Ishrak Sahar - Multi-Media Artist

We interview Ishrak Sahar about her intriguing work and her inspiration as a multi-media artist. Ishrak has exhibited her work in many galleries and public institutions in Canada, Spain and Iraq. The Canadian Museum of Civilization has acquired some of her works.

Wood Worker

We interview Harvey Tremeer in Prince Edward Country, Ontario about his fantastic woodworking projects.

Professional Book and Paper Conservator

We interview Charles Brandt about his career as a professional conservator, restoring art on paper and fine binding for the Canadian Conservation Institute, the Provincial Archives in Manitoba and the Brandt Conservation Centre in Black Creek, BC.

Featured Destinations

Lost Lagoon

Many artists find the Lost Lagoon to be a place of inspiration for their artwork. I, like many others, have gained influence in my here. The Lagoon is an artificial lake occupying16.6 hectares (41 acr

English Bay

If a long stretch of sandy white beach would get your creative juices flowing, this is the spot for you! Just walking distance to downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, English Bay has one of the most

Coal Harbour

You don’t need to be rich to make this one of your regular hangouts for creative motivation, as it is a popular public destination for locals and tourists alike. Coal Harbour consists of a marina with

Featured Artist

Rochelle Dahl

Rochelle Dahl is a Quinte West jewelry designer. Rochelle makes all of her clay beads by hand. She likes that her technique makes each bead slightly irregular, so that no two beads are exactly alike. She uses a type of polymer clay which is cured by baking. Her textures are made with stamps, found objects and carving into the clay by hand. The colors you see in the beads are the actual colors of the clay. Sometimes she works gold, silver and copper foils right into the clay, other times she applies soft metallic finishes after curing which give an antique, burnished effect. Rochelle's beads are lightweight, durable and very comfortable to wear. If you have ever been to one of Rochelle's booths during a show & sale, you have seen the beautiful, shimmering effects of her beads up-close.

Rochelle will have a booth at the Brighton Christmas Art and Gift Sale on Dec 6 and 7, located at the Masonic Hall, 157 Main Street in Brighton, Ontario. Hours: 10 am - 4 pm both days. This is her only show before Christmas, so make sure you stop in! She is designing a whole new bunch of clay beads and jewelry never seen before. Her jewelry will range from $5.-$35., with complimentary gift-boxing available.

To visit Rochelle's jewelry website  click here.

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Featured How-To's

Make a Leather Cord Necklace

Learn how to make a fabulous necklace with beads on a fine leather cord.

How-to Make Drop Earrings

Learn how to make beautiful drop earrings in this easy project.

Different Types of Guitars

Scott Quick from Third Stone Music shows us some different types of accoustic and electric guitars.