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67. Ayal Heinrichs @ The Harbour at Riondel
68. Jessica Hagen @ The Harbour at Riondel
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67. Ayal Heinrichs @ The Harbour at Riondel
Functional pottery
Ayal Heinrichs is a ceramic artist who lives and works in Riondel. Having grown up on the rainy West Coast of BC, her work, both functional and conceptual, is heavily influenced by the landscapes that surrounded her as a child. Ayal primarily makes functional work that explores the textures and patterns of the natural world. She is interested in the role functional pottery has played throughout history and its potential to provoke thought and bring beauty into mundane daily rhythms. She fell in love with clay after taking a throwing class at a community studio in 2018 and studied the craft further at Kootenay School of the Arts, where she received a certificate in ceramics. After her time at KSA, Ayal apprenticed with several ceramic artists, gaining practical experience and mentorship before moving to Saskatchewan, where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics from the University of Regina in 2024. In 2023, Ayal was a guest artist at the Fired Up! exhibition “Smoke and Fire” on Vancouver Island and has participated in several group shows at Fifth Parallel Gallery in Regina. You can find her work at the Craft Connection in Nelson and Ro Coffee in Riondel.
Address:
The Harbour at Riondel, 2277 North Riondel Rd., Riondel
Directions:
While on driveway into the Harbour at Riondel, go past lodge and cabins; continue to house and studio at end of drive.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.ayalceramics.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ayalceramics
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-358-4836
68. Jessica Hagen @ The Harbour at Riondel
Oil painting; landscapes
Jessica Hagen is a Canadian artist who has found her niche in oil painting. She is inspired by light and tries to capture that essence in her paintings. She and her family live and work at the Harbour at Riondel, along the shores of Kootenay Lake. She is a founding member of the Wild Goose Collective, which is the creative community born out of the ministries of the Harbour at Riondel.
She, along with Ayal Heinrichs, a community and collective member, want to welcome all of you to the Harbour to experience the beautiful scenery of the property, meander through our studio space and enjoy our creations. The hope is that this stop will help you rest, renew and be inspired.
Address:
The Harbour at Riondel, 2277 Riondel Rd. N., Riondel
Directions:
While on driveway into the Harbour at Riondel, go past lodge and cabins; continue to house and studio at end of drive.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: jeshagen.wixsite.com/artist
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100059695068994
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessica_hagen_artist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-678-5250
69. Diane Trudel Art Studio
Acrylic paint; mixed media; textured canvas
Vignettes of human interaction and portraying the spirit therein is what I seek to capture at the core of my work. The emotional entity is the focus of my creative exploration: the tenderness and tenacity of humans, the flora and fauna of the natural world, and the shapes and shades of forever-shifting landscapes. Such intangible moments of human interaction are my paint, and the shapes and shades of the Earth my canvas.
I am absorbed with texture and transparency. My preferred self-developed technique is based on layerings of acrylic washes and infusions of mixed media that result in rich and luminous depth of colour.
Address:
16325 Cedar Rd., Crawford Bay
Directions:
As entering Crawford Bay, turn left between motel and church on Wadds Rd.; 2nd left onto Cedar Rd.; turn right; driveway is on left side farther up road.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.dianetrudel.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064771146329
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianetrudelartist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-227-9588
70. Artisans of Crawford Bay
Brooms; handweaving; pottery; jewellery
Crawford Bay is home to a diverse group of artisans. This small community is nestled in the Purcell Mountains on Kootenay Lake. Our unique, quirky studios (log, strawbale, ex-bootlegger and ex-gas station buildings) are all within easy walking distance from each other. We warmly welcome visitors into our shops to watch us work, ask questions and purchase directly.
Address:
1600-block of Hwy. 3A, Crawford Bay
Directions:
7 km from ferry or 1 hour from Creston.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.artisansofcrawfordbay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artisansofcrawfordbay
Instagram: www.instagram.com/artisansofcrawfordbay
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-227-9655
71. Lida Art Gallery
Oil paintings; pottery; jewellery; handcrafts
Lida Gallery and Gift Shop is the only art gallery located in South Gray Creek on the east shore of Kootenay Lake. We offer a variety of landscape oil paintings, generally very rich in detail and reflecting the artist’s interest in the local environment. We also offer beautiful pottery, delightful handcrafted products and much more.
Address:
14355 Hwy. 3A, Gray Creek
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068174830232
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lidaart_gallery
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-869-2191
72. Bea&Glad Studio
Fabric printing; women’s clothing; natural fibres
Bea&Glad Studio is a female, Indigenous-run clothing company specializing in one-of-a-kind, hand-printed pieces. Natural fibre fabrics are used to create comfortable and unique women’s wear.
Address:
13517 Mountain Shores Rd., Boswell
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057817772990
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-512-1096