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Jan MacLeod

Jan MacLeod

Handmade Paper from Vancouver

The paper can then be used to make artworks in so many ways that it is a never-ending process of discovery and experimentation.

Jan MacLeod

All the paper used in my work is made from plants. The process involves gathering the plants then breaking the fibers down by boiling and grinding to create a pulp. The pulp is added to a vat of water in which screens are dipped to make the paper sheets. Dyes, blossoms or other textural elements are added for colour or extra interest. When dry the paper sheets are used for collages, bowls, cards, vases books and other items.

 

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Circle Craft is more than a gallery or a shop. We're a co-operative, owned and run by the artists who make up our membership. That means when you buy from Circle Craft, your purchase goes directly back to the maker behind the work. No middlemen. No corporate margin. Just a community of over 140 B.C. artists building something together, and a place where craft, creativity, and livelihood are all the same thing.

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Circle Craft is rooted in B.C., where 140 artists across the province draw inspiration from some of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth. From the rugged coastline to old-growth forests to the high desert of the interior, our makers are shaped by the place they call home. That connection to this land isn't just inspiration. It shows up in every piece, every medium, and every collection we carry.