Fundraiser for Sointula Refuge Group

2 painted, cedar boxes by artist, Kathleen Bluhm

Value $80.00

Batik quilted fish design wall by Robin Smith

Value $250.00

Finnish Rag Rug hand woven by Wendy Laughlin

52 x 27"Black/white/gray with touch of pink

value $85

Wendy Laughlin lives in Sointula, Malcolm Island with her husband Kees. She is a collector of vintage sewing machines, a quilt maker, a weaver of rag rugs and a busy bee. She enjoys carrying on the fine arts and craft traditions of her Finnish heritage. She still has her great grandmother's loom and a big new quilting machine that takes up half of her basement.

Finnish Rag Rug hand woven by Wendy Laughlin

54 x 25"Black/red/white/yellow 

value $85

Wendy Laughlin lives in Sointula, Malcolm Island with her husband Kees. She is a collector of vintage sewing machines, a quilt maker, a weaver of rag rugs and a busy bee. She enjoys carrying on the fine arts and craft traditions of her Finnish heritage. She still has her great grandmother's loom and a big new quilting machine that takes up half of her basement.

Jan Rosgen Pastel-Water colour Study on Pastel Paper

"integrating" 8" x12" Matted 12" x 16" value $200

http://www.janrosgen.com/janrosgen.html

 "...an accomplished, innovative and versatile life-long Canadian artist whose work spans a wide range of media, subject matter and activities. Making use of diverse resources – from pencil or paints to computer technology – her gift to us is her ability to give visual form to abstract concepts. Her creations combine the details of everyday reality – in landscape, architecture or portraiture – with the cosmic, abstract and visionary, thus expanding our perceptions of our existence."

Jennifer Hufnagel-Original acrylic painting on canvas

size 12x20 inches

Value: $75.00

Aspiring artist.

Jenny Hyslop Mixed media painting on canvas

"Dinner for Twelve" Value $500

Jenny Hyslop is an abstract artist, baker, yoga teacher and comedian who recently moved to Sointula BC with her husband, Luke and her two children.  She attended the  Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University

Watch Jenny speak about her abstract art process on this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV6pBt6LC6A

Original acrylic by Martin Laurin 16 inches x 20 inches

Value $50

Aspiring Artist

Stewart Marshall original Watercolour

"Fitzhugh"

Value $400

"For much of the past two decades, Stewart Marshall has travelled hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles in a hand-built kayak, living off the land and the sea and painting on some of British Columbia's most remote shorelines. His unusual way of life has taken him to countless distant places, from the wilds of Quebec to the South Pacific.

Marshall's art is sought after by discerning collectors across Canada and the U.S. Most of his work is purchased without ever reaching the gallery community. Born in Montreal, he now lives in the coastal village of Sointula, B.C."

Link to Stewart's book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/Painter-Paddler-Adventures-Stewart-Marshall/dp/1894898079?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Video interview of Stewart's thoughts on the environment:https://vimeo.com/66517168

Summer Robertson original water color painting-unmatted

101/2 x 14" value $295

Summer's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/signsofsummer/

" I paint watercolors for adults (Art with Heart) and I also paint watercolors for children that become booklets to send around the world."

http://www.art-with-heart.ca/

Photo by Robert Cheshire-limited edition

"Sointula Harbour Fleet" 1/10

Museum Quality (fine art paper/archival inks)

Paper Size 17" x 28"

Value $525

"Robert Cheshire was born and raised in Manchester, England. Over the years, Cheshire had various studios and labs in Canada from which he ran his own commercial advertising photography business, largely comprising of fashion and catalog work. His work has appeared in Vogue USA, Estitica Italy, having worked for many of the major advertising houses in Canada and US.  Clients from Labatts, Hershey, Samsonite, RM paints to Mc Cormicks and Nabisco. He has produced four volumes of fine art work and is currently working on number five.  His thirty odd years mastering traditional color and black-and-white darkroom techniques has well prepared him for the explosion of digital photography."

See ongoing work at www.rkcphoto.com and charity site at www.arkasea.com 

Photo by Robert Cheshire-limited edition 1/10

"Sointula Harbour North" 

Museum Quality (fine art paper/archival inks)

Paper Size 17" x 28"

Value $525

"Robert Cheshire was born and raised in Manchester, England. Over the years, Cheshire had various studios and labs in Canada from which he ran his own commercial advertising photography business, largely comprising of fashion and catalog work. His work has appeared in Vogue USA, Estitica Italy, having worked for many of the major advertising houses in Canada and US.  Clients from Labatts, Hershey, Samsonite, RM paints to Mc Cormicks and Nabisco. He has produced four volumes of fine art work and is currently working on number five.  His thirty odd years mastering traditional color and black-and-white darkroom techniques has well prepared him for the explosion of digital photography."

See ongoing work at www.rkcphoto.com and charity site at www.arkasea.com 

Photo by Robert Cheshire-limited edition 1/10

"Ucluelet, Vancouver Island" 

Museum Quality (fine art paper/archival inks)

Paper Size 17" x 28"

Value $525

"Robert Cheshire was born and raised in Manchester, England. Over the years, Cheshire had various studios and labs in Canada from which he ran his own commercial advertising photography business, largely comprising of fashion and catalog work. His work has appeared in Vogue USA, Estitica Italy, having worked for many of the major advertising houses in Canada and US.  Clients from Labatts, Hershey, Samsonite, RM paints to Mc Cormicks and Nabisco. He has produced four volumes of fine art work and is currently working on number five.  His thirty odd years mastering traditional color and black-and-white darkroom techniques has well prepared him for the explosion of digital photography."

See ongoing work at www.rkcphoto.com and charity site at www.arkasea.com 

Photo by Robert Cheshire-limited edition 1/10

"Mother and Daughter" 

Museum Quality (fine art paper/archival inks)

Paper Size 17" x 28"

Value $525

"Robert Cheshire was born and raised in Manchester, England. Over the years, Cheshire had various studios and labs in Canada from which he ran his own commercial advertising photography business, largely comprising of fashion and catalog work. His work has appeared in Vogue USA, Estitica Italy, having worked for many of the major advertising houses in Canada and US.  Clients from Labatts, Hershey, Samsonite, RM paints to Mc Cormicks and Nabisco. He has produced four volumes of fine art work and is currently working on number five.  His thirty odd years mastering traditional color and black-and-white darkroom techniques has well prepared him for the explosion of digital photography."

See ongoing work at www.rkcphoto.com and charity site at www.arkasea.com 

Charles Ray limited edition intaglio print 4/50

Donated by Sointula Arts Society

Nude woman

Value $50

Charles Ray lives and works in Sointula as a sculpturer and print maker.

Chili Thom art print "Burnaby Narrows"

18 x 36 inches - Value $125

Limited edition print by Gordon Henschel-signed and matted-no frame

Life is an Island 220/360 value $159

http://www.henschelfinearts.com/biography.html

"Always a drawing enthusiast, I learned to paint in oils and acrylics under the tutelage of Arni Siggurdson, an artist friend with an art degree from Denmark. The Group of Seven and the French Impressionists were soon discovered and incorporated into my style. Painting direct from nature, “en plein air”, was a way of working that would continue for me for the rest of my life."

Limited edition print by Gordon Henschel-signed and matted-no frame

Spring Rites 223/360 value $180

http://www.henschelfinearts.com/biography.html

"Always a drawing enthusiast, I learned to paint in oils and acrylics under the tutelage of Arni Siggurdson, an artist friend with an art degree from Denmark. The Group of Seven and the French Impressionists were soon discovered and incorporated into my style. Painting direct from nature, “en plein air”, was a way of working that would continue for me for the rest of my life."

Limited edition print on canvas by Gordon Henschel

Low Tide Nimmo Bay 16/95 Value $225

http://www.henschelfinearts.com/biography.html

"Always a drawing enthusiast, I learned to paint in oils and acrylics under the tutelage of Arni Siggurdson, an artist friend with an art degree from Denmark. The Group of Seven and the French Impressionists were soon discovered and incorporated into my style. Painting direct from nature, “en plein air”, was a way of working that would continue for me for the rest of my life."

Jan Rosgen 8" x 10" Glossy Print

"Exit From Malm's"

Digital PhotoShop version. value $30

http://www.janrosgen.com/janrosgen.html

 "...an accomplished, innovative and versatile life-long Canadian artist whose work spans a wide range of media, subject matter and activities. Making use of diverse resources – from pencil or paints to computer technology – her gift to us is her ability to give visual form to abstract concepts. Her creations combine the details of everyday reality – in landscape, architecture or portraiture – with the cosmic, abstract and visionary, thus expanding our perceptions of our existence."

Girl and horse-ceramic sculpture

Value $100

Unkown artist donated by Joyce Corbett

Joyce Corbett once owned and operated "Choyces" an art and gift shop in Sointula.

Statue with 2 faces- ceramic-shows front and back.

Value $100

Unkown artist donated by Joyce Corbett

Joyce Corbett once owned and operated "Choyces" an art and gift shop in Sointula.

Books donated by author, Katannya Jantzen, Night Market, Peak Heat and Taiwan Tales.

The authors of Taiwan Tales are: Katrina A. Brown, J.J. Green, L.L. Phelps, C K Hugo Chung, Tony Messina, Edward Y. Cheung, Patrick Wayland. 

The prequel to "The Collector", by JJ Green, is in Peak Heat, the third volume in this set.

Katannya Jantzen spent her childhood on Malcolm Island and has been a teacher in Taiwan for the last 20 years. She has recently become a published author with her book, Night Market and contribution to "Peak Heat".

Limited edition book, "Union Steamships Remembered" History of BC  coastal stemships. Donated by Robin Smith.

Value $125

EarthsHerbal Teas Gift Basket of 3 organic Teas

donated by  and Lily Fawn

Value $55

Lily Fawn is the owner of Earth's Herbal Teas. She is also a talented musician and story teller, living in Victoria, BC with her partner, musician, Marco Bozenich.

"Lily is one half of the unstoppable vaudeville-rock duo, Hank Pine and Lily Fawn, from Fantasy Island – Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  Hank and Lily have both made solo albums, each telling “their story”,  based off the characters in their hit comic book series! " 

Here are her websites:

http://lilyfawnmusic.com/?page_id=2

http://www.earthsherbal.com/

http://hankandlily.com/

Cluxewe Resort

Two Nights for 2  in One Bedroom Cottage

Value over $330

http://www.cluxeweresort.com/

"Gila Kas’La – Welcome”

"Welcome to Cluxewe, a natural wonder in the land of the Kwakiutl people. This is a magical and historical place and is not something you will soon forget. You can find relaxation and adventure in this spectacular and peaceful setting where the Cluxewe River meets the Broughton Straight. Share in the hospitality of the Kwakiutl. Make this natural wonder your special place to enjoy friends and family, to fish, to watch birds and other wildlife, to pause — to relax.""

"Though Northern Vancouver Island is wild and sparsely populated, getting here is simple. BC Ferries service the southern cities of Nanaimo and Victoria with many sailings each day. The Inland Island freeway takes you quickly through the South part of the Island and stops at the North’s doorstep in Campbell River. From there you drive two hours to Port McNeill Nine kilometres (5 1/2 miles) north of the Port McNeill turnoff, you will see a blue highway sign directing you to turn right onto a gravel road. Follow it for 1 kilometre (.6 of a mile) and you’ll come to our office.

If you’re arriving from Prince Rupert via BC Ferries, Cluxewe is located about 25 kms (16 miles) SW of the Port Hardy ferry terminal. Look for the blue highway sign and turn left.

Gift certificate for a 2-night stay for two people at The Sointula Hostel

Includes a kayak trip and lesson.

donated by Pam Krystow and Kai Morf.

Value $200

http://www.sointulahostel.com/

"Sointula Hostel offers you a unique West Coast experience!  Located on Malcolm Island and surrounded by forest, we are situated right on the ocean. Accommodations include:  camping, dorms and cabins, suite or an ensuite room. Sit by the ocean and relax, or check out local activities:kayaking, whale watching, sauna, campfire, hiking, bike riding, tours, gardens, and more! Located 5km from the historic and unique Finnish town of Sointula.  Note: Hostel is close, will open in April for the 2016 season..Pick up service from the ferry available."

5 Yoga classes with Jenny Hyslop

Value $40

"I believe that yoga is truly for everyone: It benefits mellow folks and hyper-types, the bendy and the creaky, the young and the not-so young. I started practicing yoga in 2003. At first, I was just happy to have found a fun way to stay fit, but I soon realized that yoga encompassed so much more than that. I began to investigate the idea of yoga beyond the poses, and discovered its ability to clarify and cultivate acceptance in everyday life. I completed my teacher training in 2008 at the Yoga Shala in Victoria so that I might share my discoveries with others."

Jenny Hyslop is an abstract artist, baker, yoga teacher and comedian who recently moved to Sointula BC with her husband, Luke and her two children. She attended the  Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University

Watch Jenny speak about her abstract art process on this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV6pBt6LC6A

5 yoga classes with The Ways Yoga by Stephanie Rockman

Value 40.00

Massage by Jessica of In Touch Massage up to $75.

In Touch Massage is located in Sointula, BC, Canada

Gift certificate for Income Tax services up to $100

A.M Cameron. CGA

P.O Box 30

Sointula, BC

Full service accounting practice including preparation of Canadian and US personal tax, corporate tax , GST, PST WCB and other statutory returns, financial statements, projections and other financing reports.Email: amcameroncga@recn.ca

MacKay Whale Watching Tour for 2

Value $230 

http://www.whaletime.com/

"Join the Mackay family, pioneers in killer whale watching in BC, for a cruise aboard the most innovative certified passenger vessel on the British Columbia coast.

Our 55 ft. vessel, the "Naiad Explorer", offers comfort, heat and washroom facilities for our whale watching passengers. Launched in April of 1999, it has been designed to minimize underwater sound generated by props and engines, thus decreasing any impact we may have upon whales or other marine mammals.

Daily tours, from late June to October, depart at 10:00 a.m. from Port McNeill, the hub of Northern Vancouver Island, BC. Our Mackay Whale Watching office is located at 1514 Broughton Blvd., beside Windsor Plywood.  Our local telephone number is (250) 956-9865."

Port McNeill Artist MONICA DALY 

Pencil sketch portrait either human or pet.$100 value

2 Nights at Telegraph Cove for two.

Value $350

http://www.telegraphcoveresort.com/

"Voted one of the ten best "towns" in Canada to visit by travel writers (as published in Harrowsmith Magazine), Telegraph Cove is tucked away on the eastern coast of Northern Vancouver Island in one of the last virtually untouched areas of the North American continent. This tiny sawmill and cannery community was important to the development of the North Island and has a rich and colorful history. From 1911 when the first telegraph operator took up residence in Telegraph Cove this little cove has been a unique part of Northern Vancouver Island.

Telegraph Cove Resorts takes pride in being able to present it to the general public in as close to the original condition as possible. You'll love our cozy cabins/cottages along the boardwalk and our campground / RV park in the old growth forest."

Vintage Sewing Machine Class to make single bed quilt. All materials supplied. When to be decided upon a mutual time for the bidder and Wendy.Class will be about 12 hours long and until quilt is completed. Person should have some sewing experience Value $400 - $500

Wendy Laughlin lives in Sointula, Malcolm Island with her husband Kees. She is a collector of vintage sewing machines, a quilt maker, a weaver of rag rugs and a busy bee. She enjoys carrying on the craft traditions of her Finnish heritage. She still has her grandmother's loom and a big new quilting machine.

Westcoast Helicopter 20 Minute flight for up to 5 people

Value $585.90

Helicopter Tour Agency

1011 Airport Rd, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

"West Coast Helicopters is a progressive and continually growing contender in the competitive helicopter business on Vancouver Island and the rugged and remote west coast of British Columbia’s mainland. With its steep mountains, vast expanses of water and hostile weather conditions, the territory is not for the faint of heart or the ill prepared. It is, however, a place where helicopters are a necessity for everything from flying medical personnel and supplies into remote First Nations communities and transporting forestry workers to desolate logging camps, to fighting wildfires and flying celebrities and business moguls into luxury fishing lodges." - See more: https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/utility-other/catching-on-2178#sthash.fBYwzNth.dpuf