Venue is a homegoods and gift shop where everything in the store is made by local Washington artists and makers. Our products are carefully curated to provide our customers a truly remarkable shopping experience. We love supporting our local small businesses and providing small-batch products to our customers.
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"I’ve always had a creative wave flowing through me since I was a kid. Growing up on a hundred acre farm in Ontario, Canada, I could easily disappear into nature to play and create. I would make secret forts in the trees and dig for fossils in the sand. May favorite spot was by far was in the creek where I would dig my toes into the clay, catch minnows and float in my rowboat for hours on end. While in my boat, I found solitude, peace and the inspiration for many of my creations.
As the years trickled by, I found my life drifting further from the creative and anchoring more around my family. After some encouragement from friends and family I finally decided to dive back in.
Working with wood has made areas of my life feel complete and easy. At times while in my workshop, I recapture the feeling of freedom as I did in my boat.
I am truly inspired when in nature and love the versatility and variety that wood offers me. I enjoy how different each piece of wood can be from the next. Experimenting with the combination of layered colored stains and raw , natural wood really allows each piece to tell its own story/sing its own song.
Song is also an inspiration for my work.
I am constantly enjoying music while in my shop. I name each piece after the musical artist I am listening to at the time of its creation. I love connecting something impermanent and auditory like sound to something tangible and visual."
We are a small, close knit, group of art enthusiasts who love the variety of creative products we carry. We pride ourselves on assisting customers and doing what it takes to help them find what they need.
Come on by anytime to say hi and check out all the wonderful art we proudly display and sell.
Located in the historic district of Ballard in north Seattle, WA. We are in the heart of this bustling neighborhood surrounded by other great independant shops and restaurants.
Come on by and make a day of exploring all this beautiful neighborhood has to offer.
Have a question about a product? Need suggestions for a gift? Call us anytime during our store hours and we would be happy to help you. Or email us, if you prefer, through the link below.
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206-789-3335
