Event Details

Join Crafted Vancouver for our second edition of Crafted in the Valley, a fun-filled day trip on a guided bus tour to two studio settings and a winery. Stops include a visit to a pottery studio and the source of beeswax candle making, where you can stock up on your summer patio supplies. We end the day at a local winery that includes a wine tasting and refreshments from local artisanal food shops. At each location your host will give you a guided tour & talk where you can gain an appreciation for the dedication each brings to their craft.

von Hardenberg Candles
Maple Ridge

Learn the basics on candle making and take a turn at dipping your own candles. Klaus and Betty von Hardenberg will host a 2 hour candle making and information session.  Each person will be able to make two pairs of slim candles to take home. Background information regarding beeswax, wicks, how to burn candles successfully and all the wonderful qualities beeswax provides will be discussed by this dynamic team. Afterwards, we will relax and enjoy our packed lunch at the von Hardenberg’s Maple Ridge studio setting before hopping on the bus to our next adventure at…

Cathy Terepocki Studio
Chilliwack

Cathy was awarded Designer of the Year in the 2016 Maker category by Western Living Magazine.
In conjunction with her production practice, she has had the opportunity to do some product design. In the spring of 2018 an extensive collection of her designs launched in Anthropologie stores across Europe and North America. We will travel to the rural setting of Cathy’s studio and get a first hand look at her Chilliwack River Clay series and other works.

Then it’s back on the bus for a short drive up the road to finish with a tour & tasting at…

Whispering Horse Winery
Chilliwack

Located in Yarrow, this family-owned boutique winery aims to showcase the unique terroir of the Fraser Valley through the production of high-quality wines made from 100% estate grown grapes. We will have the opportunity to taste just released 2018 vintages, which include L’Acadie, Pinot Gris (rosé), and Epicure single varietal wines. Winemaker Laurent Fadanni will provide the tour and guide the tasting. To note, the 2017 L’Acadie and Pinot Gris were their first two wines (released just last summer) and both won double gold (top in the category) at the All Canadian Wine Championships 2018.

Artisanal Foods Provided by:

Butter Baked Goods, Cartems Donuts, Granville Island Tea Company, Magpie’s Bakery, The Farm Store, The Farm House Natural Cheeses