The Craft Council of NL is hoping to bring back childhood memories for many with a new exhibit showcasing a variety of vintage toys.
Katrina Thompkins says the display is a unique form of artwork, with a focus on vintage toys, mainly made of wood.
Growing up in Ontario, Thompkins says she didn’t get to experience having handcrafted toys as much as people in this province did.
“It’s just what I so envy about Newfoundland,” she said. She says handcrafted toys made from materials like wood are almost unique to Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture, and she hopes the display will shine a light on that.
The exhibit will be running until September 20 at the Craft Council of NL’s downtown St. John’s location.