Jake Humphrey’s motto is “designed by nature, crafted by hand.” For him, this means creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, charcuterie boards, and kitchen accessories from locally sourced wood, using the natural racks and fissures that form as wood dries, and the natural colours of each wood to enhance the designs.

Laurel’s work is remarkable for its vibrant colour and for its story telling quality. It is illustrative, whimsical, and captures moments in time. Looking at her work invites the viewer to ask what has just happened, or what is about to happen. Most of her work has a joyful quality. She paints from her imagination and from deep memory.

A popular exhibit of fibre art works along with creative fibre workshops returns  after a successful event in 2022. Coordinated by the Vancouver Island Surface Design Association (VISDA), Current Threads 2023 features an array of fibre art works made by artists throughout the BC and Yukon region by members of the North American group, Surface Design Association. The workshop series, called Tying the Threads, runs June 13-17. To register online (workshops fill up fast) and get further information, go to https://gatheringthethreads.ecwid.com

Step back in time and relive your memories of rock and roll, a 50s diner,  rotary phones, favourite toys and more Learn about Mill Bay's history, see how things have changed in the Then and Now Display. The exhibits include many humorous handcrafted life size figures and a 'Guess What This Is Game'. Bring the kids they can win prizes. Private and group tours are available and the museum is wheelchair accessible.