You are invited to our annual Customer Appreciation Day - this Saturday, November 14th from 11-5!

We are offering TAX-FREE SHOPPING on orders over $45.00 in-store and online as our gift to you!*

BONUS! Receive this free letterpress printed ornament with purchase!**

*Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with a coupon code. No code necessary. Valid 12:00 AM (AST) to 11:59PM (AST).
**While quantities last.

Nocturne will be a little different this year. Spanning October 12-17 within K'jipuktuk/Halifax and virtually everywhere, Nocturne: Art at Night is a free event that showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax / Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Now in its 13th year, the festival brings art and energy to the streets.

For the past 10 years, Inkwell has been an exhibit location with a participatory component. This year with Covid-19 introduces new creative restraints. We're looking forward to presenting an audio visual display or our printmaking process. Here is our exhibit description:

Echolocation inspired printing project that will evolve daily over the five days of Nocturne. As echolocation can be defined as using sound rather than light to build an image, each day the project will be revealed online using sound only. On the last day (October 17th), the final art will be revealed and a free, limited edition print will be available at Inkwell (while quantity lasts).

Follow along daily from 10/13/20-10/17/20!

 
Fishing Lure Mug by Canadian Brennan Pottery $48 ea

8.5 x 11 Stillwell Beer Garden Print by local Emma FitzGerald (other local scenes available) $25 (unframed)

Screenprinted Leather Wallet by Shara Porter Designs (various designs and sizes available) $42-60

Sea Monster Travel Mug by local Slightly Irregular (various colours available) $40 ea

16 x 20 NS Map Print by local Midnight Oil $30 (unframed)

Screenprinted Handkerchief by Canadian RC Boisjoli $24 (various designs available)

Dot Mug by local Marla Benton (various colours) $45 ea

Gourmet chocolate bars by local King & North Chocolate (various flavours available) $7-8

18 x 24 Screenprinted Beech Tree Print by Brainstorm (various designs available) $72 (unframed)

Fundy Mist Bar Soap by local Laughing Pear Soap (various scents available) $4.75 ea

11 x 14 Halifax Streetcar Map Print by local Inkwell Originals (various designs available) $42 (unframed)

This is just a taste of what we have in-store! Want to see more of a particular category or artist we feature? We offer virtual personal shopping and can send you images and info. For even more inspiration, check out our collection of cards and gifts for Dad!

Order by phone (902) 405-8309 during the hours listed here or email hello@inkwellboutique.ca

We also have a Made in Nova Scotia Father's Day Gift Box available!

Don't forget we also sell letterpress printed gift certificates and online gift cards in any denomination so Dad can treat himself!

Lastly, we offer free curbside pickup, porch drop delivery for $5 (within 15 km of the shop) or we can put together a shipping quote if you or your Dad live away from the city!

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Father's Day gift? We've curated this Made in Nova Scotia Father's Day Gift Box that will treat your dad to local handmade products to make his day.

Included in the box is:

• JAW Pottery Mug
• Third Generation NS Preserves
• King & North Chocolate
• Small History Chapbook
• Laughing Pear Soap
• Inkwell Originals Glad Your My Dad letterpress printed card

Special price: $75 + tax (normally $90 + tax)

Ordering Instructions:
Available for free curbside pickup or porch drop delivery for $5 (within 15 km of our Halifax shop) only. Email hello@inkwellboutique.ca to place your order. Order by 12pm Friday, June 19th to ensure delivery or pickup on Saturday, June 20th. Supply is limited, and colours and flavours/scents may vary.

Looking for a different price range or interested in making your own gift box? Check out our Handmade Father's Day Gift Guide for inspiration!

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift? We've curated this Made in Nova Scotia Mother's Day Gift Box that will treat your mom to handmade delights to make her day and surround her with love.

Included in the box is:

• JAW Pottery Mug
• Third Generation NS Jam
• King & North Chocolate
• Keephouse designed Swedish Dish Cloth
• Hello Crow Handpainted stud earrings
• Inkwell Originals Queen Bee letterpress printed card

Special price: $75 + tax (normally $90 + tax)

Ordering Instructions:
Available for free curbside pickup or porch drop delivery for $5 (within 15 km of our Halifax shop) only. Email hello@inkwellboutique.ca to place your order. Order by 12pm Friday, May 8th to ensure delivery or pickup on Saturday, May 9th. Supply is limited, and colours and flavours may vary.

Paul MacKinnon, CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission reading the Rebuild Nova Scotia insert.

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has made the "Rebuild Nova Scotia" poster that appeared in the Saltwire.com flyer bundle across Nova Scotia available as PDF.

You're welcome to download and print one of your own posters to display with pride.

For those looking for a high quality, larger hand printed version, the 16x20 print is available for purchase here.

 
Handpainted glass earrings (and necklaces) by Canadian Azurine $25-$35

 
Planters and Mugs by local JAW Pottery (Available in various colours, sizes and styles) $30-65

 
Embroideries by local All the Pretty Things (Various designs and sizes) $40-80

 
Deodorants and other toiletries (lip balm, soap, bath salts) by local Anther Apiary $4-$20

Vegan leather clutches by Shara Porter (various colours and designs) $76-98

Felted Flower Wall Hangings by local The Yellow Birdhouse (various designs available) $18-20

Vegan Soy Candles by Olliver Lifestyle (various scents available) $25

Botanical watercolour print by local Briana Corr Scott (various designs and sizes) $25-35 (unframed)

Gourmet chocolate bars by local King & North Chocolate (various flavours available) $8

Screenprinted Tea Towel by local Keephouse (various styles available) $22

Enamel Necklace by local Aflame Creations (various designs and earrings available) $28-44

Beeswax Food Wraps by local Hive to Home NS (various sizes, shapes and patterns and sets available) $2-44

Bath Salts (and perfume oils and facial steams available) by local Fieldhouse Handmade $10-25

This is just a taste of what we have in-store! Want to see more of a particular category or artist we feature? We offer virtual personal shopping and can send you images and info. Order by phone (902) 405-8309 during the hours listed here or email hello@inkwellboutique.ca

Don't forget we also sell letterpress printed gift certificates and online gift cards in any denomination so Mom can treat herself!

Lastly, we offer free curbside pickup, porch drop delivery for $5 (within 15 km of the shop) or we can put together a shipping quote if you or your Mom live away from the city!

Nocturne is Saturday, October 19th!

Nocturne: Art at Night is a free event that showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax / Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Now in its 12th year, the festival brings art and energy to the streets between 6pm - midnight on Saturday, October 19th.



Come crank the wheel on our antique letterpress and print your own keepsake! This year’s theme is SCAFFOLD and we’ll reveal the design that visitors will be printing closer to the day of the event. This year’s project will truly commemorate the night and all ages are welcome!



Here is our exhibit description:

Downtown Halifax is in a state of flux. Almost everywhere you turn there is scaffolding staged to help build new or improve existing structures. Halifax once had illuminated scaffold signage in its downtown core too. For one night, participants can mix the old with the new and print by hand a Nocturne sign keepsake using a century-old letterpress.

Keep your eyes peeled for the guide to plan your route. We look forward to seeing you out! Until then, check out the post that Nocturne has put together to Have the Best Nocturne Ever!

Have you heard!? We'll have our letterpress set up from 11-2 on Saturday, August 17th.

Come print your own free Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry sign print!

All are welcome!