At Hemlock, we’re proud to work with creators who use print not just as a medium, but as a movement. One of the most inspiring collaborations we’ve taken part in this year is with Carly Steiman—electrician, lighting designer, tradeswomen advocate, and the creative force behind Lady Electric. Carly’s latest project, the 2026 Tradeswomen Calendar, is a photographic tribute to the women whose skill, grit, and artistry build the world around us.
When Carly approached Hemlock about printing the calendar, we immediately recognized how it aligned with our own values of craftsmanship, representation, and the belief that every tool-in-hand tells a story worth preserving. The tradeswomen featured in it are problem-solvers, builders, and our colleagues in craft.
About the 2026 Tradeswomen Calendar
At 12″ x 12″, the 2026 Tradeswomen Calendar blends striking portraiture with an artistic focus on the relationship between hands, tools, and the trades that build our future.
Each month features a different tradeswoman—electrician, carpenter, welder, plumber, mechanic—captured through the lens of acclaimed local photographer Millissa Martin. The creative direction and production were led by Carly herself, merging her lived experience in the trades with visual storytelling.
Why This Project Matters to Hemlock
Print as Advocacy
We’ve always believed print has the power to shift perspectives. This project exemplifies that completely. In an industry like ours, where hands, tools, precision, and craftsmanship define our everyday work, we see so much of ourselves reflected in this calendar. The stories resonate deeply with our own staff on the production floor and in the pressroom.
Representation in the Trades
The print industry, much like other trades, is historically male-dominated. But our prepress, production, finishing, and leadership teams include women who embody the same strength, resilience, and creativity featured in Carly’s project.
Seeing tradeswomen highlighted this way is not just inspiring, it’s necessary. Visibility sparks possibility.
Community Impact
The Tradeswomen Exhibit is more than a calendar; it’s an educational effort. Carly’s mission includes getting these calendars into classrooms, where young people can see a wider spectrum of future career paths. We applaud this, and we’re proud to help support the production of a tool that sparks imagination.
The Making of the Calendar
Printed by us with meticulous detail, the 2026 Tradeswomen Calendar combines quality paper and precise finishing. The result: each photograph feels as powerful on paper as it does in person.
Our team of press operators, colour specialists, and bindery staff collaborated closely to bring Carly’s vision to life. Projects like this remind us why we love what we do. They challenge us, connect us to our community, and let us contribute to conversations that matter.
How You Can Support the Mission
If Carly’s work resonates with you—or if you simply appreciate thoughtful, beautifully printed work—you can purchase a calendar here: https://www.tradeswomenexhibit.com/shop/p/product-1-ydar7-e8mlb-r2y28-2affk
Bulk orders, custom editions with company logos, and school sponsorships are available on the Tradeswomen Exhibit site.
And to learn more about Carly’s electrical services and creative work, visit https://www.ladyelectric.ca/.
Your support helps these calendars reach classrooms and communities, where they inspire the next generation of builders, makers, and creators.