Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.
My name is Ashley, a proud Red River Mètis with roots from Birch River and St. Laurent MB. I was born in Winnipeg and raised here, as well as in Calgary AB. I now reside in St. Laurent MB with my 18-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter. I have always enjoyed crafting and learning new projects.…
Ashley Toews is a sewing machine repair technician and artist working in Winnipeg. Her main goal is to support others in their creative endeavors by repairing machines and educating clients on how to keep the issue from happening again. She offers services of one-on-one training as well as small group classes to help people learn…
Ayla Pont-Young is a Métis, multidisciplinary artist and maker based in Saint Laurent, Manitoba. Her work weaves together ceramics, herbal craft, and traditional earth-based practices, exploring the relationship between land, body, and everyday ritual. Through her creations, Ayla aims to honour the wisdom of nature and the beauty of slow, intentional living. Her creative journey…
Barb Inskter has recently returned to Manitoba after living in Saskatchewan for many years. She is reinventing herself and embracing her “bog witch” granny era—where gardens grow, creativity thrives, and there’s always something handmade in the works. She is building a market garden while creating homemade jellies, jams, baked goods, and handcrafted treasures. Her newest…
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!