Meet Our Artisans
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.
MARGARET BELEC
St. Albert, AB
Margaret’s interest in clay started young age. Forming animals fromclay dug from her family garden and dried in the sun. A 25-year veteran potter she continues to find inspiration from nature and enjoys the challenge of creating functional teapots and casseroles. A member of the St. Albert Potters Guild.
ARBOUBBEADS
ALIYA BOUBARD
Vancouver, BC
Aliya is Anishinaabe and a member of Sagkeeng First Nation, on Treaty 1 Territory in Manitoba. A multi-disciplinary artist, exploring photography, drawing, design, and traditional beading. While inspired by the traditional beadwork of her heritage she incorporates contemporary colours and patterns into her work. Arboubbeads is 100% Indigenous owned and operated.
DORIS CHAREST
St. Albert, AB
Working in mixed-media is Doris Charest’s favourite form of painting. Charest experiments with colours and textures through collage, ink, watercolour and acrylic, incorporating string, plaster, wire and even wasp nest pieces into her work. Within each piece is a story waiting to be discovered. Charest has a BFA from the University of Calgary as well as a BED and MED from the University of Alberta and currently teaches and works through her studio in St. Albert.
CLARKE & PARKER
SARAH CLARKE
Edmonton, AB
Employing her education in fashion design and a love of accessories Sarah hand embroiders detail floral and graphic designs onto her hand sewn scarfs and accessories made from the softest flannels and cottons. Sure to keep you warm and looking cute!
NORMA CALLICOTT
St. Albert, AB
Discarded magazine pages are altered by melting the ink with a solution, then dried outside on bright sunny day. Inspired by the resulting array of textures and patterns Norma further manipulates the pages allowing them to speak to her, drawing out memories and emotions to tell unique stories.
BRENDA DANBROOK
Opal, AB
Brenda studied visual art and ceramics at Red Deer College, Alberta College of Art + Design, The Banff Centre for Arts, and the University of Regina. Her collection of functional pottery, sculptural ceramics, and installations are inspired by the prairies and a sense of nostalgia for Alberta’s pioneering past.
CRYSTAL DRIEDGER
Sherwood Park, AB
An artist and illustrator with a passion for exploring and celebrating the natural world Crystal captures the textures, colour, and personalities of everything from cows to vegetables in coloured pencil, acrylic and oil paint with exquisite detail. Reminding us to take notice and value the beauty in all creatures and plants.
LAURA EDWARDS
St. Albert, AB
Laura is inspired by spending quiet, contemplative moments in the studio connecting with the slower side of our fast-paced modern world and allows each piece to evolve through process. She uses natural earth pigments and non-toxic paint in effort to bring earth-friendly, health-conscious practices into her evolving process.
JULIE HAGE
St. Albert, AB
A supporter of recycling, reusing, and repurposing Julie enjoys the challenge of enhancing the natural flaws in the cut-offs, left over wood, used books, and found metal, glass and tile she uses in her work. Often coming up with projects to fit the materials on hand.
SABINE HAHNEL
Two Hills, AB
A self-taught visual artist Sabine draws inspiration from the natural world around her reflecting the beauty of nature in a unique way that speaks to the soul. Each of her greeting cards is an original watercolour and ink painting.
SHELLEY HARRISON
St. Albert, AB
Working with thrown or hand build stoneware and porcelain clay Shelly’s work varies from functional pieces such as mugs and bowls to more ambitious clocks and elaborately carved vessels. She enjoyspushing her functional pieces to a new artistic level.A member of the St. Albert Potter’s Guild.
JJ WOOL COMPANY
JENNIFER MIKULA AND JAN WALLACE
Edmonton, AB
Jennifer and Jan make clothing that reflects their adventurous, creative, and generous personalities. Made from upcycled wool sweaters, suits, and scarves each piece is original and unique. $10 from each pair of mittens soldis donated to organizations to help kids such as The Stollery Children’s Hospital, CASA, and iHuman Youth Society.
JJD POTTERY
JENNIFER DELTOMBE
St. Albert, AB
Jennifer enjoys the meditative the process of creating pottery and howmaking art brings you into the present moment and the stresses of the world disappear. Much of her work features underglazes and transfers and is known for her hand carved lotus bowls. A member to the St. Albert Potters Guild.
JYJ CERAMICS
JEN JONG
Edmonton, AB
Jen is a member and instructor with The Shop Art & Ceramics Studiowhere she creates her distinctively decorative and colourful mugs and vessels with overglaze decals and precious metal lusters.
THE KNOTTED & HOOKED SHOPPE
JEN WALTER
St. Albert, AB
Jen hand knits all her warm and snuggly toques, scarves, and headbands with a lot of love and a great eye for seasonal trends. On top of producing fashionable winter wear, Jen also crochets cuddly animals, dolls, and home décor items.
LITTLE FELT FACTORY
JILL NUCKLES
Calgary, AB
Jill is a multidisciplinary artist working with fibre, clay, and glass. She is drawn to natural materials and traditional processes that are a port of our human experience. Her felted keepsakes, purses, ornaments, and home décorareunique, whimsical,and humorous.
BRENDA MALKINSON
Edmonton, AB
Brenda creates watercolour paintings, woodblock prints, and contemporary stained glass composed of observations of local flora and fauna. She opened her first art studio in 1977 and has completed over 70 public and private glass commissions. She was shortlisted for the 2019 Eldon & Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize.
MAR MONT STUDIO
MARIETTE MONTPETIT-DOCKSEY
St. Albert, AB
Mariette is a self-taught abstract artist who creates one of a kind acrylic & resin art inspired by the transformative effects of water, sand, and sun.
LUISE MENDLER-JOHNSON
St. Albert, AB
Luise paints landscapes, flowers and urban sketches in watercolour, ink & acrylic. She strives to capture fleeting magical moments when light and shadow transform an ordinary scene into dramatic shapes, colours, and abstract patterns. A member of the St. Albert Painters' Guild & Visual Arts Studio Association of St. Albert.
FRANCOISE NOEL
Edmonton, AB
Françoise’s photography includes creative macro florals, abstracts, landscapes, architecture, and birds. Notably capturing some of St. Alberts most iconic scenery and landmarks. A member of the St Albert Painters Guild.
ORANGE AVOCADO
SANDRA AND ERIN PAETSCH
Edmonton, AB
Sandra and Erin are a mother and daughter duo behind this small batch jewelry company. Designing and hand crafting classic jewelry with a fresh modern edge. Each piece is meticulously created by hand, from the initial sketches to the hand sculpting and metal working. New collections are released once per year.
