At Soumak Boutique, we are so excited to be running our first Traditional Turkish Ceramic Painting (underglaze) Workshop to help you take that leap into learning how to paint ceramic in 2023! The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making has developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of […]
Circle Craft has brought back their popular meet the artist pop-up event. Kicking off this weekend is long-time ceramic artist and teacher Charmian Nimmo. Clay has always been a sort of freedom for her, turning mud into something beautiful or useful still gives her a big thrill. A lover of nature and animals, Tuxedo Cat […]
Join us Saturday and Sunday April 29-30th for a delightful showcase of coop member Elaine Brewer-White's playful ceramics at the Circle Craft Store! Elaine's unique creations bring joy and fun to any space, and we're thrilled to host her Pop Up event. Be sure to catch her live clay demonstration, and explore her range of […]
This Red Dress Day Project in Ron Basford Park is a collaboration between Chepximiya Siyam/Chief Janice George and Granville Island. Chepximiya has used fabric in a two-dimensional design that evokes missing women, who should, in life, fill all three dimensions of the dress. The installation was done by visual display artist, Kamila Gougain. Red Dress […]
The Craft Council of BC presents The Earring Show, an annual exhibition that highlights contemporary jewellery design. The exhibition sheds light on the timeless connection between craft and culture, and how they influence each other. The event provides a novel opportunity for the general public to engage with contemporary craft. The opening reception will be […]
One of Circle Craft's newest member artists, Martha Casey-Knight will be popping up at Circle Craft this weekend with her ’a little gritty but pretty' ceramic business Hell Wench. Each piece unique in design, never entirely symmetrical and exploding with personality! Come meet Martha at Circle Craft May 6th and 7th and see her fabulous […]
Tracey-Mae Chambers is a Métis installation artist, a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, who travels through Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. The goal of these works is to broach the subject of decolonization with viewers and staff. The […]
We are excited to have Milklady Soap Co. Pop Up in-store from Thursday May 11 to Saturday May 13, with their eco-friendly palm oil-free soaps and new dishwashing and shampoo bars. Made in small batches with natural colourants found in plants, algae, and clay, this artist's soaps are not only gorgeous to look at but […]
Featured member artist Pen-Hsuan Hsing of ArtPen Studio will be at the Circle Craft Store Saturday and Sunday May 20th-21st. This Pop Up event is perfect for those who are looking for that unique and personalized gift. Pen will not only be offering laser engraving on-site to add the personal touch of a name to […]
If you're serious about sculpture, you need to visit the Federation Gallery! Featuring some of the BEST sculptors BC has to offer alongside two-dimensional artworks by Canada's finest.
Back by popular demand is member artist Grace Lee and the handmade gems of Eikcam Ceramics! Beautifully crafted dinnerware, vases and Daruma dolls can all be found at this special in-store event May 25th to 28th. Her unique approach to design involves layering and keeping things simple, resulting in uncomplicated yet stunning pieces. A Granville […]
Water, in a geopolitical frame, is a most precious resource. Many predict it will become a major source of conflict. With fluctuating weather patterns, the BC coast has experienced a shortage of water resulting in fires and droughts, and an excess leading to floods. Bettina Matzkuhn celebrates the water cycle and considers ways to protect […]
The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of paint and glaze from the usual ceramic materials, Turkish ceramic painting is truly such a fun, unique and creative skill to learn. In this workshop you will briefly learn the history of traditional […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
Come meet Lorna Moffat and explore her vibrant world of textile collage creations on June 3 and 4th at this Circle Craft in-store Pop Up event. Lorna turns ordinary objects, like pillows, into extraordinary works of art through layering and stitching together new and upcycled fabrics. This is one event not to be missed, see […]
Visit Dundarave Print Workshop to see Barb Snyder’s Here and Then Now and When exhibition. Through monoprints, collage, and collagraphs, Barb examines the delicate and unique prairie landscape and its welcoming, open sky. Being the grandchild of European immigrants who homesteaded in Saskatchewan, Barb considers the impact of settler history on Indigenous people, the land […]
Join us for an exciting in-store Pop Up event with member artist Adea Chung from Billy Would Designs and her carefully crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces on Friday June 9th to Sunday June 11th. Meet Adea and discover her impressive jewelry and other handmade items, made using selected reclaimed offcuts and old skateboards! Come support this talented […]
Eager art aficionados wait no more! The Federation's most popular annual exhibition is here. The landscapes exhibition is open to "scapes" paintings in the broadest sense, landscapes, cityscapes, and ocean scapes. Each piece communicates a distinct sense of place, transporting you to places and spaces across the globe!
Don't miss this Pop Up event featuring Art by Aelita. Vibrant and intricately detailed her hand painted silk scarves are simply exquisite! Although she now calls Vancouver home much of her inspiration comes from her dreams and reflections of growing up in Armenia. Come meet member artist Aelita, see her stunning work and support her […]
The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of paint and glaze from the usual ceramic materials, Turkish ceramic painting is truly such a fun, unique and creative skill to learn. In this workshop you will briefly learn the history of traditional […]
Mark your calendars for this exceptional Pop Up event celebrating Tracy Myerson's handmade wood and resin art. Join us on Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th at the Circle Craft Store for re-Tree, pieces for your home that are magically transformed from fallen trees into captivating pieces of art. Appreciate the beauty of nature, […]
Calling all art enthusiasts and pottery lovers! Come meet Circle Craft ceramic artist Jane McDougall at an exclusive Pop Up event Friday and Saturday June 30th - July 1st. Paying homage to past eras, Jane crafts each piece as a work of art both functional and never too precious to be used and enjoyed. Be […]
This juried exhibition welcomes artists from around the world to respond to annually rotating themes and prompts. This year's theme is "recovery" and artists have torn this theme up. From pieces that show how art can heal, to works that explore recovery from addictions, mental health, and physical injuries, to pieces inspired by different cultural […]
This week we are excited to welcome back Mikel Grant Jewellery from Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast! Each piece of jewellery is handcrafted with care and attention to detail in classic designs made to celebrate your journey. Come meet the artist from Thursday July 6th - Sunday July 9th in the Circle Craft Store in […]
Inner Sanctum Glassworks is the brainchild of glass artist Jeff Burnette, who has been fascinated with glass since his early days playing with marbles. Jeff has spent years challenging and stretching the limits of glass, creating stunning works of art. Come meet Jeff and see his exquisite collection in-store from Thursday, July 20th - Sunday […]
Join us for a queer printmaking group show opening this Friday July 21st from 6PM - 9PM in the project spaces at 1555 Duranleau Street. The exhibiton is open to the public Thursdays to Sundays, 12PM - 5PM, until August 13th. Printmaking has a strong history of protest and endurance, this exhibition celebrates the experiences […]
New member Soma Mo will be in the store from July 27th to 30th, showcasing her stunning jewellery. Trained under a jewellery Master in Tibet, Soma returns annually to hone her skills in old traditions. Come support Soma's first Circle Craft Pop up and experience a modern twist on ancient as she expertly weaves old […]
Get ready to explore a whole new dimension of art with RADD Resin and Pipe Design. This talented local couple masterfully combines resin, wood, and even pipes to create stunning functional art. Circle Craft is thrilled to have RADD pop up in store from Friday Aug 4th to Sunday Aug 6th. Don't miss this limited-time […]
We look forward to welcoming back Canoe Cultures for their third year of programming on Granville Island. Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous lead organization, dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe, and the artists who create them. They present visual and performing arts as their primary means of transmitting Indigenous culture and communicating […]
Circle Craft is thrilled to have new member artist Keith Kerrigan Pop Up at Circle Craft from Friday, August 11th to Sunday, August 13th. Keith was born into a family of Haida artists and started his training with his family as a teenager. Keith has also served on the Board of Governors of Emily Carr […]
Come to our upcoming Pop Up event featuring jewellery artist Chi Cheng Lee from Chi's Creations! Her work is inspired by a lifetime of cross-cultural experiences and exposure to art, resulting in gorgeous, timeless pieces of art. You'll have the opportunity to meet her in person, see her work up close, and maybe even learn […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
