Red River Métis Artisans

Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.

Search Artists

  • Gloria McKay

    Gloria McKay first became interested in beadwork around the age of seven or eight. Her dad and mom bought her a loom and taught her how to bead through creations such as hat bands, belts, and guitar straps. Gloria later progressed to beading directly onto leather, and then taught herself how to make earrings. As…

  • Grace Ponchon

    Meet the Maker Established in 2015, Rag Treasure Doll Co. has been the creative home of Grace Ponchon. Just recently she has progressed to a new business name called Northern Spirit Doll Co. presenting a new line of 18″ dolls “THE NORTHERN SPIRIT DOLL” dressed in her own crea-tive designs. Grace began sewing as a…

  • Greg Schmidt – LoreCraft Atelier

    Greg Schmidt – LoreCraft Atelier Artisan Leatherwork with Tradition and Innovation I’m Greg Schmidt, the founder and artisan behind LoreCraft Atelier, a business born out of a passion for handcrafted leatherwork and a deep respect for the timeless techniques that define this craft. Based in Manitoba, my work is inspired by both the traditions of…

  • Gwen Ross

    Gwen is a Métis Soap Artist who grew up in the Selkirk/St Andrews MB area. Her work includes premium hand-poured natural Soaps with Intricate swirls and design’s. Gwen’s traditional belief in hand-made Soaps exemplifies a holistic approach to personal hygiene & Cultural preservation.

  • Hailey Hill

  • Haily Hildebrand

    Haily has lived in Winnipeg and Parkland areas. She attended the University of Manitoba and attained a bachelor’s degree in science and nursing. She worked as a nurse for 20 years and raised 2 children with her husband in Winnipeg. In February of 2021, Haily tragically lost her 16-year-old son to his battle with mental…

  • Hannah Potter

  • Holden Ricard

    My name is Holden Ricard, the owner of Holden’s Honey Hollow. I am 16 years old and I live on a small farm in the beautiful Turtle Mountains with my Mom and Dad.  Since I was a baby I have been saving my family allowance. I wanted to invest…

are you a red river métis artist?

Contact Us today to start selling your work.

We are showcasing the unique and incredible talents of  our Red River Métis artists, artisans, makers and designers.  We give you their stories of how they came to be and why they have taken this journey.  Perhaps we will inspire your very own talents as well!  We can’t wait for you to introduce yourself to us!