Over 80 Island makers sell through Branching Out, and every one of them has a story. Their Meet the Maker profiles cover the walls of our shops.
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Diana Tutty
Hi, I’m Diana and I am a mom, an educator, and a life-long crafter! These days I make jewellery and more from vintage forks and spoons. No matter what I do, my life always seems to center on finding beauty in the rarest of places.
Carol Storey
Hi, I’m Carol, originally from Halifax but now a “come from away” resident of the beautiful north shore of PEI. As a retired family manager, I finally have the time to channel my creativity into projects I love.
Shannon Classen
Hi. I'm Shannon and I have two passions that I enjoy sharing with others through my art - whimsical drawings and beautiful sea glass. I started drawing when I was a young Island girl and, over time, I started to incorporate the uniqueness of the pieces of sea …
Lloyd Kerry
My name is Lloyd Kerry, the creator of the I Love PEI brand. I offer a wide range of products from T-shirts to tote bags which are popular with both Islanders and tourists alike. Check me out at IlovePEI.com!
Lindsay Bromley
My name is Lindsay Bromley, and I make small batch pottery in Charlottetown. I am a wife, homeschooling mom, and ocean-inspired artist.
Diana Tutty
Ink-transferred onto white birch wood slices, these rustic works of art are a unique way to preserve your best memories. This ink transfer process is a skill that has been fine tuned over years.
Dennis Hubert
By the Sea Soap Shoppe is a small business that Dennis and Teresa Hubert started in 2018. Dennis makes all the soap and comes up with the colours, scents and designs, and he says he finds it relaxing. Teresa makes the labels.
Their soaps are made with natural ingredients and essential oils, including Anne of Green Gables soap, potato soap, mini bars and stain remover bars. They turned the garage of their house on Duvar Road, between Howlan and Bloomfield Station, into a little store, so drop in any time you’re up west.
Dara Jane Loomis
With 15 years of experience working with semi-precious gemstones, sea glass and African beads, my handcrafted creations are born from a deep understanding of natural materials. I source each stone by hand from around the world for its unique beauty and character.
Every piece is individually made by me. There is no studio, no production line, no shortcuts, just one artisan and a lifelong love of beautiful natural materials. Dara Jane Jewellery has been making necklaces, bracelets and more since 2011, and is sold in over 20 stores.
Melanie Gomez
Hi there! I’m Melanie Gomez, the creator behind Donum Terra Jewels (Latin for "Gift from the Earth"). Originally from Mexico City, I now call the beautiful Prince Edward Island home with my Canadian husband and our son. We’re a homeschooling family, and we love the closeness and educational journey our lifestyle brings.
By trade, I’m a biologist, but my heart belongs to art! I’ve been crafting jewelry for 12 years, and now I’ve turned my passion into a small business. My inspiration comes from the stunning geometry and symbolism found in nature. I work with sterling silver, natural stones, and blend techniques like beading, wire wrapping, and silver-smithing to create each piece. Every item comes with a lifetime warranty!
Thank you for supporting my local, handmade business and for appreciating the art of handcrafted jewelry in all its forms!
“When you buy a handmade product, you are buying more than an object. You are buying hours of experimentation and failure. You are buying days, weeks and months of work. You are buying a piece of heart and soul of the artist.”- Anonymous.
Sarah Boeker
Welcome to our beautiful corner of the world! I’m Sarah, a wife, mom of two wonderful boys and substitute teacher in Prince Edward Island. My passions have always been travel, adventure and the arts, and I’ve been so inspired by the incredible landscapes and colours of PEI since we moved here in 2013.
Island Fibrescapes is my macramé and fibre art, from wall hangings to coil baskets. My work can be found in shops across the Island or bought online, and I’m happy to do custom work. Pick up or delivery is available in Summerside and Charlottetown.
Judith Graves
Sassy Lassie Vintage is a seasonal shop of local art, books, vintage decor and antiques at 21952 Trans-Canada Highway in Albany, PEI.
The shop is open on weekends in June, Wednesday to Sunday through July and August, and on select weekends in the fall. Opening days are posted on the shop’s Facebook page.
Renita Gallant
Two Beggars is a family run business in Charlottetown, owned and operated by Renita Gallant. It started when Renita began baking pumpkin-based dog treats for her dog, Spot, who was sick and had stopped eating. Spot loved the treats, and they helped calm her stomach.
That turned into a wish to help other pet owners. Today Two Beggars makes homemade treats, reversible over-the-collar bandanas, sweaters, leashes, collars, paw wax and more for your pampered pal. You’ll find the shop at Founders’ Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince St in Charlottetown, where it has been since 2019.
Rebecca MacDonald
Hi, I’m Rebecca! My love for embroidery blossomed during the pandemic, when it became my creative outlet and a way to express the moments that spark joy in my life. Since then I have been creating joyful, beginner-friendly designs inspired by life in the Maritimes.
Unraveling Joy - Embroidery offers DIY embroidery kits, digital PDF patterns and in-person workshops across PEI. I also offer private workshops, where you gather your people and I come to you. Every kit, pattern and workshop comes with my Beginner’s Embroidery Guide, so even if you have never picked up a needle, you’ll have what you need to start.
June Ellis
The beautiful scenery on Prince Edward Island excites and inspires me. I like to capture these scenes in soft colours in my realistic oil and acrylic paintings. The soft colours are my trademark. I want to bring peace, calm, and joy to whoever views and purchases my artwork.
In 2015, I retired from my full-time work with the provincial government and turned to my art with a passion. I have my own art room, which is now set up permanently where I can be found most days painting or planning my next piece of art.
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