Handmade By Claire

Handmade By Claire

Original Textile Art

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"What do these forests make you feel?

Their weight and density,

their crowded orderliness"

-Emily Carr

Inspired by the landscapes of British Columbia, my textile art aspires to capture not just the scenery, but the quiet atmosphere and peaceful feeling that come from contemplating nature.

Events

Upcoming Events

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun May 10 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun May 24 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Artists in Our Midst Studio Tour

Artists in Our Midst Studio Tour

Sat May 30 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kits House, 2305 W 7th Ave, Vancouver

Artists are opening up their studios from Point Grey to Main Street, and from Granville Island to 41st Avenue on May 30th and 31st, so you can learn about their artwork (available for sale). Dozens more artists are showing their work all under one roof in larger hubs. There, you'll also find art demonstrations and more. At Lord Byng Mini School for the Arts, you'll discover young emerging artists. We have over 80 artists participating this year.

Artists in Our Midst Studio Tour

Artists in Our Midst Studio Tour

Sun May 31 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kits House, 2305 W 7th Ave, Vancouver

Artists are opening up their studios from Point Grey to Main Street, and from Granville Island to 41st Avenue on May 30th and 31st, so you can learn about their artwork (available for sale). Dozens more artists are showing their work all under one roof in larger hubs. There, you'll also find art demonstrations and more. At Lord Byng Mini School for the Arts, you'll discover young emerging artists. We have over 80 artists participating this year.

Whole Lotta Art

Whole Lotta Art

Sat Jun 06 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84 Ave, Delta, BC, V4C2L9

Whole Lotta Art is an outdoor Artisan market held either in the late spring or early fall. The very first event was in September 2011, the year our society was formed. Whole Lotta Art is a family fun event! You can find food vendors, live music, and a whole "lotta" local artists and artisans all in one place.

Ladner Village Market

Ladner Village Market

Sun Jun 07 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
48th Avenue in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliott Streets.

The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

The Ladner Village Market strives to offer our community access to farm fresh produce and meats, artisans foods and unique, handcrafted products in a forum that brings together our community in a festive atmosphere.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Jun 14 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Jun 28 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Ladner Village Market

Ladner Village Market

Sun Jul 05 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
48th Avenue in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliott Streets.

The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

The Ladner Village Market strives to offer our community access to farm fresh produce and meats, artisans foods and unique, handcrafted products in a forum that brings together our community in a festive atmosphere.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Jul 12 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Watershed Artworks Gallery Shop

Watershed Artworks Gallery Shop

Mon Jul 13 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
North Delta Recreation Centre. 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC V4C 2L9

Watershed Artworks Society is a Not-For-Profit Society in North Delta celebrating more than 13 years of providing opportunities for local member artists to display, promote and sell their works.

My art work is available at the gallery all year around and I am present there one day/month.

Southlands Grange Farmers Market

Southlands Grange Farmers Market

Sat Jul 18 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Market Square, Southlands – 6313 Market Ave, Delta, BC

The Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market takes place in Market Square every other Saturday from May through November 2025. The Farmers Market is set in a flourishing open-air hub where agriculture intersects with the community through demonstration gardens, a community orchard, and local neighborhood food businesses.

Ladner Village Market

Ladner Village Market

Sun Jul 19 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
48th Avenue in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliott Streets.

The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

The Ladner Village Market strives to offer our community access to farm fresh produce and meats, artisans foods and unique, handcrafted products in a forum that brings together our community in a festive atmosphere.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Aug 02 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Ladner Village Market

Ladner Village Market

Sun Aug 09 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
48th Avenue in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliott Streets.

The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

The Ladner Village Market strives to offer our community access to farm fresh produce and meats, artisans foods and unique, handcrafted products in a forum that brings together our community in a festive atmosphere.

Southlands Grange Farmers Market

Southlands Grange Farmers Market

Sat Aug 15 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Market Square, Southlands – 6313 Market Ave, Delta, BC

The Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market takes place in Market Square every other Saturday from May through November 2025. The Farmers Market is set in a flourishing open-air hub where agriculture intersects with the community through demonstration gardens, a community orchard, and local neighborhood food businesses.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Aug 16 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Ladner Village Market

Ladner Village Market

Sun Aug 23 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
48th Avenue in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliott Streets.

The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

The Ladner Village Market strives to offer our community access to farm fresh produce and meats, artisans foods and unique, handcrafted products in a forum that brings together our community in a festive atmosphere.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Aug 30 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Ladner Village Market

Ladner Village Market

Sun Sep 06 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
48th Avenue in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliott Streets.

The Ladner Village Market is a first class, village market that brings together “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors, community organizations and 48th Avenue merchants to create a community enhancing event in Ladner Village.

The Ladner Village Market strives to offer our community access to farm fresh produce and meats, artisans foods and unique, handcrafted products in a forum that brings together our community in a festive atmosphere.

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Stevenson Farmers and Artisans Market

Sun Sep 13 2026
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Garry Point Park

I will have a booth at this event, on 10 Sundays this summer

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM) is operated by a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society (RAIS), a not-for-profit organization.

Delta Studio Stomp Art Tour

Delta Studio Stomp Art Tour

Sat Sep 19 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
North Delta Recreation Centre. 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC V4C 2L9

Immerse yourself in a weekend of art in Delta’s communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta on this open studio tour. Visit the artist’s studios where they work, experience their process first hand, see their work in person and talk to them about their inspiration & recent projects.

Delta Studio Stomp Art Tour

Delta Studio Stomp Art Tour

Sun Sep 20 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
North Delta Recreation Centre. 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC V4C 2L9

Immerse yourself in a weekend of art in Delta’s communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta on this open studio tour. Visit the artist’s studios where they work, experience their process first hand, see their work in person and talk to them about their inspiration & recent projects.

Watershed Artworks Gallery Shop

Watershed Artworks Gallery Shop

Mon Sep 28 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
North Delta Recreation Centre. 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC V4C 2L9

Watershed Artworks Society is a Not-For-Profit Society in North Delta celebrating more than 13 years of providing opportunities for local member artists to display, promote and sell their works.

My art work is available at the gallery all year around and I am present there one day/month.

Art Classes

Art Classes

Sat Oct 03 2026
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
North Delta Recreation Centre. 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC V4C 2L9

3D Textile Art, Rain Forest (Adult)

If you are intimidated with drawing or painting, explore your creativity with this mixed media collage class. Create a Rain Forest shadow box art piece with textile, and natural elements (wood, sand, moss, shell…)

Southlands Grange Farmers Market

Southlands Grange Farmers Market

Sat Oct 24 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Market Square, Southlands – 6313 Market Ave, Delta, BC

The Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market takes place in Market Square every other Saturday from May through November 2025. The Farmers Market is set in a flourishing open-air hub where agriculture intersects with the community through demonstration gardens, a community orchard, and local neighborhood food businesses.

Holly Jolly Holiday Market

Holly Jolly Holiday Market

Sat Nov 28 2026
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4Y2

Join us for a holiday market collaboration with the City of West Vancouver!

Stores

Watersheds Artworks Gallery

North Delta Recreation Centre. 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC V4C 2L9

My textile artworks and my handmade greeting cards are showing at the gallery all year around.

Murchie's

1110 Government Street Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2

My teacup cards featuring Murchie’s Teas are available at several of the 8 Murchie’s stores in the lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.

Available Products

A Sea of Bloom

2052 Otter Point Road, Sooke. BC

My enclosure cards, greeting cards and artwork are available in this beautiful gift and flower shop