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. 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.
Tools
Here is a short list of things available here.
| 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 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 |
| Electric drill | Carpentry |
| Embroidery Machine – Janome 550e Limited Edition | Textiles |
| Epson Colour printer | Digital |
| Extension cords (heavy duty for running out to the forest0 | General |
| External computer monitor | Digital |
| Felting hand tools | Textiles |
| Glass painting palletts | 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 |
| Sewing machine (lovely antique Singer with heavy duty head) | Textiles |
| Slide projector (old style) | Digital |
| Some print making tools for lino block | Printmaking |
| Staple gun | Carpentry |
| Sundry containers for water, paper towels, drop cloths etc. | General |
| Tripods (2) | Digital |
| Various hand tools (hammers, knives, screw drivers etc.) | General |
| Various raw wool – Icelandic lamb, ewes (additional cost) | Textiles |
| 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
