Muddy Marvels Pottery

Climbing gear designed in Squamish for alpine big walls. Grade VII builds specialized tools that help climbers push the boundaries of what is possible on long, committing routes — born from the granite culture of the Stawamus Chief and surrounding peaks.

Uniquely designed functional art pottery handmade in the Squamish Valley. Liz Sax creates one-of-a-kind pieces from her mobile studio, offering wheel-throwing workshops alongside her gallery of mugs, bowls, and sculptural work inspired by the Sea to Sky corridor.

Artist co-op on Baker Street open since 1983, featuring Nelson's largest selection of local art — pottery, metalwork, wood, glass, leather, textiles, and jewellery from over 250 Kootenay-area artisans. Six working artists run the store and sell alongside their consignees in a town named Canada's top small arts community.

Custom ornamental metalwork from the Barrett family, whose blacksmithing lineage dates to 1893 in the UK. Sandra Barrett shapes steel, copper, and bronze in a purpose-built workshop in Hosmer using both a traditional coke-fired hearth and modern equipment. Also runs Eye of the Needle Studio and Gallery in downtown Fernie.

Canadian artist creating vibrant nature-inspired paintings celebrating mountain and surf culture.

Vivid atypical landscapes blending aerosol and acrylic. Hayley Stewart's process starts with chaos — loose aerosol paint — then moves to order with planned brushwork. Mountain and surf culture from someone who lives between Revelstoke and Baja. Owner of Alpine Echo Gallery and founder of The Local Art Co-op.