CORPORATE PROGRAM LOOKBOOK
craft council of british columbia
Corporate Program Your vision crafted by our hands.
Vancouver Tiles , Clay | June Hunter
Cover | Smash Spoons, Stainless Steel | Stefanie Dueck
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Introduction
Metal Work
Clay
Mixed Media
Fibre
Wood
Glass
Inspiration
Jewellery
Contact
Introduction The CCBC Corporate Program is a commissioned work and rental program operated by the Craft Council of BC. We partner with our members (local, contemporary artists) to offer you a curated selection of artworks, and commissioned work for your projects. We also offer a free consultation to ensure that the artworks fit your vision. As a charitable arts service organization, CCBC aims to connect corporate clients and artist for the benefit of both. For our corporate clients, the CCBC Corporate Program offers you the possibility to rent or commission artworks that stand out from the humdrum of mass produced merchandise, and helps support local artists. For participating artists, the program provides an additional avenue to generate revenue, as well as gain some incredible exposure. This brochure contains just a few examples of what is available from our members. The CCBC Shop & Gallery is a great place to visit if you would like additional inspiration for your order. Felt Wall Art | Monica Bennett 6
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Clay Earthy and tactile, clay can take many forms. From being thrown on the wheel, slab-built or slip-cast, the sky is the limit with its ability to be transformed into sculptures, gifts, and home accessories. Silky-smooth porcelain, grainy earthenware, and all the textures in between‌ top it off with the perfect coloured glaze and you have something truly unique.
Egg Vase | Russell Hackney Photo by Bright Photo 8
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Crafts
Birch Sculptures | Bev Ellis
Marie Antoinette Vase | Eikcam Ceramics
Bubble Bowl | Denise Jeffrey 10
Turquoise & Orange Mugs | Muddy Marvels Pottery
Cabin Vibe | Russell Hackney 11
Fibre Intricate details created by hand-stitched or machine-sewn embroidery techniques, fibre manipulation, loom weaving, and hand-dyed yarns can make way for the creation of spectacular pieces. Products can be as varied as wearable items, small gifts, sculpture, and wall art - all uniquely tailored to your specifications.
Life From Life Vase | Mocica Bennett 12
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Crafts
Spiralling | Monica Bennett
Blazing | BMatzkuhn 14
Cotton and Silk Scarf Amanda Wood
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Lexicon | Antipod workshop Photo by Bright Photography
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Holding Space | Amanda Wood 15
glass Commonly thought of for its optical properties, glass offers great possibilities for design. It is a popular choice for awards as the material often allows the option of custom engraving and etching. Gifts and sculptural pieces can make use of the vast colour options available in this material, in both opaques and translucents, or simply let the material and form speak for themselves by opting for a clear finish.
Shoreline Wavy Bowl | Heather Konschuh 16
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Crafts Dissolution of memory | Hope Forstenzer
Shoreline Bowl | Heather Konschuh
Tide Vase & Jug | elk Studio Glass
BeCubed Tumblers | Julian Duerksen 18
Curlicue Candlesticks | Julian Duerksen 19
jewellery A wealth of materials opens up endless possibilities for design: precious metals, precious and semiprecious stones, fibre, wood, glass, and clay. From conservative, to extravagant, and options for both men and women, a variety of price points suit all budgets. We shall pair you with the artist!
Brooch | Elnaz Zomorodian 20
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Crafts
Marked Mended Stiched Pendant | Jan Smith
Sweet Baby James Earrings | Erica Leal 22
Reauthorized Necklace | Louise Perone
Five Fold Earrings | Fia Cooper
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metal work Glowing red metal from the heat of the torch, sparkling gemstones as they capture the light, a mirrorlike shine or velvety-satin finish. These are some of the elements of forging metals that capture the heart of the maker. Materials in this category prompt endless possibilities for design. Casting processes lend themselves to larger, batch production, and one-off creations result in absolute show-stoppers. Options include large-scale, functional objects, and sculptural pieces. Second Skin | Stefanie Dueck 24
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Metal
Crafts Smash Spoons | Stefanie Dueck
Entomology Collection | Fia Cooper
Cheese Knives | Stefanie Dueck
Five Mosquitoes | Stefanie Dueck 26
Sea Bench | Fia Cooper
Red Cedar Sapling Cast In Bronze ZULA Jewellery + Design Photo by Margo Maria Photography 27
Mixed media The amalgamation of traditional and unconventional materials encourages the creation of the exciting and the unusual. Artists see the potential in what can often be passed by, and the potential for design opportunities explode when combining multiple materials within a single object.
Spring Lamp | Melanie Thompson 28
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Crafts
Reed Lamp | Melanie Thompson
Paper Landscape | Jan Macleod
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Leather Notebook | Don Gillard 30
Paper Seed Series | Rachel Ashe
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Paper Wall Hanging | Sabrina Sachiko Niebler 31
wood Its warmth is undeniable, with those rich tones of maple, cedar, cherry, and arbutus (to name only a few), it’s no wonder why wooden heirlooms are passed down through generations. Timeless pieces are crafted using age-old techniques, and many woods used by our artists have been locally sourced, without the need for additional logging.
Wooden Birds | Doug Warren 32
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Crafts
Bowls | Michael Hamilton Clark
Lidded Vessels | Michael Hamilton Clark
Cup | Alan Cusworth
Recycled Skateboard Key Chains Billy Would Designs 34
The Burden of Physicality & HOP | Mike Sasaki
Wedding Goblets | Neno Catania 35
Inspirartion This is just the tip of the iceberg; one of the beauties of buying handmade, local artworks is that styles, sizes, and colours can often be adjusted to your liking. Read on to see a few more of the possibilities. Take these Birch Bark serving plates: they can be used as decorative pieces, or transformed into functional items by adding your favourite treats!
Birch sculptures Black and White Plates , Clay | Bev Ellis 36
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Decorative accessories Calling all interior designers! Our artists create a host of decorative accessories that add those finishing touches to your projects - Make your portfolio stand out from the crowd! 1.Flowerburst, Rachel Ashe | 2. Core, Sabrina Sachiko Niebler | 3. Address, Antipod Workshop. Photo by Bright Photography | 4. Blue Botanical Tiles, June Hunter | 5. Cropped Vessles, Elk Studio Glass | 6. Wooden Vase, Neno Catania | 7. Coming Back Down, Bettina Matzkuhn.
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jEWELLERY / FASHION We have an abundance of jewellery styles and fashion accessories to suit all. Give them as gifts to show your appreciation to staff and clients. Some of our artists are also able to personalize their pieces (example above). 1. Square Necklace, Andrea Waines | 2. Skateboard belt buckle, Billy Would Designs | 3. Stone Circles, Jan Smith | 4. Silk and Rayon Scarf, Amanda Wood | 5. La Vie Pins, Katami Design | 6. Pascals Earrings and Leaf Pendant, Paprika Design.
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dining Our artists’ dining products allow you to create lasting first-impressions with clients welcome them to your space with refreshments served in style! These items can alternatively be given as gifts that will be used again and again. 1. Cabin VIbe, Russel Hackney | 2. Salt and Wood fired Mug, Sandra Ramos | 3. Bone Spoons, Stefanie Dueck | 4. Marie Antoinette Plate, Eikcam Ceramics | 5. Salad Bowl, Alan Cusworth | 6. Wine Stoppers, Wild Woods | 7. Skateboard Coaster, Billy Would Designs.
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installation Looking for something spectacular for your lobby, courtyard, or boardroom? Our artists do not stop at small-scale items; One-of-a-kind sculptures in every shape and size are also available. 1. Zebu Bull, Iraart Design | 2. Global Echo, Stefanie Dueck | 3. Automaton, Anyuta Gusakova.
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Awards Our talented artists are able to create a range of styles and designs to fit your brief for awards. Personalization for your recipients can often be achieved using engraving and sandblasting techniques. 1. Blown-Glass Awards, Julian Duerksen | 2. Marked Mended Stiched, Jan Smith | 3. Whisper, Elk Studio Glass
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Stationary Whether home office, board room, or perched with your laptop in the local cafĂŠ, make the handmade part of your working life with products that add some style and individuality. 1. Leather Notebook, Don Gillard | 2. Business Card Holder, Wild Woods | 3. Pressed Flower Cards, Kimiyo Kitamura | 4. Paperweight, Heather Konschuh | 5. Wood Tablet Stand, Billy Would Designs.
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craft council of british columbia Get in touch here! CCBC Shop & Gallery 1386 cartwright st granville island vancouver, bc v6h 3r8 604.687.7270 contact_us@craftcouncilbc.ca
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