Art on the Farm | An Art event in the Columbia Valley, Chilliwack

Welcome to Art on the Farm

Please join us for a day in beautiful Columbia Valley on a quaint hobby farm.

Artists will be featured in stands throughout the apple orchard and hazelnut grove on Barking Dog Farm. Come to see local artists, taste home baked goods or just enjoy the music.

Painting / What To See

Karen Hamilton

by admin on Aug 7, 2011 • 2 Comments

Born and raised in Victoria BC Karen recently moved to the Fraser Valley, Sardis area. She is a self-taught artist and has been painting since the age of eleven. Karen works with pastels and is the founder of Artists in Motion (www.aimcenters.com). She is inspired by Canada’s Lauren Harris, A.J....

Photography / What To See

Fur Fanatic

by admin on Aug 6, 2011 • No Comments

My photography began with insects – especially bees. In a few years it’s gone from those tiny bugs to grizzly bears. I want to show these amazing creatures as they really live and not the way they are portrayed. There is very little violence in their lives but a lot...

Plants

Bonsai and Unique Live Art

by admin on Aug 6, 2011 • No Comments

Bonsai and Unique Live Art

Textiles / Variety

Down Syndrome Research Foundation

by admin on Aug 6, 2011 • No Comments

Proceeds from our handmade Christmas elves and trees goes towards the : The Down Syndrome Research Foundation was established in 1995 to ensure a brighter future for individuals with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities by increasing their cognitive and social development. Our goals are to provide relevant, reliable and...

Sculpture / What To See

Hammi’s Monster Maché

by admin on Aug 6, 2011 • No Comments

Always a surprise at Monster Mache Hammi is a Burnaby based creator of Monster Mache. Her work features monsters as her inspiration She uses recycled materials as her media. (Tim Horton’s coffee cups, styrofoam computer wires, light bulbs and really anything that she can’t bear to throw in the trash)...

Photography / What To See

Vickie Legere

by admin on Aug 6, 2011 • No Comments

I photograph people, places & things. A favorite childhood pastime was looking at old family albums and I became connected to how photographs preserved our memories & the emotions of the moment. On my photographic journey through life, I have learned to see the world with better eyes. I joined the...

Ceramics

Land of Glass

by admin on Aug 6, 2011 • No Comments

Dragana is a Victoria based artist who believes that beauty will save the world! From her early childhood days she enjoyed to create things; to make something new and attractive out of seemingly useless or abandoned things. She maintains that each of us creates his/her own world. Dragana is fascinated...

Textiles

My Favourite Blanket

by admin on Jun 21, 2011 • No Comments

Modern heirloom gifts for hip kids. I make one of a kind appliqué blankets, quilts, and home decor pieces to be cherished for generations. Made of a mix of cotton, jersey and polar fleece and pieces are designed to be fun, durable and easy to care for. Take a sneak...

Textiles

Anna Erho

by admin on Jun 21, 2011 • No Comments

Anna Erho and her family are long standing members of the Columbia Valley community. She is Art on the Farm’s unofficial greeter as you will see her beautiful quilts the moment you walk through the gates and into the orchard. Any questions about the history of the Valley can be...

Photography / What To See

Doug Gormican

by admin on Jun 19, 2011 • No Comments

Doug Gormican is a photographer based out of North Vancouver. Through his landscape and nature shots he hopes to share his love of being outdoors and the beauty of this part of the world. His finished product ranges from greeting cards to calendars to matted prints to framed prints and...

Jewellery

June Designs

by admin on Jun 19, 2011 • No Comments

Christine June began working with glass in 2009. Since that time she has been featured in numerous bead magazines. She hand makes her glass beads into many creative and beautiful shapes – such as hearts, frogs, bunnies and more! Come and watch one of her demos at Art on the...

Sculpture / What To See

Bonnie MacGilchrist

by admin on May 19, 2011 • No Comments

I have been making things with my hands all my life. I have created life size papier mache people and animals down to tiny circus wagons and flowers. I have taught art in Mexico and here in B.C and shown and sold my work in many art shows and craft...

Painting / What To See

Ashley Walter

by admin on May 19, 2011 • 1 Comment

My name is Ashley, and I am a stay-at-home mom and wife that loves to paint. I mainly paint custom designed artwork to add the finishing touches to a child’s bedroom or playroom! However, I also love to paint landscapes. For more information, check out my blog: http://canvasforcuties.blogspot.com/

Ceramics / Variety / What To See

Cindy Morrison

by admin on May 19, 2011 • No Comments

My name is Cindy Morrison, I am a clay artist living in Yarrow. I do high fire functional stoneware, with a shift in my focus toward mosaic and custom made tile, so mosaic mirror tabletops et…

Ceramics / What To See

Jann Pratt

by admin on May 18, 2011 • No Comments

Since Jann retired from the work force, she has been playing with clay on the wheel and in other forms. She’s been a student at Rainforest Pottery for a couple of years. She makes salad bowls, platters, pitchers, cream and sugar sets, and mugs. She finds working with clay challenging...

Authors / What To See

Hélène Clarke

by admin on May 8, 2011 • 1 Comment

My name is Hélène (it’s French but you can call me Helen,) Clarke and I am a new children’s book author. Seven years of perseverance has finally led to what I hope is just the beginning. Why Did the Osprey Poop on my Head? is a light-hearted story about a...

What To See / Wood Working

Albery Studio – Michael Hamilton-Clark

by admin on May 6, 2011 • No Comments

A retired Civil Engineer now living in Chilliwack, I design and make turned wood items in my Albery Studio, named for my three grandchildren, Alex, Ben and Ryan. Wood is a natural and renewable material whose varied types, grain patterns, textures and colours all have a part to play in...

Painting / What To See

Judi Cumming

by admin on May 6, 2011 • No Comments

Judi Cumming was born in 1947 in Ottawa and has been drawing and painting since she was a child. She has lived in five Canadian provinces as well as Europe and Asia. Her first solo exhibit was held at the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario in 1972 and since then...

Textiles / What To See

Happy Little – Rosanne Horychun

by admin on May 6, 2011 • No Comments

Sewing was all around me growing up because my mother was a seamtress but I didn’t start picking up interest until I was an adult. Now I find inspiration in crafting with two little ones running amuck. Happy little will be showcasing little boys’ ties, little girls’ tote bags and...

Textiles / What To See

BabyMe – Shellie Modie

by admin on May 6, 2011 • No Comments

BabyMe will be showcasing children’s smocks, aprons, baby quilts and more.

Jewellery / What To See

Patricia Burnet

by admin on May 5, 2011 • No Comments

Born in B.C. Patricia Burnet has been an artist since childhood. Studying Classical Piano, she earned her Degree at an early age. She went on to express her artistic abilities through her music as a professional singer and keyboard player with the popular rock band “Junction”. Seeing the beauty in...

Food / What To Do / What To See

Dave Colombe

by admin on May 4, 2011 • No Comments

Chef Dave Colombe plans to cook up some yummy meals with food picked on Barking Dog Farm – expect ’100 foot diet’ delicacies! Chef Colombe started his cooking career at the age of 13, at the LaGrange Bakeshop near Chicago. Currently he works at Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort in the...

Textiles / What To See

Ewesful Creations by Jude Pilote

by admin on May 4, 2011 • 1 Comment

Spinner, Dyer, Weaver & Knitter for over 30 yrs. Accessories for Spinners, & Knitters Producer colourful unique Carded Batts for Spinner & Felters. Handspun/Hand-dyed Yarn, + Handwoven & Handknit shawls, bags & accessories.

Textiles / What To See

Hannelore Lubben

by admin on May 4, 2011 • 1 Comment

Weaver, Spinner, Dyer, & Knitter for over 30 yrs. Sells Handspun/Hand-dyed yarn and Handwoven tea towels, scarves and “stadium cushions”; & other unique Items 100% wool batts for quilters.

Ceramics / What To See

Muckabout Pottery

by admin on May 1, 2011 • Comments Closed

Ninna started “mucking about” with clay some years ago, inspired at an early age by an Aunt who enjoyed pottery in her spare time. Continuing to expand her command of clays, techniques, tools and glazes, she applies an eclectic style to her functional pottery. Both in her home studio and...

Music / What To Do

The Sax Appeal Sax Quartet

by admin on Apr 30, 2011 • No Comments

The Sax Appeal Sax Quartet are: Shane Monkman (alto & soprano saxophones), Trischa Buhler (alto saxophone), Teigan Cosgrove (tenor saxophone), and Lee Whitehorne (baritone saxophone). The quartet began as a group of musicians from the pit band of GW Graham’s Thoroughly Modern Millie who decided that the music created for...

Activities / Performing / Variety / What To Do

Chilliwack School of Performing Arts

by admin on Apr 26, 2011 • 1 Comment

“The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is the only non profit youth theatre company in Chilliwack. CSOPA’s main focus is to provide youth, ages 3-18, with theatre training including singing, acting and dancing, while giving students the opportunity to perform in professional quality shows. CSOPA performs a mainstage musical production...

Photography / What To See

Garth White

by admin on Apr 20, 2011 • No Comments

Garth, a lifelong British Columbian, is a UBC graduate. He is a strong supporter of environmental activities, conservation programs and wildlife organizations. His long interest in the performing arts, the environment and outdoor adventure have been transferred to his love of photography. With a focus on British Columbia, Garth brings...

Variety / What To See

The Old Island Stamp Company

by admin on Apr 20, 2011 • No Comments

We make very high-quality hand-crafted original rubber art stamps. Our location gives us ready access to a wealth of talented west coast artists, our primary source of original images for our rubber stamps. We also use illustrations and engravings from rare books, and antique typeset engravings. We are very proud...

Food / What To Do / What To See

The Pie Sisters

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

Kasey and Minda grew up eating their mom's yummy pies. A few years ago, they got some tips from Mom and now they make pies from Barking Dog Farm blackberries, rhubarb and apples.

Bath and Beauty / What To See

MOUNTAIN HI SOAPWORKS Yarrow, B.C.

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

Featuring . . . . . . . Goat Milk Soap Milk of all kinds has long been known as a rejuvenator and moisturizer of human skin and goat milk has always been the most acceptable of all milks for people with sensitive digestion – this is also true when...

Painting / What To See

Cici Art Factory

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

Chunky paint? Check! Hand-done originality? Check! I believe little eyes deserve to see art that will spark imaginations and activate rooms. I use XOXO patterns combined with vibrant colours to add a little love and endearing characters that embark on old-fashioned adventures. I’m from Vancouver and my three girls are...

Jewellery / What To See

Bead & Image

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

Fine handcrafted jewelry by Antoinette. Living in Mission beautiful British Columbia, Canada. At a young age I discovered some artistic talent. I experimented with all kind of disciplines ranging from clay, fashion, stained glass, knitting beaded purses, beadweaving, 3D beadwork and silver smiting. A couple of years ago that I...

Sculpture / What To See

Anne’s Creative Arts

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

New and exciting items this year including fused glass gift-ware and more wire art pieces Anne Pradine was born in The Hague Netherlands. She emigrated to Canada at the age of 5 and lived in Vancouver for most of her life. Anne and her husband now live in Chilliwack, B.C....

Jewellery / Textiles / What To See

The Shanti Uganda Society

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

The Shanti Uganda Society is a registered Canadian Charity that improves the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of communities impacted by poverty, HIV/AIDS and war in Uganda. There are over 25 HIV+ women in the Shanti Uganda Women’s Income Generating Group who work together to make colourful recycled paper jewellery...

Music / What To Do

Jared Fowler

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

Jared Fowler has been playing guitar and singing/songwriting for the past 14 years. His music and lyrics are a personal representation of significant experiences in his life, from the darkest of tragedies to the sweetest of joys. He offers a refreshingly genuine sound that, everyone who has heard him, both...

Food / What To Do

Barking Dog Garlic

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

Gigantic garlic grown on Barking Dog Farm.

Variety / What To See

Judy

by admin on Nov 30, 2010 • No Comments

I have been involved with craft fairs for over 30 years. Initially it started as a way to pass the time when my daughter was young, and then as a means of getting a little extra for a “Christmas Bonus”. I was involved in arts and crafts when working and...

Textiles / What To See

Dez-igns

by admin on Nov 29, 2010 • No Comments

This will be my third year at Art on the Farm. My business is called “Dez-igns” I make clothing for little girls from new and upcycled materials. I have created my own patterns with the help of my little girls as my guinea pigs. I have also been making little...

Ceramics / What To See

Sue Griese

by admin on Nov 29, 2010 • No Comments

I have always had a strong desire to make functional forms in clay and the experiences I have had while traveling have been a large influence in my work. As a teenager i lived in East Pakistan until the Bangladesh war started; I had just arrived in Japan when the...

Textiles / What To See

GiggleStuff

by admin on Nov 29, 2010 • No Comments

Amigurumis for the hip & happenin Handmade toys crafted from yarn.

Painting / What To See

Annelise Mueller

by admin on Nov 27, 2010 • No Comments

Annelise is a Vancouver based Mompreneur who specializes in children’s acrylic paintings

Music / What To Do

Norine Braun

by admin on Nov 25, 2010 • No Comments

From the Triad Theatre in NYC to Shibuya Home in the entertainmentdistrict of Tokyo and to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, international performer and singer-songwriter Norine Braun offers an “amazing, diverse and terrific show” according to DJ Motmot from Songplanet adding ...

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Information / News

This year at Art on the Farm

Live outdoor theatre: Back by popular demand The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is doing their summer performance ON the farm. 11:30 and 1:00: Chilliwack School of Performing Arts who will perform their “Theatre Under the Trees”. Live demonstrations: See live wood turning, glass bead, mosaic and felting demos. Ongoing Activities: Come and paint a...

Info for Artists / Information

2011 – A Call For Artists

This will be the 7th year for Art on the Farm and we are hoping to build on its success again this year with more artists and more people buying art. An estimated 500 people ...

Info for Artists / Information

General Information for Artists

Art on the Farm: Saturday, August 20th, 2011 Art on the Farm is a free community art event in Chilliwack. In its 7th year, this funky, family oriented event takes place on a hobby farm in the beautiful Columbia Valley (just past Cultus Lake). All items sold are made by hand. Artists are positioned to...

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