 Pottery Be sure to take a summer "art walk" tour in Creston and Nelson, featuring local galleries and art studios. You can also visit artists at work in their studios.
Crawford Bay Ancient practices and refined craftsmanship are signatures of Crawford Bay artisans. Stroll through this close-knit artistic community for an inspiring and imaginative discovery of traditional arts. You'll find hand-loomed scarves, hand-blown glass, hand-made pottery, wooden bowls, canoes, hand-crafted brooms and an assortment of exquisite local crafts. All-natural, French-milled soaps are made on site. Watercolour and mixed-media galleries also capture the region's creative spirit. Crawford Bay is located on the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake.
Creston Ten murals painted on local buildings depict Creston's history and celebrate the town's commitment to art. Creston artisans are noted for their unique ceramics, pottery, hand-crafted candles, porcelain dolls, fibre art and quilts. The area's fine galleries feature stained glass, watercolour and acrylic paintings, photography as well as folk and fabric art. Tour artist studios and galleries during the annual Art Walk/Art Drive, which takes place from June to September in Creston and along the east shore of Kootenay Lake. Pick up a map of participating galleries and studios at the Creston Visitor Info Centre. Seven Studios invites you to tour seven Creston artists at work. Maps to the studios are available at the Creston Visitor Info Centre. Creston is located east of Salmo on Highway 3.
Nelson Ranked as the "Number One Small Town Arts Community in Canada" by the publisher of The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America, Nelson artists receive international acclaim. Tour artists' studios to watch these talented people at work. The Craft Connection Cooperative, run by local craftspeople, showcases many Nelson artists and artisans. Shops and galleries feature hand-made crafts, pottery, glass, art, fibre art, turned and carved wood as well as metalwork. Artwalk is a must-see summer event that runs annually from July to September: Visitors are guided through the downtown area to experience the magnificent art that this area inspires. Meet the artists as well as enjoy music, food and drink - all in a lively and festive atmosphere. Nelson is located east of Castlegar on Highway 3A.
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