Protection Island Annual Art Walk

12/07/2025

The Protection Island Art Walk continues today at the Beacon House Community Centre from 10am-3pm! Come see our artists there today!

The museum and its gift shop is also open during that time.

The Dinghy Dock Pub will be open at its usual time today. Please consider stopping by to savour one of their weekend specials after your shopping experience!

Thank you for all your support of our island artists!

12/06/2025

Twas the night before the Art Walk,
And all through the steads,
All the artists were stirring,
Not yet ready for bed.

Their creations were here,
Their creations were there,
They still had so much to do,
Before sleep and their beds.

There was woodwork and knitting,
Ceramics and sewing,
Some felting and quilting,
And cooking galore.

So come one and come all,
This weekend 10 until 3,
The Art Walk is upon us,
Only happens once a year!

Only a few more hours and we'll finally be ready!

The Art Walk is from 10am-3pm tomorrow (artist homes) and Sunday (Beacon House). The Museum will be open both days. Please make sure you bring bags for your shopping and remember that cash is king on the island for most artists. Our Artists are identified on the map, and by street address markers and frames - please make sure you support those involved this weekend! This is a community event and it only continues to be when we all work together.

Small map handouts are available at the Dinghy Dock Pub for pick-up and they are open from 10am on Saturday. Start your day with a warm drink and treat and visit the artists located there! And maybe finish your Art Walk visit at the pub, just in time to view the Nanaimo Yacht Club's Annual Christmas Light Parade on the water, savouring one of their Weekend Specials!

Art is at the heart of Protection Island and we are beyond happy that you are choosing to visit us and share in our passions. Thank you for supporting your island artists.

**The Young Artisans Tent is on Saturday, December 6 - please make sure to stop by and support our next generation of artists!

**Please note that Stop #11 is no longer participating in the Art Walk

12/04/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #24

This next feature showcases a group of artists in one location.

Quilting has been a favorite craft of Linda's for many, many years. She enjoys making full size quilts as well as various quilted craft items.

The PI Cottage Quilters group formed in 2020. This group of quilters meet every week and encompass individuals from sewing newbies to knowledgeable pros, sharing quilting patterns, fabrics, skills, conversation and laughter. They love to play with fabric and create quilted items.

They are also joined by Heather, who does felted items such as neck warmers and Cathy, who creates a variety of creations, including cards, bookmarks and embroidered felt hearts.

These artists will all be selling on Saturday, December 6 in one convenient location (Stop #12)!

12/04/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #23

Louise is an artist that works in a variety of different creative pursuits, including knitting, fibre arts, photography, graphic design and pottery. She loves to create and explores merging different mediums.

Drawing her inspiration from the island and nature, she enjoys incorporating designs in her work that reflect the love she has for where she lives, and emanate a sense of hygge. Many designs include Protection Island features so that people can showcase where they live with pride. Her pottery focuses on surface design with use of underglazes and sgraffito.

This year, Louise will have the following on offering: Pottery, Cards, Hand Knit Wool Toques, Protection Island reusable bags and T-Shirts (including a new Protection Island design!), Beauty Products (lotion bars, lip balm and shimmer oil), Lavender eye pillows, and more!

Louise will be selling her creations on Saturday, December 6th (Stop #15)!

12/03/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #22

Sandee, a long time resident of Protection Island, has been reading tarot for over 30 years. Her connection to nature and the energy of this island result in magical readings, full of insight and inspiration.

Living on an island allows people to express themselves individually, and Sandee's own creations of PI Treasure Drops (pendants of natural items wrapped in wire) allow the person to wear a piece of art that connects to the earth and ocean. Her Lavender Wands are also a popular item - adding fresh scents and positive spells to your space.

Life is art and art is life; creativity is measured in many ways.

Sandee will have various pendants and wands for sale and will be available for readings.

Drop by to see Sandee on Saturday, December 6th to add a little touch of magic to your Art Walk experience (stop #8 on the map!).

12/03/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #21

Join Emily at the Nanaimo & Area Land Trust (NALT) table where she will have information about the many stewardship and conservation projects occurring in Nanaimo! There will be some NALT merchandise for sale including memberships, pollinator cards, pollinator calendar, seeds, and more!

If you are interested in native seeds from the nursery, please check out the inventory on their website.
https://nalt.bc.ca/native-plant-nursery/

Emily will be at Beacon House on Sunday, December 7th (Stop #17)!

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12/02/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #20

Jane trained as a textile artist in England many moons ago. More recently she has turned her attention to mixed media art, painting and collage, also branching out into designing for printed fabric items. She loves where she lives, and her surroundings are often reflected in her work. Her images of beaches, birds, bears and gardens are pictured on her new collection of printed pillow covers, cards and calendars.

Make sure you don't miss out on her Protection Island Map tea towels! They're an island favourite!

Jane will be selling her creations at the Dinghy Dock Pub on Saturday, December 6th (Stop #1)!

12/02/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #19

Alexandra is a homesteader, backyard farmer, and is deeply passionate about being in nature and finding connection with our ancient ways of being. She has been making nature mandalas on our coastal shores since 2020. The creations are captured through photography and are offered as greetings cards. She also enjoys being crafty in natural ways.

She would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone to come by the farm for a visit.

Alexandra will be selling her creations on Saturday, December 6th (Stop #5)!

12/01/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #18

Kiana started natural perfumery and incense making 6 years ago. All her ingredients are pure powdered herbs, essential oils and absolutes.

A beloved fixture at our local pub, Kiana has created her own business Serpent and Soil and sells her creations at various markets and storefronts in Nanaimo. You can also check out her new website: https://www.serpentandsoil.ca/

Kiana is a new artist at the Art Walk and will be selling her creations at the Dinghy Dock Pub on Saturday, December 6th (Stop #1)!

12/01/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #17

Growing up in a small community on Vancouver Island, Kerry learned to work with wood from his father. Kerry explores all aspects of wood through carving and sculpting. In the studio are larger pieces from Yew wood mirrors to wall sized salmon sculptures. Hot apple cider will also be available on the day.

Kerry is a new artist to the Art Walk. You can find him on Saturday, December 6th (Stop #14)!

11/30/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #16

Not only is Britney a master of the body, mind and spirit, but she is also an avid creator who loves taking on projects of all sorts. From sewing and jewelry making, to other crafts. She is a big animal lover and thinks your pets deserve nice gifts at Christmas, so she will have dog scarves and cat toys available. Self care tools: massage tools, fitness equipment. Yoga gear: socks, straps, scrunchies and yoga mat cleaning spray.

Britney is fond of potion making and will also have other essential oil sprays available. The Live your Best life book will be available - learn to manifest like a pro and make your dream life a reality. This book is created, designed and written by Britney herself.

She can't wait to see you on your shopping adventures!

Britney will be selling her creations on Saturday, December 6th (Stop #5)!

11/30/2025

ART WALK 2025 ARTIST FEATURE #15

The Protection Island Museum sells quality products made as locally as possible. The Art Walk is an opportunity for the museum board to fundraise for future events and put on summer exhibits, upgrade displays, maintain the archives and provide a museum for all to enjoy. Fundraising also helps in covering operating costs.

This year they will be featuring their tea towels, tote bags, memo cards, maps, vintage realty posters, note cards and coffee mugs, with new items arriving soon for the sale. There will also be a limited supply of vintage jewellery which will be on final sale for $2.00 per item.

The Protection Island Museum will be open on both Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7 (Stop #18)!