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.
Beck’s Pottery Studio
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.
Island Mountain Arts
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 already planned for 2004, 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 free1-800-442-ARTS (2787).
Marie Nagel Gallery
Gifts and more
The Marie Nagel Gallery, located conveniently in downtown Wells, is chock full of beautiful art.
From Marie's acrylic paintings and hand painted cards, to original art by local and area artists, the Marie Nagel Gallery has it all.
The Marie Nagel Gallery is open from May through September. For more information please contact Marie at 250-994-3492, or visit her website, located at www.marienagel.com.
