ccbc shop blog

CCBC member Allan Cusworth spoke to us about his live woodturning demonstration in August and the importance of sharing craft through live demonstrations.

Cory de Vries writes about the current group highlighted in our featured region program: the Mid-Island Woodworkers' Guild. 

A handcrafted wood piece can become a cherished heirloom, as long as it's taken care of properly. Read on to learn about caring for wood items and ensuring they last for generations.

Shop manager Tom Costie highlights one of our newest consignors, Jamie Carlson of Scandinazn.

As you browse through the varied jewellery in our shop, you may be wondering— how are these pieces made? Read on to learn about jewellery techniques behind the wonderful work of CCBC craftspeople.

Five reasons to commission work from your favourite craft artist.

Ceramic pieces come in all kinds of colours and finishes. If you've ever wondered, "how do artists get clay to look like that?", read on to learn about surface treatment techniques for clay.

Fibre is such a broad category, especially with the wide variety of materials artists have access to today. Brush up on your terminology before you start shopping for fibre craft, whether it be polyester or paper mache!

Craftspeople are spoilt for choice when it comes to wood variety in BC, and so are those shopping for wooden pieces. Read on to learn about the varieties of wood most common at CCBC; how to tell them apart, and why it matters.

Have you ever wondered what “sterling silver” really means, or what “14K gold” stands for? Read on to learn about the types of metal used by our vendors.