"Fine
craft shaped by the spirit of innovation;
crafted in the tradition of excellence"
Crafthouse
is a social enterprise program of the Craft Council of British
Columbia, a non-profit charity.
Crafthouse
provides an
outlet for the display and sale of contemporary, and leading edge fine
crafts. Crafthouse provides craft-related information and education to
the CABC membership, general public, professionals in the visual arts
community, and craftspeopleCrafthouse sells an eclectic, fresh and ever
changing cornucopia of juried hand-made fine craft objects. From
lampworked glass swizzle sticks that sell for $8 and pyrotextile fibre
art created with hand and machine embroidery at $3000, to hand forged
jewellery, all craft media is represented.Connecting with customers and
attention to detail are what Crafthouse is known for. Whether it be
adding the craftsperson’s biography to a purchase or special
ordering a necklace with custom printing, we will try our very best to
help you. Purchases are safely packaged for your journey home
or
may be shipped to arrive after your return. Crafthouse also
Offers a
referral system
both for customers desiring to commission work and to other shops
wishing to represent a craftsperson’s work. A computer
generated
list of all Crafthouse craftspeople is available for $25.00.
Facilitates corporate
and incentive gifts, especially those with a local BC flavour.
Promotes the work of
craftspeople by coordinating off site displays in local venues.
Provides volunteer
opportunities for those interested in customer service and sales.
Maintains a customer
list for
those wanting information on special events, and exhibit announcements.
Contact Crafthouse by email with your name, address and phone number
and email address.
Our customers are
liberal with their praise:
“This shop is gobsmackingly beautiful. I always spend my
money here”
"I keep coming back to feast my eyes"
"I always come here only - because I always find something immediately"