Meet Our Artisans (Page 2)

Our gift shops proudly feature the work of talented local artisans. From pottery and jewelry to art cards and more, every item reflects the unique skills and creativity of the makers behind them. 

 

 

MIKE & JENN CRAFT SOAP

JENN KINGSNORTH

St. Albert, AB

Sustainable traditional botanical skincare made with simple yet luxurious ingredients. As a Celiac Jenn understands the importance of safe quality ingredients for good health. "They say we absorb about 60% of everything we put on our bodies so what we apply topically is just as important as what we eat!"

SNAKE BITE CREATIONS

NATALIE LAY

Edmonton, AB

Natalie has a passion for quality, supporting local and sharing her passion for art and sewing.  Snake Bite Creations was born in 2020 with small batch, locally made goods that represent cyclical values of harmony, creation and renewal. Each piece is an original handprint of a distinctive and uniquely designed hand carved Lino block.

MEMORY ROTH 

St. Albert, AB

Memory is sees beautiful and interesting subjects everywhere and enjoy bringing her subject alive for the viewer.  Bringing out an emotion or tugging a memory that touches your heart and speaks to your soul.  Her realistic oil painting of landscapes, portraits, florals, and animals have something unique to say to each person.

S SQUARED CREATIONS

JESSICA SCHIENDEL

Edmonton, AB

Jessica is a certified teacher turned entrepreneur who has a passion for creating, being a wife and mama of two sweet girls and dog mama to her beloved Frenchie Duncan. She began crocheting 1.5 years ago, discovering a passion for creating adorable, soft and lovable animals and toys that are sure to become a child's most beloved plushie

HEATHER SHEPHERD CERAMICS

St. Albert, AB

Heather studied Art History at the University of Alberta and ceramics at the Kootenay Studio Arts, Selkirk College. She has spent much of her early adulthood exploring craft mediums and is inspired by DIY culture, contemporary craft, and folk minimalist traditions. A passionate pottery instructor and member of the St Albert Potters Guild.

MARIA SIEBEN 

Barrhead, AB

For Maria, art is a means of self expression and experimentation. She focuses on the process of working intuitively to create expressive paintings and collages and loves to experiment, explore, and discover new ways of creating. Each of Maria’s one-of-a-kind art cards are made from original paintingsand collage papers.

WALDEN WOODWORKS

MICHEAL B. FOURNIER

Edmonton, AB

Michael specializes in cabinetry, millwork, and contemporary custom furniture. Combining  contemporary design with hand-fit traditional joinery and time proven techniques to reveal the unmatched presence and beauty of wood.  To reduce waste short board ends and off cuts once destined for the landfill are reworked into cutting boards and salt & pepper shakers.

OKSANA ZHELISKO 

Edmonton, AB

Classically trained Oksana began her art career in L'viv, Ukraine studying at the Ivan Trush L’viv College of Decorative & Applied Arts. Now based in Edmonton, Zhelisko’s work varies from figurative to still life and urban landscapes. Paintingalla-prima (wet-on-wet) gives her work it’s fresh and expressionistic style.

HOMEWORK LETTERPRESS STUDIO

DARIA HIRNY

Edmonton, AB   

Daria’s beautiful, cute, and quirky greeting cards hand-pressed on an old-school letterpress machine on 100% cotton paper.  She is inspired by the everyday beauty of nature, the joys of life and her childhood tales. She hopes her cards bring joy and connection to you and your loved ones.

NABEELA RUMI 

Edmonton, AB

Nabeela creates colourful and playful illustrations inspired by Mother Nature, family, organic patterns, and her love of vibrant colours. Her collection includes delightful embroidery kits, cards, and tote bags and art prints. 

WOODSMOKE & WILLOW

KATALIN WANGLER

St. Albert, AB

Katalin sculpts and hand-paints detailed polymer clay jewelry inspired by the endless beauty in nature, nurture and living things. She dedicated to creating jewelry with quality materials including Titanium earring posts and hooks to ensure her pieces are as allergy friendly as possible.