Makers Alley Market

Are you looking for a fabulous way to support local makers and artisans? Are you already thinking about holiday shopping? Then look no farther than our Makers Alley!

The Makers Alley is conveniently located in the North Wing of Eighth & Eight – the hallway where the bathrooms are located leading down to Studio 1C.

In the display windows along the hallway, local artisans and makers have placed wares that are for sale.  These items are for sale an hour before and during certain shows this winter season. Please note: you do not need tickets to the show to come shop the Makers Alley Market!

These shows are:

Winter Concert 2024 – Urban Academy: December 18 @ 6 pm

The Nutcracker 2024 – Royal City Youth Ballet: December 21 @ 1 pm and 4:30 pm

Anubhav Singh Bassi LIVE: December 22 @ 3 pm and 7:30 pm

Knotted: Rapunzel’s Story (panto by Royal Canadian Theatre Co): January 3  @ 7:30 pm, January 4 @ 2 pm & 7:30 pm,  January 5 @ 2 pm

Artisans and Makers on site are:

Bingle’s Craft Jewelry – Handmade Jewelry
Bingle’s Craft Jewelry is founded by artist Jinglan Ge, using shrink plastic, resin and various kinds of beads to create unique, colourful and whimsical handmade jewelry. We offer a vibrant array of handcrafted earrings, brooches, and necklace pendants. Inspired by flowers, plants, imagination, and traditional Chinese culture, we have curated a diverse range of thematic jewelry collections.

Cat and Sheep – Embroidery, dolls, graphic works and paintings, with other small treasures
Monica Moscoso has been self-taught since childhood, demonstrating a preference for working with various techniques in drawing, painting, jewelry creation, and art objects. She pursued her studies at the University of Graphic Design in her hometown of León, Guanajuato, Mexico, following a year of study in Human Figure at the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico City. Currently residing in Canada, she has gained experience in the screen printing and jewelry industries. Now based in British Columbia, she aspires to further her artistic career. In 2019, she launched her line of personalized dolls featuring embroidery and characterization, reflecting her longstanding interest in puppet creation and its connection to creativity and imagination.

Garden Gals
Garden Gals is a subgroup of New West Horticultural Society. We sketch regularly but often gather for group projects, such as botanical printing. This is a seasonal art we enjoy sharing with our audience. 

I Literally Can Knot – Handmade macrame crafted with 100% recycled cotton fibre
I Literally Can Knot is a husband and wife shop based in the Lower Mainland. Our aim is to bring a modern touch, unexpected colours, and a bit of whimsy to the traditional art of knotting fibres. We design and handmake all of our macramé pieces ourselves, proudly using 100% recycled cotton rope — rope made from pre-consumer and post-consumer textile waste. Other sustainable materials, such as bamboo and reclaimed woods, are also used in our work. All of our materials are sourced locally, as we believe in supporting other small businesses within our community. From decorative art pieces to functional lifestyle items, we hope our macramé finds a place in your home!

Mike Sasaki Artworks – Abstract Wood Sculptures, Hand Crafted Design in Wood
I practiced drawing a lot as a child out of enjoyment. I was also taught woodworking from my father at a young age. In high school I started using clay for sculptures. I graduated from the York University/Sheridan College Honours Bachelor Program in Design in 2005. There, I implemented my drawings into my designs quite often. I was especially interested in the book design course because we learned how to bind books by hand and it gave me an opportunity to write, illustrate, design and bind a volume. This allowed for a totally integrated design where the paper’s texture relates to the theme of the book, the dust jacket design relates to the stitching style, etc. I went on to live in Tokyo for 5 years deepening my investigation into Japanese culture and philosophy, and practicing Shorinji Kempo – a martial art. The gardens, block prints, festivals, tea ceremony and architecture were deeply inspiring. I worked illustrating teaching material, designing new year’s cards, and illustrating t-shirts. When I returned to Canada I worked at Lynrich Arts in Toronto where I provided graphic design, illustration, and art teaching. I have been doing freelance graphic design and illustration since 2005. I started using wood as my main mode of expression since realizing in 2011 that it was my choice medium. The ideas and concepts for the sculptures were developed shortly thereafter. I currently live in Metro Vancouver, Canada.

Mosaic Motif Handmade Jewelry – Handmade jewelry, pet portrait custom made accessories (30% will be donated to animal shelters)
Unique handmade jewelry that represents your style and everyday mood. Using simple materials to design and create special jewelry just for you.

Top That Fashions by Carolyn McLaughlin – 3-in-1 Coasters (coaster/drink ID/bug cover for outdoor pests)
From my home studio in NewWestminster I am a self-taught artist in acrylics oil and water colour. Today I work with botanical printing and organic dye techniques, creating sustainable arts with fabric for fashion. I completed two Maiwa School of Textiles courses, Rust & indigo dye techniques with Natalie Grambow & Print and Paint with natural dyes with Sophina Quan & Danielle Bush. I strive to create with sustainability by using natural & organic or repurpose & up-cycled materials whenever possible. However, I respect and utilize all fabrics for their individual values. Top That Fashions allows my creative heart to flourish with fabrics of any composition. The “NO RULES WRAP” is my signature product that I have been creating since 2016. Currently I have embarked on a project that encompasses my two passions: original Art & Fiber. These vintage images are my original art, taken from old photos with special appeal. I enhance the image by hand working with India Ink and water colour. The appeal was so great, I decided to have the images printed on T-shirts for a random image for general interest.

Plus:

ALLFAT
Bits & Keys
Diablo Sunrise
Lida Nostrati
Linda J Shea
Mozias Soy Candles

Purchases can be made through square and by cash with Massey Theatre FOH staff.