With unique heritage buildings framed against the background of snowy mountains, the historic town of Wells is an art lover's delight. Whether you are looking to spend a day browsing through galleries or a week taking lessons from one of the many artisans who make the community their home base, Wells offers an artistic experience like no other.

Studio and Gallery

Claire Kujundzic and Bill Horne have transformed a 1930s church into a gallery for their original art.

With unique silk screening, original painting, cards and a variety of other art for sale, the Amazing Space Studio and Gallery is one of the highlights of a visit to the Wells, Barkerville, Bowron Lakes area.

To contact Claire Kujundzic please phone either 250-994-2332 or visit her website at www.claireart.ca.

Raku Firing and Pottery Workshop

One of the many artisans who call Wells their home for at least part of the year. Joan Beck has her summer studio right in the heart of Wells, and is open June to September from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..

Beck's Pottery features raku pieces, functional stoneware and earthenware pottery.

With Joan's help, visitors to the area can take home a Raku pottery piece that they have glazed and fired themselves.

Instruction will also be given in making pottery by hand and using the potters wheel.

Lesson is for between 4-6 people. $25 per person. Approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Contact Joan Beck
Becks Pottery Wells, BC.
250-994-2315 (May to October)
250-392-5573 (November to April) or visit her website.

School for the Arts

Island Mountain Arts has been providing artistic experiences for artists of all ages since 1977.

Island Mountain Arts provides year- round workshops, seminars, exhibitions and concerts in Wells, BC, and is also home to a gallery and gift shop.

Island Mountain Arts has a number of unique and stimulating courses planned for 2011, including courses in creative writing, beginning watercolour, drawing, singing, children's harp
and more. For more information please visit the Island Mountain Arts website, located at www.imarts.com, or call toll free 1-800-442-ARTS (2787).