Creativity…
Covered in clay

Welcome to the studio of Marjie Martin Van Dyk – Nestled in a quiet garden studio in Nanoose Bay, Marjie creates one-of-a-kind pieces and offers hands-on workshops that invite you to reconnect with your creativity.

Meet Marjie

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 Visit the studio or meet me at the market

Markets & Events

Join me at markets & events throughout central Vancouver Island in Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Coombs and beyond!

Studio Visits

Join me at my private studio in Nanoose Bay to practice your clay skills in a supportive, creative environment.

Workshops

Our studio is suitable for small groups of less than 4 people to try your hand at clay and get creative with sculpture projects.

Upcoming Workshops

For the love of clay

Date: January 2026

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Nothing but gnome

Date: March 2026

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Here’s what our students say

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Welcome to the studio

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Upcoming Events

OCTOBER 25th 10am - 3pm

Fall Artisan Market

Presented by Mid Island Artisans Collective
Over 20 Local Artists sharing their work.

Bradley Center
Coombs, BC

OCTOBER 26TH 2025

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Qualicum Beach, BC @ 11:00am

Annual Mid Island MUSHROOM & NATURE FESTIVAL - See a wide variety of fresh local fungi including edible mushrooms & poisonous specimens. Artisans on site!

NOVEMBER 22ND 2025

The Bradley Centre 975 Shearme Rd
Coombs, BC @ 10:00am - 3:00pm

Winter Craft Market

Presented by The Mid Island Artisans Collective - Local artisans on site with their art proudly on display for sale. The perfect place to get gifts for your loved ones!

DECEMBER 6TH 2025

Nanoose Place 2925 Northwest Bay Rd
Nanoose Bay, BC @ 10:00am - 3:00pm

Winter Artisan Market

Presented by The Mid Island Artisans Collective - Local artisans on site with their art proudly on display for sale. The perfect place to get gifts for your loved ones!

Mid Island Artisans Collective

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Get in touch

Thanks for visiting the site. If you'd like to get in touch regarding the studio, upcoming workshops, or to commission custom artwork, please fill out the form here.

If you'd like to become a member for the Mid sland Artisans Collective or volunteer your time to support the local art community, you can do so here.

You can find me on social media too
...but I don't post there very often.

 

Thanks again for visiting!