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Imagine That! Artisans' Designs, 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W2, 250-748-6776
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Welcome to Imagine That!
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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.
Regular Store Hours
Tuesday To Friday: 11 - 4pm
Saturday: 10 - 3pm
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On Display in Our Front Windows!
Featured Artist from May 22 to June 26, 2026
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| Artwork by Lorraine Taylor |
Art can be as soft as silk
Four former Imagine That! Board Presidents who have contributed to the success and longevity of our artists’ co-operative collaborate on a unique exhibition this month. Featured in our main window are Sandra Greenaway and Lorraine Taylor.
Lorraine hand-paints silk scarves and garments, which feature a wonderful soft feel.
"Art can be soft as Silk" relates to the heart of her craft. The dyes flow and blend on the soft silk in a unique and beautiful way.
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Featured Artist from May 22 to June 26, 2026
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| Artwork by Sandra Greenaway |
Art can be as soft as silk
Four former Imagine That! Board Presidents who have contributed to the success and longevity of our artists’ co-operative collaborate on a unique exhibition this month. Featured in our main window are Sandra Greenaway and Lorraine Taylor.
Sandra’s specialty is a colourful and graceful array of kimono.
Most of her kimono garments are made from rayon, a soft and supple fabric made from wood pulp and introduced as “artificial silk” in 1889. The kimono is cut with straight lines and a minimal of waste of fabric.
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Featured Artist from May 22 to June 26, 2026
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| Artwork by Margot Page |
Art can be as hard as nails
Four former Imagine That! Board Presidents who have contributed to the success and longevity of our artists’ co-operative collaborate on a unique exhibition this month. Featured in our boutique window are Robin Millan and Margot Page.
Margot is famous for her enamel work on metal. These metal pieces can be stand-alone, such as pins or magnets, or can be applied as plaques to glass vases and more.
Those familiar with her enamelled works will see how her art pieces reflect her life experiences and love of seabirds, flowers, and exotica.
Featured Artist from May 22 to June 26, 2026
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| Artwork by Robin Millan |
Art can be as hard as nails
Four former Imagine That! Board Presidents who have contributed to the success and longevity of our artists’ co-operative collaborate on a unique exhibition this month. Featured in our boutique window are Robin Millan and Margot Page.
Robin often creates fantastical creatures from papier mâché, which have hard surfaces. Her pieces include quirky chickens, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats, chefs, butlers and at least one dancing diva.
"I want people to look at my work and smile. There are other things to be serious about - I don't want my stuff to be one of them."
Featured Artist from June 26 to July 24, 2026
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| Artwork by Jennifer Lawson |
Jennifer Lawson: Watercolours
Jennifer Lawson is a Cowichan Valley ‘plein air’ painter, absorbed in natural wonders.
She paints in watercolour on pure rag paper. The ephemeral beauty of this medium is intensified by her refreshing impressionism and delightful imagery. For her, the thrill of painting is about the beauty of translating feelings with brushstrokes of colour.
Featured Artist from June 26 to July 24, 2026
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| Artwork by Catherine Fraser |
Catherine Fraser: Paintings
Catherine Fraser is an accomplished multi-media artist, art therapist, and public speaker.
She works in oils, acrylic, watercolour, graphite, and pastels, and explores and experiments with new artistic responses to the world around her.
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