribed to email updates from Mapleseed Gallery, they will now be coming via Spicemills.ca.  Other than the change in sender’s address from info@mapleseedgallery.ca to info@spicemills.ca you shouldn’t notice any change and will still receive our periodic news and info updates.  It’s still a great way of staying informed about our latest products, upcoming events, and special offers.

As always:

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Mapleseed Gallery

This year will be the 9th annual version of the show and with over 40 vendors it’s sure to be a fantastic event. 

We’ll be there with:

• a great selection of our hand turned artisan pepper mills (spice mills) and spice bowls
• our fragrant and flavourful hand-blended peppercorns
• our hand-blended non-toxic wood cream (designed to help protect, revitalize, and beautify all your kitchen woodenware)
• our newly rebuilt Mercury Mini Lathe doing demonstrations at talking with our about our upcoming woodturning courses.

Date: Friday August 10th & Saturday August 11th (2012)

Time: 8am to 5pm

Location: Welbeck Saw Mill, RR2 Durham, Ontario (GPS: #522598 Welbeck Road, West Grey)

Map: Click here for Google Map link

More info: Click here for more info (and you will be redirected to the Welbeck Wood Expo website.

I am excited to be joining the Owen Sound Artist Coop (OSAC) as one of their 40 exhibiting members

I had a great time as guest artist this past June and was delighted to be invited back to fill in while one of their members takes a six month sabbatical.

Starting August 3rd (2012) I’ll be there with a selection of handmade spice mills and accessories.  I am looking forward to showing and selling some of my newest work, and have a great assortment of new mills currently in production, as well as my new line of handcrafted wood spice funnels, and a brand new design and packaging for my fragrant and flavourful hand-mixed peppercorn and spice blends.

Come visit my work at the Owen Sound Artist Coop and browse a truly inspiring collection of art and fine craft from some of the regions best artists and artisans.

Regards
irwin

About our artisan spice mills: Handcrafted in my Owen Sound workshop/studio, these artisan spice mills are made from a wide variety of domestic and exotic hardwoods. They all feature my signature minaret design and include an authentic stronger than steel CrushGrind™ ceramic mechanism. Made to grind peppercorns, sea-salt, or almost any dried spice, our Artisan Spice Mills are the ultimate combination of art and function and would be a perfect fit in any kitchen or dining room. A gift to remember, they are ideal for any occasion and are especially suited for weddings and house warmings (and they make an awesome “just because” gift for yourself too).  More info at www.spicemills.ca.