To view photos and learn about the venues in this area, select a name from the list below.
56. Multifarious Textiles Etc.
64. Kootenay Crafted Artisan Shop
65. Anscomb Wheelhouse & Balfour Chapel
66. Lardeau Valley Historical Society
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55. Cindy Joveski Art
Landscape paintings; bird & animal paintings; mixed media; acrylics
Hi everyone, my name is Cindy Joveski. I am thrilled to be a part of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour this year. I have a lovely covered front deck where I will be displaying some of my artwork. Visitors will also be able to shop my private studio. I have a large collection of artworks of many sizes and will be preparing a new collection for the tour.
My artwork is inspired by my love of the Kootenays and the Lardeau Valley, where I spent most of my childhood. I would like to invite everyone for a cool glass of iced tea and a chance to see me at work creating one of my hummingbird paintings. I have also invited Marg McCouley (Fine Art by Bandy) to join us. Marg will be demonstrating her amazing pine-needle basket weaving. I can’t wait to see you!
Address:
50 739 Hwy. 3A, Nelson
Directions:
Sunnyside Trailer Park; turn right on Birch; follow the signs; parking is limited so you may want to park on Hwy. 3A and walk.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.seafernartgallery.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cindy.joveski
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cmncreations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-551-5208
56. Multifarious Textiles Etc.
Hand-dyed & -sewn textiles
After years of enjoying a variety of arts and activities, I decided to return to school – the Kootenay School of the Arts – and expand on what I already knew. There was so much to learn and so many things to try! I’ve carried on in my own little studio space and continue to try new things and venture into the creativity that is endless. Between the textures of materials and the variety of gorgeous colours, there is no end to what a person can create.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of dyeing with natural dyes on silk, linen and cotton. The creation of floral gift bags with a hammering process is one that can be challenging and yet can draw amazement at the results.
I’ve also returned to sewing with both commercial material and material I have hand-dyed.
The studio will be open for sales if anything strikes your fancy.
So come and see my creations and some of the wonderful textile processes that exist and enjoy a visit.
Address:
2839 Lower Six Mile Rd., Nelson
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/multifarious.textiles.etc
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-505-3037
57. Kate Anderson
Pastel; acrylic; oil paintings
Come and visit me on The Middle Rd. and enjoy a stroll about the garden, viewing artwork and relaxing amongst the ponds and waterfalls. All paintings are for sale.
I like to think that my paintings draw people because I offer a unique way to visualize thoughts and emotions. I am intrigued by the interplay of colour and light and love the challenge of trying to mix colours to incorporate this. This act of painting is both meditative and reflective, offering me an opportunity to experience the creative flow and find a sense of peace and fulfillment.
The wonderous scenes I once painted have been incorporated into realistic images from my memory and imagination. It is a way that I can explore and communicate the beauty and complexity of my surroundings by capturing moods and moments that resonate with me. I’m inspired by natural beauty and sometimes work outdoors to create en plein air paintings that I continue to improve on in the studio during the winters. This has been a process of growth and learning, refining techniques and developing my own style through painting. I seek to connect with others by evoking and sharing my view of the world with my use of pastels, oil and acrylic paints.
Address:
3175 The Middle Rd., Nelson
Directions:
Driving toward Kaslo from Nelson, turn left on Heddle Rd.; take 2nd right on Middle Rd.; 1st left.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Kate_anderson_paintings
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-551-2545
58. Molly’s Landing
Stained glass; needle-felted animals & pins; hand-drawn cards
- Stained-glass windows and mosaics
- Needle-felted animals
- Zipper pins
- Hand-drawn cards
Address:
657 Ainslie Rd., Harrop
Directions:
Cross Harrop ferry; right on McConnell Rd.; right on Ainslie Rd.; cross tracks; keep right toward the lake.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-229-2127
59. etcetera
Handmade jewellery; upcycled accessories; scrap-fabric crafts; repurposer
Having tried my hand at many creative pursuits, today my focus is on sewing and repurposing ordinary items into whimsical jewellery and handmade gifts.
Many years ago, I came upon a box of old keys at an estate sale. I was captivated by their shapes and the stories they could tell. I wanted to transform these beauties into something that could again be appreciated. The idea of them becoming a favourite necklace had my heart racing.
From old keys, I transformed grandma’s buttons into charm bracelets. Broken watches became earrings, crystal chandeliers turned into amulets, and old pennies became birth-year keepsakes.
A former quilter, I have turned countless pieces of fabric into special keepsakes. Never to let a scrap go to waste, I challenge myself to piece and create items far beyond quilts, such as a tea cozy, eyeglass case or wall hanging.
When you visit, I will be sewing scraps together to eventually stitch into finished products. You will meet Clara, my 1951 Singer Featherweight sewing machine. I will have on hand finished fabric items and repurposed jewellery to purchase. I can even make some custom penny earrings for you in the years of your choosing.
Address:
6074 McConnell Rd., Harrop
Directions:
From Hwy. 3A, turn toward the Harrop/Procter ferry; once across, take 2nd right onto McConnell Rd.; 1st driveway.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/etceterahandcrafted
Instagram: www.instagram.com/etceterahandcrafted
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-975-9058
60. Michele Dupas
Ceramics; functional; sculptural
Through the process of hand-building, coiling and slip-casting, my clay sculptures and functional works allow me to express my animated view of the world. I am fascinated by exotic seed pods and flowers, which has led to an exploration of texture, shape and colour.
Address:
Dupas Design Studio, 263 2 Ave., Procter
Directions:
Take Harrop ferry; travel 7 km; once past Procter store, turn right on 2 Ave.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.dupasdesigns.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dupasdesign
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-229-5477
61. Jan Kozlowski
Photography; portraits; dolls
My photography consists of portraits of dolls in-situ found in antique stores and flea markets throughout Canada. These portraits inspire a narrative that leads me to explore the dolls’ histories and their stories.
I try to capture the essence of the doll’s past in contrast with its discarded present predicament, awaiting its next stage of purpose.
Address:
Dupas Design Studio, 263 2 Ave., Procter
Directions:
Take Harrop ferry; travel 7 km; once past Procter store, turn right on 2 Ave.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kozzydesigns
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-505-2999
62. Grant Palfenier
Multimedia; print; cards; box art
We look forward to seeing you at our friendly, welcoming, fun venue with three very different-media artists.
My life has always included some art form as an anchor and only in recent years have I delighted in sharing it with friends and the general public. Two days full of discussion, feedback and commentary about art is a soul-feeding, gratifying experience.
This year, my work will include lino and low-impact printing, collaging and eclectic box art, but as always typically characterized as unconventional.
During the tour, I’ll display a range of works from my collection. Most will be available for purchase in case you fall in love with one on the spot!
Address:
Dupas Design Studio, 263 2 Ave., Procter
Directions:
Take Harrop ferry; travel 7 km; once past Procter store, turn right on 2 Ave.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-551-7897
63. Community Artists
Eclectic collection of local art; photos; Procter Museum pieces
Come to our side and experience the eclectic collection of local artists’ works on our side of the Harrop ferry, from historic photos and artifacts to stunning paintings and art pieces crafted by our very own artsy, sometimes quirky but always unique, local folks.
Add a coffee or lunch at the Procter Café or Hall, and your day will be a delightful summer-day event.
Can’t wait to see you!
Address:
Procter Hall, 246 3 Ave., Procter
Directions:
Take Harrop ferry; travel 8 km to Procter; turn right at cenotaph/Procter store.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.ourprocter.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProcterCommunity
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-354-7868
64. Kootenay Crafted Artisan Shop
30+ local artisans; demonstrations
Our venue is home to over 30 Kootenay artisans working in a wide variety of media. Our beautifully curated collection of handmade goods showcases the incredible talents of artisans from all over the Kootenay region. The collection includes pottery, jewellery, kitchen wares, wood art, photography, textiles, glass art, leather-work, metal art and sculptures, hanging woven creations, pine-needle basketry and more.
Address:
7697 Hwy. 3A, Balfour
Directions:
Beside Balfour Autobody.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571336714079
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kootenaycraftedartisanshop
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-505-4393
65. Anscomb Wheelhouse & Balfour Chapel
Historical sites; museum; performance centre
The Anscomb portrays the history of the ferries on Kootenay Lake. The wheelhouse is a restored portion of the original ferry built in 1947.
The chapel was built in 1892 and has operated as a church since then.
It is also a venue for rent as a performance centre and for weddings, or vow renewals, etc.
Address:
8551 Busk Rd., Balfour
Directions:
Anscomb Wheelhouse is at Balfour ferry terminal; Chapel is 3 blocks past the terminal on Busk Rd.
Wheelchair Accessible:
The Chapel is wheelchair accessible but the Wheelhouse is only wheelchair accessible to the outside.
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.balfourchapel.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-229-4527
66. Lardeau Valley Historical Society
Museum; historical; culture; educational
The Lardeau Valley Historical Society was founded in 1978 and plays an active role in the Lardeau Valley. We are dedicated to protecting and preserving both the culture and history of the Lardeau Valley. In the mid-1990s, we obtained the historic Gerrard Fishery building and moved it to Meadow Creek, where it serves as our museum. Our educational themes include Indigenous cultures, hunting/trapping, mining, forestry and lumber industry, farming and the pioneer lifestyle. We have a small archive, including a large collection of digital photographs.
The Lardeau Valley Historical Society proactively respects the diversity of cultures and experiences that form the richness of our West Kootenay region. Specifically, we acknowledge our residency on unceded lands and waters traditionally occupied by Ktunaxa and Sinixt Indigenous Peoples.
Address:
13435 Hwy. 31 N., Meadow Creek
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064692366326
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-366-4200