321 3rd Avenue PO Box 35 Ladysmith BC V9G 1A1 250.245.3778
Tues to Sat, 1 pm to 5 pm or By Appointment
If you like unusual, original artwork, then be sure to visit the inspiring studio of one of BC's finest ceramic artists. Mary Fox is known for creating distinctive one-off vessels that are exhibited nationally and internationally. She also enjoys making colourful, quality and functional ware that you'll love to use!
Directions: Turn off the Trans Canada Highway onto Roberts Street, go up hill to 3rd Avenue and turn left.
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Silk Weaving Studio
15-1531 Johnston Street (next to the Sandbar Restaurant) Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 3R9 604.687.7455 www.silkweavingstudio.com
The Silk Weaving Studio is a working studio and retail shop where several weavers produce and sell hand-dyed silk garments and accessories. Come to this unique studio to watch the weaving process unfold and experience the seductive qualities of silk. In addition to our wide selection of richly colored handwoven silk garments, we also sell: scarves, shawls, belts, hats, lingerie, jewelry, yarns and fibers.
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Solart Glass Studio (Klee Wyck)
200 Keith Road West Vancouver BC V7T 1L3 604.925.7262 www.solmaya.com
Open to vistors by appointment
Waiting to be discovered...hidden away in a park-like setting on the banks of the Capilano River, Sol Maya's glass blowing studio reflects the beauty and uniqueness of his glass art. Sol's signature pieces, with his "saturn rings" introduce a new technique to the ancient glass blowing process. Please call for directions and studio hours.
Please visit the new studio in beautiful Tofino...
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC
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Plant Papers
402 West Pender Street, Suites 304 & 305 Downtown Vancouver BC V6B 1T6 604.681.4000
In her studio in a heritage building in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, Jan MacLeod designs and makes a variety of unusual works reflecting her sensitivity to nature. She uses her unique botanical plant papers which she developed in 1981 in all her wall pieces, sculptures, books and cards. Jan will create one-of-a-kind custom artworks for home or business decor, memorable appreciation gifts, and invitations for a variety of events.
"I am inspired by the beauty around me and life itself. I paint in response to what I see and feel about a subject by letting the paintbrush lead me. Within the colourful and vibrant expressions I also attempt to establish a certain harmony within the body of the painting. I respond to my inner spirit and hope that this also is depicted in the image. I hope that my art brings a joy to the viewer similar to which I created it with." - Jane
Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.
Artist in attendance most Tuesdays
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Ursula E. Rettich
36186 Prairieview Dr Sunrise Park Gate #10 Abbotsford BC 604 823 4622
By appointment or by chance ---contact Ursula today
As a Painter, and former Fabric Artist, I have always been drawn to Nature and Landscapes. I can feel the intensity of colours in what I see in front of me, I have learned to realise and paint the images not necessarily as a physical place but a place of reconnecting.
My latest series of paintings is from the coastline and Islands in the North Sea.
Storms pounding the shores and destroying what was man’s way of life for generation,
Breakers slow down the tidal current for a while causing sand deposits and encouraging the beach to stabilize.
I welcome you to my in-house studio.
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Jeweler - Per Wendel Madsen
1490 Johnston Street, 2nd floor Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 3S6 604.684.0707
Twenty-four artist studios open their doors and invite you in for ten days of extraordinary showings this summer. This self-guided, free tour will cover all parts of the Cowichan Valley, taking you to visit painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewelry makers, fabric designers, weavers, and others. It's a beautiful drive through the valley. You will come to appreciate the influence of inspiring studio locations on artists and their creative outcomes.
Many artists will be offering workshops and demonstrations in their media, creating a fascinating experience for visitors and Cowichan residents alike.
Exhibit Room III is the studio/shop of feltmaker Sheila Beech. Located in Sooke’s first police station, the studio is full of bright wool and exotic fibres that are used for Sheila’s innovative designs. The studio has been changed to a demonstrating / working one. Sheila has worked for the Metropolitan Opera, and Donna Karan in New York. Her work has been sold worldwide.
We are all open May 1st till mid-October, at least 9-5. Many of us are open in April. Winter hours vary, please call ahead.
Crawford Bay is a small village located amidst pristine lake and mountain scenery on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake. Here you will find a hotbed of creativity, where you can visit several working studios within easy walking distance: blacksmithing, pottery, broom making, weaving, copper enamelling, and more.
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Barbara Boldt Original Art Gallery
25340 84th Avenue 5km East of Fort Langley & Easy Parking Langley BC V1M 3N2 604.888.5490
Barbara paints landscapes, garden and forest scenes in oil, soft pastel, watercolour. She is well known for her "Earthpattern" series of the Gulf Islands. After many years of operating her own gallery, Barbara now works exclusively out of her in-home-studio gallery.
Contemporary, colourful, stylized-figures, florals and landscapes. View original works on canvas and unique reverse paintings on acrylic panel. The Studio and Gallery are located in The Doorknocker Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful Tudor Manor on an acre of gardens just east of Hwy 99. For more information please visit www.thedoorknocker.com.
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Janis Dean Johnson, Jewellery Design
1387 Railspur Alley Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 4G9 604.408.2100
Please call for hours
Playful, elegant, easy to wear jewellery. Designs are available for
sale on site and intermingle exotic glass beads, mixed metals, pearls
and semi-precious stones. Come visit my open working studio on
Railspur Alley.
Wallflowers and Beyond studio/gallery is home to owner/artist Judy Osiowy.
A painter of landscapes, florals, portraiture, and abstracts, she works daily in the studio. Rotating shows include contemporary work by painters, fibre artists, potters, jewellers, and photographers. Call ahead for appointment or drop by.
Art classes and workshops also available.
Elaine Brewer-White's unique clay sculpture celebrates humanity with energy and color and wit. Her work is in public and private collections world-wide. Leave an enduring impression with a custom commission, or visit her web site or galleries to view new work.
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Emil Nagy, Artist
857 Lawrence Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 6M1 250.762.0463
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm by Appointment
Experience the charm and uniqueness of my ART STUDIO in our 1922 heritage home setting. We are walking distance from downtown Kelowna. Enjoy original oil,acrylic and air-brush works by artist Emil Nagy that are appreciated by art lovers.
Ceramic artist Harriet Hiemstra's distinctive work and John Robertson's beautiful functional pottery can be viewed at their showroom and working studio. Turn off the TCH (at the Petro Can just north of Mill Bay) west onto Cobble Hill Rd. Follow the "A" artisan signs to the studio. Open most days or phone...
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Peter Kiss Gallery Inc
1327 Railspur Alley Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 4G9 604.696.0433
Oct to May 10am-6pm, closed Mon & Tues. Jun to Sep 10am-6pm, open 7 days a week.
2, 2-1/2 and 3 dimensional works fill this gallery.
Subtle social commentary on today's world will make you smile.
Corporate and home commissions welcome.
Visit www.peterkiss.com
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Kathy Nay Studio
23487 Tamarack Lane Maple Ridge BC V2W 1A9 604.467.6016 Fax 604.467.2521
An award winning artist, Kathy is well known for her vibrant watercolors but has also been working in acrylics and mixed media. She is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Painter, Potter, Instructor, Naturalist:Yvonne Maximchuk paints coastal scenery, wildlife, garden and wildflower images in watercolour and acrylic. She offers wildlife adventure tours in addition to painting and ceramic instruction.
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Just Art
1705 Campbell Way Port McNeill BC V0N 2R0 1.250.956.4908 Toll Free 1.866.956.4908
Features one of the largest collections on northern Vancouver Island of First Nations original art: paintings, prints, Mata Ortiz pottery, carvings, Inuit soapstone collection, jewellery, wood, sculptures and photography.
Totem Poles, Paddles and Masks all carved and painted, are regularily available.
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Wind Spirit Studio & Gallery
4643 Marine Ave Powell River BC V8A 2K8 604.485.7572 Toll Free 1.877.485.7572
Wind Spirit Studio and Gallery features the artwork of April White, and is located on Marine Avenue, a short walk from the Westview Ferry Terminal. April is a well established Haida artist with a reputation for creating award winning works of art including: original watercolours, acrylics, giclee prints, offset lithographs, and hand-pulled serigraphs. Excellent selection of art cards available.
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MOTOKO'S ORIGINAL ART Fine Art Studio & Gallery
4590 Sinclair Bay Rd Garden Bay BC V0N 1S0 1.888.MOTOKOS www.motokoart.com
June to Sept, Wed to Sun, 10am-5pm. Oct to May, Sat & Sun, Noon-5pm. And By Appointment
Take a JOURNEY to the world of INSPIRATION. Browse and enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful, inviting private gallery and Motoko's warm welcome. A wide selection of her original art, giclee limited edition prints and art cards are available. Commission and consultation also offered. Located in Garden Bay, Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast.
Group tours available, e-mail artworkstours@telus.net
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Jeanne Krabbendam at the Salt Water Studio
202-1650 Duranleau St. Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 3S4 604.434.1367 www.jeannekrabbendam.com
* Artist and art educator * Paintings in acrylics, mixed media, collage * Exhibitions in Europe and North America
Her colourful paintings in a wide variety of subjects are mostly inspired by nature, traveling and people. Her style of work is between representational and abstract.
Please call ahead for an appointment or to book a private class or workshop.