Craft Council of British Columbia

Craft Council of British Columbia The Craft Council of BC is a charitable arts service organization which supports all stages of craft.
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The Craft Council of British Columbia is a charitable arts service organization which supports all stages of artistic practice in the craft sector; creates opportunities for artists to exhibit, sell and produce art; provides a voice for artists and craft organizations and aids in the development of active communities around craft. (Charitable number BN 106990955 RR0001)

As a membership-based organization, CCBC welcomes all those who are interested in or curious about craft. Many individuals and institutions belong to CCBC - artists, teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners and professionals in related fields in British Columbia. This diversity is well represented in CCBC's governance through its Board of Directors, which is elected annually by the members. You can also follow us on Instagram & Twitter

Featured Region Program Region: KamloopsMeet Our Featured Artists;Karen ClarkChris WengerAmanda EcclestonOver the next f...
09/28/2026

Featured Region Program Region: Kamloops

Meet Our Featured Artists;
Karen Clark
Chris Wenger
Amanda Eccleston

Over the next few weeks we'll get to know each artists and their craft a little more. Stay tuned!

'Featured Region Program' is an initiative that highlights and celebrates local craft artists &crafts from different regions around the province. One way we spotlight makers from other region is through our Featured Region Program.

What other regions would you like to see us showcase artists from?

We are excited to host our second annual Ornament Collection, a festive fundraiser celebrating the inventive art of maki...
09/28/2026

We are excited to host our second annual Ornament Collection, a festive fundraiser celebrating the inventive art of making ornaments! This event will showcase a dazzling variety of handcrafted ornaments created by artists across British Columbia.

The Ornament Collection offers an opportunity to challenge artists to create new imaginative designs from all mediums. Traditional and creative interpretations of ornaments are welcome. This collection is not only a celebration of creativity but also an important fundraiser for CCBC to continue supporting contemporary craft. Proceeds go towards CCBC’s year-round work of supporting material-based artists all across BC.

All accepted works will be available for sale in the CCBC gallery from November 24th, 2026 - January 6th, 2027. The first 20 accepted artists will be included in our online collection and a sneak peak shop display starting November 1st.

more info and application link in bio!

CCBC is proud to announce our collabo with Vancouver Fashion Week. CCBC Artists will be showcasing their pieces at the u...
09/28/2026

CCBC is proud to announce our collabo with Vancouver Fashion Week. CCBC Artists will be showcasing their pieces at the upcoming VFW on

Oct 16 | 2026 | 4:30p
Oct 17 | 2026 | 5p

Artist Highlight:

Amanda Cox is the founder of Rock Candy, a luxury gemstone bead jewelry company. She designs and handcrafts singular pieces using precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, organic substances, and precious metals.

Get your tickets to the VFW Showcase, support local art & don't miss out on this opportunity to experience craft with other craft lovers!

This week’s highlight is Monika Urbaniak (monika urbaniak ) 👩‍🎨Monika Urbaniak is a metalsmith, studio jeweller, and m...
09/28/2026

This week’s highlight is Monika Urbaniak (monika urbaniak ) 👩‍🎨

Monika Urbaniak is a metalsmith, studio jeweller, and mixed media artist based in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. A graduate of NSCAD University, she creates one-of-a-kind art jewellery that blends sculptural forms, storytelling, and unexpected materials.
Inspired by textures, asymmetry, and natural forms, Monika combines metals with pebbles and found objects to challenge traditional ideas of value and preciousness in jewellery. Her work explores curiosity, contrast, and personal expression through thoughtful contemporary design.
✨ Explore more of Monika’s unique jewellery creations through the link in our bio

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to experience this immersive Virtual Reality Studio Tour featuring Dance:Craft. Thi...
09/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to experience this immersive Virtual Reality Studio Tour featuring Dance:Craft. This multi-faceted collaboration and exhibition with Joe Ink exploring the relationship between craft, materiality, and dance.

Cinematogrpher by Claire Sanford

Artists:
Deb Dumka Deborah Dumka
Debra Sloan Debra Sloan
Joe Laughlin Joe Laughlin
Hope Forstenzer Hope Forstenzer
Patrick Christie Patrick Christie
Stephanie Dueck

09/17/2026

Dawn Livera (Dawn) uses litter that she finds on the street (clean litter, but garbage nonetheless) to inspire small hand stitched textile sculptures made entirely from scrap fabrics.

At the centre of this exhibition is a hand knotted fishing net that gathers both the original pieces of litter and the stitched works they inspired.

Rather than making exact replicas, Dawn uses each piece of litter as a starting point to make something new and unique.

Familiar product labels become playful or thought-provoking messages, while imperfect stitches and subtle variations celebrate the individuality that mass production cannot replicate.

Are you a BC artist looking to gain more exposure? Maybe you're in a smaller region looking to tap into new markets? Or ...
09/17/2026

Are you a BC artist looking to gain more exposure? Maybe you're in a smaller region looking to tap into new markets? Or perhaps you're a citizen of craft. An enthusiast and proponent of crafts. Then you need to know about the 'Featured Region Program'. Swipe to find out more!

For the last quarter of the year, we will be showcasing artists from the region Kamloops!
Kamloops is a city located in south-central British Columbia, Canada, in the heart of the province's Southern Interior.

Do you know artists from Kamloops? If yes, then tag the handle of whom you think might be our featured artists from October - December.

Don't worry the artists will be revealed shortly, so keep an eye out!

Kicking off the month of September with a couple bangers!💥 Check out our Virtual reality studio tour, Sep 19 - 20 | 11a ...
09/03/2026

Kicking off the month of September with a couple bangers!

💥 Check out our Virtual reality studio tour, Sep 19 - 20 | 11a - 4p (Free, walkin)
💥 Bettina's 'Stich Vocab' Workshop, Sep 26 | 1p - 4p (Paid. Link in bio)

We can't wait to see you!

09/01/2026

Yes we're still bussing from the 'Finding Home Among the Floral Tuppies' opening night!
'Finding Home Among the Floral Tuppies' is a relational body of work by 2-spirit Métis artist Carly Nabess (Carly Nabess) , grounded in stitchwork, kinship, and land-based practice. Centering the creation of tuppies (dog blankets), Nabess explores themes of reclamation, Indigenous joy as resistance, longing, and the intergenerational transmission of knowledge, love, and healing.

This exhibition acts as a love letter to Métis kin and a personal journey of reconnecting with tuppie-making traditions. Through these works, Nabess invites viewers into a space of remembrance, resistance, and belonging shaped by land, memory and care.

On view till at Craft Council of BC, Vancouver BC till Sep24th, 2026
open daily | 10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Song Metis Fiddle by Jani Lauzon, Ann Lederman, Matthew Shawn & Wabankut Osanamick

A stitch can be so much more than a stitch.Explore the creative possibilities of needle and thread with textile artist B...
09/01/2026

A stitch can be so much more than a stitch.

Explore the creative possibilities of needle and thread with textile artist Bettina Matzkuhn in her upcoming Stitch Vocabulary Workshop!

During this hands-on afternoon, participants will explore a variety of stitches and discover how they can be combined and adapted to create texture, line, pattern, and personal expression.

Whether you’re picking up a needle for the first time or looking to add something new to your creative practice, this workshop is all about experimenting, learning, and finding your own stitch vocabulary.

No previous experience necessary!

📍 Location | Craft Council of British Columbia
📅 Date | Saturday, Sept 26th
⏰ Time | 1-4 p
®️ Registration is now live on Eventbrite - reserve your spot through the link in our bio

Come spend an afternoon stitching, experimenting, and creating with us! ❤️

Address

1386 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H3R8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 5:30pm

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+16046877270

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