Annual Christmas Crawl
Celebrate the Season at the Nanoose Bay Christmas Crawl!
December 5–6, 2026 | 10 am–4 pm
Gather your family and friends and join the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour for our annual Christmas Crawl! This free, self-guided tour is a wonderful way to enjoy the season, discover local creativity, and find thoughtful gifts for the special people on your list.
Explore participating studios and artist displays, meet the makers, and discover original paintings, pottery, glass art, handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, clothing, and more. From small treasures to statement pieces, you’ll find gifts with a personal touch—and perhaps something special for yourself!
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring beautiful Nanoose Bay at your own pace. Make time for a bite to eat at a local restaurant and turn your Christmas shopping into a festive outing.
Support local artists, give something original, and share the joy of the season.
Check the tour map and participating studio listings to plan your visit at MAP!
Come curious, leave with something special—for family, friends, or you!
What you will find: All studios are well marked and most only 10 minutes apart!
Studio 1 OPEN- Jane and Christopher Smith - Wonderful pottery and kiln glass art a Definity must stop. Just past the Shell station on the Island hwy! Go to how to find videos for directions! And a video of what you will find!
Studio 2 - Closed
Studio 3 OPEN - Linda Phillips Potery - something for all from particle to art! See video of her studio!
Studio 4 OPEN - Susan Jacobsen - The little Shop - Designed clothing and hand made by Susan along with fabulous accessories!
Studio 5 OPEN - Jolene Hassard - Unbelievable paintings using the dotillism technique creating unique pieces from small to large. Don’t miss seeing the beautiful pieces she has created! - Go to the Video of her art!
Studio 6 - OPEN - Lynne and Steve Morris - Raven rock Studio - Where you will find unique pieces hand made by Lynne and fabulous wood creations by Steve. - Go to their video to see what you can find!
Studio 7 Closed
Studio 8 OPEN - You will find 2 artists on Saturday and 3 artists on Sunday! The lineup Saturday is B-rad Designs - Epoxy wood art and particle pieces - CJ Poznansky - Expressionist Painter who loves to create unique pieces along with pet portraiture! - And Dawn Sadler on Sunday - Stunning jewelry handmade pieces that suite any occasion! How to find them at the Taphouse - Fairwinds Golf Club!
Studio 9 Closed
Studio 10 - Nanoose Bay Cafe! - Artist line up - Saturday - Blair Trenholme - Wood bowl turner Bowls of all sizes! Dawn Sadler - jeweler and photography - Plus 1 surprise artist!
Sunday - Blair PLUS - Marjie Vandyke - hand thrown pottery and Guest Artist Elain Mickler - Silver Smith Jewelry and leather goods!
Studio 11 - Closed
Studio 12 OPEN - marie Paquette - free form pottery and whimsical brush paintings! marie has decided to open her studio for this weekend!
Studio 13 OPEN - Red Cod Forge - Affinity Stone Jewelry and Kelly Corbett Painter! Find all three at the same location all offering unique pieces that are sure to delight!
Studio 14 OPEN - Cynthia Frenette - Bold colorful art - multimedia! Find paintings, mugs, to puzzles something for everyone for that unique gift! SHE IS THE last Stop on our tour and well worth the visit! Or she is the 1st! Depending on how you start your tour!