Welcome to Imagine That!

Painting by Michael Dean

Imagine That! is an artisan-run co-operative store in Duncan in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, B.C.

Midway between Victoria and Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley is renowned for its high concentration of artists per capita. Our store shows the finest local art and craft pieces, featuring artists' paintings, photography, works in clay, glass, wood, metal and fibre. We offer an ever changing selection from some of the best artists in the Cowichan Valley and on Vancouver Island.

For the more than 60 artists whose work is featured in the shop, the importance of hand-made is clear, and there is a personal story behind each piece they create. Artists come from as close as a few blocks away, from throughout the greater Cowichan Valley, as well as from some of our adjacent smaller islands. Each artist has transformed their passion for creativity into beautiful and functional pieces.

Artists at Imagine That! are always bringing new work that pushes at the creative edge, keeping things lively and fresh. Jewellery made from unexpected materials, wind chimes from salvaged pieces of silver service, bird houses that incorporate found objects, pottery that finds new expression in form and function. Such pieces allow for a bit of fun and quirkiness, also a trademark of hand-made.

Tuesday To Friday: 11 - 4pm

Saturday: 10 - 3pm

On Display in Our Front Windows!

Featured Artist from September 26 to October 24, 2025

Artwork by Michael Dean Michael Dean: Spirit of the Island Artist Michael Dean captures the history and spirit of Vancouver Island in his realistic impressions of working coastal vessels, forests, and beach scenes. Using both watercolours and oils, Michael’s paintings are well-known for their finely crafted details.

Featured Artist from September 26 to October 24, 2025

Woodwork by Andre St. Cyr Andre St. Cyr: Creative Woodwork A school teacher for 33 years, throughout his career he created beautiful wooden products and honed his woodworking skills. Now retired, he is able to spend more time in his shop. Andre prefers to work with unique pieces of wood with colour variation, figure, and bird’s eye.

Featured Artist from October 24 to November 21, 2025

Woodwork by Jake Humphries Jake Humphrey: Pacifica Woodwork and Design Jake Humphrey’s motto is “designed by nature, crafted by hand.” He creates one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, charcuterie boards, and kitchen accessories from locally sourced wood, using the natural racks and fissures that form as wood dries, and the natural colours of each wood to enhance the designs.

Featured Artists from October 24 to November 21, 2025

Artwork by Imagine That Artisans Stockings and Stuffers Many of us have fond childhood memories of exploring the contents of our Christmas stockings, filled with special goodies from Santa. You can revive those memories by choosing your stockings and some stuffers with delights from Imagine That! Three artists can help you with that. Sandra Holmes creates incredibly ornamented stockings (some even for your pet!), Melva Geldreich makes a variety of scented and un-scented soaps, and Carolyn Morris fashions a beautiful array of beeswax candles. Help Santa out and choose several gifts for your friends and family.