15 Years Strong And Still Growing

PRINCE GEORGE – From fresh smelling soaps to hand knitted toques, the Artisans of the North Fair is home to the region’s most creative artisans.

The hallways of UNBC were busy with more than 100 local vendors over the weekend for the 15th annual fair. Among the handmade crafts, shoppers had 20 new vendors to look forward to this year as well as a few returning favourites. 

Marilynn Reyden, of Signature Creations, has been a vendor at this event for years and says her favourite part is just meeting people and sharing her work. Reyden also had a few words of advice for newcomers setting up shop at the fair.  

“Don’t be afraid, just relax. If you are passionate about what you do, sell that. The hardest thing I think is pricing your work and it took me many years to feel comfortable with that and that’s what I tell people, don’t be afraid, relax.”