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lass blower Richard Kreamer is a relaâ€" tive newcomer to « Oakville. And he is a hard guy to pin down. Technically, he does live in Oakville with his wifeâ€"toâ€"be Maria Rihte (another glass blower, with a very sexy accent). He has taught Beginner and Advanced Glass blowing for the Sheridan College Continuing Education Department. He has also instructed in workshops for the Faculty of Ceramics and Glass. Most days, however, he makes his way down the 401 in a red pickup to a studio in Kitchener where he creates dazzling vesicles from molten glass with his hands and a pipe; vases of all sizes, sensuous perfume bottles, contoured, $156,900 Beautiful starter, just over one year old. Neutral tones, bright, spacious kitchen with breakfast area. Easy access to Hwys. #5 and #403. KE P s sds c css affil’fl@’.‘l_@ Savings Indulge in leisure time. ROYAL LEePAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. Empress comer. Luxurious complex. ® 1 dol HUI1L [DIUIL L COVCIO e Tailored pyjamas, nightshirts e Cozy, warm sleepwear and robes . STOP...SHOP... SAVE QM .uMHEL) FACTORY OUTLET :«?f?x @?@? _‘?\"} \ / \\‘\ We‘re open every Wed., Thurs., Fri. Sat. 10:00 a2.m. â€" 5:30 p.m.\’o ) 2416 Wyecroft Rd., Oakvilleg27â€"7707 6-.(/3 ; on e n n oo hn o e i. .c We‘re open every Wed., Thurs., Fri. Sat. 10:00 2.m 2416 Wyecroft Rd., Oakvilleg27â€"7702 Too Good To Let Slip By... Recently, he worked like a glassâ€" blowing fiend in preparation for the Spirit of Christmas Craft Fair held this past weekend at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre. WORKED FOR GOODYEAR Let me fill you in on Kreamer (that‘s pronounced Kray‘mer, by the way, as in Seinfeld‘s wirehaired neighbor). The artâ€" ful craftsman is a McMaster University grad, B.Sc. Chemistry, 1979. For nearly 10 years, he was a bona fide scientist working in research for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, much of the time posted in Europe and Africa. "I had always been a painter on the side and worked in clay," the unpretenâ€" tious Kreamer explained in a recent interview. "I decided after 10 years, it e Silk teddies, camisoles, gowns, kimonos » Cotton poet shirts, gowns e Fashion prints in teddies, gowns, covers e Tailored pyjamas, nightshirts e Cozy, warm sleepwear and robes Shop Direct From The Manufacturer He took to his craft with a passion not often found in callow youth. As a mature student, he was "focused, directâ€" ed, almost consumed." It was nothing like his earlier years at McMaster. Still, he admitted his knowledge and experience as a chemist has come in handy, too. He works with ‘soda/lime‘ glass as opposed to ‘leaded‘ glass â€" which is toxic and very heavy. Understanding the properties of the material is helpful. "When I went back to school, I was tremendously motivated to do well," he said. And he did do well, winning severâ€" al awards for his work. He graduated from the School of Crafts and Design last year and calls Sheridan College "the centre" for glass in this country. lan Oliver, Publisher Bob Glasbey, Advertising Director Mark Yesford, Advertising Manager Norman Alexander, Editor Geoff Hill, Circulation Director Teri Casas, Office Manager Tim Coles, Production Manager The Oakville North News is published every Friday by the Oakville Beaver 467 Speers Rd. Oakville, Ont. L6K 354. Editorial inquiries should be directed to the Oakville North News Editorial Coâ€"ordinator, Wilma Blokhuis. Phone: 845â€"3824, Fax: 845â€"3085, Classified: 845â€"2809, Circulation: 845â€"9742 "Glass is actually a liquid, a superâ€" Serving Glen ;4bbey, River Oaks ,%qwis Ridge Oakville "The technology to make the glass in the studio is quite involved. There can be difficulties getting certain colors to stick; sometimes formulas have to be adjusted," he added. ""So it doesn‘t hurt to have a bit of engineering background to work out the technical side." YEAR IN FINLAND Though born and raised in Welland, Ont., Kreamer lived in Toronto for some years and most recently spent a year in Finland where, for a time, he was an ‘Artist in Residence‘ at the University of Industrial Arts in Helsinki. It was in Finland that he met Maria (now studyâ€" ing at Sheridan), not only his main squeeze, but also his business partner. i i: cessn 17 18â€"19 Deck the Halls..................... 7 Coming Up . . . North.......... 8 i. inss 12 Winter Activities................ 14 Are you and your loved ones receiving your fair share? Possibly the most significant discovery in the last 100 years in dentistry has to be the use of fluoride to reduce the incidence of dental caries. 1. How much fluoride does my family require? Provided you live in Halton Region you likely receive sufficient fluoride in the water you drink. In Canada‘s climate 1.2 parts per million fluoride in the drinking water is considered ideal. For those of you drinking spring water or bottled water, a call . to your supplier ma l!lJrovide some insight. 2. Do I need additional fluoride supplements. Generally no but this is best discussed with your dentist. Should you be receiving an insufficient supply of fluoride your dentist can prescribe fiou supplements. 3. Can I have too much fluoride Yes. Too high a consumption of fluoride can lead to fluorosis which is characterized by mottled brown teeth. s . SMILE! Dir a dsn ad l Ar hn k r k s ue fand Peces are . Hand Pieces are Heat Sterilized Oakville Place Mall Before Each Patient Q.E.W. Trafalgar Road, Oakville HEALTHY AND CLEAN TEETH MAKE SMILING A LOT MORE FUN DR. STEVEN SOLOMON DR. JONATHAN KAZDAN The vase he brought along was blue and heavy with birds engraved on it. I took them for loons. Storks, he correctâ€" ed, dressed up like royalty, symbolic of a simpler time, "when animals were kings." FUNCTIONAL PIECES "Most of the things I make," he said, "though not all, are functional; usually highly decorative, too. Some people use my vases strictly as display pieces, but they are designed to contain stems. I‘d enjoy it if people put flowers in them. The imagery is designed so that when you see the stems through the vase, it works quite well â€" visually." Kreamer is also a painter and a sculptor, but glass is his medium of choice these days. For fun, he plays guiâ€" tar in a group with some old friends. He also enjoys camping and kayaking, when he can get away. But getting away is tough these days. For the past year, he has been ‘making a living‘ creating orig= inal, handmade glass; for now, survival (See ‘Several . ..‘ page 3) If appearances are any indication Rick has made the leap from corporate science to arts and crafts with considerâ€" able flare. His long, grey textured hair laps his shoulder, tied in a single braid; his eyes are muted and gentle; his face smooth and ageless with a softly dented His ears are somewhat incongruousâ€" ly pierced with hooped keepers. Politely, he stooped to unlace his work boots before he entered the house, boyishly adjusting a dark blue beret. His green corduroy trousers rustled as he unloaded his box of treasures to show.