The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is self-directed and free of charge. The culture tour is a great opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend. Before you hit the road, check …

We are a group of talented craftspeople who all work in Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada, a little hamlet along the East shore of Kootenay Lake. Find us 80 km north of Creston, near the ferry landing (free!) and 40 km to Nelson. We are blacksmiths, broommakers, potters, weavers, copper enamelists, wood carvers, jewelers, and …

501 c(3) to support and enrich the cultural environment for local citizens, the continual growth and sustainability of area businesses,  and provide an engaging experience for all visitors. Stop in and visit at one of our many locations!

Owner Luke Lewis weaves corn brooms onto unique handles using antique broom making equipment. See thousands of functional art brooms hanging from the rafters in the historic log barn.  Over the years our brooms have appeared on TV, in movies, including Bewitched, and in other forms of media.  Here are some of our other brooms …