This page provides more information for artists about the studio, which is continually being reconfigured with each artist that comes to work here. The space is designed to be flexible and continually reinvented, depending on the work taking place. Scroll down for the equipment list and additional photos and videos in the space (s).
There are a variety of tools available to artists to borrow. We realize you can’t bring everything you need so there are plenty of things that you can access while here. For visual artists there are good supplies to be had via Opus Art Supplies in downtown Victoria. SUPPLY is a non-profit that redistributes used art, office, & school supplies and offers creative reuse education to youth and adults. Artworld Picture Framing & Art Supplies has a great variety of brands as well. There are others – just Google it. You may be able to order online for pick up or delivery.
There are also groups that run life drawing right here in Metchosin and downtown at Xchanges Gallery and Studios. For media artists there are some excellent artist run centres here: MediaNet/Flux Gallery, local photography groups and more.
Whatever you need in terms of tools or supports, rentals etc., we can find it. We are also able to receive deliveries here either locally or via courier or Amazon.
Studio Equipment – July 2025
| Item | Category |
|---|---|
| 6 work tables – 4 folding | General |
| African marimba (large) | Music/Sound |
| Asus Laptop | Digital |
| Bookbinding hand tools | Bookbinding |
| Books on art history, contemporary art mags | Reference |
| Brother NQ575 sewing machine | Textiles |
| Brother b/w laser printer | Digital |
| Chairs (folding) | General |
| Chop saw | Carpentry |
| Coffee/tea station | General |
| Comfy couches and coffee table | General |
| Cutting mats | Tools |
| Drum Carder | Textiles |
| Dulcimer by Applecreek | Music/Sound |
| Electric drill (battery) | Carpentry |
| Embroidery Machine – Janome 550e Limited Edition | Textiles |
| Embroidery Machine – multi-threader | Textiles |
| Embroidery Machine – couching foot | Textiles |
| Epson Colour printer | Digital |
| Extension cords (heavy duty for running out to the forest0 | General |
| External computer monitors (for lap top – Max) and 2 stand alone monitors | Digital |
| Felting hand tools | Textiles |
| Glass painting palettes plus a large rolling painting station with shelves and glass palette | Painting |
| Hand Pan drum (excellent) | Music/Sound |
| Hardware, clamps, nails, etc. | Carpentry |
| High Speed WiFi (300 Mbps) | Digital |
| Large screen tv | Digital |
| Levels, rulers and squares | Tools |
| Painting easels (2-4) | Painting |
| Paper cutter | Tools |
| Portable lights | General |
| Quebec Leclerc Tapestry Loom (dimensions & name) | Textiles |
| Scrap paper for collage, book binding | Paper |
| Sewing machine, Janome | Textiles |
| 2 Vintage Singer Sewing machines (lovely antique Singer with heavy duty head) | Textiles |
| Slide projector (old style) | Digital |
| Some print making tools for lino block, wood carving | Printmaking |
| Staple guns (regular and for canvas stretching) | Carpentry |
| Sundry containers for water, paper towels, drop cloths etc. | General |
| Tripods (5) Different sizes/purposes from light weight to heavy duty | Digital |
| Various hand tools (hammers, knives, screw drivers etc.) | General |
| Various raw wool – Icelandic lamb, ewes (additional cost) | Textiles |
| Various hand instruments – percussion etc. | Music/Sound |
| Digital Projector (RCA) | Digital |
| Wireless bluetooth speakers | General |
Studio Photo Gallery
You can find photos of the studio in the individual blog posts here. We have also included a series of photos below — the studio will probably look different when you arrive, but these photos will give you a sense of how the spaces can be configured/reconfigured.
Textile Artists
Laura Kunciūtė Leclerc Loom demo
October 29, 2023
Studio H Canada International Artist Residency
