Collector

col-lec-tor a person with an affinity for art and other unique gifts

1 Bead n’ Butter Earrings

These stunning earrings are handmade by Jessie Pruden, a Métis, queer, disabled beader from Winnipeg. Pruden’s colourful and contemporary designs are inspired by her friends, family, nature, and her culture, and would be a delight for anyone to find under the Christmas tree.

Thunder Bay Art Gallery

$100

2 Paint Kitz

Challenge the art lover on your list to make a little art of their own with Paint Kitz from The Creative. Paint Kitz include an 11x14" screen printed canvas with a variety of charming designs by local artists such as Steve Gerow, Kevin Belmore, and more, as well as paint, a quality brush set and palette, and a pointers sheet.

The Creative

$40

3 Chilling Tales of Thunder Bay

Sure to become a collector’s item, Chilling Tales of Thunder Bay is a 28-page horror/comedy comic from the twisted, brilliant mind of Thunder Bay multimedia artist Merk. Help the art lover on your list discover the true horror of their hometown—there’s even an appearance by Paul Shaffer!

Weird Works Studio (Thunder Bay Country Market)

$10

4 The Joy of Winter

There’s no better way to make an art lover happy during the holidays than gifting them with a gorgeous piece of art all their own—and this whimsical 10x14” conservation framed collage by Quebec artist Claudette Castonguay is sure to make them smile.

Chenier Fine Arts

$389

5 Cork Base Travel Mug

Beautiful and practical, this 20 oz travel mug features a sweet hummingbird design by Simone Diamond, as well as a high-quality stainless steel interior, doublewalled construction, and cork base bottom to keep tabletops scratchfree. Perfect for that special someone who wants to be ecofriendly while still staying stylish!

International House of Tea

$29.99

6 Hoito Stained Glass

An exquisite statement piece, a collector’s item, and a meaningful tribute to the past—the art lover on your list would be thrilled to unwrap this striking Hoito stained glass piece by local artist Kim Ready. It’s sure to bring back a few warm memories of gathering with family and friends (and, of course, pancakes!).

Fireweed Crafts

$325

7 Speedball Screen Printing Kit

Have an aspiring screen printer on your list? Gift them this introductory screen printing set from Speedball, and they’ll be whipping up designs like a pro. This kit introduces artists to the method of using drawing fluid and screen filler, and comes with everything you need to get started, including a wooden screen frame, a squeegee, ink, drawing fluid, screen filler, a utility knife, and more.

Painted Turtle

$83.20

8 Mandible & Mushrooms T-Shirt

Let that special someone on your list wear their art on their sleeve (okay, their chest) with this stylish and quirky T-shirt, featuring a custom mandible and mushroom design by the artists at At the Well Tattoo. Printed locally at Superior Screen Printing on a super soft Bella canvas t-shirt, it’s sure to be a piece they’ll wear for years to come!

At the Well Tattoo

$40