made by hand - craft lookbook

craft council of british columbia

made by hand a contemporary way to recognize excellence

Cover | Recycled Skateboard Coasters | Billy Would Designs

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introduction

metal work

clay

mixed media

fibre

wood

glass

inspiration

jewellery

contact

introduction The CCBC Made by Hand 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 works fit your vision.

As a charitable arts service organization, CCBC aims to connect businesses to artists for the benefit of both. For our clients, the CCBC Made by Hand 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.

Bull, Long Neck #1 | Iraj Dashti-Laali

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Ceramic 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.

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1. Bubble Mug, Denise Jeffrey | 2. Squirrels, Charmian Nimmo | 3. Baby Turtle, Sharon Reay | 4. Travel Mug, Meghan McCrone | 5. Vase Louise Card

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Fibre Intricate details created by handstitched 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.

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1. Wall Hanging Detail, Bettina Matzkuhn | 2. Spiralling, Monica Bennett | 3. Felt Bracelet, Deb Dumka | 4. Ridge Walkers, Bettina Matzkuhn | 5. Tea Towel, Amanda Wood | 6. Wall Hanging, Rachael Ashe

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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.

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1. Seussian Vases, Hope Forstenzer | 2. Bird Paper Weight, Heather Konschuh | 3. Vessel, Katherine Russell | 4. Martini Glasses, Julian Duerksen | 5. Vessel, Laura Murdoch

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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, finding the perfect gift of appreciation won’t be hard!

Recycled Skateboard Earrings | Billy Would

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Jewellery

1. Live To Necklaces, Andrea Waines | 2. Sweet Baby James Earrings, Erica Leal | 3. Fay Earrings, Amanda Green | 4. Red Plastic Stack Ring, Bridget Catchpole | 5. Compass Cufflinks, Even Designs

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metal work Glowing red metal from the heat of the torch, sparkling gemstones as they capture the light, a mirror-like 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 showstoppers. Options include large-scale, functional objects, and sculptural pieces.

Orbs 3 Oblong | Umbra & Lux

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Metal

1. Orbs 5 Dots, Umbra & Lux | 2. Kinetic Earrings, Berkeley Brown | 3. Smash Spoons, Stefanie Dueck | 4. Cheese Knives, Stefanie Dueck | 5. Sea Bench, Fia Cooper | 6. Red Cedar Sapling Cast in Bronze, ZULA Jewellery + Design

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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

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Mixed media

1. Necklace, Bridget Catchpole | 2. ReAuthorized In Check, Louise Perrone | 3. Paper Landscape, Jan Macleod | 4. Bottle Opener and Key Chain, Billy Would | 5. Earrings, Billy Would

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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.

Server Sets | Ron Bazar

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wood

1. Cup, Allan Cusworth | 2. Air Plant Pot, Billy Would Designs | 3. Bowls, Neno Catania | 4. Wazzos, Michael Hamilton Clark | 5. Wedding Goblets, Allan Cusworth

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Inspiration 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 of the limitless possibilities.

Teapot and Mug | Sharon Reay

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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. Confluence Wall Hanging, Bettina Matzkuhn | 2. Squirrels, Charmian Nimmo | 3. Sea Urchins, Debbie Katz | 4. Sculpture, Iraj Dashti-Laali | 5. Coming Back Down Wall Hanging, Bettina Matzkuhn 1.

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Seussian Vases | Hope Forstenzer

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Platter | Bev Ellis

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1. Exterior Sculptural Wall Design, Iraj Dashti-Laali | 2. Fluffy Clouds Mobile Detail, Umbra & Lux | 3. Platter, Bev Ellis | 4. Eve and Apple, Debra Sloan

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jEWELLERY and 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.

1. Aura Pendant, Amanda Green | 2. Dragonfly Necklace, Even Designs | 3. Trapezoid Necklace, Sherri Pelican | 4. Silk and Rayon Scarf, Amanda Wood | 5. Match Necklace, Fia Cooper | 6. Pascals Earrings and Leaf Pendant, Paprika Design 6.

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1. Reticulated Cuff Bracelet, Amanda Green | 2. Long Dock, Amanda Green | 3. Halo Necklace, Andrea Waines | 4. Earrings, Erica Leal | 5. Watch Glass Colander Locket, Berkeley Brown

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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. Pizza Slicer, Allan Cusworth | 2. Salt and Wood Fired Mugs, Sandra Ramos | 3. Bowl, Kate Arkiletian | 4. Skateboard Coasters, Billy Would | 5. Wine Stoppers, Wild Woods

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1. Ice Cream Bowls, Hitomi McKenzie | 2. Salad Bowl, Allan Cusworth | 3. Tumblers, Julien Duerksen | 4. Sake Set, Atsuko Yoshimura

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installation Looking for something spectacular for your lobby, boardroom, or office? Our artists do not stop at small-scale items: One-of-a-kind sculptures in every shape and size are also available.

1. Brutalist Vase, Louise Card | 2. Coral Sculpture, Monica Bennett | 3. Bull, Iraj Dashti-Laali | 4. Orbs Table Lamp, Umbra & Lux 3.

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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. Coloured Plate, Michael Hamilton Clark | 2. Glass-Blown Awards, Julien Duerksen | 3. Light-up Orbs, Hope Forstenzer | 4. Brooch, Sherri Pelican | 5. Bud Vase, Denise Jeffrey | 6. Small Vase Sculpture, Bev Ellis

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Stationery Whether home office, board room, or perched with your laptop in the local café, make the handmade part of your working life with products that add some style and individuality.

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1. Tablet Stand, Billy Would | 2. Paper Weight, Heather Konschuh | 3. Greeting Cards, Bettina Matzkuhn | 4. Business Card Holder, Wild Woods | 5. Card Holder, Fredi Rahn

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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

Bee Necklace | Even Designs