Artisan Market & Community Village

Presented by the Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club, the Artisan Market & Community Village is a specially curated shopping haven. Dive into a treasure trove of items crafted by local artisans and artists. Browse our diverse collection and discover the beautiful, the useful, and the uniquely crafted—perfect for gifting someone special or even yourself!

Alongside these exquisite finds, explore a selection of wonderful local non-profits showcasing their initiatives. Learn more about their missions and find your entry point to get involved and contribute to our community.

Join us and experience the charm and community spirit at the Artisan Market & Community Village, a highlight of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival!

Artisan Market Vendors

African Fair Trade
Soap, shampoo and skin lotion made from shea butter imported from Senegal and Ghana. Proceeds go towards helping children and women in West Africa. 

Alchemy Fashions
Colourful, great-fitting clothing: organic cottons and block prints, gorgeous summer dresses, tunics, tops, pants, men’s cotton shirts, kids’ jumpsuits, sarongs, accessories and more.

Arthurbutus Designs
Unconventional and beautiful art pieces featuring mandala-like designs with colour palettes based on words, names, even pieces of music – from pendants to vinyl records!

Bambuddha
Using one of the planet’s most renewable resources, bamboo, to create sustainable sunglasses designed with preservation in mind (for your eyes and the environment)!

Bird Brothers Philanthropic Trading Company
Women’s and men’s clothing, traditional bags, scarves, and jewellery from Hill tribe people in Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Profits help people in those countries. 

Black Hive
Durable and meticulously-crafted leather belts, bags, and jewellery – each one a unique piece that prioritizes quality and sustainability and embodies a timeless aesthetic. 

Black Swan Clothing
Using natural fibres, they produce a casual and contemporary collection of quality, reasonably priced women’s clothing. Designed locally, produced globally.  Female owned and operated.

Boostani
Beautiful, eco-friendly and biodegradable Sisal baskets and olive wood spoons made by gifted Kenyan artisans who harness the bounty of nature. 

Capture+ Wire Jewellery
Specializing in wire and gemstone jewellery, Capture creates unique, practical pieces, emphasizing handmade craftsmanship to reflect individual style.

Cheryl’s Trading Post 
An independent, Native, family-owned, operated and staffed business selling authentic handmade Northwest Coast Native Art, and art from North, South and Central America. 

Duane Murrin
Bold, colourful and eye-catching landscapes, a hybrid of styles with elements of graphic design that’s been described as “a kind of psychedelic Group of Seven.”

Eco Mamas Global Community Gardens
“Beyond Fair Trade” items hand-crafted by Ugandan artisans to build eco-communities: soaps and beautiful textiles (scarves, wraps, table ware), baskets and more.

Felt You Up
Fine handmade eco-printed botanical scarves made from linen, silk, merino and cotton using all-natural dyes and one-of-a-kind all-weather merino wool and silk felt hats.

Harmony Jewellery
Exquisite handmade crystal jewellery, crafted with precision and care in the heart of Port Coquitlam. Adorn yourself with the essence of harmony and grace.

HoneyBadger Charging Inc.
A Vancouver-based EV charging network that’s working towards electrifying North America’s roads with powerful and reliable chargers.

The Ivory Kraken
A First Nations-owned enterprise offering exquisite handmade beaded jewellery and captivating accessories that fuse the cultural heritage of Indigenous art with cutting-edge design.

Jasmine Pearl Art
Acrylic paintings Inspired by the intricate beauty of the natural world; the work an exploration of the connection and interdependence between all living things.

Larki Design
Iran-born Farah Larki’s handmade jewellery and accessory designs are influenced by her ancestry and by her extensive travels, combined with a West Coast aesthetic.

Lawrence Lowe 
Detailed ink drawing on paper, wood, stone, elk antler, and deer and elk hide on drums, as well relief printmaking with wood and linoleum. 

Lina Cutnam
Organic, hand-finished and textured shapes in leather that capture the imagination. Lina’s “Tree of Life” designs feature pyrography, or wood-burning art, on leather. 

Liz Sax Ceramics
Pottery that is pleasing to the eye, calming to the soul, and satisfying to the touch. Each piece is individually crafted with handmade glazes.

Maridadi Craftz
Handmade as well as high quality imported items from Africa. “Maridadi” is a Swahili word, meaning stylish.

Mehndi by Iti
Iti uses 100% natural henna for body art, henna tattoos. Think henna with a modern western twist using glitter and gems, and white henna.

Montaño Art
Dominique Montaño is a wildlife artist that uses water colors, charcoal, inks, and various mixed media to create surreal, captivating images of wildlife. 

Nzinga Boutique
African-based and inspired clothing, accessories, and jewellery. Nzinga offers goods in shapes and sizes for all. 

OCM by kwasi 
kwasi says: “OCM by kwasi gear is rooted in who I am as a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm woman, the teachings passed down to me, and my lived experiences.”

Ogilvie Designs Tie-Dye
Hand dyed clothing, hats, sarongs and more. Traditional and tie-dye with a modern twist inspired by the Hippie movement on West 4th Ave. 

Ollie & Co. 
Specialty home fragrances, including candles, room sprays, and diffusers with a selection of scents including Asian-inspired, Vancouver-themed and alcohol-themed options.  

r|e|d Sleep Innovations Inc.
From cozying up indoors to taking a wearable blanket on the road, r|e|d has options that help wearers keep their comfort and health first.

RollingCabin.Store 
Transforming discarded plastic bottles into high-quality, durable gears that stand the test of both rugged terrains and fashion trends. A percentage of proceeds support oceans. 

SOUPER Clothing & Art 
SOUPER has a passion for Calligrafitti and clothing, reflecting a love of freedom and creativity and the designer’s connection to their Indigenous ancestry. 

Sylvan Temple Drums 
Percussion instruments crafted from salvaged wood: darbuka, cajon, djembe, davul/tapan, bodhran, double-ended drums, a variety of frame drums, rattles and more! 

Silvia Bellini
Silvia makes purses and sweaters, shawls, cowls, hats, scarves – anything that comes to her mind in all kinds of materials.

Terraria Studio
Handpicked plants transformed into wearable art: delicate moss, lichen, leaves, flowers meticulously crafted into unique pieces bringing the beauty of the outdoors to you. 

Thundercloud Designs 
This Ojibwe visual artist, writer and 2nd-generation residential school survivor and 60’s Scoop survivor creates vibrant, colourful art that reflects his sense of pride and his healing journey.

Unique Salish Art
Chris Sparrow is a Coast Salish carver whose work is both traditional and contemporary, inspired by the flow and movement of fish, seals, whales, deer and eagles.

Yagana Crafts
Yagana preserves the heritage of Chilean First Nations tribes in Patagonia through handmade products, bringing the craftsmanship and traditions of southern Chile to life. 

Community Village Booths

Canadian Blood Services
CBS asks people to support Canada’s Lifeline by becoming blood, platelet or plasma donors, or joining the stem cell registry and registering their intent to donate organs and tissues. On average, every 60 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood. CBS needs 100,000+ new donors every year to strengthen Canada’s Lifeline.

Parks Canada Agency 
Parks Canada protects and presents Canada’s awe-inspiring national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas. Their Learn-to Camp team aims to educate and empower Canadians with the tools and confidence to recreate safely outdoors.

Rogue Folk Club
The Rogue Folk Club is Vancouver’s year-round folk festival, bringing you the best in folk, roots, Celtic, country, blues, gypsy jazz, Cajun, zydeco music and more at year-round concerts and events for over 37 years. Drop by and say hello, or check them out at www.roguefolk.com.

TEAM for a Liveable Vancouver
Headed by former city councillor Colleen Hardwick, TEAM is a municipal political party formed in 2021 by a group of citizens concerned with the direction of urbanization in Vancouver. TEAM is founded on the principles of trust, transparency, and community engagement.

Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club 
Dedicated to enhancing our community through service projects that promote education, support youth, and address health and environmental challenges. By engaging in hands-on projects and fundraising efforts, Rotary Club members strive to build a better and more inclusive community for everyone. 

Vancouver Coop Radio
Since 1974, Vancouver Co-operative Radio has been producing creative and engaging programming for communities whose voices are underrepresented in mainstream media. Rooted in social justice values, Co-op Radio operates in the interests of people, and where creativity flourishes

Westland Insurance 
Delivering peace-of-mind with comprehensive insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, Westland Insurance is committed to community engagement, collaborating with local non-profits to foster strong, connected communities. They are dedicated to making a positive impact.

West Coast Environmental Law
West Coast Environmental Law is a non-profit group of lawyers and strategists working to safeguard the environment through law. They work with communities, NGOs, the private sector and government, including First Nations governments, developing legal solutions to protect and sustain the environment.

Wise Hall
The Wise Club is your friendly neighborhoood non-profit arts and cultural community hall. A beloved staple of East Vancouver, the WISE is seeking support from the community to ensure their presence, and active role in the city, continues for years to come! 

A special thank you to the Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club for their generous support in helping us create a space that brings together local artisans, non-profits, and the community. Their commitment to fostering connections and supporting local initiatives is truly appreciated.

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