Daphne Elaine Raymond brings the spirit of Vancouver Island to each unique jewelry piece she thoughtfully designs and creates. A native to the west coast and a resident of Sooke, Daphne’s artistry is inspired by an appreciation for the natural elements of her daily surroundings. Accentuating the beauty of semi-precious stones, local shells, Czech crystals and glass her wirework jewelry creations reflect a classic, fresh and elegant design...
Read MoreAllan Blyth
Allan Blyth educated his eye in the techniques and craftsmanship of carving at a very early age. Born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, he spent hours as a child watching master carvers restore ancient totem poles and house-posts destined for the Victoria Museum. In his 20s, Al was introduced to a master carver who became his teacher in the Kwagiulth style. He carved and painted as a hobby for many years, earning his living in the shipyards and the family business....
Read MoreCraig Benson
Craig Benson celebrates and honours the creatures on this planet with his work, particularly those of the Pacific Northwest. He was born in Vancouver and moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1987. Carving began as a hobby for Craig, while he was pursuing an education in environmental studies. His career in wildlife management and habitat protection kept him close to his artistic subjects, and helped develop his appreciation of life’s diversity. After several years,...
Read MoreJohn Bellis
John was born in Masset on haida Gwaii of Haida origin. He is the grandson of “Captain Andrew Brown” well known Argillite Carver from the Islands. About 10 years ago he started working with wood and continues to do so at his home in Sooke, B.C. where he now resides. The Brentwood Box The side of a single piece of Red Cedar which has been kerfed in three places, then steamed and bent into the box shape. When dry, the kerfs are glued and the join is drilled and...
Read MoreMalcolm Barker
Malcolm Barker originally from Blackpool, England grew up in central Ontario and now resides in Victoria BC with his wife Carol. He is an artist and musician with an eye for “that something just a little different”. Malcolm has been a working in graphic design for 15 years and for the last four years has owned and operated his own graphic design company – em-barker graphics. With a focus primarily on print advertising, posters and brochures, em-barker graphics has done work...
Read MoreLinda Danielson
Linda Danielson Linda Danielson has worked in the dining room of Sooke Harbour House since 1980, where she is much nourished by the creative environment. She has also long been involved in textile arts but only lately discovered that her true passion is making art doll figures. Her studio resembles an archeological dig comprised of fabrics, beads, paints, bones, shells, stones, dried foliage and all kinds of wonderful thrift store finds. Using Celtic studies, shamanism...
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