Valentine's Day is quickly approaching!

Drop in to the shop to see the beautiful gifts for your Valentine!  We also have special Valentine Cards and re-usable gift bags to make it a one-stop shopping adventure!

Comfort Bird Exhibition

Del Holbrook has created 104 new Comfort Birds since Christmas!   He will be working in the Blackberry Gift Shop from 12 noon til 4 pm on Tuesday, January 24th where he will have all 104 birds on display.  Come in early for the best selection of Comfort Birds to add to your collection or give away to someone who needs to feel comforted!

Happy New Year

Thank you to all of our wonderful customers who braved the 2016 winter weather to come out and shop locally at our little gift shop this Christmas.

We now are open on our regular hours - 12 noon til 4 every day that the Arts Centre is open to the public.  Please stop by periodically as our members bring in new items.

Christmas Marketplace now on - see you soon!

Blackberry Artist's Christmas Marketplace

Whatever Pleases You

Whether it be something quirky, fun or practical, we have just the thing you are looking for.  

We encourage you to stop by our Blackberry Gift Shop where our artists/artisans are constantly bringing in new items that are sure to please.  See you all soon!

Save the date - Christmas Marketplace is almost here!

Hello October!

Wow! How did it get to be October already!! 

No time to waste. Need to shop, shop, shop before October rolls away too! 

New items added constantly at the our Blackberry Gift Shop. Every item is hand made by our local artists/artisans.  We hope to see you soon.

Flowers and Such

We welcome you to our Blackberry Gift Shop where there are always new selections of original works from our local artists/artisans. Summer may be winding down but there are always flowers and such for your shopping pleasure at our shop!  See you soon.

Shop with Confidence

At the Blackberry Gift Shop, every item is created by a local artist, each with their own unique approach and designs.

When you come to our gift shop, you can shop with confidence that you will always be getting the very best!

Albert Einstein was known to have said...

"Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun" 

All our artists and artisans at Blackberry Gift Shop certainly practice it! 

Please stop in soon and often to check out the latest fun our artists/artisans have been having!

Wordless Wednesday - Lost in the forest

Encaustic painting by Beth David

Rumour Has It

Rumour has it we are the place you should be heading for!   

Blackberry Gift Shop is the place where you will always find great selections of art and handmade crafts.  Every item in our artists-managed shop are designed and created with care by local artists and artisans. 

Come explore the truth of the rumour! You will be pleasantly surprised.

Wordless Wednesday - Where are you going?

detail on Zippered Bag by Angela Holbrook

Wordless Wednesday - Mid week blues

detail of Bead and Wire Bracelet by Gale Dowle

Wordless Wednesday - Two in One!

detail of Art Card and Earring set by Zara Lau

LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS  

LAST CALL FOR 2016 MEMBERS

Especially glass artists and potters with utlitarian wares!

PORT MOODY ARTIST CO-OP SEEKS NEW MEMBERS FOR EXPANDED GIFT SHOP

Last chance to apply for membership this year!

Are you an Artist or Artisan with:

*  High quality, unique art and/or fine craft with wide demographic appeal

*  The ability and interest to work monthly in a co-op environment in Port Moody

*  Well-thought out packaging and marketing for your artwork

*  A good range of price points for your items

*  Interesting year-round product as well as holiday gifts

If so, Blackberry Artist's Society is doing their last jury call of the year.

Applications may be picked up at the Gift Shop in the Port Moody Arts Centre,

2425 St John's Street, Port Moody, BC
or
Download an application package online here - Blackberry Artist's Society Application for Membership [pdf]

Applications must be received by August 1, 2016, 4 pm at Blackberry Gift Shop or by email notification. 
Applicants must attend the jury session to discuss their work August 10, 2016 at 7 pm.

Monthly jurying resumes in February.

For more information, visit www.blackberrygiftshop.ca, call the shop at 604-931-2008 ext 102 or email Membership Chair.

Incomparable Value

When you shop at the Blackberry Gift Shop, you know you are always getting the best from our local artists and artisans.  

All creations are unique and lovingly created for your collection or gift-giving. 

Come in often and discover new works. 

You deserve it!

Wordless Wednesday -

detail of  Water Colour by Elizabeth Wallace

Introducing Gale Dowle to the Blackberry family

Please drop in to the Blackberry Gift Shop and have a look at our newest Artist, Gale Dowle's work.  She uses glass, pearl and crystal beads along with semi precious stone to create beautiful cuff bracelets.  These beads are all wired together with copper, silver or gold plate.  She also creates complimentary necklaces and rings.

Gale lives in Port Coquitlam and has retired from over 25 years with ICBC to relax and work on her passion of making beautiful bracelets.  She welcomes special orders for brides, graduates and gift giving.

Wordless Wednesday - Rings for my fingers, rings for my toes!

Wired ring by Luci Gimenes