Our next market will be September 5th at Pacific Shores 1600 Stroulger Road, Nanoose
Handcrafted Artisan Goods
About Mid Island Artisans
Our Passion for Crafting
At Mid Island Artisans, we are passionate about supporting local artisans and the art of creating unique handcrafted items. Our talented artisans pour their heart and soul into each piece, ensuring that every item is distinctive and of the highest quality.
This group came together in 2021 to form the Nanoose Bay Artisans Collective. Its popularity led to an expansion that now includes local artisans from across the mid Island and beyond. Currently, we have over 100 members who hand craft their unique items.
We host at least 8 markets each year in various beautiful locations, encouraging our members to participate in as many as they can comfortably manage.
The membership fee is $25 per year, which helps offset costs for venues, insurance, advertising, and other small expenses. As all members are volunteers, we can keep table fees as low as possible.
If you are interested in joining the Mid Island Artisans, we encourage you to visit this link https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1NqVpLezxQ/ and ensure you answer all the questions and agree to the rules. Once approved, you will receive a message via Facebook Messenger with instructions on how to remit your membership fee.
Being a member of the Mid Island Artisans comes with many great advantages. You join a wonderful group of like-minded individuals, enjoy lower table fees, and benefit from an Early Bird rate.
We ask each member to donate some of their time to help set up markets by placing signs around our community, marking spots for vendors, printing and putting up posters advertising our markets, and assisting fellow artisans with mobility issues during setup and breakdown. There are many ways to support our local artisans.
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Food Trucks are coming!!
September 5 ~ Dinks
Nicole Buchberger ~ Noted/byNicole
Handcrafted refillable leather journal covers—the journal you never knew you wanted. Each journal is thoughtfully handmade from premium full-grain leather, celebrating the natural markings, textures, and character that make every piece truly one of a kind. As your journal travels with you, the leather develops a rich patina over time, becoming even more beautiful with every adventure, note, and memory it holds. Custom orders are always welcome.
Katherine Roberts ~ Katherine Roberts Art
Katherine discovered her talent in her senior years.. Covid 19 turned out to be a two year art school via YouTube. It’s her heart and soul now.
Barb Langston & Nicole Croft ~ Pacific Pages
Barbara & Nicole are authors & friends, both born on Vancouver Island, who share strong connections to their Island communities & families. Together, they sell their books under the name Pacific Pages, & enjoy meeting readers at markets across Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Sooke, the Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Gold River. While their books tell very different stories, each offers something special & reflects experiences & values close to home.
Janis Matson ~ Beads & Blossoms
My beadwork began over 30 years ago after a spark of inspiration from a little bohemian shop in Sechelt and I have been crafting unique and playful jewelry ever since. Welcome to Beads & Blossoms. Earrings with individuality, personality, and a touch of fun. All hypoallergenic and nickel free.
Michelle Derocher ~ Qualicum Craftworks
Handcrafted mixed-media art combining intricate paper quilling with natural coastal elements like pebbles and sea glass.
Sheila Little ~ Creative Obsessions
Sheila Little, a local artisan from Qualicum Beach, uses her past artistic experiences as well as her MA in Art Education to produce unique stationery items, magnets and ornaments. She enjoys exploring different techniques, textures and media when creating her handcrafted items.
Joyce Bugnet Insley ~ Fluid Joy Creations
The creative embodiment of life on Vancouver Island.I am inspired by the endless abstract patterns & flowing colour palettes found daily in nature all over our beautiful island. My paintings and jewelry creations are personal expressions which seek to capture the spirit, spontaneity and natural wonder that surrounds us. Open yourself to the beauty.
Odette & Jayde Herr ~ Whimsical Creations
Whimsical Creations is a mother/daughter duo. It was started as a creative outlet to calm the mind and balance life. Mother, Odette Herr makes ocean resin creations. Daughter, Jayde Herr creates crochet plushies.
Myrna & Caroline Jackson ~ Off The Hook
Off the Hook has been a labor of love from its conception. My daughter and I love creating art in all forms. Caroline has been the driving force behind our business. She takes care of the technical side and the sewn items. I crochet, knit, and handle the finances. Markets are our outlet to meet new people and engage with our community and other artisans.
Marjie Martin Van Dyk ~ Mawy Designs
Marjie is a founding member of Mid Island Artisans, a collective that showcases local artisans. As a potter, she creates unique handcrafted items entirely by hand, without a wheel, resulting in one-of-a-kind, whimsical pieces. Her work often features playful gnomes and imaginative combinations of ceramics and driftwood. In addition to decorative art, she crafts functional items such as platters and chicken roasters. Marjie uses only lead-free, food safe glazes on every piece she makes, ensuring they are as practical as they are unique.