Main Workshop & Consultation Space
Address
287 Artisan Lane
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1
Canada
Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - Monday: Closed
Private consultations available by appointment outside regular hours.
Toronto Pop-Up Gallery
Address
142 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N4
Canada
Hours
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
This location features rotating exhibitions of artisan work and hosts weekend workshops.
Montreal Craft Collective
Address
56 Rue Saint-Paul Est
Montreal, QC H2Y 1G6
Canada
Hours
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Shared space with local textile artists. Check our schedule for specific artisan availability.
Before You Visit
Our spaces welcome drop-in visitors during regular hours, but we recommend scheduling an appointment if you're interested in:
- Discussing custom commission details
- Meeting with specific artisans
- Viewing work not currently on display
- Attending private consultations
Appointments ensure the right artisan or specialist is available to give you focused attention. For general browsing and workshop information, feel free to stop by anytime during open hours.
What to Expect
Each location showcases current work from our artisan network. You'll see finished pieces, works in progress, and sometimes artisans actively working on commissions. Our staff can answer questions about:
- Specific techniques and materials used
- Commission timelines and pricing
- Upcoming workshop schedules
- Care and maintenance for handmade items
Photography is welcome. Many visitors find inspiration for their own projects or commissions by seeing the range of what's possible.
Seasonal Market Appearances
Beyond our permanent locations, find us and our artisan partners at these regular markets:
Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver, BC
Every second Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Distillery District Artisan Market
Toronto, ON
First Sunday of each month
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Old Port Craft Fair
Montreal, QC
Third weekend of each month
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Calgary Makers Market
Calgary, AB
Monthly - dates vary seasonally
Contact for schedule
Market schedules may change due to weather or special events. We recommend reaching out before traveling specifically to see us at a market location.
Getting There
Vancouver Workshop
By Transit: Take SkyTrain to Main Street-Science World station. Walk north on Main Street, turn left on East 5th Avenue. Workshop is in the heritage building complex.
Parking: Street parking available on East 5th Avenue. Paid lot at 320 Main Street (5-minute walk).
Toronto Pop-Up
By Transit: Osgoode or Queen subway stations are both short walks. Streetcar routes 501 and 301 stop directly outside.
Parking: Nathan Phillips Square underground parking. Street parking limited but available with Pay-by-Plate system.
Montreal Collective
By Transit: Orange line to Place-d'Armes metro station. Exit toward Old Montreal, walk east on Rue Saint-Paul.
Parking: Champ-de-Mars public parking on Avenue Viger. Street parking metered and time-limited.
Ready to Start a Project?
Whether you're commissioning custom work or joining a workshop, the best first step is sharing your ideas with us. Visit our main page to fill out our inquiry form, and we'll match you with the right artisan or program.
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