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.
Art Walk & Public Art Tours, Artist Workshops,
The guided tours take you throughout the village of Whistler, inform and show you Public Art, Art Galleries Street Art, Hotel Lobby Art and a brief and lively storys of Culture & History of Whistler.
Whistler, V0N1B2, 2137 Lake Placid Rd. Ph. 604 938 2525
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Ceramics, Concrete casts, Pottery | Kids & Teens | Tours, Art/Cultural Tour | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
FUNTIONAL AND SCULPTURAL POTTERY
Visitors are welcome to browse through an eclectic choice of wheel thrown and hand built pottery. Stoneware and unique raku ware is available.
Nanoose Bay, V9P 9C2, 2025 Sanders Road Ph. 1-866-444-7468 or 250-468-7468
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Pottery)
Mud Sweat and Tears
A fresh face to functional Ceramics. Paige Coull uses fine porcelain to invoke her love for textiles, photography, altered art and vintage design. Drop by her studio to hold each piece and see where they are created.
Victora, V8t4A3, 3461 Shelbourne St Ph. 250-886-9047
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Pottery | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Blue Bird House Gallery
Set amongst the rolling hills above Rock Creek,Blue Bird House Gallery represents the works of Metis artist Terry Jackson.His works woodcarving ,fine porcelain ,stoneware art tiles and one of a kind carved sterling silver works
Rock Creek, V0H1Y0, 4570 highway #3, box 265 Ph. 250-446-2500
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Ceramics, Jewellery, Pottery, Sculpting, Silversmith, Wood carving/turning)
Salt Spring Island, V8K 1A9, 175 North View Dr Ph. (250) 537-0754
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Chocolate, Folk Art, Furniture design art, Metal art, Mixed Media, Pottery, Sculpting, Wood carving/turning | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Betty's functional work is quietly elegant and refined with attention paid to finishing details. She is also interested in slab built forms and decorative pieces.
Victoria, V9A 4M7, 869 Cunningham Road Ph. 250-382-0974
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Ceramics, Pottery)
Cathi is a ceramic artist and has won the BC Creative Achievement Award 2010 for Applied Art and Design. Cathi produces sculptural and functional pieces. Member; Cowichan Valley Artisans, Fired Up! Collective.
Duncan, V9L 6H9, 5656 West Riverbottom Rd. Ph. 250-737-1463
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Ceramics, Pottery)
I am a home studio potter, making primarily functional tableware. My work is inspired by function with a touch of whimsey, and a dash of west coast colours. I love to play with glazes to reflect the colours that I see daily on my hikes with my dog.
Victoria, V8Z7J7, 42-14 Erskine Lane Ph. 250-388-9642
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Ceramics, Pottery | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Ph. 250 474-2676
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Ceramics, Pottery | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)