DAMAZU Studio, Home of Storied Objects and Collaborative Creation
DAMAZU Studio is a magical treasure trove of ceramics, photography and other beautiful objects for daily living, now open by appointment on Salt Spring. Husband and wife duo David and Zuzana Marchandise have reflected their many years of traveling and world experience into their new purpose-built, mixed-use studio space in the South end.
Upcycle Textiles with Indigo: The Blue Box for your Clothes
If you’re looking for a plant-based way to breathe new life into worn textiles, consider indigo the next tool in your kit for renewing stained clothes before sending them off to the donation or trash bin. Rejuvenating items with indigo can not only save you money and prevent unnecessary waste, but will result in textiles with beautiful colours and patterns.
Meet EAT Creative, the Powerhouse Agency Behind Cedar + Salt
If you’ve ever been drawn into the pages of a cookbook, fantasizing of adventures to the whimsical locations within or salivating over heart-warming dishes, you may just have been looking at the work of local food-focused content creation agency EAT Creative. Theirs is the type of work that evokes nostalgia, reminding you of that most precious feeling of “home” with storytelling conveyed through beautiful photography, curated recipes and thoughtful styling.
Visiting Julie MacKinnon’s Pottery Classroom
With so many events being cancelled over the past few months, it’s heartening to discover that makers like Julie MacKinnon have been evolving their workshops to provide safe, creative escapes for fellow islanders. We met up with Julie in her sun-dappled garden as she was preparing to welcome students back for day two of her outdoor clay workshop, and learned about her return to teaching.