Handmade By Claire

About Me

Claire is initially a self-taught art enthusiast who developed her passion for paper and textile into a professional activity, starting her own stationery company in 2003. Claire studied under French painter Monique Bigle. After moving to Vancouver in 1989, she further pursued her art education with classes and hands-on training in different artistic media: sketching, watercolors, paper making, paper maché , pottery, glass work, art history.


Inspired by BC ‘s landscapes, Claire developed her own technique that layers textile, playing with transparency, shininess, and texture to create collages that are one of a kind. The addition of watercolor touches and some natural elements enhances the 3D effect in her original mixed-media art pieces. Her line of “one of a kind” greeting cards, handmade with similar collage technique are designed and produced in her Richmond studio.


Claire is present at various craft and art markets in and around Vancouver, as well as in selected stores and galleries. In addition, she is commissioned to create art pieces for private clients. She also teach art classes.


Claire passionate about giving back to the community and she consistently volunteers her time to various organizations. She is a board member of "Artist in Our Midst" and a member of the "Watershed Artworks Gallery"

Studio

My home studio is located in Richmond, overlooking a large park. It is a bright, cosy little space where I feel inspired to create.


Studio Visits are always
welcome by appointment

Contact me at: handmadebyclairestationery@gmail.com

Event History

Gallery exhibits

Watershed Artworks Gallery, North Delta, Featured showcase artist, 2025

Ferry Building Gallery, West Van, Group exhibition, 2023, 2017

Centre Culturel Francophone, Vancouver, Solo exhibition, 2018


Exhibits on Business Premises

Richmond Family Chiropractic, 2023

The Spa on 4th, 2016

Electronic Art, 2011, 2013


Selected juried Craft Fair and Art Market participations

Artists in Our Midst Art Walk, Vancouver, 2024-2026

Ladner Village Market, 2010-2026

Steveston Farmer’s Market, Richmond, 2024-2026

West Van Artisan Markets, 2024-2026

St Thomas Aquinas, North Vancouver, 2008-2025

Dunbar Christmas Market, Vancouver, 2011-2025

Make it, PNE, Vancouver, 2023

Southlands Tsawwassen Market, 2023- 2026

Women’s Winter Arts Faire, Vancouver, 2004-2022

Apple Festival UBC, Vancouver, 2007-2019

Artful Sundays at Britannia, Vancouver, 2005-2019

Stone Soup Festival, Vancouver, 2008-2017

Circle Craft, Vancouver, 2009-2016

Vancouver Farmers Markets, 2006-2013

Filberg Festival, Comox,2007-2012

Whistler Farmer’s Market, 2010