Inspired by our beautiful natural surroundings, British Columbia is the perfect home for thousands of artists, writers, sculptors and painters, who produce handmade products, unique house hold goods, art on canvas and some of the finest works in glass, fabric, paper, wood and metals. A collage of their work and experience is shared here in photography on our site. To visit their studios, learn about tours and locate where you can find these BC gifts to pick up during your visit.
Joanne Thomson, Artist. This Victoria based artist is best known for her wonderful renditions of the inner forest and her "bottled" series of paintings. Thomson teaches watercolour and offers weekend retreats.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Flower art, Jewellery, Sketching, Water colour painting | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Jewelery Artist,
Karen is a new resident of Cobble Hill, has always enjoyed creating and customizing the world around her. For many years she was a textile artist and a number of needlework techniques are employed in her creations.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Basketry, Fibre art, Glass art, Jewellery, Mixed Media | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Glass Artist Jo Ludwig specializes in kiln-formed dichroic glass. He is known for his glittering, magical little vessels, called ToBs (short for "Thing of Beauty"). He operates KilnArt Glass Studio in Crofton, B.C.
Crofton, V0R 1R0, Box 9, 1588 Adelaide Street Ph. 250-246-3991
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Beading, Glass art, Jewellery | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Earn a 2-year Diploma in Art, Craft & Design and choose to major in Clay, Fibre or Jewellery & Small Object Design or earn a 1-year Certificate in the Metal studio.
Nelson, V1L 4K9, 606 Victoria Street Ph. 1-877-552-2821 or 250-352-2821
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Ceramics, Fibre art, Jewellery, Metal art | Education)
Port Hardy, V0N 2P0, 114 Copper Way, P.O. Box 755 Ph. (250) 949-8491 or (250) 949-8491
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Art cards, Art prints, Candle making, Ceramics, Clothing designer, Jewellery, Pottery, Sculpting, Soapmaking, Stone carving, Traditional boat building, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery)
First Nations Tsimshian native Jewellery contemporary hand engraved Originals in Precious metals and stones Leanne Helin creating quality jewellery for over 26 years Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Pendants Gold and sterling silver Totally Made in Canada
Nanoose Bay, v9p 9b2, 2700 Lana rd Ph. 250-468-9299
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Jewellery)
Welcome to my mobile jewelry studio! Here you can shop a unique selection of beautiful jewelry. My jewelry is designed and made "in-house" with inspiration coming from the gorgeous surroundings on the road . Take a little piece of adventure home with you!
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Jewellery | Shop Local, Giftshop)
Light, colour and translucency are the wonderful things about glass and these qualities never fail to capture my imagination. Drawing, painting and printmaking are my passions on both paper and glass.
In my pottery you will find black and white functional ware as well as art pottery/sculpture using scraffito. I also have bright abstract paintings with water themes. I accept custom work within the realm of my style.
Brentwood Bay, V8M 1A6, 6809 Jedora Dr Ph. 778 351 3988
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Jewellery, Pottery)
Moonshine Studio, Laura Handford, Gabriola Island
jewellery to massage your beauty chakra. powerful gems, silver and gold. all lovingly created by hand.
Gabriola Island, V0R 1X1, 525 Berry Point Rd. Ph. 250-247-9549
Ph. 1-888-324-8745 or 250-723-3425
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Beading, Jewellery | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)