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.
HONEYBEE ACRES
JESSICA MARTZ KIEFTENBELD
Sturgeon County, AB
The sweetest handmade Dolls by local artisan and mom of 3 little ones Jessica Martz-Kieftenbeld. Each pretty outfit is removable, and Jessica has even included a little package of wildflower seeds!
WREN WILD CANDLE CO.
RAILI MCGHEE
Gull Lake, AB
Raili startedcreating candles after the birth of their daughter, because ‘bringing a tiny human into the world makes you realize how toxic things in your home can be’. All Wren Wild products are sustainably made, gluten, phthalate, paraben and cruelty free. Safe for your kiddos and your pets.
MIA OHKI ILLUSTRATIONS
MIA OHKI
St. Albert, AB and Orleans, ON
Mia’s subject matter centers on her Métis-Japanese-Canadian background and strives show unique and mixed cultural perspectives. Her distinctive black and white illustrations draw on her interactions with nature, portrayals of the feminine, and social and cultural influences from her life.
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.
DRAGONFLY BOOK PRESS
ANGIE SOTIROPOULOS
Edmonton, AB
Angie’s sketch and notebooks are hand-bound unique, practical and easy to take anywhere! Made with 100% cotton, professional quality papers or creative up-cycled finds. Try a traditional sketchbook or explore a fun new style. Not sure what to draw? Sketch along with Angie using her Sketch Along Prompts!
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.
BANG BANG BIJOUX
RACHEL BINGHAM
Edmonton, AB
Taking inspiration from architecture, abstract art and 1920s fashion Rachel hand makes one-of-a-kind jewelry from semi-precious stones, resin, polymer clay, brass, and vintage materials. Often sourcing dead stock from old factories. Components are nickel, lead, and cadmium free to protect precious skin and stand the test of time.
JULIE DALY
St. Albert, Ab
Julie is a St. Albert artist who takes inspiration from both the natural world and the neighbourhoods she visits with her camera and sketchbook. Mountain vistas or tree-lined streets hold equal promise in exploring and refining her application of vibrant colours and brushwork.
ROBIN GOOD ART & DESIGN
ROBIN GOOD
Edmonton, Ab
Robin Good (she/her) is a full-time traditional visual artist based in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. She primarily paints expressive and colourful animal portraits using acrylic on canvas. Working meticulously in a realistic style, using a contemporary and limited colour palette, never black. Drawing her inspiration from animals, and how much we can relate to them. Created from a need to cope with the stressors of personal life, and the tumultuous state of the world we live in. The need for fun, joy, and humour to combat fear, anxiety, and dread helped Robin survive, process her feelings and experiences, and thrive with her new-found community. Transforming her personal, emotional struggles into art that can bring joy, and heal.
HANNADMADE
HANNA DOTOTZENROTH
Beaumont, AB
Hanna Dotzenrothis a visual and conceptual artist who working in a wide variety of mediums such as painting, printmaking, gardening, and textiles, her recent work focuses on exploring human and plant relationships at the site of the vegetable garden.
GAIA’S GLASSWEAR
KRYSTAL JONES
Sherwood Park, AB
Krystal began making glass beads in 2018 after taking a lampworking course at a local studio. After mastering the craft of making glass beads, she was encouraged by friends and family to string those beads into handmade bracelets. Her work has expanded to include glass earrings, and unique glass flower sculptures.
BUNO DESIGN
ESMAHAN ABDALLAH
St. Albert, AB
Esmahan's jewelry designs reflect her personal history, and the unique experience of having lived in four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America). She is committed to creating pieces made from upcycled and recycled materials or ethically sourced from other small businesses.